Peter Hardeman Burnett: California's 1st Governor And A Noted Racist

July 15, 2020 / 1:03 pm

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Gregory Nokes, author of a biography of California's first governor, Peter Hardeman Burnett, about Burnett's life and racist legacy.

Why you can trust KUOW

Get Local Stories

Delivered to your inbox daily, weekly, or monthly.

Explore Newsletters

Peter Hardeman Burnett: California's 1st Governor And A Noted Racist

Recommended Stories

Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died

More shrimp sold at Kroger stores recalled for possible radioactive contamination

Get Local Stories

Delivered to your inbox daily, weekly, or monthly.