Rachael Myrow
Investigative reporter who researched and narrated the episode's story about the Almaden Quicksilver Mine, providing historical detail and answers to listener questions.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 22min
The Mercury Mine That Built a Boomtown Near San Jose
Rachael Myrow, an investigative reporter who traced the rise and fallout of New Almaden, narrates the story of a once-rich mercury mine. She explains what cinnabar and quicksilver are. She outlines how mercury powered the Gold Rush, recounts ownership battles and legal fights, and highlights the toxic legacy left in the Bay and local cultural traces.
Jan 29, 2026 • 21min
The Ukrainian Rebel Priest of Hayward
Rachael Myrow, investigative reporter who unearthed the life of Agapius Honcharenko, narrates a globe‑spanning tale. Hear about his exile from the Russian empire, daring escapes, early Ukrainian publishing in America, and the Hayward farmstead named Ukraina. The segment traces his radical sermons, community rituals, and the enduring local memorial that keeps his story alive.
