Michael McCusker takes a look at underlying credos that guide American culture. And an analysis of escalating Trump hyperbole.Â
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Donna Quinn is joined by guests Jessica Newhall, Associate Director of the SBDC, Josh Allison, SBDC Advisor & Instructor for the F&B Entrepreneur’s program, Andy Catalano, Kitchen and Storage Manager, North Coast Food Web and Clarissa Barrick, Human Resources Manager, Astoria Co+Op to discuss very exciting collaborations and progress on the “Food & Beverage Entrepreneur’s…
Porter Point Hike
Teresa speaks with Park Ranger Dan Osis of Forts Stevens State Park on mushrooms and she tries a mushroom cookie.
Friday, September 27th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Director Mick Alderman and Actors Arnie Hummasti & Marc Weaver with “The Woman in Black” at The Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria. Bruce Watts from Astoria Jazz Festival, with pianist Brad Bleidt, presents the Beacon Street Titans with Shirley Nanette at…
 Michael McCusker talks about democracy, and the rights that accompany it  – rights that have been taken for granted but are not guaranteed.Â
Fall Bird Migration
Plants: In this episode of Watershed Moments we talk with Carla Cole about native and non-native plants, what that means, and why it matters with lots of examples and historical context.
“Desk Jobs”: Did you ever have a job you abruptly quit soon after it began? Why did you do that? The first three lines of our first poem refer to a job the speaker quit after just one shift. The next two poems feature office interactions between the speaker and a work colleague and boss. …
Norma Hernandez with Consejo Hispano’s Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Celebration at Sunset Recreation Center in Seaside.  Cannon Beach Library Manager Jen Dixon on the Annual Fall Festival Fundraiser at the CB library.  Studio Manager Hans Miles with Ilwaco Artworks Community Clay Studio and his personal exhibit “Dryer 15” in Ilwaco, WA.
Michael McCusker discusses the criminalization of poverty, and explores what Donald Trump’s “concepts of a plan” statement about US healthcare might mean.Â
How butter has changed, Linda’s pledge drive apron stripteaseÂ
Astronemis talks with Quinn Haase of the Seaport Masonic Lodge No. 7. Exploring the roots of Freemasonry in the area, we discuss the ongoing efforts to restore the Masonic Temple and what it would take to bring the historic building back to life. What is the Masonic Temple used for? How does the Masonic Temple…
Friday, September 13th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Founder Karin Temple and Jane Hill on the Autumnal Equinox Peace Labyrinth at Grace Episcopal Church in Astoria. Photographer/ Writer Roger Dorband, Painter Darren Orange and Poet/ Podcaster Ellie Dunklee on North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection’s “Deep Dive: Stories of…
Hear from KMUN’s staff and Board about the past year’s projects, and what to look forward to in the coming months. Support the drive today! kmun.org/donate 503-325-0010
Michael McCusker commemorates the anniversary of 9/11, with personal essays he wrote in the years following the attacks, about their effects on the US.
Wings Over Willapa Part 2
We check in with Andrew, one our favorite dads
Roger Rocka speaks with North Coast Land Conservancy Executive Director Katie Voelke.Â
Marianne Monson interviews local author Asher Finch
Friday, September 6th at 3pm ARTS! – Live & Local with Carol Newman & guests: Â Fisher Poets Jay Speakman & Rob Seitz will be joined by Jon Broderick & Geno Leach in “A Special Harvest of Fisher Poets” at KALA in Astoria. Â LCPS Board Members Lauri Serafin & Eric Wheeler with a monthly…
Join Host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” as she interviews Licensed Clinical Social Worker Katelyn Staecker, an Astoria based Psychotherapist in private practice, Internal Family Systems Trainer and Creator/Facilitator of Vital Elders and Young Old Souls.  Donna and Katelyn will discuss new ways to think about aging … from birth to death, Astoria being chosen as the nation’s…
Donna Quinn celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the Astoria Co-Op with Matt Stanley and Josie Pepper. They discuss history, purpose and future.Â
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we hear from some of the folks who coordinate the Clatsop Community College Foundation‘s Bandit Food Pantry, a program that provides free food, hygiene products, and more to the staff and students of CCC. Benefits Navigator Kathy Bode, Pantry Coordinator Josaphine De La Vega, and CCC Foundation Chair…
Michael McCusker talks about Labor Day, and the legacy and future of labor unions in the US.Â
Harvest season and Linda’s dubious product availability forecast skills
Wings Over Willapa Part 1
Teresa speaks with Bill Griesar, a neuroscientist, teacher and founder of Northwest Noggin regarding: This is your brain on nature.
Friday, Aug 30th at 3pm ARTS! – Live & Local with Carol Newman & guests: Â Alejandra Lopez Nestor & Rosendo Talancon-Botello present Raices Clatsop highlighting the local Latino community, history and culture at Anita Building in Astoria; with Liz Harris proprietor. Â Co-Owner Todd Robinett & Manager Mark Barsekian on the history of labor…
Michael McCusker discusses a variety of subjects, including a look at the true meaning of the word “veteran,” and the future of the concept of graceful concession for candidates who lose elections. Michael also commemorates the anniversary today, 52 years ago, when a fishing boat called the Meteor, that he served aboard, sank on the…