Michael McCusker discusses the kind of New Year’s resolutions that could help preserve our democracy in a crucial election year. Â
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Rainy day outdoor activities
“Some Horses, Some Oxen”: Four poems are featured on this show, three about horses and one about oxen. All of the horse poems tell us as much about the speaker as they do about the horses, and the final poem details a most curious Christmas folk belief. What are all these animals thinking? The poems…
Mac & Alana prepare for the big Frances E. Willard Day celebration. What? YOU aren’t celebrating?!
Mac & Alana welcome Tiffany Hessel, with Bergerson Tile, for a high energy chat about creativity, growing up locally, storeroom showers, and even Buffalo Bill Cody.
Mac & Alana go down a rabbit hole looking for a fun story about the Grange. . .and end up talking about the Doughboy Monument. Plus, Mac is confused by the Civil War.
Mac & Alana talk turkey, Hospice, Italian Immigration, grocery stores, and growing up on Clatsop Plains with Katie Bulletset
It will probably get ugly when Mac & Alana talk about Father Charles Coughlin
Neil Dundas joins Mac & Alana for a conversation that spans donuts, growing up in Astoria, business, and the best pick-up line ever.
Mac & Alana chat with Lucien Swerdloff, a founder of the Clatsop Community College Preservation Program. Architecture, NYC, Florida, and automats are all on the menu tonight.
Be wary. . .we may put a spell on you.  Mac & Alana welcome Jack Osterberg to the big show to talk about his ancestors who were involved in the Salem witch trials.Â
Mac & Alana chat with Ty Williams. I bet trees and forests get mentioned.
Mac & Alana spend some time in the trenches. . .of World War I. Spoiler: It isn’t pleasant.
Mac & Alana welcome Hospitality Queen Tamara Roberts. . .and then Mac has to ruin everything when he brings up vomiting.
Mac & Alana discuss buildings in Astoria between the 1840s and 1870s. Plus. . .the entire “McAndrew” vs. “Mac” debate is a hot topic.
Mac & Alana welcome the Executive Director of the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce, community volunteer, husband of Lucy’s Books, and all-around-nice-guy, David Reid.  And, somehow, Mac manages to bring up cannibalism.Â
In honor of the impending Christmas holiday, Michael McCusker shares some insightful essays previously printed in his newspaper, the North Coast Times Eagle, offering an alternative take on traditional holiday themes. Â
Mac & Alana take a deep dive into Hamilton. . .the man, not the musical. Plus, Mac reveals how old he is when video games are discussed.
Hurtling through the holiday season!
Sandhill Cranes
Friday, Dec 15th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Textile Artists & Painters Jenny Rideout and Amelia Santiago from Hook, Pulp & Weave, on exhibit at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Pianist Jennifer Goodenberger and Flutist Shelley Loring with their Holiday Concert at the Cannon Beach Community Church. Artist & Musician…
Michael McCusker talks about Bill of Rights Day, the future of frogs, and the influence of Donald Trump on US culture.Â
Steven Amaya speaks with Andrew Morgain
The Christmas Bird Count
Host Dayle Olson interviews author Alan Rose.Â
Donna Quinn and Suzanne Harold, the Astoria Public Library Director, discuss upcoming renovations for the library building, visions for youth involvement and more. They call upon the community for ideas on a temporary space for library operations and Donna guides us through spending some time in the moment.Â
Friday, Dec 8th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Host Jim Dott & guests: Susi Brown, one of the three directors, and cast member Dylan Disch with “Almost, Maine” at The Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria. Editors Cate Gable, Paul Nelson, Jason Wirth and contributing Poet Robert Michael Pyle with “Cascadian Zen: Writings from…
Michael McCusker tells the riveting story of the Astoria fire of 1922, which happened on December 8th of that year. The fire reduced most of the downtown corridor to smoldering rubble, and inspired residents to rebuild.Â
Teresa talks solo on winter gardening tasks.Â