Host Marianne Monson speaks with author Brenda Cárdenas
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Host Donna Quinn speaks with Marianne Monson, Founder and President of Writer’s Guild of Astoria. They discuss the Guild’s upcoming events and how the organization has grown and changed since Monson established it in 2017.
Michael McCusker commemorates Veterans Day with a look back at World War I, the ´war to end all wars,” which ended 105 years ago on November 11, 1918.
Fall Migration Songbirds
Teresa talks with KMUN News Director (and gardener) Katie Frankowicz about regenerative agriculture.
Wild mushrooms, Thanksgiving prep, gravy
In this week’s post Halloween show, Michael McCusker talks about the horrific practice of witch burning; and shares an eloquent and stunning essay he wrote about his Vietnam experiences as a soldier there in 1966, entitled, “Happy Birthday, Mother.”
Fly Agaric
Michael McCusker explores wide-ranging topics, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Supreme Court’s views on social media and government.
Fall and Winter Bird Help
“Civilians in the First World War”: All four poems on today’s episode focus on civilians in the First World War, particularly women: how were they affected? Jessie Pope, “War Girls.” Siegfried Sassoon, “Glory of Women.” May Wedderburn Cannan, “Rouen.” E. E. Cummings, “my sweet old etcetera.” There are many fine anthologies that present poetry from…
Michael McCusker offers perspective on the history of revolutions in the US and Europe. Also, a hard look at issues of violence and sexual assault, in light of October’s designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Director Danyelle Tinker & actors Julian Painter & Connor Swan from The Ten Fifteen Theater’s original staged reading of “Bartow” in Astoria. Elsa & Dee Wooley with the Clatskanie Arts Council 34th annual Performing Arts Series and more. Author & Poet Cliff Taylor reads from “The Native Who Never Left” at the Hoffman Center for…
Brush Rabbits
Teresa interviews Brooke McClain of Barking Dog Farm in Clatskanie.
Stir fry sauce, squash & citrus, coyotes & apples
Michael McCusker shares uncomfortable truths about famous explorers, including Christopher Columbus, in honor of Columbus Day, and Captain Robert Gray, who named the Columbia River after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva.”
Shorebirds at Willapa Bay
Roger Rocka speaks with Pastor Bill Van Norstran about Copeland Commons, a project to provide affordable housing in Astoria.
Dayle Olson has a conversation with Lower Columbia author and historian, Irene Martin.
Join Host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” to find out more about a Community Gathering on Friday, October 13th at 6 pm at the Netel Grange. This first event will explore ways to support Healthy Living and Aging for Vital Elders and Young Old Souls … in other words… everyone! Licensed Clinical Social Worker…
Michael McCusker shares his perspective on the “suicide of civilization” and takes a look at Astoria, Oregon, in the 1980s.
Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Emma Geddes about growing flax for linen on the north coast, and current efforts throughout the US to bring linen production back as an industry.
Culling the spice cabinet, embracing fall produce, applesauce, what happens when someone puts sugar in the salt cellar.
Shorebird Migration
Michael McCusker discusses the fraud ruling against Donald Trump issued Monday by New York judge Arthur Engoron, in a case involving multiple business holdings by the former president.
Mycorrhizal Fungi
“Advice”: Have you ever urged anyone to procreate? If so, what motivated you to do that? Today’s episode presents poems that offer direct advice, not only about when to have children and why, but also about what to eat, how to interact with others, and additional concerns. Shakespeare, Sonnet # 3. Catherine Tufariello, “Useful Advice,” from Keeping My…