On the next Story Told, with the anniversary of the first flyers coming December 17th, and the passing of the first sound barrier breaker ten days ago, Michael reads “30sec(s) Over Armageddon.” Additionally, beyond this peach planet covered in human feasters “Stardust.”
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Icebreaker: inspiring political figure from history. Conversation of the day: something you would like to leave behind in 2020, and something you’d like to invite more of in 2021.
Hosts Jessica Schleiff and Teresa Retzlaff talk about the beauty of the winter months, our region’s complex system of microclimates, and how they’re celebrating the holidays by supporting other makers and artisans in our communities.
By Jacob Lewin The first batch of covid-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Astoria next week. Columbia Memorial Hospital made the announcement on Monday. CMH will be getting 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine, which was shown to be 94% successful in recent studies. Pharmacy Director Chris Laman has a lot of confidence…
An interview with Clatsop Community College President Chris Breitmeyer about adapting to the effects of the pandemic on the college, about plans for new courses of study and about support from the community.
This week Mac & Alana discuss the Ghadar Party and have a special announcement about Santa.
Friday, Dec 11th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! host Carol Newman speaks with: Author Florence Sage launches her book of family stories “The Man Who Whistled, The Woman Who Wished” Program director Andrew Tonry on the Tolovana Arts Colony 2020 Holiday Bazaar Artist Roger Hayes with Beacon Clubhouse and other artists in…
A biography of Mary Jane Holmes Shipley Drake – one of Oregon’s the first African Americans to live nearly their entire life in Oregon and was the matriarch of a large family of early Black residents.
A biography of Moses “Black” Harris – a legendary mountain man, who became one of the most sought-after guides of the overland wagon trains to Oregon in the 1840s.
A biography of Hattie Redmond – an early Black activist and one of the most prominent members of Oregon’s woman suffrage movement in the 1910s.
On the next Story Told, a romp through many different interpretations of Universal Human Rights featuring Mary Ann Glendon, Eleanor Roosevelt, the ACLU, and more.
The community weighs in with their answer to the question: What two words do you hope will describe the coming year 2021. And Jon Stewart wins the icebreaker contest for who is your favorite late night TV host.
Merianne Myers and Linda Perkins get their aprons on and talk about the hilarious chaos of a 2020 Thanksgiving, and more!
Mac & Alana are joined this week by local celebrity, historian, preservationist, long-distance runner, world traveler, alligator wrestler, and all-around Man-About-Town: John Goodenberger. John entertains us with two pioneer tales you won’t soon forget.
Friday, Dec 4th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! host Carol Newman speaks with: Tom Cocklin, directer of Riverbend Players live virtual fundraiser ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and Tom Campbell, board member of Fulcrum Community Resources cosponsor of the performance. Columbia River Symphony Conductor Cory Pederson & first violinist Angela Calvin Pederson with…
LOCAL NEWS: A look at high COVID rates in Pacific County Pacific County has one of the highest rates of covid infection in Washington and overall its rate is more than twice as high as that of Clatsop County. However new figures released late yesterday show infections have peaked, at least for now. KMUN’s Jacob…
Donna Quinn hosts a conversation with two Oregonians engaged in a David & Goliath struggle with Idaho Power over a high voltage transmission line proposed over five counties in Eastern Oregon. Her guests are La Grande, Oregon residents Fuji and Jim Kreider, co-founders of Stop B2H, a 501c3 non-profit non-political grassroots coalition.
On the next Story Told, Michael acknowledges World AIDS Day amongst what may later be known as World COVID Day in “Petition of Prejudice.” Also, by Dr. Robert Brake “My Not so Fond Farewell of Trump,” and finally a few mourning words about Jim Wilkins and Carlos Anaya.
What has 2020 taught you about race?
Host Jessica Schleif interviews Astoria fiber artist, natural dyer, and baker Iris Sullivan Daire about fiber arts and the beauty offered to us by plants.
On this episode of An Adventure in History, Mac and Alana talk about. . .milk. Somehow, it is still the best show ever.
This Thanksgiving, on the next Story Told, a diversion from the traditional pilgrimage celebration, in which America gives thanks that it’s been given back it’s democracy in “Donald Trump is Leaving Behind Blueprints to End Democracy,” by Timothy Egan. Additionally, in memoriam, “Auld Lang Syne” for Mathew Joseph Snyder.
A discussion about native and indigenous culture, history and issues during Thanksgiving week.
A biography of Mary Jane Holmes Shipley Drake – one of Oregon’s the first African Americans to live nearly their entire life in Oregon and was the matriarch of a large family of early Black residents.
An Adventure in History.
Friday, Nov 20th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! host Carol Newman speaks with: Executive director Jennifer Crockett on The Liberty Theatre’s first Virtual Gala. Alyssa Evans, editor of the Coast Weekend on the CW Book Club starting with Swedes in Oregon; and more.
On the next Story Told, Greta Thunberg responds to what may be the most important question of this generation and the last – Is there any candidate on the right or left who gets the severity of the climate? Her response: No, in “Beauty and the Beast.” Additionally, a list of “Freedoms According to the Right,” by Charles Hillestad….
Do we create the narrative, or does the narrative create us?
Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Nehalem farmer and florist, Sarah Zwissler of Neahkahnie Blooms, about her journey and process in operating a cut flower garden on the Oregon coast.