In tribute to the end of the Vietnam war 56 years ago, Michael reads a rewrite of a rewrite of a rewrite, called “Post Vietnam Syndrome.” And in recognition of this year’s May Day, he reads the simply titled “May Day 2020.”
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Weekly readings of social and political commentary from local journalist, activist, and Vietnam War veteran Michael McCusker.
To continue to be, or to not continue to be? That is the question we must ask ourselves this 50th Earth Day. Michael reads “Does the Pandemic Have a Purpose,” by Stephen T. Asma, and, “How Starfish, Snails, and Salmon Fight Pandemics,” by C. Drew Harvell. To conclude, “Bond Street Farewell.”
To celebrate KMUN’s 37th birthday, this Story Told is all about the medium in which it is broadcast: Free community radio in the northwest.
With nearly ten billion people on the planet, Michael tells of how he was pushed from Astoria into his sister’s house in “Astoria Exile.”
Michael kicks off National Poetry Month with Chp. 1 of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” followed by Allen’s biggest influence, Walt Witman, with “From Leaves of Grass.” Finally we hear from Christopher Kramer’s “American Maelstrom.”
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A Story Told, April 2 2020
Michael kicks off National Poetry Month with Chp. 1 of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” followed by Allen’s biggest influence, Walt Whitman, with “From Leaves of Grass.” Finally we hear from Christopher Kramer’s “American Maelstrom.”
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A Story Told, March 26 2020
In honor of Women’s Her-story month, Michael reads “The E.R.A. (Equal Rights Amendment,” “A Declaration of Sentiments,” The 26ᵗʰ of August,” by Leonora Murry, and “Celebrating Two Women,” by Dr. Robert Brake.
In the wake of the Novel Coronavirus Michael reads “Silent Spring,” on how a clear 2020 became blurred from COVID-19. Michael also reads “Our Delicate Planet,” by Robert Wilson, Originally written 23 years ago, Robert gives a short chemical history of Planet Earth, and how it may respond to the continued abuse of global pollution….
Commentary from Michael McCusker about the recent federal approval this week of a law that finally makes lynching illegal in the U.S.
Commentary with Coast Community Radio icon Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Join host Michael McCusker for biting commentary about current events and history.
Biting commentary from Michael McCusker.
Commentary on current events from Coast Community Radio legend Michael McCusker.
Commentary for the New Year with Michael McCusker.
Join host Michael McCusker for salient commentary on the world as it is.
Pithy holiday commentary from Michael McCusker.
Pithy commentary about current events and history, from local legend Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Veterans Day commentary from Michael McCusker.
Commentary on current events from Michael McCusker.
Commentary with KMUN legend Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Impeachment is in the air.
Salient commentary with Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.
Join host Michael McCusker for a special KMUN membership drive show.
Join Michael McCusker for commentary about life, politics and sometimes, fishing.