On this Story Told, Michael reads about the dawning of nuclear age, three quarters of a century ago when the first nuclear tests were performed in New Mexico. This is followed by “A Matter of Choice,” by Steven Anderson, and in conclusion, a description of what could be humanities’ 2nd death, in the aptly named “Second…
A Story Told
Weekly readings of social and political commentary from local journalist, activist, and Vietnam War veteran Michael McCusker.
On this Story Told, Michael broaches the ‘Great White Hope,’ an idle within neo-nazi communities in a reading of “The Sign of Swine.” Also, something that may be going unnoticed: “We Need to Protect Our Post Offices.” by Dr. Robert Brake.
Host Michael McCusker considers the history of July 4th near it’s 244th anniversary.
Host Michael McCusker discusses the impact of the Korean War on the 70th Anniversary of it’s beginning.
Host Michael McCusker pays tribute to Juneteenth and discusses the political and historical climate therein.
After what is now commonly known as “Memorial Day Weekend,” a capitalistic transmutation of a holiday originally meant to honour the war-dead of America, Michael honours the true Memorial Day, come May 30th.
On this Story Told, Michael Discusses the Trump Administration’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic with a piece by Juliet Kayyem, “Trump Turned the Death Count Into a Story About Himself,” and in a similar vein, by Dr. Robert Brake “Stupidity Run Amok.”
Drawing ever so closer to the 2020 election, Michael reads a New York Times opinion piece “Will American Prestige Ever Recover?” by Timothy Egan. And Robert Brake’s “The War on Voting.”
Michael recognizes Vietnam protests that were met with violence on Portland State University’s campus, 50 years ago. This is supplemented by a reading, written by Arthur Honeyman, titled “Dubiously Involved in Important Matters.”
Categories
A Story Told, April 30 2020
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.”
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.”
Categories
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.”
Categories
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.