Hear more this week from Michael McCusker
Michael McCusker
Michael McCusker remembers his long-time friend, Arthur Honeyman, a brilliant scholar and writer who spent his life deeply affected by physical limitations caused by cerebral palsy. Michael shares Arthur’s candid essays and poems about his condition, part of Honeyman’s lifelong effort to help differently-abled people be seen as human beings by society.
Michael McCusker honors the anniversary this month of the of the controversial Vanport Disaster, a flood which destroyed the Oregon community on Memorial Day in 1948.
Michael McCusker continues to assess the current state of the United States of America.
Michael McCusker talks about the deepening unprecedented behavior of the Trump administration.
Michael McCusker continues to assess the current state of the United States of America.
Michael McCusker shares writings on presidency.
Michael McCusker talks about the deepening unprecedented behavior of the Trump administration.
On this week’s A Story Told, Michael McCusker honors Women’s History Month by sharing a still-timely essay he wrote years ago for his newspaper, the North Coast Times Eagle.
Michael McCusker shares an essay he wrote about the role of media in an increasingly autocratic society.
Michael McCusker shares an essay in honor of Women’s History Month.
Michael McCusker talks about abuses under the Trump administration, and answers the question, “what is Oregon?”
Michael McCusker discusses the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is this week. He also discusses the history of slavery and racism in the US.
Tillamook Burn, Birthright Citizenship, and a tribute to Mary.
Michael McCusker highlights the unfolding drama of the Trump administration, as he discusses the impending assault on birthright citizenship.
As the inauguration approaches, Michael McCusker shares an essay entitled, “If I Were President.”
Michael McCusker shares his New Years Resolutions for 2025.
Michael McCusker honors the lives of two recently deceased artist friends with a history of artists in Cannon Beach. And he discusses the ugly possibility of another pandemic, as H1N1 flu gains traction in the US.
Michael McCusker offers reflections on Thanksgiving and politics as we enter another political season.
Michael McCusker shares a scathing analysis of the incoming Trump administration, and the society that elected him.
Michael McCusker talks about Donald Trump’s presidential victory. He also discusses the recent honoring of American abolitionist and icon Harriet Tubman. And how ranked choice voting added Progressive voices to the Portland City Council.
Michael McCuster shares journalists’ reactions to the election Tuesday of Donald Trump to be the next President of the United States.
Michael discusses witches and reads a spectacular excerpt from Michelle Obama’s speech.
Michael McCusker shares stunning memories of the Vietnam War.
Michael McCusker on Here Comes Your Ghost Again and 50 Ways to Get Political.
Michael McCusker talks about the “lost cause” politics of Donald Trump and his allies. He also discusses the dam removal project that has allowed return of wild salmon to the Klamath River.
Michael McCusker takes a look at underlying credos that guide American culture. And an analysis of escalating Trump hyperbole.
Michael McCusker talks about democracy, and the rights that accompany it – rights that have been taken for granted but are not guaranteed.
Michael McCusker discusses the criminalization of poverty, and explores what Donald Trump’s “concepts of a plan” statement about US healthcare might mean.
Michael McCusker commemorates the anniversary of 9/11, with personal essays he wrote in the years following the attacks, about their effects on the US.