Michael McCusker

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.

Michael McCusker talks about Labor Day, and the legacy and future of labor unions in the US. 

Michael McCusker discusses a variety of subjects, including a look at the true meaning of the word “veteran,” and the future of the concept of graceful concession for candidates who lose elections. Michael also commemorates the anniversary today, 52 years ago, when a fishing boat called the Meteor, that he served aboard, sank on the…

This week on A Story Told, Michael McCusker discusses the future of journalism, and shares an essay written by an old Marine Corps buddy about their experiences in the Vietnam War.

This week, Michael McCusker discusses Republican efforts to undermine elections, and talks about the effect of heat on the brain.

Summer of Love and War and Satan’s Children

This week Michael McCusker discusses notable August anniversaries, including Roman history and the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

New Life with Kamala and a Second Declaration of Independence

A shellfish massacre, west coast labor unrest, and Mein Trump.

Michael McCusker shares essay about liberty, independence and profit motive. 

Michael McCusker observes Independence Day with an analysis of democracy and government. 

Michael McCusker discusses a range of topics, including tourism, undersea volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and trees. 

Michael McCusker talks about global supremacy and humankind’s unrelenting tendency toward war.