Michael McCusker commemorates the 213th birthday of Astoria, Oregon.
Michael McCusker
Michael McCusker remembers the assassination 56 years ago today, of the Rev. Martin Luther King. He also discusses the rollback of a permissive Oregon drug law that has been linked to higher crime rates and overdose deaths.
Michael McCusker discusses why it’s vital that women get involved and stay involved, in politics. He reads an essay he wrote called, “Ms. Smith goes to Washington.”
Michael McCusker commemorates the anniversary this month of the infamous My Lai Massacre, a war crime committed by US Army personnel – the mass murder of unarmed civilians in South Vietnam – which happened on March 16, 1968.
Michael McCusker remembers the birthday of Albert Einstein, born on this day in 1879. He also discusses Pi Day, March 14, and recounts the embarrassing history of women’s suffrage in the US.
In honor of Women’s History Month, Michael McCusker shares an essay from the World Women’s Congress, entitled, “Women Are The Mothers of Earth.”
Michael McCusker takes us out of Black History Month and seques into Herstory Month on a Leap Day.
Michael McCusker talks about a recent ranking of US presidents, an assessment which rated Donald Trump at the very bottom.
Michael talks about politics, including the Oregon Supreme Court’s ruling to allow Donald Trump on the 2024 state primary ballot. The show ends, at Michael’s request, with a musical piece performed by Paul Robeson.
Michael McCusker reflects on the demise of 2023, as we embark on what seems certain to be an uncertain, troubling, and fraught election year.
Michael McCusker offers perspectives on Donald Trump’s run for president, and takes a look at stats on global warming.
Michael McCusker shares poetry to ring in the new year, and shares a story about music, children, and world peace.
Michael McCusker discusses the kind of New Year’s resolutions that could help preserve our democracy in a crucial election year.
In honor of the impending Christmas holiday, Michael McCusker shares some insightful essays previously printed in his newspaper, the North Coast Times Eagle, offering an alternative take on traditional holiday themes.
Michael McCusker talks about Bill of Rights Day, the future of frogs, and the influence of Donald Trump on US culture.
Michael McCusker tells the riveting story of the Astoria fire of 1922, which happened on December 8th of that year. The fire reduced most of the downtown corridor to smoldering rubble, and inspired residents to rebuild.
Michael McCusker commemorates World AIDS Day, and offers post-Thanksgiving perspective on Native Americans and the continued struggles endured by indigenous peoples.
On this Thanksgiving Day show, Michael McCusker discusses democracy and racism.
Michael McCusker discusses US history and what he calls, the “wound at the heart of the American Dream.” Also, a look at the ugly history of some bird names that has led to some species to be renamed.
Michael McCusker commemorates Veterans Day with a look back at World War I, the ´war to end all wars,” which ended 105 years ago on November 11, 1918.
In this week’s post Halloween show, Michael McCusker talks about the horrific practice of witch burning; and shares an eloquent and stunning essay he wrote about his Vietnam experiences as a soldier there in 1966, entitled, “Happy Birthday, Mother.”
Michael McCusker explores wide-ranging topics, from the Cuban Missile Crisis to the Supreme Court’s views on social media and government.
Michael McCusker offers perspective on the history of revolutions in the US and Europe. Also, a hard look at issues of violence and sexual assault, in light of October’s designation as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Michael McCusker shares uncomfortable truths about famous explorers, including Christopher Columbus, in honor of Columbus Day, and Captain Robert Gray, who named the Columbia River after his ship, the Columbia Rediviva.”
Michael McCusker shares his perspective on the “suicide of civilization” and takes a look at Astoria, Oregon, in the 1980s.
Michael McCusker discusses the fraud ruling against Donald Trump issued Monday by New York judge Arthur Engoron, in a case involving multiple business holdings by the former president.
Michael McCusker speaks on the upcoming anniversary of September 11th, 2001
Michael McCusker features a piece of writing by Beth Sauders titled “The U.S. History of Child Labor.”