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.