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.