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.