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A Story Told

Weekly readings of social and political commentary from local journalist, activist, and Vietnam War veteran Michael McCusker.

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August 14, 2025 • 00:17:34
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A Story Told August 14th, 2025

This week on A Story Told, Michael McCusker shares essays documenting Donald Trump’s rise to authoritarianism.

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August 07, 2025 • 00:29:00
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A Story Told - August 7th, 2025

Michael McCusker shares personal essays about nuclear war, Vietnam, and the history of the baby boom generation.

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July 31, 2025 • 00:28:58
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A Story Told - July 31st, 2025

Michael McCusker talks about ongoing threats to democracy in current politics.

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July 24, 2025 • 00:21:32
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A Story Told - July 24th, 2025

Michael McCusker analyzes the continuing dilemma of democracy in the age of Trump.

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July 17, 2025 • 00:24:50
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A Story Told - July 17th, 2025

Michael McCusker honors the anniversary yesterday of the 1945 Trinity Test, the first nuclear bomb test, in the desert near Alamogordo, NM. The event...

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July 10, 2025 • 00:28:59
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A Story Told - July 10th, 2025

Michael McCusker shares essays on the fragile nature of democracy.

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