An Attempt to Discuss Taxation," by Michael McCusker, as well as Nancy Hoffman's piece: "The Privilege of Being Taxable." Also on this program, Deborah E. Mikula and Loren Kogali ask "Have we forgotten what a public library is for?" Additionally, a poem by Rick Ranya titled "Astor Library," and in conclusion, one last poem, this time by Tracy McCusker, and it's called "Cracks"
Michael kicks off National Poetry Month with Chp. 1 of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl," followed by Allen's biggest influence, Walt Witman, with "From Leaves of...
Join host Roger Rocka for a look at Astoria's watershed.