On this Story Told, Michael reads about the dawning of nuclear age, three quarters of a century ago when the first nuclear tests were performed in New Mexico. This is followed by "A Matter of Choice," by Steven Anderson, and in conclusion, a description of what could be humanities' 2nd death, in the aptly named "Second Death," by Steven Anderson.
Drawing ever so closer to the 2020 election, Michael reads a New York Times opinion piece "Will American Prestige Ever Recover?" by Timothy Egan....
Michael McCusker traces the fascinating history of European exploration of the Columbia River region, and the history and legacy of Mt. St. Helens.
Michael McCusker recalls student protests in Portland in the 1970s, and shares the recollections of a wheelchair-bound friend who was also an active protester.