On The Conversation, join host Graham Nystrom as he interviews two candidates vying for a seat on the Clatsop County Commission. Graham talks with incumbent and Commission Chair Kathleen Sullivan, and challenger Courtney Bangs; who has been endorsed by the political group #TimberUnity. The winner of the May 19 special election will represent District 4, which stretches from eastern Astoria to the east border of the county, and takes in Alderbrook, Svensen, Brownsmead and Westport.
Michael McCusker shares essays on the fragile nature of democracy.
Jon host Michael McCusker for a discussion about Christmas, in which Santa is mistaken for a drug dealer.
Commentary with Michael McCusker.