Episodes

  • The Human Beat - June 8, 2026

    The Human Beat - June 8, 2026
    Jun 8 2026
    Roger Rocka speaks with Kenny Hansen, longtime Astoria police officer, about his work with houseless people and Clatsop Community Action. Roger also revisits past interviews with houseless Astorians.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - May 11, 2026

    The Human Beat - May 11, 2026
    May 12 2026
    A discussion with Clatsop Community College President Jarrod Hogue and Board Chair Ed Johnson about the issues the college is facing, the adjustments they’re making, and their hopes for the college’s future.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - March 9th, 2026

    The Human Beat - March 9th, 2026
    Mar 9 2026
    Roger Rocka speaks with Teresa Patterson and Bruce Williams, representatives of Indivisible on Oregon’s North Coast.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - February 9th, 2026

    The Human Beat - February 9th, 2026
    Feb 9 2026
    Roger Rocka speaks with Dan Turner, the board chair of the Cathlamet Public Library.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - January 12th, 2026

    The Human Beat - January 12th, 2026
    Jan 12 2026
    Roger speaks with two women experiencing homelessness on the streets of downtown Astoria– Mama Rain and her 33 year old daughter Shana – in the week after Christmas.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - December 8th, 2025

    The Human Beat - December 8th, 2025
    Dec 8 2025
    The Clatsop County Animal Shelter is overwhelmed right now with more dogs and cats than it can hold. But a non-profit, Clatsop Animal Assistance, is fostering some of the animals and helping all of them with its scores of volunteers. Roger talks with Executive Director of Clatsop Animal Assistance Lily Tollefsen.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - November 10th, 2025

    The Human Beat - November 10th, 2025
    Nov 10 2025
    Introducing new KMUN station manager Mari Bergeron: We talk about her history in Clatsop County, her family, her departure for school and work and international travel, her return home and of course, her initial impressions, hopes and plans for KMUN.
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - October 13th, 2025

    The Human Beat - October 13th, 2025
    Oct 13 2025
    Part 2 of Roger Rocka speaking with Willis Van Dusen about Astoria history and his own transition from protesting citizen to Council member and long-time Astoria mayor.
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    29 mins