Episodes

  • The Human Beat - October 12, 2026

    The Human Beat - October 12, 2026
    Oct 12 2026
    We’re talking today about emergency preparedness – being ready to cope, to survive and to assist your loved ones in a disaster. Our guests are Jen Munson, with the Clatsop County department of Emergency Management, and Norma Hernandez to share some lessons learned from the Big Blow here in 2007. You can find out more at ClatsopCounty.gov/em
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    29 mins
  • The Human Beat - September 14, 2026

    The Human Beat - September 14, 2026
    Sep 14 2026
    What would it be like to sail around the world on the wind? Astorian Heidi Brown can tell us. She is just back after working for 11 months and visiting 13 countries as a crew member in the 2026 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Heidi Brown is back at home in Astoria after 11 months of sailing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. This is the Human Beat. I’m Roger Rocka. Thanks for listening.
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    29 mins
  • 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