The Human Beat

The Human Beat - May 11, 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.

The Human Beat - March 9th, 2026

Roger Rocka speaks with Teresa Patterson and Bruce Williams, representatives of Indivisible on Oregon’s North Coast.

The Human Beat - February 9th, 2026

Roger Rocka speaks with Dan Turner, the board chair of the Cathlamet Public Library.

The Human Beat - January 12th, 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.

The Human Beat - December 8th, 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.