Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsThe Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a locally-produced nightly news hour that provides sanctuary for the discussion of a wide range of topics, scaling from the global to the hyper-local. The show is broadcast on WOOC 105.3 FM, The Sanctuary for Independent Media's low-power radio station based in Troy, NY.
With the support of people like you, the Sanctuary uses art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.
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HMM 06 - 28 - 2024
June 28, 2024 23:24 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea continues his conversation with Brendan Dunn about his experience in the West Bank of Palestine. Then, Lovonia Mallory takes us to Salem Art Works to talk to Rebecca A. Flis for a Reclaiming History about welding. After that, Brea Barthel gets a Troy Library update for July which includes an incentive to read more books! Later, Willie Terry speaks with Glenmont Job Corps Center members at Troy’s Juneteenth Celebration. Finally,...
Paul Smart Plays Disability Trivia
June 28, 2024 22:19 - 10 minutes - 9.94 MBFor this week's trivia segment Blaise caught up with Paul Smart, a former newspaper reporter now turned author and filmmaker. To hear the full segment visit blaisinshows.com and scroll down to episode 168.
Troy Library's July Activities
June 28, 2024 19:03 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBA reading challenge that wins you a wineglass; open poetry night; paint-and-pass artwork; superfoods; USS Slater; and... ear seeds?! These activities and more are all coming up at Troy Public Library in July. Chloe Whittaker, Adult Programming Director, talks about them with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.
Troy LIbrary's July Activities
June 28, 2024 19:03 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBA reading challenge that wins you a wineglass; open poetry night; paint-and-pass artwork; superfoods; USS Slater; and... ear seeds?! These activities and more are all coming up at Troy Public Library in July. Chloe Whittaker, Adult Programming Director, talks about them with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.
Kids' Library Activities for July
June 28, 2024 17:23 - 5 minutes - 4.58 MBIn July, make bubble tea slime, meet a service dog, tour a life-sized inflatable whale, explore coral reefs, and do lots more, all at the Troy Public Library. Carol Roberts, head of Young Peoples Services, shares details on upcoming events with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.org or stop by the main library at 100 Second Street. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.
HMM 06 - 27 - 2024
June 27, 2024 23:11 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBIn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we first hear from Mark Dunlea who spoke with Michael Marshall, a fellow with Rural Migrant Ministry, to discuss the mobilization of Capital Region residents attending the “Mass Poor People and Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March on Washington DC and to the Polls" on Saturday June 29. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, speaks with Mark Speedy, a member of the Democratic Socialist of America, at Troy’s Juneteenth Celebration about...
Poor People's March DC June 29
June 27, 2024 19:55 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBOn Saturday June 29, Capital District residents will be joining advocates from around the country for the "Mass Poor People and Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March on Washington DC and to the Polls" to continue the campaign against poverty started more than half a century ago by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Michael Marshall, a fellow with Rural Migrant Ministry, discusses the mobilization with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Albany Parents Become Crossing Guards
June 27, 2024 18:15 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe Albany International Center Dual Language Program had parents step up as volunteer crossing guards due to lack of city provided crossing guards. Heather Benno, PTA Secretary at the school discusses the school and the district's efforts to get the city to provide crossing guards and signage. Produced by Matt Maginley
Albany Crossing Guards - MMaginley 06 - 27 - 2024
June 27, 2024 18:15 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe Albany International Center Dual Language Program had parents step up as volunteer crossing guards due to lack of city provided crossing guards. Heather Benno, PTA Secretary at the school discusses the school and the district's efforts to get the city to provide crossing guards and signage. Produced by Matt Maginley
“The Mush Hole" Finds Light in Dark Places
June 27, 2024 02:16 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBKaha:wi Dance Theatre will present “The Mush Hole," a performance exploring the truths of Indian residential schools. Presented by the Iroquois Museum at the University at Albany Performing Arts Center on June 29, 2024, the all Indigenous cast uses cinematic imagery and musical score to catapult audiences into the bricks and mortar of the school. Learn more: https://www.kahawidance.org/the-mush-hole
HMM 06 - 26 - 2024
June 26, 2024 23:42 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBFirst, we have an overview of yesterday’s election results. Then, we have a report from a recent visit to the West Bank in Palestine. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, we hear about higher education. After that, we have a report from the recent Troy Bike Fest. Finally, Sina Basila Hickey brings us The Mush Hole, a performance about the legacy of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
Dunn Reports On Trip To West Bank Of Palestine (Full)
June 26, 2024 17:09 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBJournalist Brendan Dunn, a former volunteer with the Sanctuary for Independent Media from the Utica area, recently returned from three weeks in the West Bank of Palestine, particularly in one of the crowded refugee camps in Bethlehem. He discusses what he heard and saw during his visit with Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Media. (Full)
HMM 06 - 25 - 24
June 26, 2024 00:31 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, A’Livija Mullins-Richard interviews Farm::Troy, is designed to connect local farmers with consumers. Then, Brea Barthel heads to the Lansingburgh Library to find out what events are happening during jumping July. Later on, roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry attends the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration where he interviewed Wizard's Wardrobe. After that, we interview comedian Ryan Shipley who performs dark come...
Research-Based Fun for Musical Families
June 25, 2024 21:16 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBMusic eases tensions, encourages creativity, and connects. Music Together is a program using research to encourage musical families. Deb Cavanaugh will be offering Music Together summer sessions at People's Health Sanctuary on the Sanctuary campus beginning July 8th. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Deb during a make music session. Learn more about summer session here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/music-together-summer-sessions/
Troy 2024 Juneteenth Celebration (Ryan Brosnan and Anthony Connor)
June 25, 2024 20:26 - 9 minutes - 8.67 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Troy River Front Park, sponsored by the Troy NAACP. At the event, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed District Two Troy City Councilman Ryan Brosnan and Troy Police Captain Anthony Connor about Juneteenth and Troy community issues. Also, in this labor segment, Willie recorded Jessica Ashley singing a civil rights song, "Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me 'Round."
Lansingburgh Library's Jumping July
June 25, 2024 19:58 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBScavenger hunt, big trucks, book clubs, a health fair, a packed backpack giveaway, and much more! Hear about the eclectic mix of activities happening at the Troy Public Library's Lansingburgh branch in July & August. Laurie Dreyer, branch manager, overviews it all with Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For details on these and other events, visit www.thetroylibrary.org, or stop by the library at 27 114th St. To find other libraries in New York State, see https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libd...
Troy 2024 Juneteenth Celebration (Glenmont Job Corps members)
June 25, 2024 19:58 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Troy River Front Park, sponsored by the Troy NAACP. At the event, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Glenmont Job Corps Center members attending the Troy Juneteenth celebration about their thoughts and views on today's event and its significance.
Talking With Poets: Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice at the 2024 Word Fest
June 25, 2024 19:16 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThom Francis welcomes poets Ed Rinaldi, Karen Peters, & Samuel Maurice who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. Poet, Peace Activist, and Photographer Dan Wilcox recently wrote on his blog: "The very 1st Albany Word Fest was held on September 8, 2001, at the Greenhouse Shelter in Thatcher Park, in the mountains outside of Albany. It was the brain-child of [Albany-area poet and host] R.M. Engelhardt. That day featured readin...
100 Women Who Care Albany
June 25, 2024 18:29 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBGarrett McCarey speaks with Jeri Bosman, president of 100 Women who Care Albany, about what they do and how one can join this worthwhile organization that funds non-profits in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer counties. For additional information go to 100wwcalbany.org
100WomenWhoCareAlbany
June 25, 2024 18:29 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBGarrett McCarey speaks with Jeri Bosman, president of 100 Women who Care Albany, about what they do and how one can join this worthwhile organization that funds non-profits in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer counties. For additional information go to 100wwcalbany.org
Hugh John Reflects On Record Temperatures
June 24, 2024 23:23 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBIn this week's climate segment, Hugh reflects on the previous week's record temperatures, maritime marine layers, and microbursts!
HMM 06 - 24 - 2024
June 24, 2024 23:20 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from, Mark Dunlea, who joins us to overview the primary elections taking place on Tuesday, June 25th. Then, our Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, brings us an interview with Stephanie Woodard, President of The Rapp Road Historical Association, about Juneteenth and Rapp Road’s Black Community History. Later on, Hugh Johnson is back with his weekly look at weather and climate. After that, Andrea Cunliffe talks with Will Kempe Pla...
Troy Juneteenth 2024 (Mark Speedy, DSA)
June 24, 2024 22:24 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Troy River Front Park, sponsored by the Troy NAACP. At the event, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Speedy, who is a member of the Democratic Socialist of America at the event about his organization and thoughts on Juneteenth 2024.
Will Kempe's Players Cooperative
June 24, 2024 21:44 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBOn Monday June 24th, Kristoph DeMaria and Sandy Boyton sat down with Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent Andrea Cunliffe to talk about all things Shakespeare that are happening in Prospect Park and the Capital Region this summer. You won't want to miss this piece, as Kristoph and Sandy are shaking up Shakespeare!
TROY BIKE RESCUE BIKEFEST 2024 (Isaac Silberman-Gorn)
June 23, 2024 17:26 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy Bike Rescue "2024 Bikefest" at the Oakwood Community Center at 313 10th Street in Troy, New York. In this labor report, Willie interviewed Isaac Silberman-Gorn, a Troy Bike Rescue Coalition member, about the Bikefest and the Bike Rescue shops.
Micah Ranquist Plays Disability Trivia
June 22, 2024 19:06 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThis week's trivia segment from our Blaise Bryant is from the archives. In March he was joined by Micah Ranquist, a chef who is blind.
Troy Juneteenth Celebration (Anastasia Robertson, Troy4BlackLives)
June 22, 2024 18:10 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Troy River Front Park, sponsored by the Troy NAACP. At the event, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Troy4BlackLives Member Anastasia Robertson, aka Lady A, about her thoughts on Juneteenth and the celebration.
Troy Juneteenth Celebration (Renee Powell, President NAACP)
June 22, 2024 17:48 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Troy River Front Park, which the Troy NAACP sponsored. At the event, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Troy NAACP President Renee Powell about her thoughts on Juneteenth and the celebration.
Troy Juneteenth Parade (Albany Delta Sigma Theta Sorority)
June 22, 2024 17:25 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBOn Wednesday, June 19, 2024, the Troy community held its Juneteenth Parade, sponsored by the Troy NAACP, in downtown Troy, beginning at the CEO Bridge Building. Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the event. In this labor report, Willie spoke to members of the Albany (NY) Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and others who participated in the parade about their thoughts on Juneteenth.
The Brunswick Summer Concert Series Brings Community Together
June 21, 2024 23:12 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe 24nd Brunswick Summer concert series takes place Tuesday evenings at the Brunswick Family Community Center at 18 Keyes Lane, starting on Tuesday June 25th through Tuesday August 27th. Pat Poleto started the series back in the year 2001 and has focused it on highlighting local bands to bring community together. Pat was interviewed by Vinny DamaPoleto. Learn more here https://townofbrunswick.org/page.php?p=9
Brunswick Concert Series With Pat Poleto
June 21, 2024 23:12 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this interview, HMM Correspondent Vinny sat down with Pat Poleto, the coordinator of the Brunswick Concert Series. He started the series back in the year 2001 and has focused it on highlighting local bands to bring the community together.
HMM 06 - 21 - 2024
June 21, 2024 23:10 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBFor this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea brings who brings us coverage from a recent debate with the candidates for New York’s 109th Assembly district seat. Then, Lavonia Mallory takes a tour of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum Hall of Fame with one of the space’s co-founders, Jim Austin. Later on, Garrett McCarey speaks with Michael Easterbrook, president of the Mt. Ida Preservation Association. After that, Matt Mginley talks to Dan Falkens...
Reclaiming History At Salem Arts Work Final
June 21, 2024 10:38 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBRebecca A. Flis is interested in a wide range of artistic processes, but her specialty is casting. Rebecca has taught workshops on dung-molding (a natural mold-making process used in some ancient cultures). Rebecca is at instructor at Salem Arts Work and she can be reached at at Website: www.rebeccaflis.com; Salem Arts work is at www.salemartworks.org/
HMM 06 - 20 - 2024
June 20, 2024 23:14 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBOn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who speaks with Chloe Pierce, who is one of two Democrats running in the June 25th primary for the 107th Assembly District in NY. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Later on, we have our weekly disability trivia from Blaise Bryant. After that, we hear part 2 of 3 of H Bosh Jr’s interview with entrepreneur, speaker, commu...
109th Assembly District Debate On Environmental Issues
June 20, 2024 17:58 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBWAMC and the League of Conservation Voters held a debate on May 30 on environmental issues with the 7 candidates for the 109th Assembly district. The six Democrats are facing off in the June 25th primary. We hear in order from Owusu Anane, Ginnie Farrell, Jack Flynn, Andrew Joyce, Republican Alicia Purdy, Dustin Reidy, and Gabriella Romero. https://www.wamc.org/news/2024-05-30/candidates-for-new-york-state-assemblys-109th-district-seat-take-part-in-wamc-co-hosted-environmental-forum
HMM 06-19-2024
June 19, 2024 16:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBThis episode of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we are celebrating Juneteenth! In this special, you’ll hear some of our archival stories on what Juneteenth is, what this holiday means to some, and stories centered around trauma and resilience. First we hear from Willie Terry on the origins of Juneteenth. For our second segment, Willie Terry interviews Marcus Nix on what Juneteenth means to him. For our third segment, we hear from Shawn Young and Jamaica Miles, founders of the Schenectady Civil rig...
Chloe Pierce For 107th Assembly District
June 19, 2024 14:21 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBChloe Pierce is one of two Democrats running in the June 25th primary for the 107th Assembly District in NY, which includes part of Rensselaer, Albany, Washington and Columbia Counties. She talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about her campaign.
Digital Fabrication for Artists Residency Now at Tech Valley Center of Gravity
June 19, 2024 04:34 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBThe Digital Fabrication Artist Residency is a new program offered at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity (TVCOG). Dan Falkenstrom, Operations Director at TVCOG, discusses the new Artists in Residence program which lets artists explore new tools that are guided by software to create new expressions. Produced by Matt Maginley Learn more at: https://www.tvcog.net/community/residency
UREC Juneteenth Celebration 2024 (Diane Hester and Debra Fagans of Wizard Wardrobe)
June 19, 2024 02:17 - 10 minutes - 9.95 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration at 194 Livingston Street in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Wizard's Wardrobe Chief Operating Officer Diane Hester and Debra Fagans, Volunteer Executive Director, about Wizard's Wardrobe and Juneteenth 2024.
UREC Juneteenth 2024 (Stephanie Woodard, President of Rapp Road Historical Association)
June 19, 2024 01:51 - 10 minutes - 10 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration at 194 Livingston Street in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Stephanie Woodard, President of 'The Rapp Road Historical Association,' about Juneteenth and Rapp Road Black Community History.
UREC Juneteenth 2024 ( Youth Views)
June 19, 2024 01:31 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration at 194 Livingston Street in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed some youths about their thoughts on Juneteenth 2024 at the event.
HMM 06 - 18 - 2024
June 18, 2024 23:29 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBOn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who speaks with Molly Robertson, co-author of a new report by Resources for the Future and the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance on the potential for an increase in harmful pollution from fossil fuel plants if NYS leaves the the electric sector out of its proposed cap-trade-and-invest carbon pricing system. Then, we listen to part 3 of Marsha Lazarus’ conversation with business owner Michael Roach of Michael Roach Crea...
UREC Juneteenth 2024 (Women Drumming Circle)
June 18, 2024 21:22 - 10 minutes - 10 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center Juneteenth Celebration at 194 Livingston Street in Albany, NY. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Marsha and Cindy, members of the Women Drumming Circle of Albany who performed at the event, about their thoughts on Juneteenth, 2024.
Why NYS Should Include Electricity In Climate Cap - And - Trade
June 18, 2024 18:08 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBLeaving the electric sector out of New York's proposed cap-trade-and-invest carbon pricing system, as New York officials have indicated they’re leaning toward , would increase harmful pollution from fossil fuel plants according to a new report by Resources for the Future and the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance. Study co-author Molly Robertson talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Talking With Poets: Mojavi and Poetic Visionz at the 2024 Word Fest
June 18, 2024 14:27 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBThom Francis welcomes poets Mojavi and Poetic Visionz who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. When two long-time area spoken word artists, who have since moved away, walked in the front door of the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Word Fest Open Mic host Mary Panza made it a point to add them to the list. Today, we are going to hear from those two incredible poets. Mojavi, who was the host of the Soul Kitchen series at Cla...
A Hot Week Ahead
June 18, 2024 02:13 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBRetired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with us this wee about his trip to Alaska and the obvious evidence of climate change in their permafrost and weather patterns, and he also spoke about the hot week ahead which might hit 100 degrees F! He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
Small Business Success: Michael Roach Creative, Celebrating its 11th Anniversary
June 17, 2024 23:56 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBPart 2 of conversation with small business owner Michael Roach. As roughly a third of new businesses exit within their first two years and half exit within their first five years, Michael Roach (and his business, MICHAEL ROACH CREATIVE) have clearly beat the odds! Michael talks about what he attributes his success to, challenges that he has overcome and how his personal brand evolved. Produced by Marsha Lazarus
HMM 06 - 17 - 2024
June 17, 2024 23:10 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBOn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who speaks with Jose Gonzales of New Yorkers for Community Change on the proposed legislation to regulate insurance companies’ investments in the fossil fuel industry. Then, Elizabeth EP Press talks with Thomas Kearney about the newly established Troy drug registry and the efforts being undertaken to have it repealed. Later on, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist, Hugh Johnson, brings us our climate update on...
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION (Dr. Alice Green)
June 17, 2024 21:51 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MBOn Saturday, June 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the African American Heritage Parade and Juneteenth Celebration on South Pearl Street in Albany, NY, at the Alice Moore Black Arts and Cultural Center. In this labor segment, Willie recorded highlights of Author and Activist Dr. Alice Green, Director of the Center for Law and Justice in Albany, and interviewed her about the importance of Juneteenth.
The Saratoga Jazz Festival: Dynamic Pricing Explained
June 17, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThis year’s Annual Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival takes place on June 29 & 30, 2024 with 2 days, 2 stages, and 22 electrifying artists from jazz to funk, blues, indie and pop. Danny Melnick is the President of Absolutely Live Entertainment and the Producer of the Friehofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival, and this part 2 of his interview with Jazz Sanctuary’s Susan Brink, he explains dynamic pricing and why Sunday's tickets became so expensive.