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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Sanctuary Kitchen Seeks Sauce Lovers
February 28, 2024 22:29 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBDelicious aromas were coming from the Sanctuary kitchen where Jonathan Segol was preparing food for the PAUSE anniversary on 02-29-24. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Jonathan about dishes to cook in winter, tips for plant-based eating, and his plans for sauce workshops at the Sanctuary (if you're interested, get in touch).
Storytelling Among African American Children (Tempii B. Champion)
February 28, 2024 15:55 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn Friday, February 16, 2023, Willie Terry, the Roaming Labor Correspondent for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, attended the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference of the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators, Inc. Caucus. In this labor segment, he had a chance to interview Dr. Tempii B. Champion, the author of "Understanding Storytelling Among African American Children: A Journey From Africa to America.
HMM 02 - 27 - 24
February 28, 2024 00:17 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea tell us about PAUSE’s 10th anniversary celebration. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press tell us about the in-person information session coming up around the proposed closure of the Burdett Birthing Center and the need for community support Later on, Thom Francis spotlights Mojavi, active poet, host, and organizer. After that, Brad Monkell talks with Carmen Lynch a stand up comedian who will be performing at the Lark Street Tavern. Finally...
Heaven On Earth Salon
February 27, 2024 23:31 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBOriginally from Jamaica, Kerry-Ann A. immigrated to the United States in 1988. In the year 2004, God opened the doors for Kerry-Ann to open Heaven On Earth Beauty Salon on March 1st 2004 Heaven On Earth Beauty Salon provides professional hair services that specializes in hair care as a whole. Kerry-Ann’s salon provides a relaxing spiritually uplifting environment for her clients. She wants her clients to leave feeling uplifted and inspired and of course, love their hair. Kerry-Ann also launc...
Wednesday is St. Peter's Info Session on Proposed Closure of Burdett Birth Center
February 27, 2024 20:43 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBSt. Peters Health Partners is holding an in-person information session about the proposed closure of Burdett Birth Center in Troy, NY. Rose Mitchell from the Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition spoke to Elizabeth (EP) Press about the session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 and why it is important for community to show up.
The Soil Factory: the Marshy Garden Team
February 27, 2024 15:44 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThe Soil Factory is a space for exploring interactions between social, arts, and scientific networks in Ithaca, New York. Members of Soil Factory traveled to the Sanctuary in Troy, NY in February 2024, and NATURE Lab Manager and Community Science Educator Ellie Irons spoke with them about The Soil Factory. In this interview she speaks with the team behind the Marshy Garden. You can learn more at thesoilfactory.org
Carmen Lynch Interview
February 27, 2024 14:35 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBBrad Monkell interviews comedian Carmen Lynch about her upcoming show March 3rd at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany, and her new comedy special on Mark Normand's Youtube channel called Queef Week
Comedian Carmen Lynch
February 27, 2024 14:35 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBBrad Monkell interviews comedian Carmen Lynch about her upcoming show March 3rd at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany, and her new comedy special on Mark Normand's Youtube channel called Queef Week
Sanctuary Spring 2024 Season
February 27, 2024 14:24 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWhat's coming up at the Sanctuary this Spring 2024 Season? Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo spoke with the Sanctuary's Programming Coordinator Sina Basila Hickey about the workshops, music events, and Eco-Art Trail coming up this season. See the full season here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/events/
Global Warming Predictions from the 60s and 70s
February 27, 2024 14:21 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBRetired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo about global warming predictions (from the 60s and 70s), Canadian fires, and the weather ahead
Malcolm X February 21st, 1965 (Brother X) Part 3
February 27, 2024 13:31 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBOn February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at the age of 39. That day, the Black Community and the world lost a powerful voice in the liberation movement. On Tuesday, February 21, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Brother X of Albany about Malcolm's views on foreign affairs, electoral politics, and assassination. This is part three of Willie's discussion with Brother X.
Malcolm X February 21st, 1965 (Brother X) Part 2
February 27, 2024 02:11 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBOn February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at the age of 39. That day, the Black Community and the world lost a powerful voice in the liberation movement. On Tuesday, February 21, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Brother X of Albany about Malcolm's views on foreign affairs, electoral politics, and assassination. This is part two of Willie's discussion with Brother X.
HMM 02 - 26 - 24
February 27, 2024 01:53 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us a report on the advocacy work around reducing plastics occurring this week at the New York State capitol. Then, Tony Iadicicco [EYE-ah-dih-SEE-koh] of Albany Center Gallery talks with KP Holler about a winter arts fest and lots more coming up at the gallery. After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for a weekly look at weather and climate. Later on, we hear a replay of RPI Astronomy Professor Heidi Newber...
Jewish Voice For Peace Update On Local Gaza Solidarity
February 26, 2024 23:56 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFor our peace segment, Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace provides an update on efforts in the Capital District to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and create a permanent and just peace in the Middle East.
Jewish Voice For Peace Update On Local Gaza Solidarity (full)
February 26, 2024 23:56 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFor our peace segment, Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace provides an update on efforts in the Capital District to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and create a permanent and just peace in the Middle East. (full version)
Albany Center Gallery's Tony Iadicicco discussing March 2024 Events
February 26, 2024 19:10 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBKP Holler sits down with Albany Center Gallery's executive director, Tony Iadicicco, to discuss March 2024 events, exhibitions, and open calls for art including the 4th Annual Winter Arts Fest
Beyond Plastics Advocacy Day On Packaging, Bottle Bill Feb. 27
February 26, 2024 18:09 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBOn Tuesday, February 27, 250 people will be at the State Capitol for an advocacy day to cut single-use plastic packaging in half in NYS by calling for passage of the critical Packaging Reduction & Recycling Infrastructure Act and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill. Nyah Estevez of Beyond Plastics talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
PAUSE 10th Anniversary Event On Thurs Feb 29
February 25, 2024 22:53 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBPAUSE (People of Albany United for Safe Energy), the 350.org affiliate in the Capital District, will observe its 10th anniversary with an event at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 85 Chestnut St., Albany, on Thursday Feb. 29 at 6 PM. PAUSE is best known for opposing the oil bomb trains that were traveling to the Port of Albany. The event will feature and a movie about Greta Thurnberg. Diana Wright talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
TVFilm's Open Call for Short Films 2024 on WMHT
February 24, 2024 00:44 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBFilmmakers from Upstate NY have an opportunity to submit work to the TVFilm short film showcase. WMHT’s content and engagement producer for education Catherine Rafferty spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the guidelines and what to expect. For the complete eligibility requirements visit WMHT.org/tvfilm
West African Drummer and Dancer Jordan Taylor Hill
February 24, 2024 00:42 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBJordan Taylor Hill's artistry spans from drumming to dancing, hip hop performing to teaching West African drumming and dancing. He came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine where he spoke with Jacob Boston and Sina Basila Hickey about his work, influences, and opportunities to catch him in the Capital Region.
HMM 02 - 23 - 24
February 24, 2024 00:30 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on Tom DiNapoli’s decision against divesting from the billions of dollars the state's pension fund has in Exxon and other oil and gas companies. Then, we hear an excerpt from the latest Saratoga BLM press conference where they address the state attorney general's report of a "unconstitutional official policy" of retaliation against them. Later on, we welcome artist and musician Jordan Taylor Hill to the studio. Aft...
The Soil Factory: Artist and Professor Anna Ialeggio
February 23, 2024 22:11 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBThe Soil Factory is a space for exploring interactions between social, arts, and scientific networks in Ithaca, New York. Members of Soil Factory traveled to the Sanctuary in Troy, NY in February 2024, and NATURE Lab Manager and Community Science Educator Ellie Irons spoke with them about The Soil Factory. In this interview she speaks with artist and professor Anna Ialeggio. You can learn more at thesoilfactory.org
Saratoga BLM Responds to State AG Report and Wants Accountability
February 23, 2024 21:02 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBMembers of Saratoga Black Lives Matter held a press conference at City Hall Thursday to respond to the state attorney general's report which found that former mayor Meg Kelly, former public safety commissioner Robin Dalton and former police chief Shane Crooks engaged in an "unconstitutional official policy" of retaliation against them in the summer of 2021. In this excerpt of the press conference we hear from BLM leader Lexis Figuereo, TJ Sangare a program director for Saratoga BLM and their...
HMM 02 - 22 - 24
February 23, 2024 00:19 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Elizabeth EP Press sits down with attorney Ian Silverman to discuss the lawsuit Tiffani Thomas Silverman filed against Mayor Mantello's Administration for refusal to recognize her appointment by former Mayor Madden to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Troy. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry continues his interview with Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ...
NAACP Albany: Albany History & African American Advocacy
February 22, 2024 22:32 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBSunday, February 25, 2024, Albany NAACP will hold the event Albany History & African American Advocacy, a local roundtable talk in recognition of the 115th NAACP National Founders Day, at the Albany Institute of Art and History. The event begins at 1:00pm with the roundtable, and there will be a reception from 3-5pm. Debora Y. Brown, President of Albany NAACP, and Beverly Ivey, Chair of civic engagement committee of Albany NAACP, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. ht...
NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Balks At Divesting From Fossil Fuels
February 22, 2024 17:47 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBOn Valentine's Day, NYS Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that he largely decided against divesting from the billions of dollars the state's pension fund has in Exxon and other oil and gas companies. DiNapoli, contrary to the evidence, decided that most of the fossil fuel companies are committed to transitioning to a clean energy future. He defended his more than half a billion dollars invested in Exxon on the grounds that it was a passive investment through index funds. Ruth Foster of Dives...
NYS Writers Institute Spring 2024 Season
February 22, 2024 04:49 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MB2024 is marking the 180th anniversary of the founding of the University at Albany, so this season of programming at the NYS Writer's Institute is highlighting writers with strong connections to UAlbany. Paul Grondahl, Opalka Endowed Director at NYS Writers Institute, talks about this programming to get excited for. He spoke with Sina Basila Hickey. https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/
Screening of "20 Days in Mariupol" to Mark Two Years of War in Ukraine
February 22, 2024 04:44 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBFebruary 24, 2024 marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Cameron Melville of Medial Relief for Ukraine tells us about marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with the benefit screening of “20 Days in Mariupol,” organized in cooperation with Ukraine Solidarity Capital District, at Time and Space Limited, in Hudson, NY. After the screening, the audience will be able to hear directly from two doctors, a soldier and a civilian who were in Mariupol during the siege...
Silverman is Suing Mantello Administration over Zoning Board Appointment
February 22, 2024 04:36 - 10 minutes - 9.65 MBTiffani Thomas Silverman is suing Mayor Mantello's Administration for refusal to recognize her appointment by former Mayor Madden to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Troy. She is being represented by her husband Ian Silverman, who joined Elizabeth (EP) Press to talk about the lawsuit.
Comedian Mikael Gregg on Maturing His Act
February 22, 2024 04:30 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBComedian Michael Gregg has been doing comedy for over 15 years, beginning in the 80s with a large break before returning to comedy in the last decade. Mikael spoke with Brad Monkell about how his material has changed and how he has had to clean up his material from his immature younger years.
HMM 02 - 21 - 24
February 22, 2024 00:11 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBMark Dunlea brings us the story on advocates pushing for the Community Media Reinvestment Act. Then, Cameron Melville of Medial Relief for Ukraine tells us about marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with the benefit screening of “20 Days in Mariupol.” Later on, Caelan McPherson interviewed John Salka, producer and host of Troy Story, a new podcast with local Trojans on a range of topics. After that, to commemorate Malcolm X’s death day, Roaming Labor Correspond...
Malcolm X February 21st, 1965 (Brother X)
February 21, 2024 22:12 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBOn February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at the age of 39. That day, the Black Community and the world lost a powerful voice in the liberation movement. On Tuesday, February 21, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Brother X of Albany about Malcolm's views on foreign affairs, electoral politics, and assassination. This is part one of Willie's discussion with Broth
Sewing for Sustainability
February 21, 2024 21:56 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBAlbany area "sewist" Lynn DeMaria explains how learning the techniques of sewing helps individuals support environmental sustainability by reducing landfill, preserving cherished items, and more. She also highlights the related economic benefits and options for creative expression. Lynn talks about how she shares her love of sewing in various ways. She will be offering a "Mending Day" on March 2nd, 2-5 pm, at the Happie Collective at 197 Lark St. in Albany, will participate in a "repair cafe"...
Advocates Push Community Media Reinvestment Act
February 21, 2024 20:29 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe Community Media Reinvestment Act in NYS would help fund Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) community media access centers around New York State. The bill would impose an excise tax on large streaming and satellite corporations, with part of the revenue going to PEG, similar to fees presently charged for cable television.Anthony Arrien, Chairman of the Alliance for Community Media of NY, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Troy Story Podcast is a Series of Conversations with Trojans
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBTroy Story is a new podcast produced and hosted by John Salka. The series is conversations with Trojans involved in civic affairs, local government, politics, business, arts, music, and community to explore Troy’s past, present, and discuss its future. Caelan McPherson sat down with John Salka to hear more about this podcast.
Troy Area Labor Council President Sean Collins (P2)
February 21, 2024 03:16 - 10 minutes - 9.44 MBOn Friday, February 13, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU), about the highs and lows of the labor movement in 2023 and what's ahead for 2024—this part two of that discussion.
HMM 02 - 20 - 24
February 21, 2024 00:11 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Marshall Hildreth interviews Kiki Lounge on information and classes around voguing. Then, Jamaica Miles makes the link between climate justice and over policing After that, Brad Monkell brings in stand up comedian Mikael Gregg into the studio Finally, Thom Francis brings us another episode of talking with poets.
What Is The Capital Region's Kiki Lounge?
February 20, 2024 23:08 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBMarine Taveras and MJ Rodriguez sat down with HMM Corespondent Marshall Hildreth to discuss the Capital Region's first ever Kiki Lounge! What exactly is a Kiki Lounge, what is ballroom, and why is it so important to the queer community? You'll have to listen to find out!
The Capital Region's Kiki Lounge
February 20, 2024 23:08 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBThe Capital Region's Kiki Lounge by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Talking With Poets: Erren Geraud Kelly at The Linda
February 20, 2024 20:58 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBThom Francis welcomes Erren Geraud Kelly to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly. That night in August 2023, Kelly read a series of memoir poems grouped under the title “8-Track Tape Reminders” along with poems about Tyre Nichols, Bessie Coleman, and women who have caught his eye - a patrol officer in a homeless shelter and a woman in a Starbucks.
HMM 02 - 19 - 24
February 19, 2024 17:21 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn place of today’s Hudson Mohawk Magazine programming, we bring you this talk by best-selling author, foreign correspondent, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges. He addressed the Middle East crisis with a talk titled "The Genocide in Gaza" on December 6, 2023 at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in North Troy NY. Find the full video recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly6lfhOxTe0
HMM 02 - 16 - 24
February 17, 2024 00:16 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, All of Us discusses Black history and Black people being seen as living outside of the human experience. Then, we hear about “Marighella”, the last film in this year’s Africana Film Series at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Later on, we have another discussion around creative placemaking with Barrio Alegria. After that, Barthel talks with Johanna Batman about the 4-session reading group on "Land, Liberty, and Loss" at the S...
"Marighella" Film Showing Tuesday at ACPHS
February 16, 2024 20:53 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBHear about the Braziian revolutionary Carlos Marighella and his cohorts in a free film on February 20th at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prof. Kevin Hickey, coordinator of an annual Africana film series at the school, talks about the film, the series, and how the word African_a_ includes Africa and the people of its diaspora. The event starts with free pizza at 7pm, in room 201 of the Student Center at ACPHS on Holland Avenue in Albany. For details, visit https://www.acp...
All Of Us - Human Rights Of Blackness
February 16, 2024 20:35 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBIn the latest installment of their Black History Month discussion series, Shawn Young and Jamaica Miles, founders of the Schenectady Civil rights group All of Us, speak with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission of Schenectady County. Mr. Butler begins by discussing James Baldwins writing about the idea of black people being seen as living outside of the human experience.
All Of Us - Human RIghts Of Blackness
February 16, 2024 20:35 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBIn the latest installment of their Black History month discussion series, Shawn Young and Jamaica Miles, founders of the Schenectady Civil rights group All of Us speaks with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Human Rights Commission of Schenectady County. Mr. Butler begins by discussing James Baldwins writing about the idea of black people being seen as living outside of the human experience.
Indigenous History Focus of Shaker Book Club
February 16, 2024 16:58 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBIf you are interested in learning more about the history of Indigenous peoples, listen up! Johanna Batman, executive director of Shaker Heritage Society, discusses a new 4-session reading group on "Land, Liberty, and Loss" that will focus on the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) presence and impact in what is now New York state. She also explains how it connects to the upcoming 250th anniversary of Shakers coming to America, and how Shaker crafts and medicine may have been influenced by Indigenous kno...
HMM 02 - 15 - 24
February 16, 2024 00:09 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Elizabeth (EP) Press spoke with Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello about her first five weeks in office. Then, Hunter Wallace of the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley discusses the resources needed for Troy’s people dealing with houselessness. Later on, we have part one of Willie Terry’s interview with Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU). After that, Isabe...
Interview With Rachel Anne of The Pretty Paw Lounge
February 15, 2024 21:00 - 8 minutes - 8.02 MBHMM correspondent Marshall Hildreth interviewed owner and operator Rachel Anne of the Capital Region's first ever cat café, The Pretty Paw Lounge. We hear from Rachel as she tells us where her passion for animal rescue stems from, what inspired her to open up a cat café, and how potential adopters and/ or those looking to get involved in animal rescue can do so responsibly.
Hunter Wallace on Housing and the Unhoused in Troy
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.16 MBNext week stay on the topic of housing - specifically the topic of the removal of the encampment by Prospect Park in January. Hunter Wallace of the Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley spoke on the issue of breaking up the tent encampment at the city council meeting and asked for City Council to invest more in housing needs.
Troy Area Labor Council President Sean Collins (P1)
February 15, 2024 13:42 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBOn Friday, February 13, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Sean Collins, Troy Area Labor Council President and Labor Organizer for Service Employees International Union (SEIU), about the highs and lows of the labor movement in 2023 and what's ahead for 2024—this part one of that discussion.