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 02 - 14 - 24
February 15, 2024 03:13 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBFirst, Mark Dunlea talks with James Browning of F-Minus. Then, Greg Campbell-Cohen talks to Elizabeth (EP) Press about the lead pipe replacement plan and the budget for that. He also discusses Timber's new initiative called Adopt-A-FOIL, an attempt to make getting information from various agencies more transparent. After that we hear from, Shawn Young, and Tony Gaddy, Founder & President/CEO, Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce. To talk about economic and entrepreneurship Then Lisa...
Mayor Mantello Talks About her First Weeks in Office
February 14, 2024 21:33 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBMayor Carmella Mantello spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Elizabeth (EP) Press about her first five weeks in office. She touched on garbage, traffic, housing, the Quality of Life Task Force, the emergency declaration she put forth to fill the empty Comptroller position and more. OUTRO On Wednesday, February 14th, the Mayor announced the new City Comptroller. Her notice stated that Dylan Spring joined the administration on Monday, February 12th and will oversee all financial reporting and...
Roishetta Ozane, founder and CEO, Vessel Project of Louisiana
February 14, 2024 20:29 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBRoishetta Ozane is the founder and CEO of Vessel Project of Louisiana. The Vessel Project of Louisiana is a grassroots mutual aid, disaster relief, and environmental justice organization. For residents of "Cancer Alley" - and 85 mile stretch of the Mississippi River dominated by petrochemical industries - natural disasters, made worse by climate change, and chemical disasters go hand-in-hand. Alexis Goldsmith, Organizing Director for Beyond Plastics, spoke to Roishetta about the petrochemical...
NY’s Top Lobbyists Playing Both Sides Of Climate Crisis
February 14, 2024 15:03 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBNew York’s leading fossil fuel lobbyists are simultaneously lobbying on behalf of environmental groups, hospitals, universities, cultural institutions, and tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon, according to a new report from F Minus and LittleSis. The report argues that such “double agent” lobbyists are part of a strategy by the fossil fuel industry to greenwash its image and dissuade state lawmakers from supporting climate proposals such as the NY HEAT Act and the Climate Change...
All of Us: Economics Of Blackness- Historical Struggle Of Economic Security
February 14, 2024 11:49 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBIn the latest installment of their Black History month discussion series, Shawn Young, Co-founder of the Schenectady Civil rights group All of Us speaks with Tony Gaddy , Founder & President/CEO, Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce about what a black chamber of Commerce is and the larger implications of economics and liberation.
HMM 02 - 13 - 2024
February 14, 2024 00:59 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with Mark Dunlea, as he brings us coverage from 2 rallies held at the state capitol this Monday. Then, Lavender highlights an upcoming bilingual play of the Lorax held by the Castle Island Bilingual Montessori School. Later on, we hear from Brea Barthel and Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh branch on 4 lovely books for Valentine’s Day. After that, Brad Monkell is joined by Aliza Gandhi and Bret Raybould for ou...
HMM 02 - 13 - 24
February 14, 2024 00:59 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with Mark Dunlea, as he brings us coverage from 2 rallies held at the state capitol this Monday. Then, Lavender highlights an upcoming bilingual play of the Lorax held by the Castle Island Bilingual Montessori School. Later on, we hear from Brea Barthel and Laurie Dreyer, manager of Troy Public Library’s Lansingburgh branch on 4 lovely books for Valentine’s Day. After that, Brad Monkell is joined by Aliza Gandhi and Bret Raybould for ou...
NYC Comedians Come to Albany
February 14, 2024 00:53 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBNYC Comedians Come to Albany by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Timber Corp - Looking Out for the People of Troy
February 13, 2024 21:47 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBGreg Campbell-Cohen talks to Elizabeth (EP) Press about the lead pipe replacement plan and the budget for that. He also discusses Timber's new initiative called Adopt-A-FOIL, an attempt to make getting information from various agencies more transparent.
Talking With Poets: Carol Durant at Poets Speak Loud
February 13, 2024 20:44 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBThom Francis welcomes African American author, playwright, poet, and recording artist Carol Durant to the stage as the featured reader at the long-running Poets Speak Loud spoken word series at McGeary's in Albany. Carol Durant was the stage manager for "Escaped Alone" and her theatre credits include Hudson Valley New Voices Festival, Westchester Collaborative Theater, Screen I-R-L 10 Minute Play Fest, Art in the Public Eye, and Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York at Siena College. ...
Health Care For Immigrants, Expanding Electric Car Sales
February 13, 2024 18:04 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBOn Monday February 12, we covered two rallies at the State Capitol. The first was on the need to pass Coverage for All which would extend federal medical coverage to undocumented adults. We hear from the two lead bill sponsors, Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas and State Senator Gustavo Rivera as well as Assemblymember Harvey Epstein. In the second half, we hear from Senator Pete Harckham about his proposal to expand the sale of electric vehicles in NY. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk ...
HMM 02 - 12 - 2024
February 13, 2024 01:38 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We listen to part 2 of Mark Dunlea’s coverage on the February 7th State Budget Hearing on the Environment. Then, we hear from Brea Barthel and her guests, interventional cardiologist Dr. Krzysztof Drzymalski and heart health advocate Dee Burkins, as they dive into the often dismissed and misdiagnosed area of women’s cardiac health. Later on, the Sanctuary’s very own Ellie Irons continues her series on the Soil Factory as she speaks with artist and ed...
Bilingual Play by Montessori School
February 12, 2024 02:59 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBLavender spoke with the director of an upcoming bilingual children's play held by the Castle Island Bilingual Montessori school. The director and guest artist, Kristoph DiMaria, talks about the experience directing this play and working with students, faculty, and staff in two different languages. Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-lorax-bilingual-childrens-play-tickets-804278828627 Castle Island Bilingual Montessori: https://www.castleislandmontessori.org/
Need For More Climate Action, Environmental Spending At State Budget Hearings (Part 2)
February 10, 2024 18:35 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBThe state budget hearing on the Environment on Wednesday February 7 started at 9:30 AM and lasted to the midnight hour. Hudson Mohawk Magazine has compiled the testimony of a number of the state’s leading climate activists. While praising the Governor for including major parts of the NY Heat Act, there were calls for much faster action on climate as extreme weather continues to explode globally. Making Polluters Pay, converting the Capitol to 100% Renewable Energy, Public Power, and getting t...
February Books of Love
February 10, 2024 01:57 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBIn February, love is in the air. . . and on the air, as we hear of books with different takes on love. Laurie Dreyer, manager of the (currently under renovation) Lansingburgh branch of Troy Public Library tells us of four kids books. "Eyes That Kiss in the Corners" (Joanna Ho, ill. Dung Ho, 2021) tells of an Asian girl who realizes that her eyes differ from her classmates but resemble her mother's and grandmother's, helping her love them and herself more. "Hair Love" (Matthew A. Cherry, ill. ...
HMM 02 - 09 - 24
February 10, 2024 00:52 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBHMM 02 - 09 - 24 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Heart Health event Feb 15th
February 09, 2024 23:22 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBWhile thinking about Valentine's Day, also think about your physical heart. Guest Dr. Krzysztof Drzymalski, interventional cardiologist, explains common challenges in diagnosing cardiac problems, why women may be more at risk for issues, why a normal EKG can give "false reassurance," symptoms to watch for, and more. Dee Burkins describes her problems with having heart issues dismissed and mis-diagnosed. They will both be sharing more details at an event on February 15th at the Women's Club of...
February Fun at Troy Public Library
February 09, 2024 20:46 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBHear about all the fun activities for kids (toddlers through teens) coming up in February at Troy Public Library, including a pre-school concert, a birthday celebration for Clifford the big red dog (with WMHT TV), amazing magic by Jim Snack, make-your-own scrunchies for teens, and heaps more. Carol Roberts, head of young people's services, gives lots of ideas for keeping kids active, including a winter reading challenges with prizes for kids 3-18. For more details, visit www.thetroylibrary.or...
Need For More Climate Action, Environmental Spending At State Budget Hearings (Part 1)
February 09, 2024 20:30 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe state budget hearing on the Environment on Wednesday February 7 lasted to the midnight hour. Hudson Mohawk Magazine has compiled the testimony of a number of the state’s leading climate activists. While praising the Governor for including major parts of the NY Heat Act, there were calls for much faster action on climate as extreme weather continues to explode globally. Making Polluters Pay, converting the Capitol to 100% Renewable Energy, Public Power, and getting the State Comptroller to...
The Soil Factory: Artist and Educator Kathrin Achenbach
February 09, 2024 17:48 - 10 minutes - 9.17 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 educator Kathrin Achenbach. You can learn more at thesoilfactory.org
February Book Picks
February 09, 2024 17:37 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBA Hollywood con artist, a memoir of growing up Black in the Adirondacks, a history of climate change denial, a story about women's friendships, and a cat-and-mouse mystery: this segment has it all! For her first month of book recommendations for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, Christiann Gibeau, the new head of adult and reference services at Troy Public Library, selected an interesting range of recent books. Those discussed: "The Con Queen of Hollywood: THe Hunt for an Evil Genius" (Scott C. Johnson...
Reconsider presents Stories of Transformation at the Linda
February 09, 2024 00:45 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBStories of Transformation are a collection of Documentary Shorts about the impact of psilocybin and other psychedelics. They will be screened on February 26th at 7 AM at The Linda located at 339 Central Ave in Albany.Avery Stempel, co-president of New Yorkers for Mental Health Alternatives, and Joe McKay, a FDNY Firefighter who has benefitted from this type of treatment Joined Vinny Dama Poleto and Caelan McPherson to tell them more.
HMM 02 - 08 - 2024
February 09, 2024 00:33 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on a report by NYPRIG on small claims court. Mark talks to Attorney Russ Haven of NYPIRG to tell us more. Then,Pete Tridish tells us about his work maintaining radio stations and work on radio stations in alaska. Later on, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy library to talks to Carol Roberts on youth books for Black History month. After that, Avery Stempell and Joe Mckay joins to tell us about a psilocybin event coming up at the...
NYPIRG Study On Small Claims Court In Albany
February 08, 2024 21:42 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBA NYPIRG report on Small Claims Court found that while nearly 80 percent of claimants said they had won their cases, nearly 75 percent of the winners failed to collect a cent of their judgments - worse than when NYPIRG did its first survey four decades ago. Attorney Russ Haven of NYPIRG discusses the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Small Claims Court cases include tenant-landlord disputes, homeowners' issues with contractors, wage theft, and consumer ripoffs.
The Soil Factory: Scientist Rebecca Nelson
February 08, 2024 19:57 - 10 minutes - 9.48 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 scientist Rebecca Nelson. You can learn more at thesoilfactory.org
TripleEs H Bosh jr Cora Schroeter
February 08, 2024 19:50 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBMs. Schroeter has dedicated her life and career to achieving measurable impacts on the lives of women and children through leadership, strategic planning, and organizational processes.She is also the CEO and founder of a renowned public speaking company called C. Schroeter Public Speaking.
TripleEs: Cora Schroeter on Improving Lives of Women and Children
February 08, 2024 19:50 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBCora Schroeter has dedicated her life and career to achieving measurable impacts on the lives of women and children through leadership, strategic planning, and organizational processes. She is also the CEO and founder of a renowned public speaking company called C. Schroeter Public Speaking.
Africana Film showing 2/13/24
February 08, 2024 19:46 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBLearn more about Tunisia's "Jasmine Revolution" -- the event that started Arab Spring -- through the film "Un Fils" ("A Son"), a tense family drama taking place in the aftermath of a political revolution. The film will be shown on February 13th at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Prof. Kevin Hickey, coordinator of an annual Africana film series at he school, talks about the film, the series, his four-year bike trip through 20 African countries, and more with Hudson Mohawk...
Kids Books for Black History Month and Lunar New Year
February 08, 2024 03:09 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBCarol Roberts, head of Young People's Services at Troy Public Library, recommends three books by Black authors for Black History Month, plus one on Chinese cuisine and history. "A History of Me" (Adrea Theodore, ill. Erin Robinson, 2022, for ages 5-8) explores the author's experience of being the only person of color in school as slavery is discussed. The young-adult novel "Opposite of Always" (Justin A. Reynolds, 2019) presents the story of a boy falling for a girl who dies of sickle cell an...
All of Us: Focused Friday
February 08, 2024 03:07 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBSchenectady's All of Us marked the start of Black History with the first Focused Friday broadcast of 2024. Founders Jamaica Miles and Shawn Young spoke on Facebook live as they kicked off a moth where they are planning a whole series of Black History talks and online forums. In this excerpt, they discuss the ways that black history is happening now and how events around the worls have an impact right here in the Capital District.
HMM - 02 - 07 - 24
February 08, 2024 02:01 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBBlaise Bryant brings us the second part of his analysis of how Governor Hochul’s budget proposals will affect people with disabilities, especially those needing long-term care. Then, we hear from Mark Dunlea on the various groups lobbying at the New York State capitol on Tuesday to advocate for causes including youth justice, medical aid in dying, home ownership protection, and “social cost housing.” After that, Willie Terry talks with organizers from Troy 4 Black Lives about their February...
Capitol Advocacy On Youth Criminal Justice, Medical Aid In Dying, Housing
February 07, 2024 20:31 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBAs usual, Tuesday February 5 was a big lobby day at the state capitol. We hear from four of the causes, starting with Aaliyah Guillory-Nickens , Campaign Organizer for Youth Represent, about the Youth Justice & Opportunities Act. Then Barbara Thomas of Saratoga and the League of Women’s Voters gives us an update on the push for the Medical Aid in Dying Law and how it impacted her family. Jim Dukette of the Empire Justice Center follows up with an overview of the Home Ownership Protection Prog...
February Activities at Troy Library
February 07, 2024 20:09 - 8 minutes - 7.66 MBDo you want to explore Black history through films including "Loving," "Hidden Figures," and "Black Klansman"? Maybe learn ways to unlock your psychic gifts? Or hear about the paranormal? How about using ChatGPT to create gnome Valentine cards (yes, gnomes)? And what's this about "Valencrimes"? These and more are all covered in activities coming up at Troy Public Library in February and early March. Christiann Gibeau, the new director of adult and reference services, also gives a sneak peak a...
Taina Asili's Post "Fever Pitch" Community Discussion
February 07, 2024 05:50 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBRooted in Taína Asili’s artistic journey creating music that addresses the intersectional issues related to the urgency of climate change, Taína created the multimedia show "Fever Pitch." The event ended with a community roundtable, an opportunity for the community to discuss solutions with some local leaders in the movement. This is a recording from statements made by panelists Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm. Alÿcia Bacon of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Xanthe Plymale of Fridays ...
Comedian and Filmmaker Shawn Barnes
February 07, 2024 01:13 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBShawn Barnes is just finishing the festival circuit for his latest film "Break Glass." He spoke with correspondent Brad Monkell about being a filmmaker working with small budgets, the creative benefits of that, and he also spoke about his work as a comedian and upcoming shows.
HMM 02 - 06 - 24
February 07, 2024 00:19 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from Mark Dunlea as he interviews Tracy Frisch of the Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls on why many residents of the Town of Moreau are opposed to a proposed biochar facility. Then, the Center for Law and Justice details their film series on Black History Later on, we listen to the fabulous Barrio Alegria, a non-profit from Reading, PA which focuses on creative placemaking. After that, Brad Monkell welcomes Shawn Barns for our weekly...
Black History Film Series Focus on Voting
February 06, 2024 23:21 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBCentered on the theme of voting, The Center for Law and Justice (CFLJ) and the Alice Moore Black Arts & Cultural Center is amplifying Black voices in their upcoming Black History Film Series. Ta-Sean C. Murdock of CFLJ spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more information visit: www.CFLJ.org/events
Transformative Power of Creative Placemaking
February 06, 2024 23:19 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBBarrio Alegria is a community engagement organization that utilizes the arts to create transformations in individuals to help them transform their communities. Two of its members, Kathy and Ashley, spoke about the transformative power of creative placemaking. Stephanie Nitka edited this story.
Talking With Poets - Bonville, Kenyon, & Liston at Honest Weight Food Co-op
February 06, 2024 21:22 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBThe 2023 edition of Poetic License - Albany moved from the Fish Market in Troy to the Honest Weight Food Co-op in December. On December 5, Dan Wilcox hosted a poetry reading to celebrate the collaboration of art and poetry with some of the writers whose work was selected for the exhibit. Local poets Tom Bonville, Elaine Kenyon, and Brian Liston were among those who stepped up to the mic that night.
Music as an Outlet Around the BLM Movement
February 06, 2024 04:34 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBFeeling despair and fear in the wake of the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, musician Lavender took to music to process what she was feeling. The song that came out was "Taylor Floyd." Lavender spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the process of creating this song and the role of music in a movement. Hear the song here: https://lavender-mftw.bandcamp.com/track/taylor-floyd
Mike De Socio On Freelance Journalism And Storytelling
February 06, 2024 03:40 - 10 minutes - 9.81 MBLocal journalist and storyteller, Mike De Socio, spoke with Melissa Bromley about his latest article in The Guardian documenting upstate New York's emergence as a haven for trans people and their families. He also spoke about his upcoming book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for LGBTQ Inclusion Changed the Boy Scouts—and America." And about Front Parlor, Troy's longstanding monthly storytelling event. Learn more about Mike's work at mikedesocio.com.
HMM 02 - 05 - 2024
February 06, 2024 01:29 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We’ll start with Blaise Bryant exploring how Governor Hochul’s budget priorities will affect disabled folks. Then, in time to gear up for the spring, we’ll hear from Allison Joseph, founder of the local chapter of “Black Girls Do Cycle,” about promoting diversity in cycling, where to buy a bike, and more. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about what’s going on with this crazy warm weather we’ve been having. After that, one of Hudson Mohawk Magaz...
Hugh Johnson 02 - 05 - 2024
February 06, 2024 01:24 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBRetired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson talked with Brea Barthel and Victor Valentine about National Meteorology day, how climate change is effecting winter weather, what is going with weather around the globe and your weekly weather update.
NY Disability Budget Priorities Part II
February 05, 2024 19:25 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBHere is part II of Blaise Bryant's conversation about NY's budget priorities impacting people with disabilities.
DEC Holding Hearings on Saratoga Biochar
February 05, 2024 19:15 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is holding two public hearing sessions this week (Feb. 7, 8) on a proposed biochar facility using sewage sludge in Moreau, Saratoga County. The support for the project by the former Town Supervisor was a key factor in his landslide re-election defeat in November. Tracy Frisch of the Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls discusses why so many residents are opposed to the project. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
NY Disability Budget Priorities Part I
February 05, 2024 16:30 - 10 minutes - 15 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine's Blaise Bryant gives us an overview of budget priorities impacting people with disabilities in New York. Joining him on his Blaisin' Access Podcast are Alex Thompson, Director of Advocacy with the NY Association on Independent Living and Julia Battista, Policy Associate with Consumer Directed Action of NY.
Gaza Ceasefire Vigil by Troy 4 Black Lives 02/02/2024
February 04, 2024 00:47 - 9 minutes - 8.59 MBOn Friday, February 2, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered a Gaza Ceasefire Vigil by Troy 4 Black Lives. The vigil took at Troy Plaza, Hoosick Street, between 10th and 15th Street, from 4 to 6 pm. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed some organizers about the event, asking the Troy Community to support the call for a ceasefire in Gaza and to stop the genocide killing of Palestinians by the Israeli army and the American government.
HMM 02 - 02 - 24
February 03, 2024 00:19 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBHMM 02 - 02 - 24 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Rallies At Capitol For Community Health Care And Climate Superfund
February 02, 2024 22:13 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBWe cover two rallies at the State Capitol on January 29. The first, called for the “Home Care Savings & Reinvestment Act.” We hear from Assemblymembers Sarah Clark, Jeff Dinowitz, and Harvey Epstein, and Senator Rachel May. Then before a rally for the Climate Superfund Act, we talk with Anshul Gupta of Clean Power NY. Next, Blair Horner of NYPIRG and Assemblymember Jeff Dinowitz.
Africana Film Series in Albany
February 02, 2024 20:48 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MBHear about the free Africana Film Series that returns to the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences starting 2/6 for its nineteenth year. The series organizer, Africana Studies Associate Professor Kevin Hickey, talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Brea Barthel about the three films that explore issues of independence and justice in Africa and its diaspora. Those are "Twist à Bamako" ("Dancing the Twist in Bamako"; Mali, 2021) on Tues 2/6; "Un Fils" ("A Son";Tunisia, 2021) on Tues 2/13;...