Hudson Mohawk Magazine artwork

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

7,526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

Hudson Mohawk Magazine is a local volunteer-produced 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 broadcasted from The Sanctuary for Independent Media on WOOC 105.3 FM.

Thanks to listeners like you, the Sanctuary is able to use art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression.

News
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

10'34" Hannah Mayree And The Black Banjo Reclamation Project

November 07, 2019 22:17 - 10 minutes

Musician Hannah Mayree sat down with WOOC producer Melissa Bromley to play a tune, discuss what drives her, and tell us about The Black Banjo Reclamation Project.

JJ Luceno and Frank Coughlin Interview on HAC

November 07, 2019 19:09 - 9 minutes

HMM Correspondent Branda Miller welcomed JJ Luceno and Dr. Frank Coughlin to the studio to discuss their upcoming NATURE Lab workshop. The Health Autonomy Clinic (HAC) - Session 1 will occur on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at The Sanctuary for Independent Media. This first session of HAC will consist of a socialization period between health professionals and the community as well as a brainstorming group so that HAC becomes the best it can be. Come to The Sanctuary on Tuesday, Nov 12, at 4pm.

LIVE With Corinne Carey 11 - 6-19

November 07, 2019 18:31 - 9 minutes

HMM Correspondent Corinne Carey joins Mark Dunlea and Andrea Cunliffe for the LIVE broadcast of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on November 6th. They discuss the voting turnout from Tuesday, Nov. 5th and the impact that the early voting had in the region.

Alan Robock - Climate Change & Geoengineering

November 07, 2019 02:47 - 10 minutes

HMM correspondent Spencer Keable hears from Dr. Alan Robock about his current research focus, geoengineering, and other climate change mitigation options ahead of his talk at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as part of their "Engineering the Anthropocene" speaker series. Dr. Robock was a participant of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, and a Lead Author of the IPCC's Working Group 1 Fifth Assessment Report in 2013. Dr. Roboc...

HMM 11 - 6-19

November 07, 2019 01:22 - 59 minutes

Today, we start off with an overview of this week’s elections with our own Corinne Carey. Then for our weekly peace segment, we talk about the recent Plowshare 7 trial for their nuclear weapons protest. Later on we have a segment from Nature Lab about their workshop on Friday at the Sanctuary on art and genetic engineering. After that, we have part 2 of Collar Works Radio interview with musician Josh Carter of Phantogram. Finally, for our weekly Schenectady Today segment we hear about th...

8'18" SchenectadyToday Concerned For The Hungry 11 - 20 - 19

November 06, 2019 02:10 - 8 minutes

Schenectady Today host Ann Parillo speaks with Peter Jones, Co-Chair of "Concerned for the Hungry" about their 40th annual Thanksgiving Day Drop Off at the Keane Elementary School (IN Peter Jones, the co-chair... OUT Thanks for watching) For more information or to learn how to become a volunteer for "Concerned for the Hungry" call (518) 372-9881 or go to www.concernedforthehungry.org Schenectady Today is produced each Tuesday at the Addy Theater, Proctors.

HMM 11 - 5-19

November 06, 2019 00:33 - 59 minutes

Today, we go to the polls to hear what voters are saying about Troy’s election. Then, we’re joined by Karen Beetle of ICE Free Capital District. Later on, your weekly episode of “Equality Under the Law: Practical Physics” After that, we go to SUNY Albnay for the United Nations Anniversary Finally, roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry on “Dia de Muertos” - the Day of the Dead.

8'18" SchenectadyToday Concerned For The Hungry 11 - 20 - 19

November 05, 2019 23:29 - 8 minutes

Schenectady Today host Ann Parillo talks with Peter Jones, co-chair of "Concerned for the Hungry" about their Thanksgiving Food Drop which they have been doing for 40 years! (IN Peter Jones is the co-chair OUT Thanks for watching") For more information and to learn how you can volunteer go to www.concernedforthehungry.org. or call (518)-372-9881. Schenectady Today is produced at the Addy Theater, Proctors each Tuesday.

Heidi Hehnly on Chimera Workshop 11-5-19

November 05, 2019 22:38 - 8 minutes

NATURE Lab Intern Hazelle Lerum [LAIR-UM] speaks to scientist Heidi Hehnly about the workshop she is co-hosting on this Friday, Nov. 8 with artist Boryana Rossa [ROHS-SA].

Boryana Rossa on Chimera Workshop 11-5-19

November 05, 2019 22:35 - 9 minutes

NATURE Lab Intern Hazelle Lerum [LAIR-UM] speaks to artist Boryana Rossa [ROHS-SA] about the workshop she is co-hosting on this Friday, Nov. 8 with scientist Heidi Hehnly.

Election Vox Pop 11 - 5

November 05, 2019 22:23 - 7 minutes

HMM Correspondents Andrea and Alexis spoke to voters at the polls in Troy. Andrea reports from 1600 7th Street and Alexis from Knickerbocker Arena.

Karen Beetle about her experiences 11-5-19

November 05, 2019 22:18 - 9 minutes

HMM Correspondent Branda Miller speaks to Karen Beetle, the co-coordinator for Capital District Border Watch about her personal experiences and how she originally got involved in the program. There are three events coming up, the first on Nov. 12 is "Witness at Tornillo," then the next on Nov. 18 and finally one at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on Dec. 4.

Karen Beetle about upcoming Capital District Border Watch Events 11-5-19

November 05, 2019 22:06 - 9 minutes

HMM Correspondent Branda Miller speaks to Karen Beetle, the co-coordinator of the Capital District Border Watch, about the upcoming events related to the detention centers and the refugee crisis at the border to the United States. Close: That was Karen Beetle about the Capital District Border Watch events. These events, "Witness at Tornillo" and "Nowhere to Go: Barriers to Asylum and the Refugee Crisis in Mexico," will be occurring a week apart, starting next Tuesday, Nov. 12. The final eve...

Stein Climate Human Rights 9'26 News 11-7-2019

November 05, 2019 20:12 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MB

On November 4, Climate law professor Eleanor Stein spoke to Bennington College on Climate and Human Rights. Also discusses Trump's notification of withdrawal from Paris Climate agreement. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

1000DavidBortonNovember52019

November 05, 2019 19:23 - 9 minutes

"Equality Under the Law: Practical Physics" is back! And Dr. David Borton is back. On this week's episode, solar boat builder and physicist Dr. Borton discusses the magic of bronze with WOOC friend Meghan Marohn.

9 45 Collar Works Radio Josh Carter Part 2

November 05, 2019 02:18 - 9 minutes

This week is part two of my interview with Josh Carter of Phantogram. In this segment we talk more about Josh's songwriting process and how certain sounds are made on the record. The conversation ranges in influence from the Beastie Boys to Steven Reich.

Carmen Of Mission Accomplished

November 05, 2019 01:52 - 8 minutes

Carmen Of Mission Accomplished by WOOC 105.3 FM Troy

HMM 11 - 04 - 19

November 05, 2019 00:11 - 58 minutes

Part three of Corinne’s interview with Republican Troy mayoral candidate Tom Reale. Aaron Pedinotti speaks to long time activist Joe Seeman about his potential run for state assembly. This week’s episode of Women in STEM. Kaleb Winters, chair of the Upper Hudson Green Party, talks with Elizabeth Press about opportunity to ballot. Mark Dunlea speaks to 350.org organizer Dominique Thomas about the New York State attorney general’s lawsuit against Exxon

Reclaiming History - Extinction Rebellion London 3

November 04, 2019 18:41 - 6 minutes

Reclaiming History-Extinction Rebellion London 3 “Extinction Rebellion (abbreviated as XR) is a socio-political movement with the stated aim of using civil disobedience and nonviolent resistance to compel government action on climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and the risk of social and ecological collapse” (accessed 10-26-2019 Wikipedia). In this third installment of Reclaiming History-Extinction Rebellion London 3, Lovonia Mallory continues her coverage of the protest in Trafalgar Squar...

Reclaiming History With 3 First Ladies Part 2

November 04, 2019 18:11 - 9 minutes

In this second and final installment of Lovonia Mallory's Reclaiming History ongoing interviews with female religious leaders Lovonia Mallory speaks with three local pastors' wives and ministers about the Spirit of the Suffragette in Sacred Literature in Lore. They discussed the lore of the Queen of Sheba, Lovonia’s guest included Pastor Neidys Rivera, First Lady Olajumoke Itebe, and Lady Joyce Yu.

Voices in the Labor Movement (Dorothy Tristman)

November 04, 2019 15:45 - 10 minutes

The Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, attended the “Annual Labor Day Picnic & Celebration” in September at Cook Park in Colonie. The Labor Day Picnic and Celebration sponsored by the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District. In this segment, voices from the labor movement, you will hear part two of his three-part segment interviews with labor activists’ from the picnic (Dorothy Tristman), giving their views of the labor movement.

Joe Seeman On Harassment By Far Right Activist Mike Kibling and His Potential State Assembly Run

November 03, 2019 20:48 - 11 minutes

At the We the People Event in Glens Falls this past September, long time Capital Region activist Joe Seeman was harassed by far right activist Mike Kibling. WOOC correspondent Aaron Pedinotti was at the event and spoke with Seeman about this experience and about his potential run for public office.

Kaleb Winters on the elections in Troy

November 03, 2019 19:21 - 10 minutes

Next up Kaleb Winters, the Chair of Upper Hudson Green Party speaks with Elizabeth Press about the elections in Troy, Opportunity to Ballot, and the role of third parties. That was Kaleb Winters who encourages votes not to vote on the Green Party ballot line in Troy.

HMM 11 - 01 - 19

November 01, 2019 23:38 - 59 minutes

We hear from Eileen O’keefe, who is running for the distric 6 seat on Troy City council. Part two of Corinne Carey’s interview with Troy mayoral candidate Tom Reale. On Reclaiming History, Lovonia Mallory speaks with a Quaker group at an Extinction Rebellion protest in London. Mark Dunlea speaks with Bruce Roter of the Museum of Political Corruption. Michelle Maserjian speaks with Rebecca Garrard on Upstate Housing.

Tom Reale, Republican Candidate for Troy Mayor, on Criminal Justice

November 01, 2019 03:17 - 10 minutes

In this third and final part of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine's 3-part interview with Republican mayoral candidate Tom Reale, HMM correspondent Corinne Carey talks to Reale about criminal justice, community divisions, and where voters can find Reale out and about in the Collar City. Reale is challenging incumbent mayor Patrick Madden and Green party candidate Rodney Wiltshire as Trojans head to the polls for early voting this year. Election day is Tuesday, November 5.

HMM 10 - 31 - 19

October 31, 2019 23:21 - 57 minutes

Today, we hear about Republican Troy Mayor candidate, Tom Reale, who recently re-entered the race. Then, two segments of Triple Es. William Morse of RAM, the haitian band playing at The Sanctuary on Sunday, Nov. 3rd. Dan Shapley, a member of Riverkeeper who appears in the film, A Living River and will be at The Sanctuary, Friday, Nov. 1 to talk about the efforts of community scientists.

Exxon Lawsuit 9'40 News

October 31, 2019 21:27 - 9 minutes

The trial has started in the lawsuit by the NYS Attorney General against Exxon about defrauding investors about the realities of climate change. We talk with Dominique Thomas. a regional organizer for 350.org. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Republican mayoral candidate Tom Reale on Troy's finances

October 31, 2019 16:45 - 10 minutes

In this second in a 3-part interview with Republican mayoral candidate Tom Reale, Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey talks to Reale about Troy's economic standing and outlook. Parts 1 and 3 of this interview are also available on HMM's podcast and website.

Republican candidate Tom Reale on offering an alternative in the race for Troy Mayor

October 31, 2019 16:40 - 10 minutes

Republican candidate for Troy Mayor Tom Reale, who re-entered the race after suspending his race for two weeks, talked with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey about his campaign, why he bowed to pressure he describes from Republican party operatives to drop out, and why he refused to support Rodney Wiltshire in his fourth bid to challenge Democratic Mayor Patrick Madden. This is the first of a three-part interview with Reale. In part 2, Reale discusses the city's finances; and...

William Morse on RAM

October 31, 2019 05:37 - 9 minutes

Twenty years ago, Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce was in Port-au-Prince experiencing the Haitian roots music band RAM during their regular gig at the Hotel Oloffson. The band still plays there almost every week, but this Sunday they'll be appearing at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy. In this interview, RAM's William Morse talks about culture, politics, and the band's decision to blend Afro-Caribbean music with rock'n'roll to create a bold new sound. www.ramhai...

Eileen O'Keefe McDermott on why she is running for Troy City Council District 6

October 31, 2019 01:28 - 9 minutes

Eileen O'Keefe McDermott is the confidential secretary for the District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly. She is also running for the District 6 city council seat in Troy. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Elizabeth Press sat down with her to hear about her campaign.

KingsBay Plowshare 10' Peace 11 - 5-2019

October 31, 2019 00:34 - 10 minutes

The Kings Bay Plowshare 7 were recently convicted for their protest against the Trident nuclear submarine. We talk with Mary Ann Grady Flores. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

HMM 10 - 30 - 19

October 30, 2019 23:15 - 59 minutes

We start off with an interview with the NY Civil Liberties Union about the increased use of solitary confinement in NY prisons. We discuss the call to divest from nuclear weapons. We talk with Ken Zalewski about this race for Troy City Council in District 5. We have a Collar Works segment with artist Dorothy Englander. We end with a Schenectady Today segment on the upcoming Leadership Summit America event.

Political Corruption 9'37 News

October 30, 2019 21:54 - 9 minutes

We talk with Bruce Roter of the Museum of Political Corruption. On Nov. 7th the 3rd Annual Nellie Bly Award will be given to James Heaney of Investigative Report for his stories on the Buffalo Billion. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Shapley Riverkeeper 8'35 10 - 30 - 2019

October 30, 2019 21:53 - 8 minutes

We talk with Dan Shapley of Riverkeeper. The Sanctuary for Independent Media will host a celebration of river community scientists on Friday November 1 at 6 PM, including a screening of a film. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Nuclear Weapons 10 Peace 10 - 30 - 2019

October 30, 2019 21:45 - 9 minutes

Alyn Ware, Co-founder of Move the Nuclear Weapons Money, discuss their efforts to get governments and pension funds to divest from nuclear weapon companies. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Maureen "Mo" Hannah | Women In STEM Pt. 13

October 30, 2019 20:13 - 10 minutes

HMM Correspondent Sophia Cahillane interviews Dr. Maureen Hannah about her work in Psychology and being a woman in that field. If you want to learn more about this series, check out Sophia Cahillane’s People Power page on the Sanctuary’s website. (https://www.mediasanctuary.org/peoplepower/sophia-cahillane/)

Jocelyn Bell Burnell | Women in STEM Pt. 12

October 30, 2019 18:31 - 6 minutes

HMM Correspondent Sophia Cahillane interviews Professor Jocelyn Bell Burnell in a special edition of the Women in STEM radio series. They speak briefly about Burnell's discovery of pulsars and about biases found in the physics field. If you want to learn more about this series, check out Sophia Cahillane’s People Power page on the Sanctuary’s website. (www.mediasanctuary.org/peoplepower/s…ia-cahillane/)

9 45 Collar Works Radio Dorothy Englander

October 30, 2019 00:46 - 9 minutes

My guest this week is Dorothy Englander. Dorothy is an incredible artist that was recently honored with a four decade retrospective of her art in September of this year, at the Albany Center Gallery. Our conversation starts with the two of us discussing how her imagery is connected to the ideas of biology and at the times the home. From there we delve deeper.

HVCC- Dia de Muertos: Discussion of Mexican Tradition (Day of the Dead}

October 29, 2019 23:59 - 11 minutes

The Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent, Willie Terry, attended Hudson Valley Community College “Dia de Muertos: A Discussion of Mexican Tradition” Program on Tuesday, October 29. Associate Professor Malu Benton and Instructor Nestor Guardado lead the discussion on Mexican tradition, “Day Of The Dead.” In this segment, you will hear his interview with them about the “Day of the Dead,”

HMM 10 - 29 - 19

October 29, 2019 23:34 - 58 minutes

EP interviews Jim Gulli, who’s the incumbent for Troy City Council District 1. Part three of Corinne’s interview with Troy mayoral incumbent, Patrick Madden. A new episode of Equality Under the Law: Practical Physics. HMM’s Michele reports from a meeting of the Albany Common Council on a resolution to expand rent stabilization. HMM’s Branda interviews local business owner, Kathleen Tesnakis, on ecologically responsible fashion.

8'43" Schenectady Today Alabama Story11 - 06 - 19

October 29, 2019 21:39 - 8 minutes

Schenectady Today host Ann Parillo discusses the Albany Civic Theater production "Alabama Story" with director Barbara Davis-Dickman and actors Lucy Breyer, Rich Cross and Marquis Heath. (IN Well I have the crew... OUT through the 17th) Albany Civic Theater has been performing since 1955 and housed in the historic Second Avenue Firehouse since 1964. "Alabama Story" will run until November 17th. For info and tickets go to www.albanycivictheater.org

UpStateHousing_David Banks 11 15 19 [10]

October 29, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutes

Intro: Up next, WOOC correspondent, Michele Maserjian, interviews David Banks, a member of the Troy Chapter of the Capital District Democratic Socialists of America. A Troy Tenant Town hall was held to discuss tenant housing issues and possible solutions for quality affordable housing for all. Close: That was David Banks from the Capital District Democratic Socialists of America discussing tenant housing issues in the city of Troy with WOOC corespondent Michele Maserjian. Reminder the doc...

David Banks 11 15 19 [10]

October 29, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutes

Intro: Up next, WOOC correspondent, Michele Maserjian, interviews David Banks, a member of the Troy Chapter of the Capital District Democratic Socialists of America. The Tenant Town hall was held to discuss tenant housing issues and possible solutions for quality affordable housing for all. Close: That was David Banks from the Capital District Democratic Socialists of America discussing tenant housing issues in the city of Troy with WOOC corespondent Michele Maserjian.

Ekologic 10 - 29 - 19

October 29, 2019 20:40 - 10 minutes

Up next, a boutique in Troy has been upcycling wool for years. Ekologic uses techniques that keep materials out of landfills by remaking them into one-of-a-kind pieces. HMMs Branda Miller reports.

Albany Common Council 10.29.19 [5]

October 29, 2019 20:40 - 5 minutes

WOOC correspondent, Michele Maserjian interviews attendees at a recent Albany Common council meeting who were there to encourage Mayor Sheehan's administration to support a resolution to conduct a housing vacancy study. The vacancy study is the first step to determine if the city of Albany would be eligible to opt into the Emergency Tenant Protection Act to expand rent stabilization.

Ken Zalewski Democratic Candidate for Troy City Council District 5

October 29, 2019 20:01 - 11 minutes

In our continued Troy election coverage, WOOC correspondent Elizabeth Press sat down with Ken Zalewski to discuss why he is running to represent District 5 in City Council. Here is part one of this interview.

DavidBortonPhysicsOctober292019Physics9.2

October 29, 2019 18:08 - 9 minutes

Physicist and solar boat builder Dr. David Borton is back with "Equality Under the Law: Practical Physics." On this week's episode, Dr. Borton and WOOC friend Meg Marohn (ma-rone) discuss ancient methods for protecting against erosion, and the link between discoveries in physics and new inventions throughout history.

Tools For School Kids Erika Interview 10 - 25 - 2019

October 29, 2019 04:45 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this segment Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Erika Diggs speaks with John McKnight about the charity he created abroad for children within the Philippines. This charity was created back in 2010 with a group of previous colleagues. He goes on to express his reasoning behind dedicating his free time to help those who are in need. His organization is called Tools For School Kids to learn more about the cause go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/tools-4-school-kids.

John McKnight on Tools For School Kids

October 29, 2019 04:45 - 10 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this segment Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Erika Diggs speaks with John McKnight about the charity he created abroad for children within the Philippines. This charity was created back in 2010 with a group of previous colleagues. He goes on to express his reasoning behind dedicating his free time to help those who are in need. His organization is called Tools For School Kids to learn more about the cause go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/tools-4-school-kids.

Twitter Mentions

@albanydamienctr 4 Episodes
@troydsa 1 Episode
@moreperfectus 1 Episode