Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,478 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 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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NY Folklore Day of the Dead exhibit
November 14, 2023 21:27 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBHear about how the Schenectady-based organization New York Folklore continues its 80-year mission to foster "cultural equity" by supporting artists with exhibitions and gallery opportunities. Ellen McHale, NY Folklore Executive Director, talks about the current "Day of the Dead" exhibit of offrendas (~altars) and more by Aurelia Fernandez Marure, and mentions some of the many crafts offered in the NY Folklore gift shop. For more details, visit https://nyfolklore.org/. Produced by Brea Barthel...
Frost, Volcanoes, & Climate Change
November 14, 2023 20:06 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at weather and climate, this time talking about frost, Alaskan snow storms, volcanoes, the warmest 12 months on record, and the upcoming weather forecast. He spoke with Brea Barthel and Sina Basila Hickey.
Talking With Poets: Jason Baldinger at The Linda
November 14, 2023 19:38 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBThom Francis welcomes Pittsburgh photographer and poet Jason Baldinger to the stage for a reading at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, hosted by the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and literary journals Hobo Camp Review and Trailer Park Quarterly. Jason's poetry takes you on a journey through the mid-West United States, meeting many characters along the way.
Die In At Cong Tonko's Office For A Ceasefire In Gaza (radio)
November 14, 2023 17:06 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBCapital District efforts to stop the killings in Gaza continued on Thursday November 9th, with well over 100 individuals staging a die in outside of Congressmember Paul Tonko’s office in Albany to urge him to support a ceasefire. The names of some of the 10,000 killed, many of them children, were read. We hear from among others Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voices for Peace, a staff person for Congressmember Tonko, and Rev. West McNeil of the NYS Labor-Religion Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea ...
Stop Saratoga Biochar Meeting Nov 16 Moreau
November 14, 2023 16:03 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBOn Thursday Nov. 16, a community meeting is being held to inform concerned area residents about the status of efforts to stop Saratoga Biochar from building a sewage sludge biochar plant in Moreau. The event is from 6 to 8 pm at the Moreau Community Center, 144 Main Street in South Glens Falls. Tracy Frisch of Clean Air Action Network of Glens Falls talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 11 - 13 - 23
November 14, 2023 00:09 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report from Saturday’s rally at the Capitol calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the Mideast violence. Then, I talk with Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries for the Capital District, about the increased need for food and donations. After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us in his new earlier time slot to share information on volcanoes, Alaskan snowstorms, and our weather. Later o...
Food Pantries need holiday help
November 13, 2023 22:15 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHear about how the need for food has continued to increase in the capital region. Learn how you can help nonprofits meet the need, or where to get help if you need it. Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of the Food Pantries for the Capital District, talks with Brea Barthel about how the organization's member pantries have served 70,000+ people this year, with 80% of members noting an increase in services. She explains why donating money may be the easiest and most efficient form of support,...
Innovative Waste Management Solutions with Fungi
November 13, 2023 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBUrban mushroom farmer, philosopher, and educator Avery Stempel speaks with Larissa Borglum about emerging uses for fungi in our municipal waste systems and to detoxify contaminated sites.
1000 Join Muslim Rally At Capitol For A Ceasefire In Gaza
November 13, 2023 02:20 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB1000 people, many families with children, rallied at the State Capitol on Saturday to support a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the end to violence. The event was organized by the Muslim community. The speakers included Imam Djafer Sebkhaoui from the Al Hidaya Center; Reverend Peter Cook,Executive Director NYS Council of Churches; and Dr. Aliya Saeed. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 11 - 10 - 23
November 10, 2023 21:12 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we take a break from our regular programming for a show about Veterans with stories from our archives. We begin with an interview with Elliot Adams, former national head of Veterans for Peace. Then, we hear from Brian Troutman about the Capital Region chapter of Veterans for Peace Later on, Jesse Gould talks about founding the Heroic Hearts Project to spearhead the acceptance and use of psychedelic therapy as a means of addressing the current mental health...
Die In At Rep. Tonko's Office For A Ceasefire In Gaza (full)
November 10, 2023 01:23 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBCapital District efforts to stop the killings in Gaza continued on Thursday November 9th, with well over 100 individuals staging a die in outside of Congressmember Paul Tonko’s office in Albany to urge him to support a ceasefire. The names of some of the 10,000 killed, many of them children, were read. We hear from among others Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voices for Peace, a staff person for Congressmember Tonko, and Rev. West McNeil of the NYS Labor-Religion Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea...
HMM 11 - 09 - 23
November 10, 2023 00:53 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with The RPI Players who will be giving their performance “She Kills Monsters” at the Sanctuary this weekend, beginning Friday, 11/10/23. Then, for this weekend Labor Bucket, Willie Terry shares clips from labor singer George Mann at the 40th Anniversary of the Solidarity Committee. Later on, KP Holler brings us information about the Fiber Arts Market coming to The Electric City Barn. After that, Amal Berredjem talks with journalist Jill Ko...
Die-in For Palestine
November 09, 2023 22:26 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBActivists held a die-in at the office of Representative Paul Tonko’s office on Thursday night. After an introduction from Jewish Voices for Peace, dozens of people lay in the street under white blankets while the names of just a few of the people killed in Gaza were read.
Electric City Barn to host Fiber Arts Market 11.18.2023
November 09, 2023 17:18 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBElectric City Barn is a non-profit makers' space in Schenectady, NY operated by Albany Barn, Inc. KP Holler speaks with Director f Membership & Operations, McCauley Cannizzo about the organization and the Fiber Arts Market event taking place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023
40th Anniversary of the Solidarity Committee, Capital District 10/07/23
November 09, 2023 14:50 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBOn Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Solidarity Committee of the Capital District "40th Anniversary Celebration." The event took place at the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Albany. In this Labor segment, Willie recorded exerts from the celebration of participant speakers and labor singer George Mann.
Rhythm Of Rebellion- Jamila Sabares - Klemm
November 09, 2023 13:01 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBOn today’s episode Taina Asili speaks with Jamila Sabares-Klemm, a prominent Filipina-American activist, actor, and singer currently starring as Dory/Evelyn in the Broadway Revival of Merrily We Roll Along. They discuss her journey through the world of theater, as well as her work as co-founder of Justice through Arts Music and Movement (J.A.M.M.), which uses music and movement as powerful tools to challenge injustice and dismantle oppressive systems. More info about Jamila Sabares-Klemm at:...
HMM 11 - 08 - 2023
November 09, 2023 00:38 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an overview of Tuesday’s local election results. Then, for our weekly peace segment, we talk with an attendee of the historic Palestinian rights rally held in Washington DC on November 4th. Later on, we get an update from the Save the Burdett Birth Center Coalition. After that, we hear from Jamaica Miles of All of US about her analysis of the election results in Schenectady. Finally, we finish with a live interview about how you can tak...
Incentives for Green Home Improvement
November 09, 2023 00:34 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBOn Thursday, November 16th, at 5:30pm there will be a teach-in at the Albany Universalist-Unitarian Society -- and online -- sponsored by Capital Region Mothers Out Front, Rewiring America, Green Sanctuary, and others to discuss how individuals can take advantage of funding available to transform a house or apartment to renewable energy, and to challenge common misinformation and disinformation about the topic. Mark Dunlea and Brea Barthel are joined by Janice Kruger of Rewiring America and A...
Navigating the Ethics of Social Media and Journalism
November 08, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBLongtime journalist and current professor, Jill Konopka sat down with Amal Berredjem to speak about navigating journalism in today's social media driven society.
Amal Berredjem Interviews Jill Konopka
November 08, 2023 22:00 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBAmal Berredjem sat down with longtime journalist and current professor, Jill Konopka, to speak about navigating journalism in today's social media driven society.
Jamaica Miles On Schenectady Election Results
November 08, 2023 18:46 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBIn Tuesdays’ election, incumbent Democrat Gary McCarthy won another term as Schenectady’s Mayor. Moses Nagel spoke with Jamaica Miles, the founder of the group AllofUs and member of the Schenectady school board about her analysis of the results.
Burdett Birth Center Closure Delayed
November 08, 2023 16:42 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBJessica Hayek of the Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition joined Elizabeth (EP) Press to discuss the continued efforts to keep the only birth center in Rensselaer County from permanently closing.
HMM 11 - 07 - 2023
November 08, 2023 01:03 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, We hear community members speaking about budget and police policy at the November 6th Albany Common Council meeting. Then, we follow a discussion regarding the need for a Rensselaer county animal shelter. Later on, Brea has the answer to getting out and exploring nature in the Capital District. After that, we get our laughs with this weeks comedy segment when we talks with Ed Kulseng. Finally, we will hear from two poets - Jill Crammon...
Comedy and podcasting with Ed Kulseng
November 08, 2023 00:54 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBWe welcomed Ed Kulseng onto the program , we chatted about his Podcast, How he does stand up comedy, and how comedy and podcasting work together.
Tarak Kauff On Nov 4 Palestinian Rally In DC
November 08, 2023 00:30 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBOn Nov. 4, several hundred thousand Americans rallied at the White House in DC to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the apartheid system Israel has imposed on Palestinians. Tarak Kauff, a member of Veterans for Peace from the Woodstock area and editor of Peace and Planet News, discusses his participation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, including why many Jewish individuals like himself say "Not in Our Name."
Advocates Want Animal Shelter For Rensselaer County
November 07, 2023 21:20 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBSupporters in Rensselaer County are continuing their push for a county-wide animal shelter, despite opposition from the County Executive and the Republican Majority in the Legislature. In January 2023, Mohawk Hudson Humane Society severed eight municipal contracts in Rensselaer County after struggling with capacity. Sue McDonough of the NYS Humane Association and Valerie Lang Waldin ([email protected]), professor of Animal Law at HVCC, discussed the need for a county animal shelter with Ma...
Talking With Poets: Jill Crammond & Cheryl A. Rice at Poetic License – Albany
November 07, 2023 19:25 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MBThom Francis introduces us to Poetic License - Albany, a joint project of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and Upstate Artists Guild that brings together regional poets and visual artists. Today we will hear from two poets - Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice - who shared their work at a special reading celebrating the collaboration.
Five Rivers Environmental Education Center
November 07, 2023 18:38 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBLooking for a place in the Capital District to get out and explore nature? The Department of Environmental Conservation's Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar is it, with 450 acres and 10.5 miles of trails. Gina Jacks, the Center’s director, and Paulette Doudoukjian, Executive Director of the Friends of Five Rivers, the non-profit group that supports the Center’s work, talk about the value of walking in nature, the many programs offered at Five Rivers, the importance of the Ce...
Albany Common Council 11/6 Wrap-Up
November 07, 2023 14:39 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBOn November 6, The Albany Common Council held their public hearing on next year's city budget. Many community members came to speak on what they believe the budget priorities of the city should be, beginning with Kevin Cannizaro from the Albany Community Police Review Board.
Albany Common Council 11 - 6 Wrap - Up
November 07, 2023 14:39 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBOn November 6, The Albany Common Council held their public hearing on next years city budget. Many community members came to speak on what they believe the budget priorities of the city should be beginning with Kevin Cannizaro from the Albany Community Police Review Board:
HMM 11 - 6-2023
November 07, 2023 01:08 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBTuesday, November 7th, is Election Day, so this episode begins with Ginny O'Brien, co-chair of the Rensselaer County Women for Change, talking with Mark Dunlea about the group's endorsements in this year's elections. Then, Moses Nagel reports on why Saratoga Democrats, Black Lives Matter, and others condemn a recent mailing by James Montagnino , the current Public Safety Commissioner and candidate. Later on, we bring a story from our archives, with Latham resident Marea Gordett talking with...
Retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson on Massive Storm in Europe
November 07, 2023 01:01 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHugh Johnson, a retired meteorologist, talked with Caelan McPherson and Brea Barthel about a powerful storm that hit Europe, what to expect this winter, and a look ahead at this week's weather.
Hugh Johnson retired Meteorologist on Massive storm in Europe
November 07, 2023 01:01 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBHugh Johnson Retired Meteorologist talked with Caelan McPherson and Brea Barthel about a Powerful storm that hit Europe, what to expect this winter,and a look ahead at this weeks weather.
Saratoga Democrats And BLM Denounce Montagnino Mailer
November 06, 2023 21:26 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBMonday in Saratoga Springs, city and county Democrats joined with Black Lives Matter and local religious and political figures to condemn a campaign flier sent out by incumbent Commissioner for Public Safety, Jim Montagnino. Moses Nagel reports.
Saratoga Democrats and BLM Denounce Montagnino Mailer
November 06, 2023 21:26 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBMonday in Saratoga Springs, city and county Democrats joined with Black Lives Matter and local religious and political figures to condemn a campaign flier sent out by incumbent Commissioner for Public Safety, Jim Montagnino. Moses Nagel reports.
Election Endorsements By Rens Co Women For Change
November 06, 2023 16:11 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBGinny O'Brien, co-chair of the Rensselaer County Women for Change, discusses the group's endorsement in this year's elections, staring with the City of Troy. They have also endorsed several candidates in other parts of the County. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Election Endorsements By Rens. County Women for Change
November 06, 2023 16:11 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBGinny O'Brien, co-chair of the Rensselaer County Women for Change, discusses the group's endorsement in this year's elections, starting with the City of Troy. They have also endorsed several candidates in other parts of the county. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Election Endorsements By Rens County Women For Change
November 06, 2023 16:11 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBGinny O'Brien, co-chair of the Rensselaer County Women for Change, discusses the group's endorsement in this year's elections, starting with the City of Troy. They have also endorsed several candidates in other parts of the County. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine
HMM 11 - 03 - 2023
November 03, 2023 23:29 - 59 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea reporting the Fridays for Future climate strike. Then, Brea Barthel brings up-to-date information on Capital Region Clean Energy Hub . Later on, continuing our Election Watch, Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks to Troy Council Candidate for District 5 Tiffani Silverman of the Democratic and Working Families parties. After that, part 2 of our Herman Melville House tour and discuss historic Lansingburgh. Finally, we reach into the ar...
FfF, PAUSE Hold Schenectady Power Up 350 Climate Event
November 03, 2023 21:35 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBOn Friday, November 3, the Capital District chapter of Fridays for Future agreed to focus their weekly climate strike on the Global Power Up Campaign being organized by 350.org to speed up the transition worldwide – and in Schenectady - to 100% renewable energy. They were joined by PAUSE, the 350 affiliate in the Capital District. We hear from a number of activists including Matt Oill of Extinction Rebellion; Pete Looker, Portia Zwicker, and Ryan from Fridays for Future; Diana Wright from PAU...
FFF PAUSE Hold Schenectady Power Up 350 Climate Event
November 03, 2023 21:35 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBON Friday November 3, the Capital District chapter of Fridays For Future agreed to focus their weekly climate strike on the Global Power Up Campaign being organized by 350.org to speed up the transition worldwide – and in Schenectady - to 100% renewable energy. They were joined by PAUSE the 350 affiliate in the Capital District. We hear from a number of activists including Matt Oil of XR, Pete Looker, Portia Zwicker, Ryan from Fridays for Future, Diana Wright from PAUSE and Foodscraps360, and...
Triple E's: LaShaundra Baker-Bell 09-28-23
November 03, 2023 20:32 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBLaShaundra Baker-Bell founder and CEO of the Chenrae' Experience The Chenrae’ Experience was created in an effort to bring live Jazz, R&B and neo-soul music to the Capital District for mature crowds to enjoy. The Experience provides a classy and laid-back environment for all to enjoy. Good music, good food and a good crowd = a perfect evening.
TripleEs LaShaundra- Baker-Bell 09 - 28 - 23
November 03, 2023 20:32 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MBLaShaundra Baker-Bell founder CEO Chenrae Experience The Chenrae’ Experience was created in an effort to bring live Jazz, R&B and Neo-Soul music to the Capital District Area for mature crowds to enjoy. The Experience provides a classy and laid back environment for all to enjoy. Good music, good food and a good crowd= A Perfect Evening.
Help with Energy Options through NYSERDA
November 03, 2023 17:24 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBJust in time for the return of cold weather, hear about many ways that the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub helps homeowners, renters, and businesses access energy-related resources and programs available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Bradley Towle, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, shares information on heat pumps, solar energy programs — even for those who can’t afford or install solar panels — and more. Plus the Hub has energy advisors to ...
Help with Energy Options
November 03, 2023 17:24 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBJust in time for the return of cold weather, hear about many ways that the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub helps homeowners, renters, and businesses access energy-related resources and programs available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Bradley Towle, from Cornell Cooperative Extension, shares information on heat pumps, solar energy programs — even for those who can’t afford or install solar panels — and more. Plus the Hub has energy advisors to ...
Herman Melville House and Lansingburgh History
November 03, 2023 16:57 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBWe continue with Part 2 on this historical tour of the Herman Melville house, home of the author of Moby Dick. Here Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe speaks with John Ward of the Lansingburgh Historical Society to uncover the stories of the powerful women of Lansingburgh in early industrial America. The Herman Melville House is on 1st Ave and 114th Street in Lansingburgh, North Troy, New York.
Herman Manville House and Landsingburgh History
November 03, 2023 16:57 - 10 minutes - 9.92 MBWe continue with Part 2 on this historical tour of the Herman Manville house, home of the author of Moby Dick. Here Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe with John Ward of the Lansingburgh Historical Society uncover the stories of the powerful women of Lansingburgh in early industrial America.. The Herman Manville House is on 1st Ave and 114th Street in Lansingburgh - North Troy - New York
Tiffani Silverman Is Running for Troy City Council District 5
November 03, 2023 16:23 - 10 minutes - 9.49 MBOn Election Watch, Elizabeth (EP) Press speaks to Tiffani Silverman about the importance of voting and why she is running on the Democrat and Working Families lines for the District 5 seat of the Troy City Council.
HMM 11 - 02 - 2023
November 02, 2023 23:47 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBWe begin with Mark Dunlea’s coverage of the newly released “Chemical Recycling: A Dangerous Deception” report. Then, Willie Terry tells us all about the Troy NAACP Branch Freedom Fund Breakfast. Later on, we dive into our archives to get a story about systemic racism in medicine. After that, Andrea Cunliffe takes us on a tour of the Herman Melville's house. Finally, we talk with Laura Brown, PT, who owns the Capital Region Therapeutic Massage.
Laura Brown PT, and Owner of Capital Region Therapeutic Massage.
November 02, 2023 23:42 - 9 minutes - 8.56 MBLaura Brown PT join Lavender and H.Bosh Jr to talk about what is massage therapy, How message therapy can be beneficial to your health, and what inspired Laura Brown to become a Physical therapist. Photo Courtesy Of Capital Region Therapeutic Massage