Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHudson 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.
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ransome Tours His Exhibition "Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration"
March 14, 2023 21:15 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBOpalka Gallery, in collaboration with Black Dimensions in Art, Inc., is pleased to present “Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration by ransome,” a solo exhibition of new work by ransome. Hudson Mohawk Magazine' s Andrea Cunliffe walked with ransom through the gallery and talked about his art in works related to the overarching theme of The Great Migration, an American story that shaped history and changed the trajectory of the country. ransome finds inspiration in the improvisation of j...
Kids Books for Women's History Month and More
March 14, 2023 20:39 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBTo celebrate Women's History Month, Carol Roberts of Troy Public Library's Young People's Services suggests two books on women athletes and one on a woman wartime photojournalist, plus a recent horror book. Those discussed are: "Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First U.S. Women's Olympic Basketball Team" (Maraniss, 2022); "Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX" (picture book, Bryant, 2022); "Close-Up on War: The Story of Pioneering Photo...
Report Highlights Savings From Build Public Renewables Act
March 14, 2023 19:05 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBA new report found that not only is it possible for the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to replace all its fossil fuel generation with renewables by 2030, failure to do so will lose New Yorkers billions of dollars. Lizzie Oh of Public Power NY discusses the report and the Build Public Renewables Act with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
James And The Giant Peach At MMS
March 14, 2023 15:19 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBProducing an elementary school play is a giant undertaking for the young students in it and for the teachers who make it happen. Second grade correspondent Niko Nagel-Dreby reports on this years' play at the Montessori Magnet School in Albany.
Another Storm Is On Its Way
March 14, 2023 01:11 - 10 minutes - 9.72 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Sina Basila Hickey about the winter storm coming to the capital region on Monday night/ Tuesday morning. It's Pie Day (3-14), and Brea asked about the storm back from 2017. She also asked about specific weather terminology and if spring is on its way.
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March 13, 2023 23:09 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea talking with Nick Wurst of the Railroad Workers Union about recent derailments as well as ongoing labor issues. Then, Marylyn Raleigh, a resident of Rensselaer, shares her concerns about the Dunn Landfill with Steve Pierce. Later on, Caelan McPherson explores music and music-related organizations with Todd Mack, founder and director of Music in Common, and Tray Carlisle the programming coordinator for the Black Legacy Project....
Queenz Cut Flowers CSA Returns
March 13, 2023 21:19 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBShanice Fleming is a farmer with roots in the food industry. Beginning as a land-less farmer, she created bouquets out of what was available to her which led to creative use of less conventional plants. Shanice spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey about her journey, barriers to BIPOC farmers, and what's different this year. instagram.com/queenzxcutxflowers/ or https://queenzcutflowers.univer.se/csa
The Black Legacy Project and Music in Common
March 13, 2023 03:35 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBCaelan McPherson spoke with Todd Mack, the founder and director of Music in Common, and Tray Carlisle, the programming coordinator for Black Legacy Project about what The Black Legacy Project is, about Music in Common, the importance of where music comes from, and so much more. For more info visit musicincommon.org or theblacklegacyproject.org.
Voices From The Air Justice Lab: Marylyn Raleigh
March 12, 2023 00:51 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBMarylyn Raleigh, a resident of Rensselaer, explains her concerns about the Dunn Landfill with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce. She spoke while volunteers from the Capital Region Air Justice Lab installed an air quality monitor outside her house. For more information, visit www.mediasanctuary.org/ajl
RWU Discussed Ohio Rail Derailment
March 11, 2023 17:33 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBIn December, President Biden got Congress to make it illegal for the Railroad Workers Union (RWU) to strike for better benefits and working conditions. Nick Wurst of RWU discusses issues with the recent train derailment in East Palestine Ohio and provides an update on labor issues. WIth Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Defending Water on the Standing Rock Reservation
March 11, 2023 03:57 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBDakota Access Pipeline protesters gathered at the Sacred Stone Camp on the Standing Rock Reservation in 2016 to stop the construction of a pipeline going through Standing Rock Sioux Tribe land. "On Sacred Ground," a film about this confrontation (focusing on the confrontation between a White journalist and oil company executive) will be showing at the earthshotproject in Albany. Alex Briggs, who joined the protests for 6 months, spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey to tell u...
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March 11, 2023 00:57 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Coeymans residents ahead of the Coeymans port expansion in the state’s wind turbine project. Then, Moses Nagel talks with Samira Sengare from Saratoga Black Lives Matter about their “day of action” on March 7th to support a member who faced criminal charges for going over her allotted time at a recent Saratoga City Council meeting. Later on, Willie Terry brings us part 3 of his report on the Sanctuary’s Bla...
The Importance of Doulas
March 10, 2023 21:42 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBIsabella Laforte sat down with two interns from the Women's Gender and Sexuality studies at UAlbany to discuss doulas. Sade Lubin and Toni Tudor gave insight into what is upcoming with the doula program offered by Mama Glow and the importance of doulas for birthing people of color.
Coeymans Residents on Conflict of Interests in Coeymans
March 10, 2023 21:10 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe Times Union recently highlighted potential conflicts surrounding Coeymans Supervisor George McHugh, ahead of the Coeymans port expansion in the state’s wind turbine project. In part 2 of our interviews with local residents, we talk with Ashley and Jason Redfield who live on River Road where Carver Companies, which owns the Port and has deep financial ties to McHugh, clear cut dozens of acres of woods without public notice. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Mireya Ramos - Breaking Boundaries with Voice and Violin
March 10, 2023 06:02 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBTaína Asili speaks with Mireya Ramos, a New York-based, Latin Grammy-winning vocalist, violinist, composer, arranger and founder of Flor de Toloache – New York City’s first and only all-women mariachi group. Born in California to Dominican and Mexican parents, Mireya was raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico until moving to New York in her teens to pursue her musical career. With her powerful skills in violin and voice, she embodies a wide variety of musical influences, from mariachi to salsa to hi...
Saratoga BLM Confronts City Official
March 10, 2023 05:54 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBSaratoga Black Lives Matter called for a day of action on Tuesday, March 7 as they supported a member of their group who was criminally charged after going over her allotted time at the previous city council meeting. Moses Nagel spoke with Samira Sangare who was present at the meetings.
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March 10, 2023 00:26 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Moses Nagel’s report on New York State’s considering new rules for doulas. Then, Willie Terry covered the Black History Month that took place at the Sanctuary and brings us Rev. Jerry Ford’s speech about a family history discovery. Later on, Brea Barthel shares information about the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub. After that, Alex Briggs talks about his experience living along the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock for 6 months dur...
Black History Month Celebration in Troy, Part 3 (Rev Jerry Ford and Poet Shania Jackson)
March 09, 2023 19:46 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBOn Saturday, February 25, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary For Independent Media in Troy. In part two of his reports, you will hear from the program speaker, Rev. Jerry Ford, Vice President of the Troy NAACP and President of Team Hero, talking about a family history discovery and Poet Shania Jackson—part 3.
Black History Month Celebration in Troy, Part 2 (Rev Jerry Ford)
March 09, 2023 17:27 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBOn Saturday, February 25, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary For Independent Media in Troy. In part two of his reports, you will hear from the program speaker, Rev. Jerry Ford, Vice President of the Troy NAACP and President of Team Hero, talking about a family history discovery.
Hudson Riverfront history
March 09, 2023 15:33 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBThis week we are talking with Legislative Assistant Derek Baranski and he also works at Albany Riverfront Collaborative. We will chat with Derek about the history of I-787, what the Albany Riverfront Collaborative.
New York State Considers New Rules for Doulas
March 09, 2023 04:39 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe New York State Senate hosted a large gathering of birth doulas on March 7 at the capital. They were there to discuss a new proposal to allow insurance payments for birth services that proponents say could dramatically reduce maternal mortality and other dangers connected to childbirth. Moses Nagel reports.
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March 09, 2023 00:17 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea's interview about the status of public campaign financing in New York. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear from Roger Waters and World Without War from the Rage Against the War Machine D.C. rally. Later on, Willie Terry reports on what took place at the recent Black History Month Celebration at the Sanctuary. After that, Brea Barthel reports on the Drama Mamas’ new musical comedy about the Exodus taking place on March 12 at ...
Swanson, Waters Rage Against The War Machine Feb. 19
March 08, 2023 20:37 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBOn February 19, on the anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, anti-war activists gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in DC to Rage Against the War Machine. For our peace bucket, we hear from two speakers, David Swanson of World With War, and Roger Waters, best known as the founder of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Citizen Action Reacts To Possible Pause In NYS Public Campaign Finance
March 08, 2023 18:59 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBSeveral years ago Governor Cuomo and State Lawmakers agreed to establish a system of partial public campaign financing for races for state legislature and statewide office. However, with the program supposed to finally start in 2023, it appears that Assembly Democrats are getting cold feet. One factor is that due to court challenges, Assemblymembers will have to run in new districts in 2024, reducing the power of incumbency. Karen Wharton of Citizen Action discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea...
Drama Mamas Present "Who Let the Jews Out?"
March 08, 2023 17:29 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBHear about an upcoming musical comedy "Who Let the Jews Out?" The community theater group Drama Mamas tells the Exodus story in a new play by the community, for the community, at the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center on March 12th at 2 pm. Elisheva Liberman, writer and director, talks about the production as well as the Jewish tradition of plays by and for women. For more information, visit www.shalomfoodpantry.org/who-let-the-jews-out.html. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Moha...
Black History Month Celebration in Troy, Part 1
March 08, 2023 05:54 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MBOn Saturday, February 25, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Black History Month Celebration at The Sanctuary For Independent Media in Troy. In part one of his report, you will hear from the program speakers, Renee Powell, President of the Troy NAACP; Paul Tonko, US House of Representative; Shana Davis, President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and Kristen (KP) Holler, Executive Director of The Sanctuary for Independent Media.
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March 08, 2023 00:39 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Elizabeth Press’s interview with Mark Speedy of the Troy Democratic Socialists of America about the Troy Council’s plan to replace lead service water lines Then, What do you do if you find a wild animal in need of assistance? Sina Basila Hickey with Debbie Phillips from North Country Wild Care Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with artist ransome about his work “Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration" After that, We have a live in...
Talking "Great-ness," Challenging Yourself, and Documenting Thoughts with Poetyc Visionz
March 07, 2023 21:25 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBPoetyc Visionz is a poet, spoken word artist, and graphic designer living in Albany, NY. He has been writing since a young age and performing on stages all over the country for nearly 20 years. On December 4, 2018, PV performed his poem "Be Great-ful" at The Low Beat. In our conversation, we talk about what inspired that poem, how he uses that mantra - Be Great - in his daily life, and what it's like on stage getting a reaction from a live audience.
Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration by ransome
March 07, 2023 21:13 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBOpalka Gallery presents a solo exhibition featuring work about the Great Migration by ransome. Hudson Mohawk Magazine Correspondent Andrea Cunliffe spoke with ransome who reflected on the impact that migration had on the culture of the United States, and interweaving this historic narrative into new paintings with collage, sculpture, and installation. “Up South: Reflections on the Great Migration" by ransome is on view March 7 through April 22, 2023 in collaboration with Black Dimensions i...
Hugh Johnson, Is Spring Coming?
March 07, 2023 02:48 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Brea Barthel and Blaise Bryant for a conversation about power outages, warm winter, and the week's forecast.
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March 07, 2023 02:42 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on opposition to Holter Indian Point’s plan to dispose of low-level radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River. Then comes my conversation with Fred Breglia from Landis Arboretum about the region’s biggest and oldest trees. Later on, Moses Nagel talks with folks from UAlbany’s Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program. After that, Sina Basila Hickey and Reif Larsen bring news of upcoming events for the Future ...
Help with Energy Resources
March 06, 2023 22:17 - 9 minutes - 8.96 MBHear 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). Brad 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. He also notes the related workforce development activities offered by fellow Hub org...
Spotlight On Area Studies- What Is WGSS at UAlbany?
March 06, 2023 18:53 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies began in 1971. Over the years it has grown from a few classes to a department at the University and has educated many students who are engaged in a wide variety of fields. Moses Nagel found out more.
Groups Oppose Disposing Indian Point Radioactive Waste In Hudson River
March 06, 2023 18:36 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBHolter Indian Point LLC is planning to dispose of low-level radioactive wastewater into the Hudson River from the decommissioning of the nuclear plant. Many local residents and governments are opposed but the company argues that wastewater from the nuke has routinely been discharged into the Hudson. Marilyn Elie of the Indian Point Safe Energy Coalition explains why this is a bad idea. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
North Country Wild Care for Animal Rehabilitation
March 05, 2023 19:20 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBIf you find an animal in need of assistance, what do you do? North Country Wild Care (NCWC) is a hotline of trained volunteers ready to take your questions and direct you to qualified animal rehabilitates. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Debbie Philip of NCWC about the service. Emergency Hotline is 518-964-6740
Troy City Council Votes to Start to Deal with Lead Service Lines
March 04, 2023 02:45 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBOn March 2, 2023, at the City Council Finance and General meetings, Troy voted to move forward with allocating more funds to deal with the lead service line issue. Although the City does not have a complete inventory, they are estimating that some 4,500 water service lines need to be replaced in Troy. Concerned community members have been nudging the city about dealing with the lead pipes ever since it came to light that the City was still sitting on a grant from 2018 designated for this issu...
FoSC: Main Streets & Urban Renewal Film
March 04, 2023 01:23 - 9 minutes - 9 MBFuture of Small Cities Institute has some interesting programs on the calendar beginning with David Dixon will discuss how growing our local—and regional—economies starts with attracting and retaining “talent”, the educated and skilled workforce which in turn attracts and retains jobs and investment. This will take place on March 9. Then on March 15, there will be a screening of "Lost Rondout: A Story of Urban Removal," about Kingston’s Rondout neighborhood, which was gutted by an urban rene...
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March 04, 2023 00:18 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s conversation with Canyon Ryan of United Tenants about the Albany court’s rejection of Good Cause Eviction Law. Then, Brea Barthel reports on the period pantries that are popping up around the Capital Region with free menstrual products. Later on, we hear from WMHT about the upcoming screening of “Storming Caesars Palace at the Sanctuary on March 8. After that, Dulcinia Diggs talks child development, small business, and goa...
"Storming Caesars Palace" Showing at the Sanctuary on March 8
March 03, 2023 23:11 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB"Storming Caesars Palace" is about Ruby Duncan, who after losing her job as a hotel worker in Las Vegas, joined a welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen.” In a fight for guaranteed income, Ruby and other equality activists took on the Nevada mob in organizing a massive protest that shut down Caesars Palace. Mara Drogan, Director of Community Engagement & Education at WMHT, tells us what else you need to know. Link to event page: https://www.mediasanctuary....
Little Kings & Queens Fun Place, Part 1
March 03, 2023 22:31 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBWalter King says Little Kings and Queens Fun Place "is the next Disney World." He spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Dulcina Diggs about the challenges of opening a small business, how Little Kings and Queens Fun Place came to fruition, and what Walter envisions for the center. To learn more about this business visit https://www.lkqfunplace.com/
Court Rejects Albany's Good Cause Eviction Law
March 03, 2023 20:59 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBThe state's mid-level appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling overturning the City of Albany's Good Cause eviction law that established conditions to restrict when landlords could remove tenants or how much they can raise rents. The court said that it was up to the state legislature to make laws on such issues. Canyon Ryans of United Tenants discusses what happens next with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Intern Spotlight - Grayson Gerlich
March 03, 2023 20:17 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB(Last name pronounced Ger-lik)
Rhythm of Rebellion: Jeneda Benally - Punk Rock for Hope and Healing
March 03, 2023 12:31 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBTaína Asili speaks with Jeneda Benally, a bassist, vocalist, and songwriter, and one half of the multi-award winning duo Sihasin. Jeneda and her brother Clayson Benally are from the Dine’ (Navajo) Nation in Northern Arizona. Together with their family, they grew up protesting the environmental degradation and inhumane acts of cultural genocide against their traditional way of life. Today they create a politically-charged explosive organic sound out of just bass, drums and vocals, inspiring th...
Lyme Disease and Independent Research for Healthcare
March 03, 2023 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEmily is a student from RPI, who is in her last semester. Talking to HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong, she shares her experience of having Lyme disease and her journey to finding the right doctor. Have you ever struggled to find the "right" person for your condition?
Fatphobia in the Medical Field
March 03, 2023 02:48 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBKP is part of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. HMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with KP about her experience during her pregnancy due to fat-phobic views. Even though healthcare views you as a patient with a certain body type and frames in such, can you, as a patient, be defined within that frame?
Fat Phobia in the Medical Field
March 03, 2023 02:48 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHMM correspondent Eunice Jeong spoke with a mother of two about her experience of being pregnant as a person who is considered "overwight" by the medical system. This mother's perspective gives us perspective on the fat phobia of some medical professionals, and how that can create barriers to proper health care for patients.
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March 03, 2023 00:27 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with coverage of the Raise the Wage rally that recently took place in Albany. Then, Willie Terry was at the NYS Caucus weekend where he spoke with the Educational Opportunity Program. Later on, a local Ukrainian woman reflects on what a year of war does to a person and her family. After that, we hear about Foodstock, 6 hours of Peace & Music in Troy by Brea Barthel. Finally, Lavender spotlights former Sanctuary intern, Grayson Gerlich
Biggest Trees, Oldest Forests
March 02, 2023 22:26 - 10 minutes - 9.26 MBHave you ever wondered just how big or old trees can get? Find out from Fred "The Tree Man" Breglia, who found the biggest tree documented in New York State and many smaller "species champions." Fred, director of Landis Arboretum, explains his love of trees, gives tips on estimating a tree's height, talks about the oldest trees (fossilized, in millions of years, and living, in thousands of years) in the state, and shares information on Landis Arboretum. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Moh...
Ukraine War, One Year and Counting
March 02, 2023 21:53 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBLocal Ukrainian Anna Allen reflected on the Ukraine War, one year after invasion. She spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey about the constant stress of having her family in a war zone and what war leaves in its wake. A local group which supports local refugees through donations and resources is 518 Ukrainians www.518Ukrainians.com Photo by Anna Allen of rally in Washington DC 2/25/23
NYS Caucus Weekend 2023 (Labor Luncheon) Part 2
March 02, 2023 21:40 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MBOn Saturday, February 18, 2023, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators 52 Legislative Conference at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. Several resource tables gave out information about state and community services. Willie also attended the Labor Luncheon inside the Convention Center. You will hear in this labor segment from the luncheon chaired by Terry Melvin, President of t...