Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,526 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 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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Excerpts of the Clean Slate Rally in Albany
December 07, 2022 21:56 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBOn November 30, 2022 a rally in Albany's Capital Park was held in support of New York's Clean Slate Act, Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe was there to report. The Act NY State Senate Bill S1553D will automatically clear and seal a New Yorker's criminal record once they become eligible. However, it has stalled in the New York State Legislature for the second time in two years.
The Fight to Save the Town
December 07, 2022 02:12 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBReif Larsen, founder of The Future of Small Cities Institute (FoSCI), will speak with author Michelle Wilde Anderson about four examples of small cities which were re-imagined, revitalized, and rebuilt by a community in an upcoming event. Anderson's book "The Fight to Save the Town" is the subject of the FoSCI upcoming conversation on Thurs, Dec 8. HMM's Sina Basila Hickey got a sneak peek. https://www.futureofsmallcities.org/events/the-fight-to-save-the-town
The Rise and Fall of Troy Union Rail Station
December 07, 2022 01:41 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBRobilee Mcintyre is a history buff and the artist behind Troy Bricks. She spoke with David Moore and Caelan McPherson on Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Troy union rail station that was demolished in 1958. Image of train tracks cutting through residential Troy provided by Robilee Macintyre
Chef Jermaine Wright: 8 Count Kitchen, part 3
December 07, 2022 01:35 - 9 minutes - 8.86 MBPersonal chef, entrepreneur, and owner of 8 Count Kitchen Jermaine Wright spoke with Marsha Lazarus about his unique and successful business and tips on how Chef Jermaine is able to accomplish so much! This is part 3 of 3.
HMM 12 - 06 - 22
December 07, 2022 01:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on the Climate Action Council meeting. Then, Marsha Lazarus asks chef Jermaine Wright about his business and success. Later on, Moses Nagel gives us a report from Troy Glow. After that, we invite Robilee Mcintyre on the show to talk about the old Troy Railroad Station that was torn down in the 50s. Finally, Thom Frances highlights poet R. M. Englehardt
UTA Pushes For Right To Counsel For Tenants
December 06, 2022 22:01 - 9 minutes - 9 MBOn Monday, November 21st, the Right to Counsel coalition rallied in Albany to support the Statewide Right to Counsel legislation to guarantee the right to a free lawyer for ALL tenants facing eviction. There are nearly 270,000 active eviction cases across New York State. Carson Ryan of United Tenants of Albany talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
Talking Political Writing, Post-Pandemic Arts, and Finding Home with R.M. Engelhardt
December 06, 2022 21:20 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBR.M. Engelhardt started sharing his poetry at local open mics in the early-90s and has since been a driving force in keeping the poetry and spoken word alive and well in the area. He has hosted a number of readings and events over the years and continues to welcome writers new and old to the stage. In this clip, Engelhardt reads "DeGeneration" at the Borders Open Mic on January 25, 1995. This poem was recorded for the CD, "Volume: A Compilation of Poets, Live", produced by Mary Panza and St...
Troy Glow Opening
December 06, 2022 17:28 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBA new public art exhibit opened Sunday in Troy to illuminate the winter scene in the city. Moses Nagel spoke to some of the artists and art enjoyers about the project.
HMM 12 - 05 - 22
December 06, 2022 00:10 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a look at Congress’s recent push to require railroad unions to agree to a new contract, with a perspective from a long-time labor activist. Then, we hear from Reshma Saujani, frequent author and the organizer of the Marshall Plan for Moms about her initiative to support gender equity for working moms. Later on, we hear about the testing of Hudson River water by the Water Justice Lab from Doug Reed, one of the citizen scientists involved i...
HMM 12 - 02 - 22
December 05, 2022 22:45 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s report on hunger and on the increased demand on food pantries. Then, Sina Basila Hickey spoke with the anonymous activist group Nerds Against Norlite. Later on, Jacob Boston talks to Uncle Mac about Troy Central Little League’s impact on the community. After that, we hear Willie Terry’s report from the Black Expo, and he profiled the vendors Great Exbaketations Bakery and Livfit. Finally, we follow Andrea to the Troy Far...
Nourishing Body & Soul at Blue Mountain Center
December 05, 2022 22:22 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBBlue Mountain Center is a place for regeneration and food and rest are central to this. Intaba Liff-Anderson is their head chef (also involved with Sanctuary Kitchen) who provides 3 incredible meals per day. Producer Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Blue Mountain Center program managers.
Reshma Saujani on Gender Equity and Working Moms
December 05, 2022 22:05 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBLavender talks with author and founder of Marshall Plan for Moms, Reshma Saujani, about her experiences and insights as a woman of color. She talks about her wishes, her motivators, and what we can do to support her initiative towards gender equity.
Groups Rally to Urge a Strong Plan by Climate Action Council
December 05, 2022 21:28 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MBThree and a half years after NYS passed the CLCPA climate law, the Climate Action Council held a meeting on Dec 5 to review the wording of the state climate scoping plan which is to be voted upon Dec 19. The state, however, has refused to make the draft plans public. Groups such as NY Renews, Green Faith and PAUSE rallied outside the council meeting in support of strong action. One major issue is that the state is proposing a version of the controversial "cap-and-trade" program to reduce emis...
Groups Rally To Urge A Strong Plan By Climate Action Council
December 05, 2022 21:28 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB3 and a half years after NYS passed the CLCPA climate law, the Climate Action Council held a meeting on December 5 to review the wording of the state climate scoping plan which is to be voted upon Dec. 19. The state however has refused to make public the draft plan. Groups such as NY Renews, Green Faith and PAUSE rallied outside the council meeting in support of strong action. One major issue is that the state is proposing a version of the controversial "cap-and-trade" program to reduce emiss...
Ed Murphy On Railroad Workers And Labor Actions
December 05, 2022 16:42 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBLong time labor leader and retired founder and director of the Workforce Development Institute Ed Murphy talks with Moses Nagel about the railroad workers and the current climate for organized labor.
Uncle Mac: Sports' Impact on Community
December 02, 2022 22:25 - 10 minutes - 9.77 MBUncle Mac talks with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Jacob Boston about how Troy Central Little League and other sports teams have positively impacted his community of North Central Troy.
Holiday Offerings at the Troy Farmers Market
December 02, 2022 21:44 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBLooking to support local businesses this holiday season? There are many local artists and vendors at the Troy Farmers Market. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Andrea Cunliffe walked through the market and spoke with vendors about their offerings for gift giving this holiday season. Besides the Saturday market in the Atrium, there will be a market on Sundays in December (4th, 11th, and 18th) this holiday season! There will be gift wrapping, a santa photo-op, face painting, and music! Find over 65 v...
Nerds Against Norlite
December 02, 2022 19:58 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBNerds Against Norlite are telling the truth that Norlite AGG won't say themselves. This activist group, made up of anonymous students from RPI, uses Twitter as its medium. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with one of its members, George Ferris, about their ideology and methods.
Food Pantries Capital District See Rise In Need
December 02, 2022 17:51 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBThe Food Pantries for the Capital District reports that 83% of their 70 member feeding programs report an increase in demand. Now various extra benefits provided during covid are ending. Natasha Pernicka, the group's Executive Director, discusses what help is needed, starting at the federal level, as well as the need for living wages. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
66th Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Hart Cluett House
December 02, 2022 16:44 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBGetting in the holiday spirit can engage all the senses. The 66th Annual Holiday Greens Show at the Hart Cluett House is currently showing until December 4th with 13 rooms transformed by fresh seasonal greens and flowers, engaging noses as well as the eyes. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Rensselaer County Historian Kathy Sheehan of the Hart Cluett Museum. More information at https://www.hartcluett.org/2022greensshow
HMM 12 - 01 - 22
December 02, 2022 02:22 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a Railroad Workers United member talking about the Railroad labor fight. Then, historian Kathy Sheehan tells us about the annual Greens Show at the Hart Cluett House Later on, H Bosh Jr talks with Tatum Hughs, a nurse with a military background. After that, we catch up with a few artists as they install their work for Troy Glow. Finally, Oakwood Community Center will join us to talk about this weekend’s holiday event taking place.
Wurst RWU Discusses Railroad Labor Fight
December 01, 2022 20:54 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBThe railroad workers fight for better benefits and working conditions has prompted President Biden to urge Congress to make the strike illegal and force the workers to accept a contract they have largely rejected. Congress is being urged to at least add sick time to the deal but so far Congress has resisted even that. Nick Hurst, a member of Railroad Workers United from Massachusetts explains the workers' position, including the call for public ownership of the railroads due to its vital natu...
Troy Glow
December 01, 2022 20:07 - 10 minutes - 9.18 MBThe inaugural installation of Troy Glow begins Sunday December 4. Troy Glow is a temporary public art light festival in downtown Troy that will run nightly for five weeks. It includes 6 outdoor installations of light-based art created by regional artists all displayed around downtown troy. Moses Nagel caught up with a few of the artists today as they installed their work. More info at https://www.artscenteronline.org/publicart/troyglow/
Capital New York State Black Expo 2022
December 01, 2022 14:02 - 9 minutes - 8.75 MBOn Saturday, November 19, 2022, Hudson Mohawk Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Capital New York State Black Expo 2022" event at the MVP Arena in Albany. In this labor segment, you will hear Willie's interview with black business owners Cheyenne Simmons from Great Exbaketations Bakery and Olivia Frempong from Livfit.
HMM 11 - 30 - 22
December 01, 2022 00:14 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with coverage of the recent vote on the budget by the Albany City Council. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about the role of fossil fuels in the war in Ukraine. Later on, we hear about a new report from the New York Civil Liberties Union about government drone use. After that, we hear about the People's Health Sanctuary open house that is this Saturday, December 3rd. Finally, we talk with the program managers at the Blue Mountain Center ...
Blue Mountain Center for Social Justice Artists and Orgs
November 30, 2022 23:33 - 8 minutes - 8.13 MBThe board and staff of The Sanctuary for Independent Media were invited to stay at Blue Mountain Center in the Adirondacks. This retreat in based in constructive planning but also rest and rejuvenation.
Shahan Mufti full Interview
November 30, 2022 22:07 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBAuthor Shahan Mufti speaks to Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce about the new book, "American Caliph" on the subject of the 1977 Hanafi Muslim siege of Washingon DC. www.shahanmufti.com
Mary Finneran on Role of Gas in Ukraine War
November 30, 2022 22:01 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBMary Finneran, a member of Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace, disccusses the role that gas and fossil fuels are playing in the war in Ukraine. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine
People's Health Sanctuary Open House
November 30, 2022 19:44 - 10 minutes - 9.47 MBDr. Xavier Coughlin, an organizer of People's Health Sanctuary, was interviewed by producer Lavender about this initiative of The Sanctuary for Independent Media and the open house that is taking place on Saturday, December 3rd from 11am-1pm on the second floor of the NATURE Lab building.
NYCLU on Government Drones in New York
November 30, 2022 15:47 - 10 minutes - 9.86 MBMelanie Trimble and Daniel Schwarz joined Elizabeth Press to talk about the New York Civil Liberties Union's new report on government drone use in New York State and why legislation and regulation of the uses of these drones is needed. To read the full report visit https://www.nyclu.org/
Albany Common Council Budget Report
November 30, 2022 13:33 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBAfter much debate, the Albany Common Council passed the city budget for 2023. The biggest issues were the funding for the Community Police Review Board and an initiative to provide aid to tenants facing eviction. Moses Nagel filed a report.
HMM 11 - 29 - 22
November 30, 2022 00:17 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Mark Dunlea’s story on ranked choice voting and why election reformists support it. Then, we get a sneak preview of this Thursday’s event at the Sanctuary with an interview with journalist and author of "American Caliph" Shahan Mufti by Steve Pierce. Later on, Marsha Lazarus talks to artist Rabbi Linda Motzkin about her passions for her work. After that, we visit the new restaurant by the Sanctuary: Mediterranean Grill Cuisine. Finally,...
Mediterranean Grill Cuisine Opens Next to the Sanctuary
November 29, 2022 22:15 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBThe plaza next to The Sanctuary for Independent Media on River Street has been transformed, and its new occupants serve Mediterranean cuisine. What's unique about this family-run restaurant with Turkish-Kurdish roots? Sina Basila Hickey went to the Mediterranean Grill Cuisine to find out.
Shahan Mufti on American Caliph
November 29, 2022 22:06 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBJournalist Shahan Mufti talks about his new book, "American Caliph," on the 1977 Hanafi Muslim seige of Washington D.C., with Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Steve Pierce. Shahan Mufti will be speaking at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy NY at 7 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2022. www.shahanmufti.com
Talking Identity Politics, Bernadette Mayer, and Social Justice with Nancy Klepsch
November 29, 2022 20:01 - 10 minutes - 13.7 MBNancy Klepsch is a local poet and a teacher. Her poems have been published in Oberon, 13th Moon, Poetry magazine, Salvage, 200 Proof and Chronogram among others, and online on Barzakh and Albany Poets. "god must be a boogie man" is her first book of poetry and is available from her website at nancyklepsch.com. She has been reading at featured readings or open mics in the Albany area for the past 20 years. Klepsch is the co-host, with Dan Wilcox, of the Second Sunday @ 2 open mic for poetr...
Hugh Johnson Explains the Lake Effect
November 29, 2022 01:58 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBRetired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joined Blaise Bryant to talk about the weather and the lake effect that recenly pummeled Buffalo, NY.
HMM 11 - 28 - 22
November 29, 2022 01:53 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with Seneca Lake Guardians response to the signing of the Crypto Mining Bill. Then, we get an overview of the “Open Spaces for All” report that was released to address who is visiting and feels welcome in public parks. Later on, we remember Colia Clark, a pillar of the American civil rights movement, who passed away on November 4 with a recording from her visit to The Sanctuary for Independent Media in 2013. After that, we go into our arch...
Remembering Colia Clark
November 28, 2022 19:17 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MBColia Clark, a pillar of the American civil rights movement passed away on November 4 at the age of 82. She worked with the NAACP alongside Medgar Evers in Mississippi. Then, as a member of the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), she played key roles in the effort to establish equal voting rights in Selma, Alabama and the Birmingham Campaign. Later she worked with Cynthia Mckinney in her Presidential Campaign and ran for the Senate from New York twice on the Green Party ballot ...
A great time to talk about food and Jermaine Wright's culinary journey!
November 28, 2022 15:57 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBContinued conversation with Personal Chef and Owner/founder of 8 Count Kitchen, JERMAINE WRIGHT. We learn what inspired the name, "8 Count Kitchen" and how Chef Jermaine celebrates Thanksgiving! Produced by Marsha Lazarus
Chef Jermaine Wright: Soul Food on Thanksgiving, part 2
November 28, 2022 15:57 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBPersonal chef, entrepreneur, and owner of 8 Count Kitchen Jermaine Wright spoke with Marsha Lazarus about his journey as a chef, where "8 Count Kitchen" comes from, and how he celebrated Thanksgiving. This is part 2 of 3.
Election Reformists Want NYS to Adopt Ranked Choice Voting
November 27, 2022 22:25 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MBNYC has recently adopted ranked choice voting for its primaries in local election and several states (Maine and Alaska) are using it for races including federal elections. Over 100 communities nationwide are now using RCV, where voters ranked candidates in order of preference and the winner must end up with a majority of the votes. Howie Hawkins discusses the status of the effort to promote such election reforms in New York. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Seneca Lake Guardians Respond to Signing of Crypto Mining Bill
November 26, 2022 15:48 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBGovernor Hochul has signed the first-in-the-nation cryptocurrency mining moratorium. The law will put a two-year pause on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants that house proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining, and requires the state DEC to conduct a study into the practice's climate and environmental impacts. Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine talks with Yvonne Taylor of Seneca Lake Guardians who helped led the grassroots effort.
HMM 11 - 25 - 22 Indigenous People Special
November 25, 2022 17:45 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a holiday special, focusing today’s program on Indigenous People: Murdered and Missing Indigenous People with artist Korina Emmerich and director of R.I.S.E. Demian DinéYazhi'. Heather Bruegl: public historian, activist, & decolonial education consultant. Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore: media maker, story teller, artist. Sandra Owén:nakon Deer-Standup who is spearheading the reeducation effort that will be a part of the land-back effort b...
HMM 11 - 24 - 22 "Not the Last of the Mohicans..."
November 24, 2022 16:11 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThanksgiving special Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we take a break from our regular program to bring you a talk by Heather Bruegl from August 2021 entitled "Not the Last of the Mohicans: A History of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community." This talk was hosted by Rensselaer Plateau Alliance, part of a larger guest speaker series.
HMM 11 - 23 - 22 Climate Special
November 23, 2022 15:15 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThis is holiday special on climate, which poses the greatest threat to humanity. We will have two segments, the first with Frank Sheridan, Executive Secretary of the Global Greens, reviews the recently completed COP27 climate gathering in Egypt of the world’s governments as a followup to the Paris climate accords. Frank was an attendee. Then we will hear about climate advocacy here in New York with Santosh Nandabalan of Food and Water Watch. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Dr. Sorochinski on Criminal Justice Reform
November 23, 2022 01:08 - 9 minutes - 8.47 MBH Bosh Jr invites Dr. Sorochinski, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at St. John’s University, for this week’s Triple Es segment. Marina Sorochinski is an interdisciplinary scholar with a Masters in Forensic Psychology and a PhD in Psychology & Law from CUNY. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at St. John’s University, New York. Dr. Sorochinski’s research in the area of wrongful convictions focuses on investigative issues and challenges that lead to wrongful con...
Santosh Nandabalan Gives Update on Food and Water Watch's Climate Work
November 23, 2022 00:35 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBSantosh Nandabalan is a senior NY organizer for Food and Water Watch. He discusses why we need Governor Hochul to sign the two-year moratorium on proof-of-work crypto currency mining (she just did) as well as the push for the All Electric Buildings act (to ban gas in new buildings) and to push the New York Power Authority to build renewable energy. He also discusses the push to defeat the so-called permitting reform package by Sens. Manchin and Schumer that would help fossil fuel companies. W...
HMM 11 - 22 - 22 WJL Holiday Special
November 22, 2022 21:01 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBToday on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a holiday special all about Water Justice Lab! This youth-focused water testing program and community science initiative is a collaboration with Riverkeeper, a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection of the Hudson River and its tributaries.
Global Greens' Report on COP27
November 22, 2022 18:44 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThe recently concluded COP27 climate gathering in Egypt for the first time agreed to the concept that the industrialized countries should pay for "loss and damages" to developing nations in the Global South, but the details and actual funding remained to be determined. World leaders once again failed to agree to the emission cuts needed to prevent excessive global warming. Frank Sheridan of the Global Greens was in Egypt and provides an overview of the event. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohaw...
"Open Space for All" Envisions Parks as More Welcoming and Diverse
November 22, 2022 17:44 - 10 minutes - 10 MB"Open Space for All" is a report to address the lack of diversity in open spaces and public parks. This plan lays out a vision for addressing accessibility, representation, and structural issues that keep demographics such as Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ folks from visiting these spaces. Kathy Moser, Chief Conservation Officer at Open Space Institute, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about these findings. Read the report on the Open Space Institute website: https://www.openspaceinstitute.org/resear...