Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,211 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 hours 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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"Fun Home" Musical Coming to Schenectady
March 07, 2024 05:14 - 10 minutes - 9.43 MB“Fun Home” is a musical adapted from Alison Bechdel's graphic novel memoir by the same name. “Fun Home” will run at Schenectady Light Opera Company March 15th-24th, and Director Francesco Carlo Archina and Music Director Emily Rose Rivera spoke with Jakoby and Sina for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. More info: http://sloctheater.org/project/fun-home/
Gala to End Plastic Pollution with Guest Jane Fonda
March 07, 2024 04:38 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBBeyond Plastics is hosting a virtual gala on Thursday March 7, 2024 to support their work to end plastic pollution with special guest Jane Fonda, the award-winning actor, producer, author, and environmental advocate. Alexis Goldsmith, Beyond Plastic's National Organizing Director, spoke with Jakoby and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. More information: https://www.beyondplastics.org/events/february-2024-jane-fonda-gala
Beyond Plastics Gala 03 - 06 - 24
March 07, 2024 04:38 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBBeyond Plastics is hosting a virtual gala on Thursday March 7, 2024 to support their work to end plastic pollution with special guest Jane Fonda, the award-winning actor, producer, author, and environmental advocate. Alexis Goldsmith, Beyond Plastic's National Organizing Director, spoke with Jakoby and Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. More information: https://www.beyondplastics.org/events/february-2024-jane-fonda-gala
HMM 03 - 06 - 24
March 07, 2024 04:33 - 56 minutes - 52 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Beyond Plastics is hosting a virtual event with activist and actress Jane Fonda, and Alexis Goldsmith will join us to give us details. Then, we hear some excerpts from last Saturday’s rally in Troy calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Later on, KP Holler speaks with BronxNet executive director, Michael Max Knobbe, about the Community Media Reinvestment Act. After that, we’ll hear about the upcoming production of “Fun Home,” a musical ad...
March 2nd, 2024, Poor People's State of the State Assembly (Part 2)
March 06, 2024 20:37 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MBOn Saturday, March 2, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Mass Poor People's State of the State Assembly at the First Presbyterian Church at 362 State Street in Albany, New York. In this part two labor segment, Willie interviewed Rev. Liz Theoharis, NYS National Co-Chair for the Poor People's Campaign, and recorded her comments on the reasons for the march and assembly.
March 2nd, 2024, Poor People's State of the State Assembly (Part 1)
March 06, 2024 20:30 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBOn Saturday, March 2, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Mass Poor People's State of the State Assembly at the First Presbyterian Church at 362 State Street in Albany, New York. In this part one labor segment, Willie recorded excerpts from the assembly of speakers from the Jewish for Peace and NYS Poor People's Campaign, Tri-Chair Rev. Joe Paparone, about the reason for the March 2nd event.
YWCA Hosts Bread & Roses: International Women's Day Luncheon
March 06, 2024 04:23 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThe YWCA will be serving a casual lunch of soup and bread on International Women's Day at their Bread & Roses event. Jamie Crouse of YWCA-GCR visited the studio of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak with Caelan McPherson and Sina Basila Hickey about the history of the YWCA, the launch of Amy Halloran's zine on the history of Troy's YWCA, and why people should attend this event. Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bread-roses-international-womens-day-luncheon-tickets-827263265697?aff=od...
HMM 03 - 05 - 24
March 06, 2024 01:37 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Sina Basila Hickey reports on Riverkeeper and other environmental advocacy groups pushing for a “not protective” determination at this point in the Hudson River cleanup of PCBs. Then, we hear the last of the Black History Month discussions by All of Us. Later on, Jamie Crouse of the YWCA tells us about the upcoming Bread & Roses event, an International Women's Day luncheon. After that, Brad Monkell brings us another hilarious comedy interview, t...
Community Media Reinvestment Act with Michael Max Knobbe of BronxNet
March 05, 2024 21:49 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MBBronxNet executive director, Michael Max Knobbe, joins HMM producer KP Holler to discuss the importance of the Community Media Reinvestment Act, a proposed bill that would establish a tax on direct broadcast satellite services and video streaming services and establish the community media reinvestment fund in NYS.
Talking With Poets: Mary Panza & Charlie Rossiter at Poets Speak Loud
March 05, 2024 19:57 - 10 minutes - 13.8 MBThom Francis welcomes Mary Panza and Charlie Rossiter to Poets Speak Loud stage at McGeary's for the annual Tom Nattell Memorial Reading and Beret Toss on January 28, 2019. Mary Panza was the host for the long-running Poets Speak Loud series, shared a newer piece “No One Escapes the Pain of Being a Person” then on to a couple of older pieces, the memoir of herself over time “Those Black & White Photos,” and then her response to an interviewers question “Why Poetry?” Charlie Rossiter, who ru...
All Of Us on Black Representation
March 05, 2024 19:17 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBIn the final All Of Us Black History Month Discussion, Co-founder and Schenectady School Board Member, Jamaica Miles, hosts a roundtable on black representation. The guests include Troy educator, artist, activist and 2021 City Council Candidate, Danielle Colin ; Albany Community Police Review Board Member, Paul Kane aka Paul “Batman” Collins-Hackett; Schenectady City Council Member, Damonni Farley; and Schenectady City Council President Marion Porterfield. Miles begins by asking Kane to plac...
All Of Us- Black Representation
March 05, 2024 19:17 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBIn the final All Of Us Black History Month Discussion, Co-founder and Schenectady School Board Member, Jamaica Miles, hosts a roundtable on black representation. The guests include Troy educator, artist, activist and 2021 City Council Candidate, Danielle Colin ; Albany Community Police Review Board Member, Paul Kane aka Paul “Batman” Collins-Hackett; Schenectady City Council Member, Damonni Farley; and Schenectady City Council President Marion Porterfield . Ms. Miles begins by asking Kane to...
Comedian Usama Siddiquee on Appearing on America's Got Talent
March 05, 2024 19:13 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBComedian Usama Siddiquee talks about his appearance on America's Got Talent and his upcoming show at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany
Usama Siddiquee Interview
March 05, 2024 19:13 - 10 minutes - 9.31 MBComedian Usama Siddiquee talks about his appearance on America's Got Talent and his upcoming show at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany
HMM 03 - 04 - 24
March 05, 2024 01:56 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about a grant that Albany’s Radix Ecological Sustainability Center received recently that will support their work on “river regeneration.” Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press reports on a March 3rd gathering in Troy to remember Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old non-binary student who died after an incident at their high school on February 7th. Later on, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at weather and climate, this time foc...
Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson on warm winter
March 05, 2024 01:51 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBHugh Johnson discuss our warm winter we are having and how it is affecting wildfires in other parts of the country. Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo talked to Hugh to find out more
Finding a pluralistic society: “The Best Thing about Coming to America!”
March 05, 2024 00:42 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBAliya Saeed discusses her journey of finding diversity in America...and finding ways to embrace it. She talks about being part of Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom and how it has been a comfort to her. She also talks about the meaning of Ramadan and her hope for the people of Gaza. Part 2 of interview with Aliya Saeed, produced by Marsha Lazarus
Capital Region Rally to Remember Nex Benedict
March 04, 2024 16:44 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBNex Benedict was a 16-year-old non-binary student who died after an incident at their high school on February 7, 2024. On Sunday March 3, people gathered in Troy's Riverfront Park for a vigil for Nex. Elizabeth (EP) Press was there and spoke to Madison Albright about why they organized this vigil. We also hear from Capital Pride Center Executive Director Nathaniel Gray and Collar City Pride founder, Meagon Nolasco.
Riverkeeper Pushes for “Not Protective” Determination on PCB Cleanup
March 04, 2024 03:34 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MBEvery five years, the Environmental Protection Agency is required to review the Hudson River PCB cleanup process and determine if it is complete or if there is more to be done. In February, Riverkeeper stood alongside U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and other environmental leaders and groups to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to render a “not protective” determination in its upcoming review of the cleanup’s effectiveness. Riverkeeper Staff Attorney Drew Gamils spoke with HMM's Sina B...
The Radix Center Receives Grant for “Renewable Remediation for River Regeneration”
March 04, 2024 02:54 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MBSolar pontoon boats, artificial floating wetlands, and folding kayaks is some of what Radix Center will be able to fund with a recent grant to continue their “Renewable Remediation for River Regeneration” project. Scott Kellogg and Korinna Morino spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the Regeneration project, their farm share, and upcoming Earth Day activities.
HMM 03 - 01 - 24
March 02, 2024 00:11 - 58 minutes - 54 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses the approval of updated district lines for the Congressional district. Then, Lavonia Mallory talks with the owner of Heaven-on-earth beauty salon, Kerry-Ann A. as part of her series titled “Reclaiming History.” Later on, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Dan Falkenstrom of the Tech Center of Gravity to speak about maker spaces and the Small Business Support Program. After that, Willie Terry speaks with Brother X ab...
Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a Makerspace in Downtown Troy
March 01, 2024 22:23 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBYou may have passed Tech Valley Center of Gravity in downtown Troy, but do you know what they’re actually about? Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Operations Director Dan Falkenstrom to talk about about what TVCOG is and their Small Business Support Program.
Women's History Month: Aliya Saeed Part 1
March 01, 2024 22:10 - 10 minutes - 9.66 MBCelebrating Women's History Month: Aliya Saeed takes us on her journey of becoming a psychiatrist and the gratification that she finds working with people in prison. She also shares her perspective on having empathy and the role that it plays in her work. Part 1 of interview with Aliya Saeed, produced by Marsha Lazarus
Troy Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza in Global Action
March 01, 2024 00:25 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBThis Saturday, March 2 is a global day of action demanding HANDS OFF RAFAH! Calling for a Cease fire in Gaza. Organizing the action in Troy is Troy 4 Black Lives, and member Naomi Jaffe spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
The Hagen Quartet is “the Pinnacle of Musicality”
March 01, 2024 00:21 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBDeclared “the pinnacle of musicality” by Die Presse, the Hagen Quartet comes to Albany featuring famous works by Haydn, Beethoven, and more. Here Rainer Schmidt, violinist, joins Andrea Cunliffe to talk about this world renown chamber quartet. The Hagen Quartet members are Lukas, Veronika, and Clemens Hagen, all siblings, who have been performing together nearly their whole lives; Rainer Schmidt joined the group in 1987. They have the archetype of sound quality, ensemble playing, and genui...
HMM 02 - 29 - 24
March 01, 2024 00:17 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Blaise Bryant previews an upcoming rally by the New York State Poor People's Campaign. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry speaks with people after a local screening of “Rustin.” Later on, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Naomi Jaffe of Troy 4 Black Lives about why they are organizing a rally for a ceasefire in Gaza this Saturday in Troy. After that, Andrea Cunliffe interviews a player in the Hagen Quartet performing at Massry Center...
TripleE's: Kevin Pryor on Celebrating Black History, Part 2
February 29, 2024 22:32 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBKevin Pryor was appointed by Mayor Carmella Montello as Troy's first African American Diversity Inclusion Outreach Director. In this interview he spoke with H Bosh Jr about his responsibilities, the new position, and the city's first Youth Black History Month Breakfast. This is Part 2 of a 2 part interview.
TripleE's; Kevin PRYOR on the first Youth Black History month breakfast Part 2
February 29, 2024 22:32 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBKevin Pryor counties his conversation with H Bosh Jr about Black History and the very first Youth Black History Month Breakfast. This is Part 2 of 2 of this interview.
TripleE's: Kevin Pryor on Celebrating Black History, Part 1
February 29, 2024 22:19 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBKevin Pryor was appointed by Mayor Carmella Montello as the Troy's first African American Diversity Inclusion Outreach Director. In this interview he spoke with H Bosh Jr about his responsibilities, the new position, and the city's first Youth Black History Month Breakfast. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview.
TripleE's : Kevin PRYOR celebrating black history Part 1
February 29, 2024 22:19 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MBKevin Pryor was appointed by Mayor Carmella Montello as the Troy's first African American Diversity Inclusion Outreach Director. This interview talks about his reasonability's and position as well as cities first Youth Black History Month Breakfast. H Bosh Jr sat down with Kevin to learn more. This is Part 1 of a 2 part interview.
Poor People's Campaign Rally this Saturday
February 29, 2024 21:53 - 10 minutes - 10 MBOn Saturday, March 2nd, people will be gathering at state capitals around the country to advocate for no cuts to services that help millions and to raise taxes on the wealthy. HMM correspondent Blaise Bryant spoke with Katy Carroll, co-coordinator with the capital region’s poor people’s campaign, and Rev. Joseph Paparone, tri-chair of the NYS poor people’s campaign, who will be at the poor people’s campaign in Albany. Image from Facebook event: people walking around a street mural saying "we...
Poor People's Campaign Rally
February 29, 2024 21:53 - 10 minutes - 10 MBHMM Correspondent Blaise Bryant previews an upcoming rally by the New York State Poor People's Campaign on Saturday March 2.
NYPIRG's Horner Reviews Congressional Districts, Higher Ed, Budget
February 29, 2024 20:54 - 9 minutes - 9.15 MBOn Feb. 28 the NYS Legislature rammed through approval of updated district lines for Congressional district. Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses the processes and provides an update on higher education and environmental issues in the state budget. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Black History Movie, "RUSTIN"
February 29, 2024 14:58 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBOn Friday, February 23, 2024, Willie Terry, the Roaming Labor Correspondent for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, attended a black history film showing "Rustin" at the Art Center of Troy. The film was about Bayard Rustin, the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Marlin L. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In this labor segment, Willie interviews some audience members at the preview and NAACP President Renee Powell about the film "Rustin." The NAACP, Team Hero, and The Coalit...
Black History Movie (RUSTIN)
February 29, 2024 14:58 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBOn Friday, February 23, 2023, Willie Terry, the Roaming Labor Correspondent for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, attended a black history film showing "Rustin" at the Art Center of Troy. The film was about Bayard Rustin, the architect of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. Marlin L. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In this labor segment, Willie interviews some audience members at the preview and NAACP President Renee Powell about the film "Rustin." The NAACP, Team Hero, and The Coalit...
HMM 02 - 28 - 24
February 29, 2024 00:12 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBHMM 02 - 28 - 24 by Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Sanctuary Kitchen Seeks Sauce Lovers
February 28, 2024 22:29 - 9 minutes - 9.06 MBDelicious aromas were coming from the Sanctuary kitchen where Jonathan Segol was preparing food for the PAUSE anniversary on 02-29-24. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Jonathan about dishes to cook in winter, tips for plant-based eating, and his plans for sauce workshops at the Sanctuary (if you're interested, get in touch).
Storytelling Among African American Children (Tempii B. Champion)
February 28, 2024 15:55 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBOn Friday, February 16, 2023, Willie Terry, the Roaming Labor Correspondent for Hudson Mohawk Magazine, attended the 53rd Annual Legislative Conference of the New York State Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislators, Inc. Caucus. In this labor segment, he had a chance to interview Dr. Tempii B. Champion, the author of "Understanding Storytelling Among African American Children: A Journey From Africa to America.
HMM 02 - 27 - 24
February 28, 2024 00:17 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea tell us about PAUSE’s 10th anniversary celebration. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press tell us about the in-person information session coming up around the proposed closure of the Burdett Birthing Center and the need for community support Later on, Thom Francis spotlights Mojavi, active poet, host, and organizer. After that, Brad Monkell talks with Carmen Lynch a stand up comedian who will be performing at the Lark Street Tavern. Finally...
Heaven On Earth Salon
February 27, 2024 23:31 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBOriginally from Jamaica, Kerry-Ann A. immigrated to the United States in 1988. In the year 2004, God opened the doors for Kerry-Ann to open Heaven On Earth Beauty Salon on March 1st 2004 Heaven On Earth Beauty Salon provides professional hair services that specializes in hair care as a whole. Kerry-Ann’s salon provides a relaxing spiritually uplifting environment for her clients. She wants her clients to leave feeling uplifted and inspired and of course, love their hair. Kerry-Ann also launc...
Wednesday is St. Peter's Info Session on Proposed Closure of Burdett Birth Center
February 27, 2024 20:43 - 10 minutes - 9.34 MBSt. Peters Health Partners is holding an in-person information session about the proposed closure of Burdett Birth Center in Troy, NY. Rose Mitchell from the Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition spoke to Elizabeth (EP) Press about the session on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 and why it is important for community to show up.
The Soil Factory: the Marshy Garden Team
February 27, 2024 15:44 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MBThe Soil Factory is a space for exploring interactions between social, arts, and scientific networks in Ithaca, New York. Members of Soil Factory traveled to the Sanctuary in Troy, NY in February 2024, and NATURE Lab Manager and Community Science Educator Ellie Irons spoke with them about The Soil Factory. In this interview she speaks with the team behind the Marshy Garden. You can learn more at thesoilfactory.org
Comedian Carmen Lynch
February 27, 2024 14:35 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBBrad Monkell interviews comedian Carmen Lynch about her upcoming show March 3rd at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany, and her new comedy special on Mark Normand's Youtube channel called Queef Week
Carmen Lynch Interview
February 27, 2024 14:35 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBBrad Monkell interviews comedian Carmen Lynch about her upcoming show March 3rd at The Lark Street Tavern in Albany, and her new comedy special on Mark Normand's Youtube channel called Queef Week
Sanctuary Spring 2024 Season
February 27, 2024 14:24 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MBWhat's coming up at the Sanctuary this Spring 2024 Season? Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo spoke with the Sanctuary's Programming Coordinator Sina Basila Hickey about the workshops, music events, and Eco-Art Trail coming up this season. See the full season here: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/events/
Global Warming Predictions from the 60s and 70s
February 27, 2024 14:21 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBRetired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo about global warming predictions (from the 60s and 70s), Canadian fires, and the weather ahead
Malcolm X February 21st, 1965 (Brother X) Part 3
February 27, 2024 13:31 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MBOn February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at the age of 39. That day, the Black Community and the world lost a powerful voice in the liberation movement. On Tuesday, February 21, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Brother X of Albany about Malcolm's views on foreign affairs, electoral politics, and assassination. This is part three of Willie's discussion with Brother X.
Malcolm X February 21st, 1965 (Brother X) Part 2
February 27, 2024 02:11 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBOn February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at the age of 39. That day, the Black Community and the world lost a powerful voice in the liberation movement. On Tuesday, February 21, 2024, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Brother X of Albany about Malcolm's views on foreign affairs, electoral politics, and assassination. This is part two of Willie's discussion with Brother X.
HMM 02 - 26 - 24
February 27, 2024 01:53 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us a report on the advocacy work around reducing plastics occurring this week at the New York State capitol. Then, Tony Iadicicco [EYE-ah-dih-SEE-koh] of Albany Center Gallery talks with KP Holler about a winter arts fest and lots more coming up at the gallery. After that, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for a weekly look at weather and climate. Later on, we hear a replay of RPI Astronomy Professor Heidi Newber...
Jewish Voice For Peace Update On Local Gaza Solidarity
February 26, 2024 23:56 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFor our peace segment, Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace provides an update on efforts in the Capital District to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and create a permanent and just peace in the Middle East.