Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 8 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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Food & Healing: Holistic Health Guide | Shawn Mack
April 08, 2022 17:30 - 10 minutes - 9.45 MBShawn Mack, Certified Guide of Holistic Health and Intuitive Plant Based Cooking, discusses the origins and importance of his holistic journey. He emphasizes the connection between food and health. In addition, he speaks on the knowledge and guidance he offers his community. He spoke with Aleeka Noble.
NYS Budget Failed on Climate Action
April 08, 2022 15:41 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBThe 2022-23 State Budget failed to make major investments in climate action. Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change discusses some of the key climate issues that lawmakers didn't fund and also discusses as well as the need for legislative action moving foward. Groups will rally at the state Capitol on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Sikora Of NY Communities For Change On Climate And NYS Budget
April 08, 2022 15:41 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBThe 2022-23 State Budget failed to make major investments in climate action. Pete Sikora of New York Communities for Change discusses some of the key climate issues that lawmakers didn't fund as well as the need for legislative action moving foward, Groups will rally at the state Capitol on Earth Day - Friday, April 22. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 04 - 07 - 22
April 08, 2022 00:15 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry's coverage of the stunning victory for labor, the historic new union at Amazon. Then, Caelan McPherson reports on the Street Soldiers, grassroots volunteers helping those in need around the Capital District. Later on, Jacob Boston delivers his latest look into sports at Troy High, in a conversation with Tyler Zimmerman. After that, Brea Barthel introduces us to Emily Sper, local writer, illustrator...
Young Futures provide therapeutic help for kids
April 07, 2022 22:06 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBCEO, founder, and president of the organization Young Futures, James Mitchell talks with HMM correspondent Sarah Abraham about the programs they provide and how it allows children to explore their creative passions, while assisting them with developing different life and educational coping skills. Follow them on their social media for more information! @youngfuturesinc on Facebook and Instagram.
"Young Futures" Provide Therapeutic Help for Kids
April 07, 2022 22:06 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBCEO, founder, and president of Young Futures, James Mitchell, talks with HMM correspondent Sarah Abraham about the programs they provide and how it allows children to explore their creative passions while assisting them with developing different life and educational coping skills. For more information, visit their Facebook and Instagram page @youngfuturesinc
Historical Win for Amazon Labor Union in Staten Island
April 07, 2022 19:06 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBAmazon workers in Staten Island, NY made history with their vote to unionize on April 1, 2022. The workers at JFK8 Amazon warehouse are the first-ever Amazon facility in the US to unionize. In this labor segment, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry provides background information on that struggle and excerpts from a press conference of Amazon Labor Union (ALU) leader Chris Small.
Amazon Labor Union (ALU)Historical Staten Island Workers Vote
April 07, 2022 19:06 - 10 minutes - 9.78 MBHudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry report on the new "Amazon Labor Union." On April 1, 2022, Amazon workers at the JFK8 Amazon warehouse in Staten Island, NY, made a historic vote to create the first-ever unionized Amazon facility in the US. In this labor segment, Willie provides background information on that struggle and excerpts from a press conference of ALU leader Chris Small.
Street Solders , helping people in need
April 07, 2022 16:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEvery week Street Soldiers in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer help those in need with everything from food to arts and crafts to medical supplies to hot food to food for our furry friends. Caelan McPherson went to Academy park in Albany to see what the event was all about. For more info, and how to get involved, see streetsoldiers.community.
Street Solders Help People in Need
April 07, 2022 16:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEvery week, Street Soldiers in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer provide everything from food (for humans and pets) to arts and crafts to medical supplies for people in need. HMM's Caelan McPherson went to Academy park in Albany to report on Street Soldier's weekly event. For more info, and how to get involved, see streetsoldiers.community
Street Soldiers Help People in Need
April 07, 2022 16:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBEvery week, Street Soldiers in Albany, Schenectady, and Rensselaer provide everything from food (for humans and pets) to arts and crafts to medical supplies for people in need. Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Caelan McPherson went to Academy Park in Albany to report on Street Soldier's weekly event. For more info, and how to get involved, see streetsoldiers.community
Noah Potter On April 19 Mushroom Legalization
April 07, 2022 16:12 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBOn April 19, the Media Sanctuary is co-sponsoring a virtual event, Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium. Noah Potter, a psychedelic policy consultant, is one of the presenters. He discusses the movement to decriminalize psilocybin with Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Noah Potter on Psilocybin Legalization
April 07, 2022 16:12 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBOn April 19, the Media Sanctuary is co-sponsoring the virtual event "Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium." Noah Potter, a psychedelic policy consultant, is one of the presenters. He discusses the movement to decriminalize psilocybin with Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 04 - 06 - 22
April 06, 2022 23:24 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with a look at the ongoing debate over economic development funding in the state budget. Then, we hear about the upcoming Women against War’s Friday event for peace in Ukraine. After that, we have an interview with City Council President Carmela Mantello about her proposed quality of life task force initiative. Later on, we caught up with Ellie Irons as she was removing asphalt to expose the soil underneath as part of her Lawn Lab project. Finall...
Author Emily Sper on Adult & Kid Books
April 06, 2022 22:23 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBExplore the world of publishing! Brea Barthel is talking about books with Emily Sper who writes, illustrates designs, and even publishes her own books. Learn how a background in the book biz led to Emily becoming an independent publisher. For more info about her children's books on Judaica, Jewish holidays, adult flower mandala coloring designs, and lots more, visit emilysper.com.
The World of Book Publishing
April 06, 2022 22:23 - 10 minutes - 9.29 MBExplore the world of publishing! Brea Barthel is talking about books with Emily Sper who writes, illustrates designs, and -- after years working for Scholastic and other major companies -- even publishes her own books. Learn how a background in the book biz led to Emily becoming an independent publisher. For more info about her children's books on Judaica, Jewish holidays, adult flower mandala coloring designs, and lots more, visit emilysper.com.
Troy City Council to Address Quality of Life Issues
April 06, 2022 20:22 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBOn Thursday, April 7 during its regular meeting, the Troy City Council will vote on a resolution implementing a Quality of Life Task Force for the City of Troy to address better coordination among city departments to address some of the most common problems raised by Troy residents that impact our quality of life. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with City Council President Carmella Mantello about the resolution she proposed, and what she hopes it will accomplish.
Dennis Kitchen discusses "Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium"
April 06, 2022 17:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MB"Ending the councilorProhibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium", HMM"s Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Dennis M Kitchen a licensed mental health councilor in NY State, about psilocybin and the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction. They discuss psilocybin and LEnS his mental health agency forged in the image of a church and his approach psychotherapy with evidence based approaches to increased wellbeing and reduced suffering anxiety panic and depressio...
Psilocybin to Increase Wellbeing and Reduce Suffering
April 06, 2022 17:13 - 10 minutes - 10 MBDennis Kitchen, a licensed mental health councilor in NY State, created The LEnS, a mental health agency, in the image of a church to approach psychotherapy with evidence based processes to increase wellbeing and reduced suffering, anxiety, panic, and depression. Kitchen spoke with HMM's Andrea Cunliffe about psilocybin and the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction. The LEnS is a co-sponsor of the upcoming event "Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushr...
Women Against War Hold Peace for Ukraine Event on April 8
April 06, 2022 16:57 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBWomen, dressed in black, standing in silence will be Women Against War's demonstration to call for peace in Ukraine on Friday, April 8th, on the State Street steps of the Legislative Office Building at 11am. Maureen Aumand of Women Against War talks about the event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. Address: 198 State St., Albany
Women Against War April 8 Event Peace In Ukraine
April 06, 2022 16:57 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBOn Friday, April 8th, at 11 AM, women will stand in silence, dressed in black, on the State Street steps of the Legislative Office Building (198 State St., Albany) – calling for peace in Ukraine. Maureen Aumand of Women Against War talks about the event with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Ron Deutsch On NYS Economic Development Funds
April 06, 2022 15:33 - 9 minutes - 8.91 MBDoes the $10 billion the state currently spends on an array of economic development programs create jobs for New Yorkers or does it largely benefit millionaires, billionaires, and big businesses? Ron Deutsch of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness describes efforts to increase accountability for what many describe as corporate welfare. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
Lawn Rewilding
April 06, 2022 05:41 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MBRemoving turf and asphalt is part of the rewilding process that is the Lawn (Re)Disturbance Laboratory, or Lawn Lab for short. Areas of removed lawn are marked by yellow pyramids of metal bars next to the Collard City Growers garden. During the the removal of a patch of asphalt, Sina Basila Hickey caught up with artist Ellie Irons (and helper Azuré Keahi) to ask about this art-science experiment of lawn rewilding.
HMM 04 - 05 - 2022
April 05, 2022 23:16 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with a congressional update on the work of Representatives Tonko and Delgadao, from partner station WGXC at Wave Farm; Then Mark Dunlea brings us excerpts from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Press Conference on the release of its April 4 report, Later on, Brea Barthel previews an Albany Get Out the Vote event on April 7, in a conversation with Dee Burkins of WeGOTV and Matt Caffrey of Swing Left. After that, we hear the first part...
Get Out the Vote event 4/7/22 in Albany
April 05, 2022 19:16 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBGet Out the Vote efforts for the midterm election are starting up. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel talks with Dee Burkins of WeGOTV and Matt Caffrey of Swing Left about their "Spring Into Action" event to be held in Albany on April 7th. Learn about their letter-writing campaign, and hear from city, county, and regional representatives. For information see swingleft.org. To register, contact [email protected].
IPCC Press Conference April 4 Climate Report
April 05, 2022 18:37 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe newest climate report from the IPCC is once against issuing a Code Red for life on the planet, calling for the world to immediately halt the burning of fossil fuels to avoid climate collapse. We hear from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres; Inger Anderson, Executive Director of the United Nations Environmental Program; and IPCC Working Group III Co-Chair Jim Skea. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
IPCC Issues "Code Red" in Climate Report
April 05, 2022 18:37 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBThe newest climate report from the IPCC is, once again, issuing a Code Red for life on the planet and calling for the world to immediately halt the burning of fossil fuels to avoid climate collapse. We hear from U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres; Inger Anderson, Executive Director of the United Nations Environmental Program; and IPCC Working Group III Co-Chair Jim Skea. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
FreedomCon 2022 (Capital District Civil War Round Table) Matt George
April 05, 2022 03:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOn April 02, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center, "FreedomCon 2022 Conference" at Hudson Valley Community College. In this segment, Willie interviewed Matt George, Program and Education Chair of the "Capital District Civil War Round Table" at the conference.
Capital District Civil War Round Table at FreedomCon 2022
April 05, 2022 03:30 - 11 minutes - 11 MBOn April 02, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Underground Railroad Education Center "FreedomCon 2022 Conference" at Hudson Valley Community College. In this segment, Willie interviews Matt George, Program and Education Chair of the Capital District Civil War Round Table. The Capital District Civil War Round Table meets at the Watervliet Senior Community Center at 7pm on the second Friday of every month, except for July and August. Everyon...
BioArt + Assistive Device Art
April 05, 2022 03:06 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBJoin us for this virtual session of the series BioArt Talks @CBIS, presented in conjunction with RPI’s Center for Biotechnology Interdisciplinary Studies; the Arts department in the School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the Sanctuary’s NATURE Lab. Aisen Caro Chacin presents this Friday's talk "BioArt + Assistive Device Art: Transformation of Ability and Perception, the Plasticity of the Mind, and Human Expansion." She spoke with HMM's Sina Basila Hickey about her interactive ar...
Is Radio Dying: Ft. Joseph Orozco of KIDE 91.3FM, pt2
April 05, 2022 02:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBCaelan McPherson interviewed Joseph Orozco, the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3FM in California, for his series "Is Radio Dying?" They talked about what Native media is, how the government can support Native media, and why this is important. This is part 2 of their conversation.
Is Radio Dying?: Ft. Joseph Orozco of KIDE 91.3FM, pt2
April 05, 2022 02:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode of Is Radio Dying? Caelan McPherson talks with Joseph Orozco, the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3FM in California. Caelan asked about what Native media is, how the government can support Native media,, and, of course, if radio is dying. This is part 2 of their conversation.
Is Radio Dying Ep.6 Pt 2 Ft Joseph Orozco
April 05, 2022 02:16 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBThis is the second part of an interview Caelan McPherson did with Joseph Orozco the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3fm in California. they talked about What is Native Media, How anyone can tell stories but radio has the power to get stories heard, and Is Radio Dying?
Is Radio Dying: Ft. Joseph Orozco of KIDE 91.3FM, pt1
April 05, 2022 02:09 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBCaelan McPherson interviewed Joseph Orozco, the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3FM in California, for his series "Is Radio Dying?" They talked about what Native media is, how the government can support Native media, and why this is important. This is part 1 of their conversation.
Is Radio Dying: Ft. Joseph Orozco of KIDE 91.3FM
April 05, 2022 02:09 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBCaelan McPherson interviewed Joseph Orozco, the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3FM in California, for his series "Is Radio Dying?" They talked about what Native media is, how the government can support Native media, and why this is important. This is part 1 of their conversation.
Is Radio Dying Ep.6 Pt 1 Ft Joseph Orozco
April 05, 2022 02:09 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThis is the first part of an interview Caelan McPherson did with Joseph Orozco the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3fm in California. they talked about what is Native media, How the government can help Native Media, and How important Native media is .
Is Radio Dying?: Ft. Joseph Orozco of KIDE 91.3FM, pt1
April 05, 2022 02:09 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode of Is Radio Dying? Caelan McPherson talks with Joseph Orozco, the Lead Producer at KIDE 91.3FM in California. Caelan asked about what Native media is, how the government can support Native media,, and, of course, if radio is dying. This is part 1 of their conversation.
Hugh Johnson on Tornadoes
April 05, 2022 01:19 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBDo tornadoes happen in NY? How often and how intense? Hugh answers our tornado questions and tells us to get out our rain coats. With hosts Blaise Bryant and Brea Barthel.
HMM 04 - 04 - 22
April 05, 2022 01:05 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea and New York Public Interest Research Group’s Blair Horner discussing how best to replace New York’s State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, with another approach to oversee ethics issues with state officials. Then, Alexis Goldsmith interviews with Dr. Clifford Lau, a chemist leading a citizen air-quality monitoring program near an ethane cracker plastics plant in Pennsylvania. Later on, Aileen Javier talks with Ange...
Monitoring Pollution of Shell Ethane Cracker with Dr. Lau, Part 2
April 04, 2022 22:36 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBAn ethane cracker is a plastic factory that produces polyethylene from ethane gas. The Shell ethane cracker in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is set to come online in late 2022. Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith visited the Shell ethane cracker in February, where she met with local scientists who are monitoring pollution from the plant. In this interview, she spoke with Dr. Clifford Lau, a chemist who is heading up a citizen air monitoring project. CC image by Drums600: A Pittsburgh towboat pu...
Monitoring Pollution of Shell Ethane Cracker with Dr. Lau, Part 1
April 04, 2022 22:35 - 10 minutes - 9.5 MBAn ethane cracker is a plastic factory that produces polyethylene from ethane gas. The Shell ethane cracker in Monaca, Pennsylvania, is set to come online in late 2022 after several construction delays. Plastic PSA host Alexis Goldsmith visited the Shell cracker in February, where she met with local scientists who are monitoring pollution from the plant. In this interview, she spoke with Dr. Clifford Lau, a chemist who is heading up a citizen air monitoring project. CC image by Drums600: A P...
NYPIRG's Horner on Ethics Reform in NYS Budget
April 04, 2022 20:11 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBThe Governor and State Lawmakers continue to argue over how best to replace the state's existing commission (JCOPE) to oversee ethics issues with state officials. Blair Horner of NYPIRG discusses the present state of negotiations around the proposal in the state budget. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
HMM 04 - 01 - 22
April 02, 2022 01:32 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Preparations for Earth Day by Renssalaer Plateau Alliance at Oakwood Center Then ,Elizabeth Press speaks to Makyyla Holland about her lawsuit over treatment while incarcerated. Later on, we look at a preview of Africana films showing in April at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences After that we bring you a Food and Culture segment with St. Lucian native chef Kiesha. Finally, We flex with yoga activist Nikki Rogers on M...
Africana Films on Youth & Environmentalism, Tuesdays in April
April 01, 2022 20:29 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBThe Africana Film Series returns for its seventeenth year exploring issues of youth and environmental issues, sponsored Tuesday evenings in April at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Africana Studies Associate Professor Kevin Hickey talks with Brea Barthel about the films "The Invisible City" (showing 4/5), "Anbessa" (4/12) and "Welcome to Sodom (4/19). Each starts 7 pm, in SC201, for film, discussion, and free pizza. See www.acphs.edu/africana-film-series for full details.
St.Lucian Chef on Food & Culture
April 01, 2022 17:07 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MBSt. Lucian native chef Kiesha from "Cooking with Kiesh" discusses her catering business that she built from the ground up. She spoke with HMM's Aleeka Noble about how she started cooking, her roots in St.Lucia, and how those roots inspires her dishes today, bringing a bit of St.Lucia to everyone.
Makyyla Holland Sues over Treatment in Jail
April 01, 2022 16:55 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBMakyyla Holland, a 23-year-old transgender Broome County resident sues Broome County, the Broome County’s Sheriff, and officials at Broome County Jail for the abuses she suffered while in custody. Elizabeth Press spoke to two of her lawyers, Bobby Hodgson from NYCLU and Shayna Medley from the Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund. First, we hear from Makyyla Holland in her own words.
HMM 03 - 31 - 22
April 01, 2022 00:46 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with community reaction to the Schenectady school board’s vote this week for a 300% increase in police in the schools. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us excerpts from a webinar called Labor and the Russian War in Ukraine. After that, we head into our archives for a physics interview from our Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Meghan Morohn, who is currently missing Finally, we’re joined live by Kendall X. Hicks, a civic ...
Kendall X. Hicks, Exalted Leader at Frederick William Allen Lodge
April 01, 2022 00:40 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBMany an Elks Club lodge around the country is no doubt still all white and all male, with some lodges refusing to comply with civil rights laws even into the 21st century. Yet the Saratoga Wilton Lodge #161 just named a Black woman, civic leader Dora Lee Stanley, as its Exalted Ruler. Our next guest is Kendall X. Hicks, Exalted Leader at Frederick William Allen Lodge on Beekman Street in Saratoga Springs, who was also just named to the number two spot, Esteemed Leading Knight, in Saratoga Wil...
Nikki Rogers on Mental Health and Yoga
March 31, 2022 23:05 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBYoga activist Nikki Rogers speaks with HMM correspondent Sarah Abraham about yoga's influence on mental health and her personal experience with the psychological benefits.
Pioneering the Esports Wave at Troy High
March 31, 2022 21:40 - 10 minutes - 11.6 MBTroy High School student, Tyler Zimmerman, talks about Esports, college planning, managing work and fun, and making the necessary moves to be able to do what you love as a career. He speaks with HMM's Jacob Boston and gives advice to high school freshmen.