Hudson Mohawk Magazine
7,530 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 11 hours 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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Luncheon Honoring Chris Smalls and the Amazon Labor Union
April 13, 2022 19:27 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBOn April 09, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the 51st Annual New York State Black and Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislative Conference in Albany. Willie attended the Labor Luncheon at the Hilton Hotel, where they were honoring Chris Smalls and the newly formed Amazon Labor Union.
Troy Library April adult books & activities
April 13, 2022 17:19 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBGet ready for Earth Day by hearing about "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World" by Katharine Hayhoe, with some tips for talking about climate change in ways that inspire action. Stephanie Dudek, Adult Services and Reference Librarian at Troy Public Library, is talking about books with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. Another item discussed: "The End of Your Life Book Club" by Will Schwalbe. Also find out about April adult activities at Tro...
Expanding Access to Psychedelics
April 13, 2022 00:51 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBA mounting body of scientific research and personal experiences are demonstrating significant mental health benefits of the use of psychedelics. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Colin Pugh, the executive director of the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society, about these substances and his plan to make psychedelic healing a publicly accessible good. This conversation took place in advance of New York's first public gathering to discuss the legalization of psychedelics to be...
Blaise Bryant on the NYS Budget & Disability Advocacy
April 12, 2022 23:43 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBBlaise Bryant is a disability rights advocate who worked on the front lines to fight for expanded funding in the New York state budget for fair pay for home care. He spoke with his regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine co-host Brea Barthel about his deep concerns with the very limited increase in pay rates for home care aides included in the budget, explaining the difficulties this made for the aides, and those who need their help. Blaise points out that New York State is the state with the worst s...
HMM 04 - 12 - 22
April 12, 2022 23:42 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Bob Cohen of Citizen Action about an upcoming Earth Day rally. Then, we dig into our archives for a segment by Meghan Marohn, our Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer who is currently missing, in which she rows on the rivers with Dick Sleeper. Later on, we hear from Heroic Hearts Project about why the legalization of psychedelics could benefit people living with PTSD. After that, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy Public Li...
Rev. Witt of Rural Migrant Ministries on Overtime for Farmworkers
April 12, 2022 21:36 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBFarmworker advocates are applauding a new tax credit for farmers that were included in the state budget. Rev. Richard Witt of the Rural Migrants Ministries explains why Governor Hochul should now swiftly approve the 10-year phase-in of reduced overtime rules as recommended by the NYS Department of Labor Farm Laborers Wage Board. With Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Rev. Witt Rural Migrant Ministries Update Overtime For Farmworkers
April 12, 2022 21:36 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MBFarmworker Advocates are applauding a new tax credit for farmers that were included in the state budget. Rev. Richard Witt of the Rural Migrants Ministries explains why Governor Hochul should now swiftly approve the 10-year phase-in of reduced overtime rules as tecommended by the NYS Department of Labor Farm Laborers Wage Board. With Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Evo Devo Art
April 12, 2022 21:23 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MBJoin us for this virtual session of the series BioArt Talks @CBIS. Anna Lindemann will present her work as an Evo Devo Artist. In her creative work, Anna combines animation, video, music, and performance to explore the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology (Evo Devo). Her work seeks to uncover narratives within rigorous scientific research, to visualize biological processes in novel ways, to define new artistic creative processes modeled on biological processes, and to examine ...
Troy Library: April kids' books & activities
April 12, 2022 19:40 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBCelebrate April's Earth Day & National Poetry Month, get a sneak peek at a book for May's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and find out about Troy Public Library's many children's activities from Carol Roberts, Young People's Services librarian. Also learn about a newish poetry form ("Golden Shovel") where the last word of each line, read down the page, join to become a new poem. Carol is talking about books with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. Books discussed...
Controversy over John Amidon's Banner Linking 9-11 to Climate Change
April 12, 2022 16:45 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAt a recent climate rally, a banner by John Amidon, making the connection between 9-11 and climate change, stirred up a media firestorm. John explains why he made the banner and outlines the connection between militarism and climate change. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Controversy over John Amidon's banner linking 9-11 to climate change
April 12, 2022 16:45 - 9 minutes - 9 MBAt a recent climate rally, a banner by John Amidon making the connection between 9/11 and climate change stirred up a media firestorm. John explains why he made the banner and outlines the connection between militarism and climate change. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Bob Cohen on Climate Can't Wait, Earth Day Rally
April 12, 2022 15:38 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBClimate Can't Wait, a collaboration of 40 climate organizations, will hold a major rally at the State Capitol on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action reviews the day's planned activities and key climate issues that state lawmakers need to take up this year. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
Bob Cohen CA On Climate Cant Wait Earth Day Rally
April 12, 2022 15:38 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MBClimate Can't Wait, a collaboration of 40 climate organizations, will hold a major rally at the State Capitol on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action reviews the day's planned activities and key climate issues that state lawmakers need to take this year. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
HMM 04 - 11 - 22
April 12, 2022 01:03 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with Blaise Bryant, a disability rights advocate, talking about related portions of the newly passed New York State budget. Then, Brea Barthel interviews Alexis Goldsmith, Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s Plastics correspondent, about the limitations of recent state proposals regarding EPR: extended producer responsibility for plastics and packaging. Later on, we hear the second part of Caelan McPherson’s interview with Joseph Orozco of KIDE-FM in Califo...
Extended Producer Responsibility with Alexis Goldsmith
April 11, 2022 20:46 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MBAlexis Goldsmith, National Organizing Director for Beyond Plastics, joined Brea Barthel in a conversation about EPR or Extended Producer Responsibility. Alexis talks about what EPR means and gives us the rundown of the proposed bills and which one Beyond Plastics supports and why. https://www.beyondplastics.org/
Hugh Johnson Talks About Flooding
April 11, 2022 20:17 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBBlaise Bryant chats with retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson about flooding and a preview of this week's forecast.
Veterans Group Advocates for Access to Psychedelic Therapy
April 09, 2022 19:40 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOn April 19, 2022, the Sanctuary for Independent Media will host a virtual program, Ending the Prohibition of the Mind: A Mushroom Symposium. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Jesse Gould, founder and leader of one of the organizations co-sponsoring the event, the Heroic Hearts Project. After being deployed as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan three times, Gould founded the Heroic Hearts Project in 2017 to spearhead the acceptance and use of ayahuasca therapy as a mean...
When Family is in Ukraine
April 08, 2022 23:38 - 10 minutes - 9.35 MBLocal resident Anna Allen's brother decided not to vacate his apartment in Kharkiv, Ukraine despite the daily strikes. Anna spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about what her brother and others are experiencing and if she sees any possibility for a peaceful solution to the Russian invasion in Ukraine. Anna Allen is working on a demonstration in Albany to "display 1400 black flags to represent 1400 missiles that have been destroying Ukraine." The website will be updated with information for Albany...
HMM 04 - 08 - 22
April 08, 2022 23:35 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBToday, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin by hearing from New York Communities for Change about how the NYS Budget failed on climate action. Then, Elizabeth Press reports on the bail reform rollbacks in the NYS budget. Later on, Willie Terry takes us to FreedomCon 2022 to learn about the Capital District Civil War Round Table. After that, Sarah Abraham gets some insight on the organization Young Futures and how it provides therapeutic help for kids. Finally, Aleeka Noble brings us a stor...
Bail Reform Rollback Review with New York State Jails Justice Network
April 08, 2022 18:48 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBIn the $220 Billion budget that just passed in New York, Governor Hochul pushed for bail reform rollbacks. District attorneys and police unions lobbied hard for these rollbacks. Elizabeth Press interviewed Tarik Grandiot from New York State Jails Justice Network about what this means.
Food & Healing: Holistic Health Guide with 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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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...
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.