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Hudson Mohawk Magazine
Hudson 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.
Episodes
Hudson Mohawk MagazineShubhendra Rao of The Ravi Shankar Ensemble
On Monday March 16th, 2026, The Ravi Shankar ensemble will perform at The Egg in Albany. Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, The Ravi Shankar Ensemble is…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineWithin the Frame with Rosemary Armao
Rosemary Armao reflects on her experiences shaping authentic narratives within journalism and building trust across diverse communities. She discusses how…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCommunity Comments on Flock at Troy's March City Council Meeting
In the open comment period, at the March 5, 2026 Troy City Council Meeting, there were some 45-minutes of community concern and questions about the Flock…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineMatthew Klane and the Sunshine Committee
Sunshine Committee is a new album from poet Matthew Klane. The sound is playful and energetic with a range of interesting sounds and skilled musicians. Matthew…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-12-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to a rally for immigrant legal services and protection. Then, Willie Terry shares excerpts…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineMarch 10 rally for immigrant legal representation
On Tuesday, March 10, the Campaign for Access, Representation, and Equity for Immigrant Families (CARE4IF) Coalition held a rally at the New York State…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTripleE's Flerida Santana Johnas on Real Estate and her new restaurant in Albany NY Part 1
In this episode of The TripleE’S, Flerida Santana Johnas discusses her work in Albany and her role in shaping the city’s economic growth through real estate…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free (Part 1)
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives “Faith and Freedom” Black…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineJazz/Latino, Inc. presents "Sounds of the Americas"
Jazz/ Latino, Inc. presents, “Sounds of the Americas” this Saturday, March 14 at Union College. This concert is a musical journey across the Americas. José…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-11-2026
First, we hear about a rally for immigrant rights, tax the rich and climate justice. Then, we get a perspective on the war in Iran for Leila Zand, an…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineLeila Zand on the War with Iran
Leila Zand is an Iranian-American activist and scholar who works with the Fellowship of Reconciliation, Code Pink, and the United National Anti-War Coalition…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineFifth Ave A.M.E. Zion Church is the Oldest Black Church in Rensselaer County,
The A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest Black church in Rensselaer County, and this church is just a few blocks up from the Sanctuary. The current senior pastor…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineA Music Dialogue: Bamboo Meets Brass on the Silk Road
A Music Dialogue: Bamboo Meets Brass on the Silk Road is a program inspired by the Silk Road, a historic era when artistic traditions from East and West met…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-10-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Glen Falls Town Hall meeting where Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineClimate, Immigrants, Tax the Rich at Capitol
Hundreds of New Yorkers joined a rally at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 10, organized by Invest in Our New York, Make the Road New York, and NY Renews…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Howard Kogan & Malcolm Willison at McGeary’s
Thom Francis introduces us to Howard Kogan & Malcolm Willison who read their poems at the Up The River, Issue Three launch event on April 12, 2015 McGeary's in…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-09-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Food & Water Watch has released a statement calling for a moratorium on the construction of AI data centers. Mark…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-06-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the Troy City Council after the city of Troy opted into the Good Cause Eviction…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCong. AOC and Ryan Town Hall Glens Falls
On Sunday March 8th, Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Pat Ryan held an overflowing Town Hall meeting in Glens Falls. Congressmember Elise Stefanik…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineFWW +100 Call for Moratorium on Data Centers
Food & Water Watch has released a letter that makes a compelling, urgent case for a nationwide moratorium on the construction of new AI-driven data centers. In…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHawkins on Update to Green New Deal
The EcoAction committee of the Green Party of the US will hold an open discussion on Monday March 9 at 8 PM ET about its ecosocialist Green New Deal proposal…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy City Council Passes Good Cause Eviction
On Thursday, March 5, after years of community organizing, the City of Troy opted into the state’s Good Cause Eviction Law. The law however is expected to be…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineConcerns about Albany's Common Council and Community Police Review Board
Ta-Sean Murdock is the Executive Director of Albany's Center for Law and Justice. He has concerns about the state of the city’s Common Council and Community…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-05-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Elizabeth EP Press reports on the community concern about Flock license plate recognition cameras in Troy. Then…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCommunity Concern About Flock LPR Cameras in Troy
A community member had no idea that Flock Safety cameras have been installed in Troy, NY since 2023. Once Dierdre Shea noticed one in her neighborhood, she…
Hudson Mohawk Magazine55 Annual Legislative Conference Labor Luncheon (Charles Jenkins) Part 2
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators held its 55th Annual Legislative Conference at the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-04-2026
Tonight on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we start off with the February 27th state budget hearing on taxes. Then, we discussed Iran with the 9/11 Families for a…
Hudson Mohawk Magazine9-11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrow Say No To Iran War
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows strongly condemns the U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran, the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Comedy Corner
Albany Comedy Interview corner is back! With a shorter name and bigger team. We bring you the new and improved Albany Comedy Corner with not one not two but…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBeyond the Brink, Media on India, Thailand, Nepal
World traveler Stella Roque, a year into wandering through India, Thailand and Nepal, has found a world full of. neighborly people willing to help and listen…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineSUNY Ice Protest
On February 26, SUNY students held a rally to demand a sanctuary campus at UAlbany. A large group of students and faculty came out to register their concern…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-03-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Mark Dunlea tells us about the weakening of climate laws in New York State. Then, we hear a speech from Mayor…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTaxes in the NYS Budget
On February 27, the state legislature held the last of its public hearings on the state budget, this time on taxes. We hear from Emily Eisner of the Fiscal…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Melissa Anderson at Mojo’s Cafe
This week, Thom Francis welcomes Melissa Anderson to the outdoor stage at Mojo’s Cafe for a special reading celebrating poets and writers from the Hudson…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineGroups Oppose Hochul on Weakening Climate Law
In recent months Governor Hochul has indicated that she wants to weaken the state's climate law (CLCPA). The state is not on track to meet the goals for using…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy Mayor Carmella Mantello speech from Youth Black History Month Breakfast
On February 28th at 8:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn the Youth Black History Month Breakfast took place in this segment you will hear from Troy Mayor Carmella…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_03-02-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the protest held at Townsend Park in Albany to protest the joint US and Israel…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - The Caribbean Diaspora: Ian from the U.S. via the Dominican Republic
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - The Caribbean Diaspora: Kaila from the U.S. via Haiti
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - The Caribbean Diaspora: Holly from the U.S.
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - The Caribbean Diaspora: Sebastian from Puerto Rico
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHundreds Protest US attacks on Iran in Albany
On Saturday February 28, the US and Israel began bombing Iran, resulting in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as well as killing…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - Food and Migration: Sena from Germany
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community. This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDoc Film "Nourishing Japan" Looks at Success of Japanese Food Education
"Nourishing Japan" is a documentary film highlighting the roles that Japanese citizens take in the success and implementation of the Japanese school lunch…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_02-27-2026
First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the New York for All Coalition’s press conference held in support of the New York For All Act Then, Alexis…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineFeb. 25 Rally for NY For All
On Wednesday, February 25, the New York for All Coalition and allies, held a press conference at State Capitol in support of the New York for All Act . The Act…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineKevin Pryor Black History Youth Breakfast
We Are the Inventors! is the annual youth Black history breakfast that takes place in Troy NY. This breakfast is taking place this Saturday, February 28th, and…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_02-26-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with photographer John Bulmer about the efforts to preserve the Dunham Reservoir. Then, Willie…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDunham Reservoir Update with John Bulmer
The State of New York has classified the dam at the Dunham Reservoir in Grafton as unsound. The state is leaning towards taking down the dam and creating a…
Hudson Mohawk Magazine55 Annual Legislative Conference (Labor Luncheon) Jessica Ramos and Yudelka Tapia
On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the NYS Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators held their 55th Annual Legislative Conference. The…

Hudson Mohawk MagazineJulia Alsarraf's new album “In Fidelity”
Despair punk is the description which Julia Alsarraf gives her latest album called "In Fidelity." She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her music, the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineFrederick Douglass and The Black Archives with Historian Lacey Wilson
Frederick Douglass’ legacy demonstrates the importance of archives. Using speeches, photography, and print media, this man who was born into slavery became one…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEdward Simon Trio to preform at Union Collage on 2/25
Edward Simon, a native of Venezuela, is an incredible pianist who performs with his trio, exploring the commonalities between jazz and the folkloric sounds of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_02-24-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with two representatives from WPH about single payer universal health care in New York state…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHugh Johnson on the Blizzard
The Northeast experiences a blizzard over the weekend. Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist reviewed the storm, where it hit really hard, reviewed…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Mary Panza & Charlie Rossiter at McGeary’s
Thom 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…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineWorking Families Need NY Health
NY Health is a single payer universal health care proposal for NY. Instead of private health insurance, all New Yorkers would be covered - with no premiums…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_02-23-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent Troy City Council hearing on the Good Cause Eviction Law. Then, Moses…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Comon Council Wrap-up 2-19
The Albany Common Council honored the African American residents of the city of Albany who have been inducted into the New York State basketball hall of fame…