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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 MagazineAlycia Bacon WFP on Albany Ranked Choice Voting Proposal
Alycia Bacon, co-chair of the Albany Working Families Party, participated in the initial meetings of the campaign to bring Ranked Choice Voting in the City of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEdward George to present Black Atlas: The Strange Case of Aby Warburg
London-based multimedia artist Edward George will present the American premiere of his most recent film "Black Atlas: The Strangeness of Aby Warburg" at The…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineMama Jean: The Industry and Where It All Began
Mama Jean is back in the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Studio with Arbor Mae to talk about what it was like growing up in a family of creatives, feeling the pull of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNew York Fights AI Data Centers Tour Albany Part 2
On Thursday, August 27, 75 local activists and community leaders gathered at Albany City Hall to call on Gov. Hochul to sign a strong data center moratorium…
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HMM_08-28-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea provides coverage from the “Stop Data Centers” Tour stop at Albany City Hall. Then, Willie Terry…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineLocal Law 4 Will Align Troy Charter with State Law, Ending 5-Month Emergency
Did you know we have been in a state of emergency in Troy, NY since April 1, 2026 when Mayor Mantello used this power to renew a Flock Safety contract?…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNY Fights AI Data CentersTour Albany Part 1
On Thursday, August 27, local activists and community leaders gathered at Albany City Hall to highlight local resistance to data center development and call on…
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HMM_08-27-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we have a special episode on creating a welcoming and inclusive world. In this episode you will hear Paula Weiss, co-founder of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Stop in Say No to Data Centers NYS Tour
Audio from press conference.. On Thursday, August 27, 75 local activists and community leaders gathered at Albany City Hall to highlight overwhelming local…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCDALF Annual Meeting (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 2
The Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) Annual Meeting took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing together union leaders, delegates, and…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCDALF Annual Meeting (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 1
The Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF) Annual Meeting took place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, bringing together union leaders, delegates, and…
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Sunday August 30 Community Brunch at the Sanctuary
HMM talks about the upcoming Community Brunch taking place at Freedom Square on Sunday Aug 30.
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlice Green's Legacy, According to Husband Charles Touhey
As part of observance of Black August, we wanted to highlight the legacy of the late Dr. Alice Green who was a moving force on criminal and racial justice…
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HMM_08-26-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, in honor of Black August, we talk to Charles Touhey about the legacy of his late wife, Alice Green. Then, we hear from the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineWorld Water Prayer in Schoharie County
On August 8, 2026, the Waterfall Unity Alliance in Schoharie County held an interfaith Water Prayer that brought water protectors from numerous First Nations…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Comedy Corner with J. Connolly
This week on Albany Comedy Corner we had J Connolly on to talk about his new late night talk show he's bringing to Albany at Lark Tavern called Lark Street…
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HMM_08-25-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Andrea Cunliffe covers the Rensselaer County Legislature Public Forum about the public’s viewpoints on local ICE…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Sludge War Wed Aug 26 Spectrum
Sewage sludge, which is ubiquitously contaminated with PFAS "forever chemicals" and other hazardous industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals and also may…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: BradQuan Copeland, Gripp, and S.L. Maurice at The Fish Market
This week, Thom Francis introduces us to three local poets - BradQuan Copeland, Gripp, and S.L. Maurice - who took the stage and shared their work at the…
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Troy Indivisible Postcarding
Troy Indivisible sponsors many activities including "Postcarding." Learn more about this truly hands-on experience and how you can get involved!
Hudson Mohawk MagazineLocal Weather, El Nino, and Floods
Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss the coming El Nino, recent floods in the mid-west and Hawaii, and this week’s weather in the Capital District. He spoke with…
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HMM_08-24-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Pastor Kim Singletary of the Columbia-Greene Clergy Coalition to Preserve Columbia…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineMadison VanDenburg: Finding Her Sound and Herself After Idol
After coming in third place on American Idol at only 17 years old, Madison VanDenburg has had a wild journey as a singer/songwriter. She joins Arbor Mae in the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazinePastor Singletary on Columbia Memorial Hospital
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson has announced plans to downsize to a Critical Access Hospital in order to increase its reimbursement rate for Medicare and…
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HMM_08-21-2026
In place of our regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine programing, today we share this episode of The Aunties Dandelion podcast called "Auntie Kahehtoktha - Keeper of…
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HMM_08-20-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to Jason West, the city of Albany’s Sustainability Coordinator, about updates to Albany’s…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineSummer Youth Employees Interview Andre Leppanen about the Program
After Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees Shaira and Savayah were interviewed about their experiences in the employment program, they wanted to learn more about…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy Council Closer to Passing Local Law 3 After Flock Data Released
Proposed Local Law No. 3, which aims to regulate Troy's use of Flock license plate reader cameras, is moving forward. After being paused to gather more…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineJason West on Update of CIty of Albany Climate Plan
Jason West, the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Albany, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the status of the update to the…
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HMM_08-19-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we hear about Environmental Advocates annual legislative scorecard. Then, we have a report from the going away party for area…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineUREC Youth Mural Shed Project (Coach Bree Hassell) Part 2
On Saturday, August 08, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Albany Underground Railroad Education Center…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineUREC Youth Mural Shed Project (Coach Bree Hassell) Part 1
On Saturday, August 08, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Albany Underground Railroad Education Center…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBeyond the Brink and Fighting Back against Opponents Who Won't See Reason
Opinion journalists Rosemary Armao and Jay Jochnowitz talk with a salon audience about the value of trying to talk with friends and relatives with different…
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Craig Nelsor spotlights local comedian Mel Bradshaw
Hudson Mohawk Magazine passes the mic to Craig Nesler to showcase comedy talent connected to the capital region. Take it away, Craig!
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Collar City Pride Swann Ball Interview
Justin Hurley talks with Sarah Sheppeck about the upcoming Collar City Pride Swann Ball.
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HMM_08-18-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we talk with Sarah Sheppeck about the upcoming Collar City Pride Swann Ball. Then, Mark Dunlea talks to Riverkeeper about…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineRens SYEP: "What Do You Want People to Know About the Sanctuary?"
Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees Shaira and Savayah wants to learn more about what takes place at the Sanctuary, so they took a mic and recorded short…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Nancy Byrne Iannucci at The Fish Market
This week, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Nancy Byrne Iannucci who was one of the featured readers at the Eight Poets event at The Fish Market on Saturday…
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HMM_08-17-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we have excerpts from the City of Hudson Public Planning Board Meeting where they reviewed the proposed…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineMeteorology with Hugh Johnson - 8:17
Former National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks July's historic heat wave, intense drought throughout Europe and the west, and this weeks…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEnvironmental Advocates Release Legislative Scorecard
Environmental Advocates of NY has released their annual scorecard of the state legislature on key issues. They also analyze the environmental actions of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineRiverkeeper Wins Clean Water Settlement from Carver Laraway
The owners of the Coeymans Industrial Park have agreed to restore wetlands, monitor stormwater runoff, and spend $1.1 million on environmental projects to…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineGoodbye to Peace Activists Lombardo, Bartolotti
On Sunday, August 16, Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace held a goodbye picnic for married couple Joe Lombardo and Pippa Bartolotti, two peace icons who are moving…
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HMM_08-14-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea takes us to a press conference held by community groups to announce the upcoming New York Fights AI…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineRaspberries, Potatoes, Beans, Oh My!
The Collard City Growers garden is producing so many goodies in July. In this segment we visit open garden hours to go on a raspberry hunt, dig for potatoes…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAI in the Arts with Zoe Harrison
Does AI help or hurt creativity? Is it threatening jobs? Everyone seems to have something to say, including local artist Zoe Harrison @Art.With.A.Waddle who…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDEC Expanding Outdoor Recreation for People with Disabilities
The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has been showcasing accessibility improvements at their sites for people with disabilities. Our Blaise…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy City Council Meeting August 2026
Last week, the Troy City Council held a public hearing and invited residents to give remarks on the proposed Local Law Number 4. This ordinance would amend the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHugh Johnson reviews the flash floods
This week Hugh Johnson reflected on the amount of water that hit the capital region
Hudson Mohawk MagazineStable Gate Winery Delights with Unique Homebrews
Stable Gate Winery is run by certified sommelier Val Feldman, who brings her four generations of family catering and experiences in Tuscany and Napa to her…
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HMM_08-13-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea interviews the keynote speaker of this year’s Kateri Peace Conference, Mary Gleason Then, Roaming…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineACC - Ethan Wilder
Greg Creft gets to sit down with local Capital Region comic, Ethan Wilder, where we discuss his humble beginnings working at the Saratoga Comedy Works, to his…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNY Fights AI Data Centers August 22 to 30
On Tuesday, August 11, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, the lead sponsor of the bill for a one-year moratorium on data centers, held a press conference along…
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Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back with Memories of How Hard Our Forebears Had It
Food historian Brittney Belz who is also the chair of Union College's Theater and Dance Department gives demonstrations around the Capital District teaching…
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HMM_08-11-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to members of the No Kings Collective Albany about the developers of Kenwood Commons…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Dan Wilcox at The Olde English Pub
This week on Next Up to the Mic, we’re returning to August 12, 2019, to hear Dan Wilcox read two poems at “The Past in Poetry” reading held at the Olde English…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineGleason Kateri Peace Conf Aug 15 Renewal, Resilience and Transformation
Weaving A Tapestry of Renewal, Resilience and Transformation is the theme of the 28th Kateri Peace Conference, taking place on Sat. August 15 at the Kateri…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineUREC Youth Summer Projects (Food Funders Game)
On Saturday, August 08, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Albany Underground Railroad Education Center…
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HMM_08-10-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Troy City Council held a public hearing and invited residents to give remarks on the proposed Local Law Number 4…