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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 MagazineHudson Mohawk Magazine Kicks it at the Riverfront
Troy's Riverfront Park has been hosting a public viewing party throughout the 2026 World Cup. On July 15th, Jacob and Liz took a trip to the park for the cup's…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineArt Omi open studios, Pt 2
Art Omi art residencies end with an open studios. In an old dairy barn, artists have close to a month of time to work on their projects, to meet with curators…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNRDC on Worker Protections Gap in a Hotter and Smokier Climate
When it's hot, many people stay inside in air conditioning. However, many people's jobs are out in the elements, or their work might not be equipped with a/c…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineArt Omi open studios, Pt 1
Art Omi art residencies end with an open studios. In an old dairy barn, artists have close to a month of time to work on their projects, to meet with curators…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDOT Requires Removal of Anti-Panhandling Sign on Hoosick Street
After Troy Councilmember Greg Campbell-Cohen contacted the New York State Department of Transportation about traffic safety concerns, DOT has notified Troy…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-16-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea has a report on zero waste and solid waste strategies for municipalities. Then, Roaming Labor…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineREC Wants Common Council Support for Dunn Air Testing
On Wednesday July 15, Bob Welton of the Rensselaer Environmental Coalition spoke at the meeting of the Rensselaer Common Council to ask them to adopt a…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineZero Waste NY Webinar July 22
On Wednesday July 22., Zero Waste NY will hold a webinar on zero waste and solid waste strategies for municipalities. Tracy Frisch talks about the program with…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl (DJ Hollywood and Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello)
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, “Freedom Crawl”…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTripleE's Council Member Justin Chaires on getting into local politics Part 1
On this episode of the TripleE's, H. Bosh Jr. sits down with Council Member Justin Chaires to discuss his journey to becoming a council member, why getting…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTarik Shah Hosts Jam Sessions at Lark Tavern on Mondays
Bassist Tarik Shah is hosting jam sessions on Monday nights at Lark Tavern from 7-9pm. Fellow bassist Brad Monkell interviewed Tarik about what makes a good…
Hudson Mohawk MagazinePicture Lock One "Along the Riverbank" Summer Film Series
Picture Lock One is bringing the open air film series “Along the Riverbank” to Troy this summer, examining the cultural, ecological, and political dimensions…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-15-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear from the Empire Justice Center about a lawsuit claiming that the low level of shelter payments for public assistance…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBeyond the Brink and Fighting Back against Government Subpoenas and Economic Fears
Journalist Rosemary Armao chats in this week's chapter of her podcast Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back with investment banker Marc Wittman about the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Giving Circle's Uganda Charitable Effort
In 2011, the Ugandan Government asked The Giving Circle in Saratoga to visit a village referred to as “the forgotten people – the poorest village in Uganda.”…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineLawsuit Seeks to Raise Shelter Allowance for Public Assistance
The Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center, Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (Bond), and Hughes Hubbard have filed a class-action lawsuit against the New York…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-14-2026 Disability Special
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus on disability stories, produced by Blaise Bryant.
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Pierre Joris at The Lark Tavern
This week, Thom Francis welcomes poet, translator, and essayist Pierre Joris. Pierre was the featured poet at the Poets Speak Loud series at The Lark Tavern on…

Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-13-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Greg Giorgio brings us a selection of stories on labor, trade union actions and recent ICE-related court sentences…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBullhorn #17 July 2026
Bullhorn is a regional news summer by Greg Giorio: -International Labor Initiatives Expand workers Rights -A I Warnings from U.K. -Long Jail Terms for ICE…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBook Talk "North Stars of Emancipation" Coming to the Sanctuary
The book “North Stars of Emancipation: California's Diverse Food and Farming Movements in Times of Racial Reckoning” traces the recent evolution of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineInto The Mind of Local Singer-Songwriter SolLA
Local singer-songwriter SolLA talks to Jacob Boston about how she got her start, the art of covering music, her own writing process, and her recent return to…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAn African Diasporic Lens on United States History
Artist/ Historian Kamau Ware recently visited the capital region to do research for Battle in the Margins, a special project of the Office of Parks…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-10-26
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear from historian Kamau Ware about his work looking at the African Diaspora's impact on the American…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineGay Aunties Day - Celebrating Lesbian Contributions with Valerie Onifade
Valerie Onifade joins Arbor Mae in the studio to talk about the upcoming Gay Aunties Day celebration happening at Albany Center Gallery from 1 pm - 4 pm on…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Galway Jazz Festival 2026
Susan Brink talks to Keith Pray about the Galway Jazz Festival taking place on Sunday, July 12. More info: https://cdjazz.org/2026-galway-jazz-festival
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Symphony Presents, Water Music NY: More Voices to Waterford
On Friday July 10, Albany Symphony is bringing the event Water Music NY: More Voices to Waterford. This event uses the location, Lock E-2, to inform the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-09-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the Albany Common Council meeting and some issues raised, including a data center…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Common Council on Data Centers, RCV, Hippie Hotel
There were a variety of issues raised during the Monday, July 6, public comment period of the Albany Common Council. A major focus was support for a resolution…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Politics of Juneteenth (Alfonso Rodriguez, Troy4BlackLives Organizer) P1
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, the “Freedom Crawl”…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Politic of Juneteenth (Alfonso Rodriguez, Troy4BlackLives Organizer)
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, the “Freedom Crawl”…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineRapper Shiloh the Messenger Spreads The Word at HMM
Local Rapper Shiloh the Messenger talks tours, inspiration, and......messaging in his music with Jacob Boston.
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-08-2026
Today on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we talk with Corinne Carey about her future advocacy efforts. Then, we hear from activist lawyer Kathy Manley about her…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Complexity of Patriotism with Kathy Manley
Kathy Manley had a recent letter in the Times Union titled "Patriotism Means Fighting for Your Ideals." She discusses this with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineBeyond the Brink and Fighting Back with Memories of How it Used to Be
We all remember the place where we grew up, but as writer Thomas Wolfe taught us, you can't go home again. Albany journalist Rosemary Armao remembers an old…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDoJ Memo Threatens Disability Indepenence from Olmstead v. L.C.
The US Supreme Court Case Olmstead v. L.C. ensured a lot more support for people with disabilities independently from institutionalization. A memo issued by…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-07-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Clearwater about their ship being removed from the Sail4th 250 Parade of Sail by the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHugh Johnson Reviews the Heat Wave
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about last week's heatwave, micro bursts, and if there is more heat ahead. He spoke with…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineNext Up to The Mic: Frank Robinson & Therese Broderick at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts
This week, Thom Francis welcomes poets Frank Robinson and Therese Broderick who both took the stage at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCorinne Carey on Lobbying and Healing with Psilocybin
After nearly 11 years with Compassion & Choices, helping to enact Medical Aid in Dying Act in both New Jersey and New York, Corinne Carey is entering the next…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineWill Kempe's Players Summer Productions 2026
Will Kempe's Players are presenting summer productions of "Much Ado About Nothing" and "Measure for Measure" at various locations. Hudson Mohawk Magazine…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCoast Guard Removed Clearwater from Sail4th 250
Clearwater was invited by Sail4th 250 to participate in the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary in both the Class B Tall Ships Parade on July 3 and…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-06-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First,Mark Dunlea speaks with the Campaign for a Nuclear Free North Country about their fight against Hochul’s nuclear…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM 07-03-2026 What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we feature a special episode featuring a community reading of Frederick Douglass's speech commonly known as “What to the…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-02-2026
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the problems with data centers building their own gas power plants. Then, we hear part 2 of…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineThe Life of a Local Farmer at Maple View Farm
Kyle Nisonger is the owner of Maple View Farm, an organic produce farm in Dutchess County. Kyle spoke with correspondent Lavender about what it's like being a…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineInk Songwriting Retreat: Space To Connect And Create
Scott Wormer, founder of Song City, joins Arbor Mae in the studio to talk about his latest project, the INK Songwriting Retreat. INK will be held in Silver…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - Migrant Business Owners: Aiden from China
This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - Family: Ruksana from Bangladesh
This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - Family: Akshirtha from India
This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineEverybody Moves - Migrant Business Owners: Hassan from the U.S.
This weekly series profiles the migration stories of members of our community, whether the migration be their own stories of that of their parents or…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineCampaign for a Nuclear Free North Country
On June 30 and July 1, events were held in nine communities to express opposition to Governor Hochul's proposal to build 5 nuclear power plants. Ann…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineDave Casner 07-01-26 Interview
Benno Green Interviews Jazz Sanctuary Host Dave Casner about all things jazz. Audio Engineer: Joan Eason
Hudson Mohawk MagazineHMM_07-01-2026
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we hear about the union drive at the Albany County Public Defenders office \ Then, we talk with the United Anti-War Coalition…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineTroy Juneteenth 19 Freedom Crawl (Team Hero Center) Part 2
On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry covered the Troy Juneteenth passport, “Freedom Crawl”…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineACC - Juan Pantaleon Latin History For...
Greg Creft gets to sit down with former host of the Albany Comedy Corner, Juan Pantaleon, about his newest venture Juan dropped a new channel dedicated to…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineOn the Brink and Fighting Back by Remembering the Past
Carle Kopecky has some interesting views about America’s 250th birthday. As a Revolutionary War re-enacter since the Bicentennial he looks at American military…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineProblems with Data Centers Building Their Own Gas Power Plants
NYS Lawmakers have sent a bill to Governor Hochul to impose a one year moratorium on data centers. There is also a data center proposed at the Kenwood Center…
Hudson Mohawk MagazineAlbany Public Defenders Staff Rally For Union Recognition
The 60 attorney and non-attorney staff of the Albany County Public Defender's Office have filed for voluntary union recognition with the ALAA (UAW). On Friday…