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
January 30, 2026 • 57 mins
First, Sina Basila Hickey talks to capital streets about the massive snowstorm that hit the nation this week
Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the 12 hour hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget held by the NYS legislature on January 28th
Later on, Nancy Klepsch brings us a conversation about poetry
After that, Joe Fama, the founder and long time executive director of TAP, has passed away. We w...
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January 30, 2026 • 9 mins
On January 28, the New York State legislature held a 12 hour hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget. The bulk of the hearing was devoted to Q and A with the heads of the Governor’s various environmental agencies such as DEC, NYPA, NYSERDA, and the Public Service Commission. Many were surprised that the Governor failed to include any proposed amendments to weaken the state climate law, though those proposa...
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January 29, 2026 • 57 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Jess Bennett of Friends of the Mahicantuck about the organization’s victory in a 6-year fight to protect a 9-acre parcel of forested land on the shores of the Hudson River.
Then, Willie Terry speaks with Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission, about what Martin Luther King Day Means to him.
Later on, on the Triple E’s, ...
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January 29, 2026 • 9 mins
The Friends of the Mahicantuck are declaring victory after a six-year fight to stop development of nine acres of forest in Lansingburgh along the Hudson River after the Hudson Taconic Lands announced an agreement to purchase the property from the owner and turn it into a nature preserve. Not only does the property have unique ecological value but it has more than 7,000 years of use by indigenous groups such as the Mohican Indians. ...
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January 29, 2026 • 9 mins
On Monday, January 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the ALL OF US “Reclaim MLK Day 2026: A Day of Action, Education & Resistance” at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie recorded Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission, as he shared his views on what reclaiming MLK meant to him.
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January 28, 2026 • 56 mins
Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we have a live interview about a rally on Tues Feb 3 to support legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.
Then, we have a second report from last Friday’s rally at the Capitol against ICE.
Later on, Rosemary Armao explores how the Trump presidency has impacted on the media and democracy and whether the US will be able to return to normal after his presidency
After that, Dr. Hayward ...
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January 28, 2026 • 7 mins
On Tuesday February 3rd, the NY Immigration coalition and its allies will hold a rally for the Unrepresented at 11 o’clock at the Capitol. The group is calling for the passage of the Access to Representation Act, stating that NYS must invest $175 million dollars in legal services funding, to provide attorneys to individuals dealing with the immigration system. We are joined by Jahaira Roldan, Manager of Organizing + Strategy for NY...
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January 28, 2026 • 10 mins
Podcast Host Rosemary Armao and newspaper opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz conduct their rambling monthly salon online instead of in person in a chapter that manages to cover ICE in all its forms, amending the Constitution to fix Democracy, Davos, revenge, attacks on the press, and more… In this 10 minute clip from her latest episode, the pair discuss if we can ever go back to normal after the last decade of politics in America, or is...
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January 28, 2026 • 10 mins
Today, I welcome Xavier Coughlin to the show to discuss the rich history of the Black Panthers and their relationship to Community Health.
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January 27, 2026 • 58 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea gives us a second report from last week”s IMMIGRATION RIGHTS RALLY to urge NYS Legislators to pass funding for Immigrant’s Rights.
Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Eric Souther about the workshop Cloud Control: Interactive Networks for Audio-Visual Performance he will be giving virtually at RPI on Wednesday January 28.
Later on, we hear a report from Andrea Cunliffe on ...
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January 27, 2026 • 9 mins
On Wednesday, January 28th from 5-8pm, RPI will be offering a three-hour workshop Cloud Control: Interactive Networks for Audio-Visual Performance with Eric Souther. This virtual session will introduce the node-based programming environment TouchDesigner for creating real-time audiovisuals. Eric Souther spoke with Sina Basila Hickey.
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January 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the big storm, the results compared to the predictions, and potential storm coming on Sunday.
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January 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community.
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 grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience.
This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a...
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January 27, 2026 • 9 mins
Everybody Move Series: Migration Stories from our Community.
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 grandparents, and reminds us that migration touches us all, as it is a part of the human experience.
This episode is a part of Season 2 of the Everybody Moves series. Season 2 features stories collected and produced by a...
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January 27, 2026 • 10 mins
This week, Thom Francis welcomes Victor Clevenger to the mic. He performed at The Linda as part of the joint reading put on my the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Hobo Camp Review, and Trailer Park Quarterly on July 23, 2022.
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Collaboration is crucial in the art and literature world. Working together with other writers, publications, and organizations help build a bigger, stronger community.
A few years ago, the Hudson Valley...
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January 26, 2026 • 59 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, on Friday, January 23, there was a press conference to commend Governor Hochul for including language about the New York Civil Rights Act.
Then, Sean Bernyk talks to Dr. Xavier Coughlin of People's Health Sanctuary about the Black Panthers and community health.
Later on, retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson reviews the recent storm and let’s us know what’s up ne...
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January 26, 2026 • 10 mins
Drummer Adam Deitch talks about Lettuce's new album Cook and their tour across the country starting with Empire Live in Albany Wednesday January 28th with Brad Monkell.
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January 26, 2026 • 9 mins
On Friday, January 23, Assemblymember Gabriella Romero stood with New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie at Foley Square in New York City.The press conference was to commend Governor Hochul for including language from their bill, the New York Civil Rights Act (S.8500-A/A.9076-A), in her Executive Budget and to call on the State Legislature to advance this bill without delay. Here are some excerpts from that press conference.
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January 25, 2026 • 16 mins
On Friday Jan. 23, a massive rally was held in Minneapolis to demand the ICE leave. A support rally was held at the State Capitol in Albany, with a heavy emphasis on teachers. The first speaker was Waz Faizy., who had a 11-year old student detained by ICE. We also hear from the head of the local teachers association, as well as local officials such as Sen. Pat Fahy, Assemblymember Romero and Cong. Paul Tonko. With Mark Dunlea for...
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January 23, 2026 • 59 mins
First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from NY Immigrant Coalition’s rally at State Capitol to advocate for funding and policy protections for immigrant New Yorkers.
Then, the Sanctuary was nominated for a HUDSY Award! Sina Basila Hickey talks to HUDSY about this community celebration.
Later on, UAlbany student Justin Hurley speaks with the graduate director of sociology at the college about the challenges facing immigrant student...
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