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
December 23, 2025 • 42 mins
H Bosh Jr sat down with Miki Conn and Rev.Jerry Ford to learn more about about the history and traditions of Kwanzaa and Where there are Kwanzaa celebrations here in the Capital Region.
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December 22, 2025 • 10 mins
The Sanctuary for Independent Media was faced with the unexpected and difficult decision to remove the taller of the two spruce trees in front of its main space after the installation of a new access ramp for the Sanctuary’s front entrance resulted in the damaging of two significant roots of that giant beauty. Guidance was given by tree lover Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective, and he spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about h...
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December 22, 2025 • 59 mins
Starts with a short exploration of the meaning of Chanukah...followed by highlights from 5 interviews with folks that Marsha spoke with over this past year: Ann Hackler of the Institute for the Musical Arts, Layla Khafaga of Meezan Kitchen, Sheilah Sable of Call Sheila, Walter Thorne of Albany Business Review and Elizabeth Press (who goes by EP) of the Sanctuary for Independent Media and RPI.
Produced by Marsha Lazarus
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December 19, 2025 • 58 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:
First, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from an upcoming speakout and vigil for unhoused people in Albany being sponsored by the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign.
Then, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage from a rally organized by No Kings Collective Albany and Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition to stop ICE’s detainment of immigrant labor workers at Home Depot pa...
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December 19, 2025 • 10 mins
Seeking the opportunity for work, Home Depot parking lots are often a gathering place for immigrants who hope to get chosen by a contractor for work and wait long hours in the elements without a promise for any job. Immigration and Customs Enforcement have come to Home Depot parking lots to detain immigrant laborers, and the Albany community showed up to condemn this relationship with a rally and short march, coordinated by No King...
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December 19, 2025 • 9 mins
During the winter months, the stakes are raised for the homeless members of our community. On December 21, the longest night of the year, the National Union of the Homeless and the Poor People's Campaign are so\ponsoring a speakout and vigil in Albany with a free meal to follow. Moses Nagel spoke with Joe Paparone about the event and the bigger picture for homelessness in our region.
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December 19, 2025 • 10 mins
To welcome in Chanukah, Marsha Lazarus spoke about her own experience with the Jewish holiday, the meaning of Chanukah, and being proud to be Jewish in a time when there is a rise in antisemitism. She spoke with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
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December 19, 2025 • 8 mins
Retired National Weather Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke about the cold winter, how it compares to other years, and the forecasted holiday week with Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk.
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December 18, 2025 • 10 mins
Black Dimensions in Art is celebrating their fiftieth anniversary at the Albany institute of art. Marisa Espe speaks with Andrea Cunliffe live on air about this special exhibition.
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December 18, 2025 • 58 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea brings us to an anti ICE protest outside the Home Depot.
Then, Willie Terry attends the fundraiser concert for the Underground Railroad Education Center at the NYS museum.
Later on, Mark Dunlea speaks with Alex Patterson about the update to the state energy plan.
After that, Sina speaks with Meredith Kooi of Wave Farm about WGXC’s efforts to expand their support of communi...
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December 18, 2025 • 9 mins
Rev. Dustin Longmire of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Schenectady and Board Chair of Rotterdam Community Center, spoke at a recent press conference of the Schenectady Food Council. The Council has three legislative priorities this year: raising the minimum SNAP benefits in the state, funding statewide hunger relief programs like the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, and making it easier for institutions like scho...
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December 18, 2025 • 9 mins
WGXC wants to expand its community radio studio in Catskill. They hope to expand their space for even more community programming, workshops, and in-studio performances. To hear more about this news, we spoke with Meredith Kooi, Radio Program Director at Wave Farm. She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
https://wavefarm.org/
instagram: wgxc_90.7fm
facebook: WGXCradio
they also love to get phone calls: (518)...
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December 18, 2025 • 10 mins
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a "Arias in the Afternoon: Lifting Every Voice" concert at the NYS Museum in Albany. The concert was held to support the fundraising campaign of the Underground Railroad Education Center (UREC) to build an Underground Railroad Interpretive Center in the Arbor Hill Community in Albany. In this labor segment, Willie intervie...
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December 17, 2025 • 58 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, we hear about Governor Hochul agreeing to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act.
Then, for our peace segment, we explore the bromance between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin
After that, Rosemary Armao looks at Trump and the military
Finally, we finish up with a recent meeting of the Albany Common Council about a new landfill and transfer station
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December 17, 2025 • 9 mins
On Tuesday December 16, the Hochul administration approved an update to the state energy plan which embraced an All-of-the-Above energy policy including fossil fuels and nuclear power. Many climate groups challenged the plan as being out of compliance with the goals included in the CLCPA, the state's climate law five years ago. Many are disappointed that not only has Hochul and NYPA failed to commit to build 15 GW of publicly owned...
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December 17, 2025 • 9 mins
On Dec. 17, Governor Hochul announced that she was willing to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act - provided lawmakers passed a new version with several amendments. Corinne Carey, who lead the decade long fight for the measure on behalf of Compassion and Choices, talks about the victory with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
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December 17, 2025 • 10 mins
At the Albany Common Council's meeting on December 15, a public hearing took place on a proposed new transfer station and landfill. The old location will be full by 2027 so the need for a new site is urgent. However the proposal has met some opposition from environmental groups and from the current residents of the property the city wants to use. Here are some excerpts from the hearing.
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December 17, 2025 • 9 mins
This week on Beyond the Brink (and Fighting Back) Rosemary Armao speaks with Military reporter Mike Fabey . The US military under Secretary of Defense Mark Hegseth and Commander in Chief Donald Trump may be aiming to become more ready, fit and alert, but Fabey says this effort has led to piracy and the issuing of illegal orders. Fabey talks about warfare in the Caribbean and what traditional military professionals think of stoppi...
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December 16, 2025 • 58 mins
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea covers a rally to urge Governor Hochul to sign the repeal of the 100 foot rule.
Then, the Sanctuary’s Executive Director Ren Lee reflects on the past Sanctuary season.
Later on, we talk with visitor John Menger about rocket competition.
After that, Juan Pantaleon brings us a comedy interview.
Finally, Thom Francis highlights local poets.
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