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In this week's On the Brink Rosemary Armao talks with Dee Burkins, a grandmother who is one of the most visible anti-Trump activists in the Capital District

On Saturday June 14, as President Trump presided over a military parade on his birthday in the nation's Capitol, millions of Americans joined together in communities across the country under the banner of No Kings to fight to save Democracy in the United State sand to oppose authoritarian rule. In Troy, despite a morning downpour, more than 1300 individuals rallied in Riverfront Park, with other protests taking place throughout the Capital District later during the day. 75 protests took place statewide. In this report, we hear from three co-chairs of the Troy and Albany Indivisible, starting with Brian Paz Hernandez, then Marianna Achlaoug and Dr. Mary Panzetta, followed by Ava Agree of the local Jewish Voice for Peace.

Kat Fitzpatrick is a writer who lives in the Capital District. She has written a book about her experience living in Saigon during the US war against Vietnam when her father worked for the CIA. The book is entitled, 'For the Love of Vietnam: A war, a family, a CIA official, and the best evacuation story never heard' and Moses Nagel spoke to her about what's in the book and why she wrote it.

Rosemary Armao talks in this week's chapter of her podcast On the Brink with Dan Butterworth the executive director -- very busy director of RISSE (Pronounced RISE). -- a small Albany non-profit dedicated to helping and supporting immigrants and refugees in the Capital District. That part of upstate New York is not cosmopolitan and the nearest immigration court is out near Buffalo, but it has seen plenty of horrific ICE actions against foreign born residents. Immigrants in the Albany area tend to be from Africa and the Middle East and they are terrified, he said. They aren't coming to English classes, are afraid to go to the supermarket or to legally required meetings with immigration officials for fear of being plucked off the streets and whisked out of the country. There are things that native born Americans who don't like the Stephen Miller-Donald Trump deportation policies can do. That includes sending laundry, shaving and mentrual supplies to Risse to distribute and witnessing-recording-and intervening in ICE actions around the area.

Barbara Smith is a scholar and activist who resides in the Capital District. She is the author of books such as The Truth That Never Hurts and Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around. She recently spoke with Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Moses Nagel about a range of topics including the Trump administrations list of forbidden books, the conversation about the male loneliness epidemic and the recent national meeting of Jewish Voice for Peace.

April is National Jazz Appreciation Month, and we're excited to kick it off with our next guest, Bill McCann. Bill McCann is the longtime Host of “The Saturday Morning Edition of Jazz” on 90.9 FM, WCDB, the student-run radio station at UAlbany; he is the President of A Place for Jazz, which is a non for profit organization promoting world class jazz in the Capital District; and he is also the new host of “The WAMC Jazz Show” which airs on Saturday nights from 11:00 pm to midnight. McCann has recently taken over the gig for Tim Coakley, who retired as host after 38 years.There is a UAlbany Jazz Appreciation Month Festival taking place this coming Saturday, April 5th.

As Israel restarts its massacre in Gaza, Capital District residents will travel to DC to join the April 5 rally to say enough is enough. Protestors will demand an end to the US-funded Israeli genocide in Palestine once and for all. Chris Garramone of the local Party for Socialism and Liberation talks with Mark Dunlea about the upcoming event.

On Saturday, April 5, groups such as Indivisible are helping to organize more than 600 "Hands Off" protests around the county, telling Trump, Musk and cohorts to keep their hands off people's health care, data, jobs, and services. Prof. Steven Leibo, Professor Emeritus of International History and Politics at Russel Sage College, joins Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss the constitutional crisis presented by the actions of President Trump. In Albany, a rally will take place at 11 AM outside the Egg in Albany, with a rally at 2 at Schenectady CIty Hall. Other events in Saratoga, Saugerties, Pittsfield, Bennington. (Prof. Leibo's documentary on how the Vietnam War played out in the Capital District. https://stevenleibo.com/other-writings/from-albany-to-saigon-vietnam-the-capital-region/)

Thom Francis introduces us to Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice who shared their work at Arts Associates Gallery in Albany for a special reading celebrating Poetic License - a joint project of the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and Upstate Artists Guild. “Ekphrastic art” is defined as the response of an artist in one medium to a work of art by an artist in another medium. Its more common manifestation is in poetry written about visual art, e.g., paintings, photographs, drawings, sculpture. Poetic License – Albany is a project that turns that around, giving local visual artists an opportunity to respond to the work of poets. In 2022, inspired by a project created by the Poetry Barn in West Hurley, NY & the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), the Hudson Valley Writers Guild & the Upstate Artists Guild created their own version of this project which they called Poetic License – Albany. 113 individual poems were submitted by 62 poets; ultimately, 18 works of visual art were exhibited at the Art Associates Gallery & at Lark Hall in Albany, with 3 readings held in conjunction with the exhibits. This week we will hear from two of those poets - Jill Crammond and Cheryl A. Rice - who shared their work on September 28, 2022, at the Arts Associates Gallery in Albany. Local poet and photographer Dan Wilcox served as the host for the evening introducing the writers and artists. The Hudson Valley Writers Guild & the Upstate Artists Guild are excited to work together again to present this opportunity in 2023 for collaboration between poets and visual artists in the Capital District. For more information on the Poetic License project, go to https://www.poeticlicensealbany.com/

Thom Francis introduces us to Poetic License and three poets - Megeen Mulholland, Charlie Rossiter, and Jennifee – who shared their work at the first exhibit reading in 2022 at the Art Associates Gallery in Albany. “Ekphrastic art” is defined as the response of an artist in one medium to a work of art by an artist in another medium. Its more common manifestation is in poetry written about visual art, e.g., paintings, photographs, drawings, sculpture. Poetic License is a project that turns that around, giving local visual artists an opportunity to respond to the work of poets. In 2022, inspired by a project created by the Poetry Barn in West Hurley, NY & the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), the Hudson Valley Writers Guild and the Upstate Artists Guild created their own version of this project which they called Poetic License – Albany. 113 individual poems were submitted by 62 poets; ultimately, 18 works of visual art were exhibited at the Art Associates Gallery & at Lark Hall in Albany, with 3 readings held in conjunction with the exhibits. The Hudson Valley Writers Guild & the Upstate Artists Guild are excited to work together again to present this opportunity in 2025 for collaboration between poets and visual artists in the Capital District. For more information on the Poetic License project, go to https://www.poeticlicensealbany.com/

On this edition of Food Friday, we welcome Haley Whalen and Jennifer Taber VanDerwerken from Edible Capital District. Ray Graf hosts.

Inspired by Finger Lakes ReUse, "Capital District ReUse" aims to establish a comprehensive, community-based reuse center that will encompass redistribution of goods, deconstruction and building materials reuse, ongoing repair opportunities, and a workforce development component for the underemployed. This center will serve as a hub for donated items from clothing to furniture, housewares to construction materials. Nancy Tudor with Zero Waste talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. For more details, see https://www.zerowastecd.org/ .

Ukraine Solidarity Capital District held a rally on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at the corner of Wolf Rd. and Central Ave., Colonie in support of Ukraine's ongoing struggle for independence. This rally is in addition to a national rally scheduled for Washington, DC on the same weekend. On February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine. Now, Donald Trump and his appointees are pressuring Ukraine to agree to a US-Russia deal negotiated behind Ukraine's back. Peter Warren and Susan DuBois talk to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The film “Salt from Bonneville” will be shown at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center (UACC) and Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), followed by a video conference with the film's director Simon Mozgovyi participating from Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00 pm. This film is about two guys from Ukraine who set a goal to beat the world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. This film is intended to be the first in UACC's new film series "Ukraine Revealed," aimed at familiarizing the Capital District with modern Ukrainian cinematography. One of the organizers, Anna Allen, spoke with Sina Basila Hickey. Learn more: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-salt-from-bonneville-tickets-1140844038229

Since 2021, the Hudson Valley Writers Guild has hosted the Year in Review poetry event to highlight the poets and writers in the area while looking back at the year that was. In 2022, I was joined on stage by five other local writers for the second annual Year in Review at the Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio. Today we are going to hear from one of those writers, poet, author, educator, and artist Elizabeth Gordon. Elizabeth K. Gordon is a college literature instructor based in Cohoes, New York, and the author of two books: "Love Cohoes" and "Walk with Us." A pioneer in the local poetry scene, she was a member of the Capital District's first slam team, Nitty Gritty Slam, representing them at the National Poetry Slam and the Women of the World Poetry Slam (WOWPS). Later, she competed at WOWPS on behalf of New York City's Urbana Slam. Beyond performing, Elizabeth has served as a writing coach and mentor, most recently guiding Troy's Café Euphoria slam team. In addition to her literary work, she is also a painter specializing in abstract art. The 2024 Year in Review will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 1:00 pm at The Linda on Central Ave. in Albany. This year's show will feature a team poetry slam with Troy's Slam Euphoria, The Dirty Gerund, Slam Free or Die from New Hampshire, the Boston Poetry Slam, and more battling it out on stage.

pWotD Episode 2750: Elise Stefanik Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 323,020 views on Monday, 11 November 2024 our article of the day is Elise Stefanik.Elise Marie Stefanik ( stə-FAH-nick; born July 2, 1984) is an American politician serving as the U. S. representative for New York's 21st congressional district. As chair of the House Republican Conference since 2021, she is the fourth-ranking House Republican. Stefanik's district covers most of the North Country and the Adirondack Mountains, some of the outer suburbs of Utica and the Capital District in New York. In addition to being the first woman to occupy her House seat, Stefanik was 30 when first elected to the House in 2014, making her the youngest woman elected to Congress at the time.Initially elected as a moderate conservative, Stefanik has moved considerably towards the right, as she aligned herself with the then-President Donald Trump. She strongly opposed the first impeachment of Trump in 2019 amid the Trump–Ukraine scandal and backed Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 United States presidential election, objecting to Pennsylvania's electoral votes after Trump supporters were involved in the 2021 United States Capitol attack. As the U. S. House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack began to investigate, Stefanik claimed that Speaker Nancy Pelosi was responsible for the attack. Stefanik was elected chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021 after incumbent Liz Cheney was removed due to her opposition to President Trump.Stefanik gained national attention in December 2023 for her intense questioning of university presidents during a widely televised U. S. congressional hearing on antisemitism. Stefanik's questioning contributed to the resignation of Liz Magill, the president of the University of Pennsylvania.In November 2024, CNN reported that Trump had offered Stefanik the position of United States ambassador to the United Nations.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:32 UTC on Tuesday, 12 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Elise Stefanik on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

How could deep blue New York vote down a simple declaration that all people should be treated the same under the law in this state? It could happen. Organized opposition to Proposition 1 on the NYS ballot from the Catholic Church and conservative Republicans has been unexpectedly fierce and organized around disinformation and fear mongering. The League of Women Voters, devoted since its founding to educating voters, is fighting back. The heads of three Capital District chapters talk about why Prep 1 matters.  Guests: Mary Kate Owens, Albany County; Tiffani Silverman Rensselaer County and Linda McKenny, co-president of the Saratoga County Chapter of the League of Women Voters.

On Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Citizen Action 32nd Annual Jim Perry Progressive Leadership Awards at the Linda in Albany, NY., where Branda Miller, co-founders of the Sanctuary for Independent Media and Hudson Mohawk Magazine was an honor for her work in the progressive community in the Capital District. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed and recorded the exerts of a speech given by Branda Miller at the event.

Occasional Correspondent Garrett McCarey speaks with Sandra Foyt, author of "100 Things to do in Albany before You Die" about the many wonderful attractions here in the Capital District. For additional information go to ReedyPress.com.

Jill of Mark & Jill brought up the idea of doing a health clinic to help creatives in the Capital District connect with healthcare professionals and get tests, screenings, and more. The 3rd annual Clinic is Sunday, October 20th at Caffe Lena.

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke with Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, about labor activities in the capital region. In these part one and two labor segments, Seth Cohen talks about the Area Labor Federation, membership involvement, and the upcoming 2024 elections in November.

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke with Seth Cohen, President of the Capital District Area Labor Federation, about labor activities in the capital region. In these part one and two labor segments, Seth Cohen talks about the Area Labor Federation, membership involvement, and the upcoming 2024 elections in November.

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a Mass Rally and Press Conference in Watervliet's Seventh Street Park across from Watervliet Arsenal. They were demanding that the government stop using the arsenal to make weapons to be shipped to Israel to kill the Palestinian people. The Watervliet Arsenal was the designated manufacturer for Elbit's $103 Million direct contract with the IDF for mortar weapons systems as recently as 2017 and is still used to store weapons that serve only to cause destruction and death around the world. In this labor segment, Willie spoke to Doug Bullock, member of the Albany Central Labor Council & Solidarity Committee of the Capital District, and Joe Lombardo, National Coordinator for the United National Anti-War Coalition, about their views of the rally and its demand.

Two aspiring New York State Senate candidates from the Capital District talk about indignities and inconveniences of a political career, including begging for money, plastering neighborhoods with lawn signs, and coming up with a Plan B in case they lose. Alvin Gamble  is a Colonie NY Town board member running for the District 43 State Senate seat. He grew up in Colonie, graduating  from Colonie Central High School in 1979. He then went to SUNY Brockport and has worked since 1983 for what is now the National Grid Power Company. He and his wife Abbey, a nurse, have two children. He is a lifelong union member (Electrical workers) and an ordained deacon at his Baptist Church in Albany. He is an advocate of reproductive rights for all, protecting the environment and public education. Minita Sanghvi is the Commissioner of Finance on the Saratoga Springs NY City Council. She moved with her family to the US from India in 2001 and went on to earn an undergraduate degree in accounting, an MBA and a PhD. She worked first in industry and now is a tenured business professor at Skidmore College. She is also a parent.  She was the first LGBTQ+ member of the Saratoga council and is running to become a state senator from the 44th District. On the city council she helped get new sidewalks, parks and playgrounds. In the senate she hopes to help towns get infrastructure dollars, and supports women's access to health care and LGBTQ+ rights.

Today is the 7th anniversary of when the Hudson Mohawk Magazine first went on the air. In today's show, First, we hear about why Palestinian rights groups will be protesting at the Watervliet arsenal on Saturday, September 14. Then, we get an overview of this upcoming weekend's Kateri Peace conference. Later on, Rosemary Armao talks to two Democrats in the Capital District about their experiences running for State Senate. After that, we get a labor day update from Rev. Ibrahím Pedriñán, head of the local AFL-CIO. Finally, Marsha Lazarus interviews Willie Terry about his experiences growing up in the Jim Crow South.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We start off with producer Mark Dunlea reporting on a press conference by activists speaking outside Governor Hochul's “energy summit” to oppose the use of nuclear energy. Then, producer Andrea Cunliffe and Liz Klus of the League of Women Voters about the value, need, responsibility and importance of every vote. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. This time we focus a bit on the continuing Canadian wildfires and on the warmup that is forecast for our region this week. Later on comes part two of Willie Terry's report on the Capital District Area Labor Federation's Labor Day picnic, this time hearing Michael Fitzsimmons, Nurse and Contract Team Representative for the Albany NYS Nurses Association, and Tam Kistler of the Solidarity of the Capital District. Finally, Willie Terry is back in another excerpt from Marsha Lazarus's interview with him about his background in labor and more.

On Monday, September 2, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Capital District Michael L. Burns Labor Day Celebration at 275 Grooms Road in Clifton Park, New York. The Labor Day Celebration was an event where they honored and appreciated the dedication and contribution of workers everywhere. In this part two labor segment, Willie spoke with Michael Fitzsimmons, Nurse and Contract Team Representative for the Albany NYS Nurses Association, and Tam Kistler of the Solidarity of the Capital District, who was one of the groups that organized this event. Willie spoke to them about their views on this Labor Day 2024.

There are few people in the radio industry who understand New York's Capital District, the Hudson Valley and communities on the edge of the Berkshires and Adirondacks than Chuck Benfer. Since March 2023, he's served as Chief Operating Officer of Pamal Broadcasting, after leading the company's Albany-Schenectady-Troy stations for a year. He's spent decades traveling up and down I-87 at radio stations across the region, working at competing stations to what today are his own.Pamal's stations continue to excel, with tremendous ratings and revenue success for some heritage Adult Contemporary and Top 40 brands. How does the company founded by Siena College Class of 1966 member Jim Morrell do it? Find out in this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: First, Troy resident and Compassion & Choices Senior Campaign Director Corinne Carey is at the Democratic National Convention and shares her observations with Blaise Bryant. Then, Moses Nagel speaks with Barbara Smith, who attended the protests at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Il in 1968, about how the DNC compares then and now. Later on, Mark Dunlea spoke with the Hoosick Falls Mayor Rob Allen about the status of the PFOA water contamination cleanup when the village is expected to receive $3million from a national class action settlement. After that, H Bosh Jr interviews Gina Torres of Torres Social about building a social media company. Finally, Willie Terry speaks with Mark Emanatian about why people should celebrate Labor Day in the Capital District.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Labor Day Celebration. The event will occur on September 2, 2024, in Clifton Park at 275 Grooms Road. In this labor segment, Mark Emanatian gives a short history of Labor Day and its Celebration in the Capital District. Part 1.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Labor Day Celebration. The event will occur on September 2, 2024, in Clifton Park at 275 Grooms Road. Mark Emanatian talks about Labor's challenges in the 2024 Labor Day year Celebration in the Capital District—part 2 in this labor segment.

On Monday, August 12, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry spoke to Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation, about their upcoming Labor Day Celebration. The event will occur on September 2, 2024, in Clifton Park at 275 Grooms Road. In this labor segment, Mark Emanatian discusses why people should celebrate Labor Day in the Capital District—part 3 of 3

Capital District Latinos is hosting info sessions to Know Your Rights! for families to understand their rights under the welfare system. Immigrant families can be particularly vulnerable to government systems, and to understand why, we spoke with Dan Irizarry of Capital District LATINOS.

A holistic approach to healthcare involves engaging members in preventive care rather than waiting for them to become sick. In this episode of the AHIP 2024 series, Nicholas Kraft, Chief Growth Officer at CDPHP, discusses the health plan's dedication to innovation and quality in healthcare. CDPHP, a physician-led nonprofit serving 400,000 members in New York's Capital District, prioritizes community care, challenges high healthcare costs, and promotes collaboration among leaders to improve healthcare access and affordability. Nicholas highlights the potential of fee-for-service 2.0, emphasizing the need for openness and trust among providers, payers, and members, advocating a holistic approach that prioritizes preventive care and early member engagement. He also urges listeners to join their mission to enable patients to spend more time with their families. Tune in and learn how innovative strategies are shaping the future of healthcare! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Connect and follow Nicholas Kraft on LinkedIn. Learn more about CDPHP on their LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and website.

Ron Deutsch discusses his recent trip to Uganda to support the charitable work of the nonprofit Giving Circle based in Saratoga Springs. The Giving Circle, Inc. was initially started in response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita where it worked to rebuild homes and lives in southern Mississippi. and has since expanded its efforts working locally and internationally with the underserved families in the Capital District, Uganda and Ukraine. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Thom Francis welcomes poet and activist Samira, who was the featured poet at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. Samira has performed at various events across the Capital District for many years. She is a slam poet, activist, human rights scholar, and cofounder of Saratoga Black Lives Matter. For over 8 years, she has been performing at local slams, rallies, and events and has organized several readings showcasing spoken word talent from across the area.

It's an audio exclusive episode of No Credentials Required! This audio exclusive was aired on the Levack and Goz radio show on Fox Sports Radio 95.9/980 on July 3. This conversation goes into how Ryan and Goz met, Ryan's time as an intern at Goz's former employer, and the birth, death, and rebirth of No Credentials Required. They also talk about the art behind the radio and podcast business. Plus, Ryan and Goz talk about the future of professional sports in the Capital District, how much Ryan wants Levack and Goz to cover the Adirondack Thunder, and Ryan and Goz discuss the biggest bee in Ryan's sports bonnet: blackout restrictions. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports The affiliate sponsor for this episode is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets! Save $20 off your first order of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | www.seatgeek.com Follow us on our social media channels: Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday June 29, Capital District residents will be joining advocates from around the country for the "Mass Poor People and Low-Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March on Washington DC and to the Polls" to continue the campaign against poverty started more than half a century ago by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Michael Marshall, a fellow with Rural Migrant Ministry, discusses the mobilization with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

First, we start off with a story about how the Packaging Reduction Act fared in the recent legislative session. Then, we hear from a Capital District resident who participated in the Pro-Palestinian rally at the White House last weekend. Later on, James Rath of Capital Streets joins us to talk about the results of the Candidate Questionnaire on Walk, Roll, Bike, and Transit Issues. After that, Armao on the Brink discusses the growing global concern over water. Finally, Lavender reports on this Friday's FlagSSS Day in Troy.

On Saturday, June 8, tens of thousands descended upon Washington DC to surround the White House with a miles-long “red line” to protest US support for Israel's assault on Gaza. Heather Benno of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, which organized a bus from the Capital District, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the event.

Pat Beetle, a long time icon of the peace movement in the Capital District, passed away recently a few months shy of her 100th birthday. A co-founder of groups such as Women Against War, Alternatives to Violence Project, and Grannies for Peace. she was a Quaker who was long active in the movement for nuclear disarmament. Local peace activist and poet Dan Wilcox shares his remembrances about Pat.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie asked Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part three of that discussion, where willie asks Mark about the importance of labor organizing. Part 3

It's a special Wednesday edition of No Credentials Required! Ryan and Dustin talk about the Albany FireWolves' first appearance in the National Lacrosse League Cup Final after stunning San Diego in the semi-finals. They'll also talk about the Albany Firebirds' dominating start and some of the trouble surrounding the Arena Football League. Plus, the New York Yankees are on a burner of their own and they'll address the more surprising races in MLB. No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: www.bellyupsports.com | www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports Tonight's affiliate sponsor is Seat Geek: Life's an Event, We Have the Tickets. Save $20 on your purchase of $50 or more with promo code BELLYUPSPORTS at checkout! | www.seatgeek.com Follow us on our social media channels: Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @nocredsreq Facebook: www.fb.com/nocredsreq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nocredsreq Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie interviewed Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part one of that discussion.

On Monday, April 22, 2024, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Willie asked Mark about the positive and negative aspects of the labor movement in 2023 and his thoughts on what to look forward to in 2024. This labor segment is part two of that discussion, where willie asks Mark about the role labor played in the current national issue of the Israel and Palestine struggle. Part 2

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Author Teryn Roberts about her children's books "I Deserve Better and Color Repeat Believe." Roberts's book discusses a young child coping with the emotional roller coaster of dealing with an inconsistent or absent parent. Teryn Roberts was here in the Capital District on April 16, 2024, for a reading and book signing at the Albany Public Library and Community Wellness Fair. This segment is part two of Willie's interview with Teryn Roberts.

On Friday, April 19, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed Author Teryn Roberts about her children's books "I Deserve Better and Color Repeat Believe." Roberts's book discusses a young child coping with the emotional roller coaster of dealing with an inconsistent or absent parent. Teryn Roberts was here in the Capital District on April 16, 2024, for a reading and book signing at the Albany Public Library and Community Wellness Fair. This segment is part one of Willie's interview with Teryn Roberts.

Long-time progressive Capital District activists Eleanor Stein and Jeff Jones have an article posted on The Nation website titled "The Single Most Important Thing President Biden Can Do for the Climate Is Enforce an Immediate Cease-Fire in Gaza." They make the point that US support for Israel's war in Gaza is deepening the climate crisis—and making it impossible to solve. They talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/climate-gaza-ceasefire-earth-day/

Tisha Schuller welcomes Diane Burman, New York State Public Service Commissioner, to the Energy Thinks podcast. Listeners will hear Diane's thoughts about the personal, emotional, and unique relationship stakeholders have with energy. Diane also discusses her experience engaging in the hard conversations about the expectations of the energy future from New Yorkers who are paying attention now more than ever. Diane Burman currently serves as a Commissioner of the New York State Public Service Commission, which regulates the state's electric, gas, steam, water, and telecommunications utilities. She is also a member of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, serving on committees related to critical infrastructure, natural gas, and pipeline safety. Prior to the Commission, Diane was with the New York State Senate since 2009, including serving as the Chief Counsel to the Republican Conference. Prior to her position with the Senate, she served as Special Counsel to the New York State Public Service Commission. Diane has held a number of other legal and management positions, including Executive Director of the New York State PTA, Assistant Executive Director of the Albany Jewish Community Center, and Director of Pro Bono Affairs for the New York State Bar Association. She has served in several high-level positions within state government, including Assistant Counsel with the Department of Economic Development, Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Law, Senior Court Attorney with the Unified-Court System, and as a judicial clerk for the New York State Court of Appeals. She was also an adjunct legal professor at Hofstra University and Adelphi University. Diane obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Molloy College and her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University School of Law. She was admitted to the bar in 1992. A life-long New Yorker, Diane Burman currently resides in the Capital District with her family. Subscribe here for Tisha's weekly Both of These Things Are True email newsletter. Follow all things Adamantine Energy at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Lindsey Slaughter and Kayla Chieves who make the Energy Thinks podcast possible. [Interview recorded on February 14, 2024]

For our peace segment, Keren Carmeli of Jewish Voice for Peace provides an update on efforts in the Capital District to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and create a permanent and just peace in the Middle East.