Podcast appearances and mentions of mark dunlea

An Article 78 lawsuit has been filed against the State University of New York (SUNY) over their refusal to release records regarding SUNY investment funds, bonds, and private equity holdings, as well as any contracts it may have with a list of 97 companies involved in israeli violence against Palestine, such as Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Dell, and Northrop Grumman. The FOIL request is part of a larger effort by SUNY BDS calling on SUNY and New York State to divest from israeli apartheid, also in solidarity with the international BDS movement. SUNY BDS has also worked closely with those who filed and recently won a similar lawsuit against SUNY's sister public university system, the City University of New York (CUNY). Maureen Milligan of SUNY Buffalo BDS talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea discusses recent developments with the State Public Commission to reject any public subsidies for the nuclear power expansion with long-time utility rate advocate Fred Harrison. Then, we speak with arborist Christian Grigoraskos about the Mulchamania! workshop he will be leading on Wed. Sept. 30 in Collard City Growers on the Sanctuary campus. Later on, we hear a discussion on AI ethics, how advocates can campaign for digital equity, and concerns about AI replacing workers. After that, Everybody Moves, our weekly series that profiles the immigration stories from members of our community. Finally, Matt Maginley interviews Tim James, the founder and bookbinder at the Renascent Bookbindery in Troy, New York, about bookbindery. Co-hosts: Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics about a protest calling out Starbucks for their misinformation around plastic recycling. Then, Sina Basila Hickey reports from the Women's Water Walk where folks are raising awareness around the proposed fracked gas Constitution Pipeline. Later on, we spotlight local photographer Jenni Mahnaz After that, Tyler Artis interviews local comedian Ryan Shipley. Finally, Thom Francis spotlights poet Carol Graser. Co-hosts: Ethan Wilder and Sina Basila Hickey

Environmentalists are calling on Starbucks to stop telling customers that its single-use plastic cold cups are “widely recyclable,” after a nationwide tracking investigation by Beyond Plastics could not confirm a single cup being recycled. As part of a national week of action, a protest will be held at the Starbucks at 1244 Western Ave. in Albany (near UAlbany) on Saturday Oct. 3 at noon. Alexis Goldsmith of BP talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

September 25 was the close of the public comment period to the State Public Commission (PSC) on the state's Advanced Nuclear Policy Options Paper, which lays out potential approaches to Governor Hochul's desire to add five new nuclear power plants. Three dozen lawmakers submitted a letter urging the PSC to reject any public subsidies for the nuclear power expansion. Fred Harrison, a long time utility rate advocate who has worked with groups like Food and Water Watch and the Alliance for a Nuclear Free New York, talks with Mark Dunlea about concerns by environmentalists about the Governor's proposals.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea interviews a co-author of a report about the current American crisis involving elections, economy, climate, and health. Then, Arbor Mae edited a clip from a recent Troy City Council meeting discussing planning and projects and Local Law 3. Later on, Underground Railroad Education Center youth curators talked to us about their upcoming exhibition “Echoes of Education: Generations of Black Voices in Albany” After that, Lennox Apudo shares a recording from a Digital Inequality in the Age of Artificial Intelligence conference Finally, we talk about the autumn equinox with Laura Welch Co-hosts Richard Sleeper and Sina Basila Hickey

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we speak with Paul Grondahl of the NYS Writers Institute about the upcoming Albany Book Festival on September 26. Then, Mark Dunlea interviews one of the guest authors at the book fest, Elizabeth Kolbert who is one of America's best-known journalists covering the climate crisis and the natural world. Later on, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviewed labor leaders and supporters at the Capital District Area Labor Federation Labor Day Picnic. After that, we have a report on Troy City Council's live property auction that took place yesterday in the council's chambers. Finally, Robert Cooper joins us to talk about how vending is a big part of his work as a freelance artist. Co-hosts: Arbor Mae and Sina Basila Hickey

Elizabeth Kolbert will speak on Sat. Sept. 26 at 3:45 PM at UAlbany as part of the 9th Annual Albany Book Festival with the NYS Writers Institute. Kolbert is one of America's best-known journalists covering the climate crisis and the natural world. Her new book is Life on a Little-Known Planet: Dispatches from a Changing World (2025), a landmark collection of her most important pieces, and a New Yorker “Best Book of the Year.” Kolbert's previous books include Field Notes from a Catastrophe: Man, Nature, and Climate Change (2006), The Sixth Extinction (2014), winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and Under a White Sky: The Nature of the Future (2021). Her talk will be moderated by Judith Enck. Betsy talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. www.albanybookfestival.com

A new 30 page report warns that the United States is entering a consequential six-month period in which threats to election administration, constitutional governance and civil society could converge with economic, climate or public-health emergencies. The American Crisis was inspired by Thomas Paine's pamphlet of the same name 250 years ago. Ben Manski, the report's co-author and Assistant Professor at George Mason University, discusses the report and needed action steps with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with NYPIRG about their recent lead in water at New York State public schools. Then, we talk to Hettie Barnhill about her company's Full-Length Concert Debut with WHAT WE CARRY at Proctors Later on, we hear from Siena College Students About Climate Change and Fall After that, Greg Creft highlights comedian Dee Bellinger in this week's Albany Comedy Corner. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes poets Mimi Moriarty and Tim Verhaegen to the stage for a recording for a Sand Lake Center recording. Co-hosts: Ethan Wilder and Sina Basila Hickey

The 70 member programs of the Food Pantries of the Capital District have seen a 15% increase in the number of individuals seeking food. Their 14th Annual Harvest Evening Celebration will take place on Thursday Oct. 22 at Franklin Plaza in Troy. Natasha Pernicka talks to the Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the growing problem of hunger locally. https://thefoodpantries.org/

A new NYPIRG–Environment America report found that 42% of New York State public schools had at least one drinking or cooking water outlet testing above the state's 5 parts per billion (ppb) lead limit, representing over 12,000 outlets statewide . Blair Horner discusses the report with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

No Kings Collective Albany is organizing a peaceful protest outside the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office / Jail (4000 Main Street, Troy, NY) on Monday, September 21st at 5:30pm to demand they stop working with ICE to arrest, detain and deport countless, innocent immigrants. While 15 County Sheriffs have gone to court to challenge a new state law prohibiting such cooperation, Rensselaer is the only one violating the law. Bryan Paz-Hernendez talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. They are also asking people to donate via venmo to the Capital Region Sanctuary Committee. @CRSC-MUTUALAID

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with whistleblower Dylan Keenan, the winner of the NYS Environmental Justice Hero Award. Then, we mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with an interview between family members about Hispanic culture. Followed by, some Hispanic themed book suggestions. After that, for this week's comedy spotlight Tyler Artis interviews local comedian Mel Bradshaw. Finally, Thom Francis highlights poet, writer, and long time local open mic host R.M. Engelhardt

Dylan Keenan, an engineer for DEC in Albany, was loaned out to the Western Region office to help with the air pollution permit for Goodyear Chemicals in Niagara Falls with no expiration date required to be renewed by DEC in October 2017. He found that Goodyear had provided false data for its air permit renewal but even then they far exceeded the legal level for a toxic air pollutant. DEC, while not contesting his findings, fired him for continuing to discuss the matter with the federal EPA after being told to keep quiet. The winner of the NYS Environmental Justice Hero Award, Dylan discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magaine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and Global Exchange, about her war being the wrong response to the 9-11 2001 attacks. Then, we mark nine years of Hudson Mohawk Magazine by hearing from Steve Pierce, co-founder of the Sanctuary and Hudson Mohawk Magazine. After that, we hear the story of a neighbor who uses writing to process addiction, grief, loss, and survival. Finally, Richard Sleeper reports from the banks of the Hudson River for a real-time broadcast of the Annual Tugboat Roundup in Waterford.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea shares some recordings from the recent Capital District Labor Day picnic. Then, Willie Terry has a story on honoring past heroes in the struggle for Black Liberation. Later on, we'll talk to Alan Koslow about his newsletter Capital Region Curated which shares public events from local college and university campuses. Finally, it has been 25 years since the 9-11 attacks in the US. I spoke with Mark Dunlea about his op-ed about the US being less safe than we were before 2001.

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink and Global Exchange, is co-author of an op ed in Common Dreams titled "25 Years of War Was the Exact Wrong Response to 9/11", She cals for the US to Stop throwing money at a broken, destructive war machine. On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, she talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/was-the-us-reaction-to-9-11-wrong

The vision for September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows was born when a small group of family members of those killed on 9/11 became connected after reading each others' pleas for nonviolent and reasoned responses to the terrorist attacks. Their name comes from a statement made by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “Wars are poor chisels for carving out peaceful tomorrows.” Members shared a belief that the violence that took their loved ones' lives could spin out of control, and fear could be manipulated by politicians and the media to justify foreign and domestic policies that would increase violence while decreasing U.S. citizens' rights and liberties over the years to come. Liz Miller talks about Peaceful Tomorrows on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to the Times Unions' Sarah Trafton about her recent study on police reform in New York State. Then, Garrett McCarey talks postcarding with members of Troy Indivisible. Later on, Blaise Bryant reports on the upcoming disability voter registration event with the executive director of Living Resources. After that, we hear a student's recipe for a fertilizer recipe to combat food insecurity. Finally, Arbor Mae asks musician Lucio Barbarino to reflect on his journeys as a musician with his first studio album. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston, Ember | Engineer: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with NYPIRG to hear their take on the court's rejection of New York's climate superfund law. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry brings us some of the Capital District Area Labor Federation's annual meeting. Later on, Mark Dunlea reports on the Albany Ranked Choice Voting proposal by speaking with Alÿcia Bacon of the Working Families Party. After that, Lennox Apudo brings us a special take from meteorologist Hugh Johnson about the challenges in generating accurate weather forecasts. Finally, Vinny DamaPoleto speaks with local singer and acoustic guitarist John Haggerty.

In April 2021, all New York counties and municipalities with a police force were mandated by the state to adopt a police reform plan. The plans included ways to hold police accountable, such as forming civilian oversight boards; increasing diversity in hiring offices; addressing racial profiling; and ensuring police use the appropriate amount of force and report it accurately. The Attorney General was directed to investigate civilian deaths by police. Sarah Trafton, co-author of a Times Union investigation in the progress of such reforms, talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

A federal court judge has struck down New York's climate superfund law, holding that the attempt by the state to require companies to pay $75 billion over 25 years for the damages from their air pollution is pre-empted by the federal Clean Air Act. The state is expected to appeal. Blair Horner of NYPIRG, which helped pass the law, discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Amadeus Regucera, EMPAC's curator of Music, is in the studio to give us the details on the TOPOS music festival taking place in Troy from September 2–5, 2026. Then, Mark Dunlea reports from the Albany Capitol on the fight against data centers. Later on, Taína Asili speaks with Ximena Violante, a Mexican violinist, jarana player, singer, teacher, actor, and organizer creating spaces for people to celebrate their roots, re-imagine their futures, and expand their communities. After that, Greg Creft highlights local comedian Holly Vigiano for this week's comedy bucket. Finally, Thom Francis spotlights poet Alina Pleskova and her recording from The Linda.

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 Albany. While she supports RCV, she feels that the proposal for a single unified election, eliminating primary, needs to go slower and do more public education and receive input from community and political groups. The local WFP and Democratic Party have both opposed. She discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 brings us a speech on the importance of unions from the Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, H Bosh Jr. continues his conversation with "Albany's Batman" Paul Kane in another episode of the Triple E's. After that, Arbor Mae talks about musical origins with artist Mama Jean ahead of her upcoming project titled “The Industry”. Finally, Anna Steltenkamp talks to Dina Gilio-Whitaker about food and cultural identity as part of her indigenous voices series. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston, Richard Sleeper | Engineer: Jacob Boston

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 Gov. Hochul to sign a strong data center moratorium bill, the Responsible Data Center Development Act. The event is part of the statewide New York Fights AI Data Centers tour being led by bill sponsor State Senator Kristen Gonzalez and Food & Water Watch. The event locally was organized by PAUSE/350Albany, Frack Action, and Capital District DSA along with Albany Data Center Resistance and Environmental Advocates of Albany. The groups called on the City of Albany to enact its own moratorium on data centers and to halt the data center proposed for Kenwood Commons in the city's South End, an environmental justice community. The rapid expansion of data centers, with their enormous appetite for electricity and water, takes ecological degradation to a new level. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Isaac Silberman-Gorn of Frack Action, the Emcee; Paul Batman Collins-Hackett; Kasey Charles: of the Hudson Catskill Housing Coalition and the Black Abolitionist Directive; and Diana Wright of People of Albany United for Safe Energy. This has been Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Andrea Cunliffe covers the Rensselaer County Legislature Public Forum about the public's viewpoints on local ICE activity and Rensselaer County's refusal to abide by NY State law to disband any 287(g) agreements. Then, Mark Dunlea previews “The Sludge War,” a film coming to Spectrum Theater about PFAS "forever chemicals" and other hazardous industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals which are in our communities. Later on, Willie Terry interviews Coach Bree Hassell, an Artist, Entrepreneur, and Summer Youth Facilitator for the Underground Railroad Education Center, about the Youth Mural Shed Project. After that, Tyler Artis interviews local comedian J Connolly about Lark Street Live. Finally, Thom Francis highlights three local poets - BradQuan Copeland, Gripp, and S.L. Maurice.

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 issues in the Capital District and statewide, including her successful advocacy to end the death penalty in New York. She died two years ago in August 2024. We are joined by her husband, Charles Touhey, who is prominent Albany-based entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community builder with a long history of advancing housing equity, education, and renewable energy initiatives. Mark Dunlea, with ties to Alice and Charles, does this interview.

Sewage sludge, which is ubiquitously contaminated with PFAS "forever chemicals" and other hazardous industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals and also may contain disease-causing viruses, bacteria, and fungi, is land applied as a fertilizer on farmland, parks, and even school athletic fields. This practice endangers the safety of our food supply, our drinking water, and our remaining open spaces. There will be a screening of The Sludge War. on Wednesday Aug 26, from 6-8:30 pm at the Spectrum in Albany, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A with the filmmaker., Galassia Grassetto. She discusses the film with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. RSVP at https://luma.com/ybsmc24u,

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Pastor Kim Singletary of the Columbia-Greene Clergy Coalition to Preserve Columbia Memorial Hospital about planned cuts to the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Then, we hear from Shaira and Savayah talking to Andre Leppanen, about the Rensselaer Summer Youth Program. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss the coming El Nino, recent floods in the mid-west, and this week's weather in the Capital District. After that, Michelle Polacinski talks about her family's immigration story to the Capital District. Finally, we have a segment on youth environmental activism. Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk

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 Medicaid. However, this would reduce the number of authorized beds from 192 to 25 and would continue its recent trend of reducing services. Pastor Kim Singletary of the Columbia-Greene Clergy Coalition to Preserve Columbia Memorial Hospital talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 Climate Plan. Then, Willie Terry heads to the Albany Underground Railroad Education Center to talk to Coach Bree Hassell, a Summer Youth Facilitator for the center about the Youth Mural Shed Project. Later on, H. Bosh Jr. talks to "Albany's Batman," Paul Kane, in another episode of the TripleE's. After that, Elizabeth EP Press covers the Troy City Council as the council comes closer to passing the proposed Local Law No. 3, which aims to regulate Troy's use of Flock license plate reader cameras. Finally, Arbor Mae talks to Maddison VanDenburg, a singer/songwriter who finished in third place on American Idol at just 17 years old. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston, Justin Hurley | Producer: Jacob Boston

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 City's Climate Plan.

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 Coeymans Industrial Park needing to clean up the waterways. Later on, Sev-AY-ah and SHY-rah, Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees, get to know more about what The Sanctuary for Independent Media does by interviewing our employees. After that, Craig Neslor spotlights local comedian Mel Bradshaw. Finally, for this week's Next up to the Mic, Thom Frances introduces us to poet Nancy Byrne, a featured reader of the Eight Poets event at The Fish Market. Hosts: Justin Hurley; Lavender Engineer: Joan Eason

Environmental Advocates of NY has released their annual scorecard of the state legislature on key issues. They also analyze the environmental actions of Governor Hochul.. stating that it has been Two Steps Back, One Step Forward, starting with the weakening of the state's climate law (CLCPA). Vanessa Fajans-Turner, Executive Director of EA, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The owners of the Coeymans Industrial Park have agreed to restore wetlands, monitor stormwater runoff, and spend $1.1 million on environmental projects to settle two lawsuits brought by the environmental group Riverkeeper. The settlement, reached Thursday, August 13, resolves lawsuits accusing the industrial park and its owner, Carver Laraway, of violating the Clean Water Act by allegedly allowing polluted stormwater from the park to enter Coeymans Creek, a tributary of the Hudson River, and by filling wetlands and tributaries of the creek without required federal permits. Riverkeeper Senior Attorney Mike Dulong talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 Data Centers statewide tour. Then, Sina Basila Hickey learns more about Stable Gate Winery from owner Val Feldman. Later on, Arbor Mae sits down with rapper JB!! aka Dirty Moses to talk name, legacy, as well as the rapper's final full-length album. Finally, we have an episode of Reclaiming History, where Lavonia Mallory sat down with Cessie Alphonso, a pioneer in consulting with defendants charged with capital offenses. Co-Hosts: Richard Sleeper, Ember. | Engineer: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea interviews the keynote speaker of this year's Kateri Peace Conference, Mary Gleason Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry reports on the Underground Railroad Education Center's youth summer projects. After that, H Bosh Jr interviews Paul Kane, known as "Albany's Batman," for an inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and the power of community. Finally, Erin Blanding interviews Dr. Anne-Maria Makhulu for her series People's Science. Host: Sina Basila Hickey, Engineer: Zilpa Oduor

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 with community groups to announce the New York Fights AI Data Centers statewide tour from August 22 to August 30. The Senator will be visiting 13 sites with active or proposed data centers across New York State to hear the concerns from impacted communities and advocate for Governor Hochul to sign the state bill, which is stronger than the one-year moratorium the Governor recently issued by Executive Order. We hear from Senator Gonzalez and Eric Weltman of Food and Water Watch, Mark Dunlea of PAUSE talking about the Thurs. Aug. 27 event at Albany City Hall, as well as the Senator's response to several questions from the media.

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 Shrine in Fonda. We are living through a time in our collective history when great and overwhelming confusion and debilitating fear often result in the temptation to withdraw, surrendering hope and our ability to act. This year's Kateri Peace Conference offers a day of community and healing, coming together to share grief, anger, and confusion yet also our strength, joy, and cohesion, realizing our communal connections, ability to transform and grow. Keynote speaker Mary Gleason talks with Mark Dunlea about "Work That Reconnects" with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to members of the No Kings Collective Albany about the developers of Kenwood Commons presentation to the Albany Neighborhood Association Council. Then, we hear from our Rensselaer Summer Youth Employees about their experience in this county program. Later on, we have a story of what the lack of legal abortion access can do to society. After that, Greg Creft joins us in the studio to highlight comedian Ethan Wilder. Finally, in this week's Next Up to the Mic, Thom Francis features the work of Dan Wilcox. Co-hosts: Justin Hurley and Lavender

Area scientists and preservationists are calling on Albany officials to help preserve the James Hall Lab building in Lincoln Park, a designated National Historic Landmark since 1976. Hall was a national prominent geologist and paleontologist in the later 1800s. The building has been poorly served since it was taken by the Albany School system and made part of the (also abandoned) Sunshine School. It suffered a recent fire and outsiders often trespass inside. At a minimum, the building needs to be made secure. Dr. Ed Landing, NYS Paleontologist, emeritus, and Lynne Jackson talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The 28th annual Kateri Peace Conference, titled - Weaving A Tapestry of Renewal, Resilience and Transformation - will take place Saturday, August 15, 2026. Beginning at 9 am. It will be at the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine & Historic Site in Fonda. After covering the Nuremberg Trials, Hannah Arendt observed how loneliness preceded fascism in Germany finding it was one of the pivotal preconditions for fascism. The conference will explore how to respond to the disharmony and disconnection at the center of our present political-economic system. Conference co-chair John Amidon speaks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on climate hushing and why it is getting challenged. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews Chay Santiago, Co-Founder of Polished Inc. Youth Group, as the last stop on the Troy Juneteenth passport “Freedom Crawl” celebration. Later on, Garrett McCarey has a story on the Great Hudson River Fish Count, an annual DEC event. After that, H Bosh Jr continues his Triple Es coverage with Schenectady City Council person Justin Chaires. Finally, Cricket Keating visits Tiger Mama, a work n' play space in Troy. Co-Hosts Arbor Mae (Engineer, Co-Host) and Sina Basila Hickey

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about the effort for Ranked Choice Voting in Albany. Then, we talk with Mabel Leon about the most recent threats to Cuba by the Trump administration. Later on, Rosemary Armao and Jay Jochnowitz talk about the war with Iran. After that, we hear from disability rights advocates about the refusal of the STAR bus system to follow CDTA's nature bus route. Finally, we have a story about homelessness. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey

Advocates of Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) now expect that the issue will go to voters in the 2027 election. RCV Albany has submitted petitions for a referendum for a RCV system using single unified voting, eliminating primaries in favor of placing all the qualified candidates on the November ballot. The elimination of primaries has received pushback however from the leaders of the Democratic and Working Families Party. A council member has submitted legislation to have RCV for both the primary and general elections. Dorian Solot, co-chair of RCV Albany, provides an update to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage of Troy's Common Council where the council authorized $15.5 million in bonds to upgrade the city's water system and a resolution to upgrade 15 city cameras that pre-date FLOCK was passed. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks to two artists part of Art Omi: Artists 2026 cohort . the artists held an open studio to mark the end of their residencies. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us on air to discuss Floods, the El Nino and what to expect of the weather this week. After that, Sia Patel talks with Ruksana, Prof. of Communication at UAlbany who migrated to the Capital Region from Bangladesh, in this week's Everybody Moves segment. Finally, Marrow and Cricket talk with Front Stoop LLC, a native plant gardening company based in Troy NY. Co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk

Climate hushing is a strategy where politicians deliberately avoid mentioning climate change. It stems from the belief that emphasizing planetary crises alienates voters or draws unwanted scrutiny amid rising costs of living and political polarization. Following the 2024 elections, many elected Democrats scaled back explicit climate mentions, pivoting instead to narrow messaging on energy affordability. It is also endemic in the media. Ruth Foster, co-chair of SHARE (Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy) talks to Mark Dunlea with the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Gloria Mattera, the co-chair of the Green Party of NY, about ICE, data centers, war, and climate change. Then, we talk with local digital artist Zoe Harrison about their experiences and perspective of AI's effect on the arts. Later on, we hunt for berries with the kiddos enjoying a perfect summer's day in Collard City Growers garden. After that, Tyler Artis interviews local comedian Travis Stealey about the Saratoga Comedy Festival. Finally, Thom Francis showcases S.L. Maurice & Shannon Kauderer at Mojo's Cafe in this week's Next Up to The Mic.