Podcast appearances and mentions of mark dunlea

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent Troy City Council hearing on the Good Cause Eviction Law. Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from the Albany Common Council meeting during which some prominent African American residents in the Capital District were inducted into the New York State Hall of Fame. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss the current blizzard impacting the Capital District and to discuss what to expect of the weather this week. After that, Ashanti Adams talks to Gaheul Yi about her grandmother's immigration story from Guyana to the Capital District, as part of the weekly segment Everybody Moves. Finally, we hear from author Amy Godine about her book The Black Woods. The video of this book talk at the Sanctuary was just released to our video archive channel. co-hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk

NY Health is a single payer universal health care proposal for NY. Instead of private health insurance, all New Yorkers would be covered - with no premiums, co-pays or deductibles. Despite majority support in both houses of the legislature, enactment of the program has been blocked by the insurance and drug companies. Julie Schwartzberg and Ayanthi Gunawadana of Working People for Health discuss the proposal with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine. There will be a lobby day in Albany on March 17 and a rally at NYC CIty Hall on March 8.

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on the NYS budget hearing on human services from February 5th Then, Cat Jones brings us the story of a teacher who overcame homelessness and now helps others in need Later on, Brea Barthel brings us a monthly library update After that, Thom Francis introduces us to local poets Alyssa Michelle & Christa DeMarco. Finally, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the Boys & Girls Club Black History Month Local Heroes Gala from 2025 Hosts: Richard Sleeper, Jacob Boston | Produced By: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Laura Wheelock of the Public Utility Law Project. Then, Willie Terry interviews Shawn Young at All Of Us: Reclaim MLK Day 2026. Later on, Lennox Apudo discusses the importance of celebrating Black History Month with Georgenna Jones of Redemption Christian Academy. After that, Sean Bernyk interviews Charles Clark III about Brenda Valentine and the upcoming museum exhibit “The Black Experience in the Adirondacks.” Finally, Ellie Irons speaks with Danielle Peláez about seed keeping ahead of the upcoming seed swap.

Governor Hochul has proposed a ratepayer protection plan aims to try to reign in soaring utility costs. When requesting rate increases, utilities will be required to present a budget constrained option that keeps their operating and capital costs below the rate of inflation. This exercise will require utilities to prioritize efficiency and affordability and prove why any spending is truly necessary before asking customers to foot the bill. Laurie Wheelock of the Public Utility Law Project, which represents low-income consumers, talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the Governors' proposals and other energy issues.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Hundreds rallied on Tin Cup Day urging Governor Kathy Hochul to tax the wealthy to address New York's affordability crisis. Mark Dunlea sits down with Campaign Director Brahvan Ranga to learn more. Then, Sean Bernyk tells about "The Black Experience in the Adirondacks" an interactive exhibition coming to the Sanctuary. Later on, Shirley Chen talks with NYU Alumni Jason about his family traditions for the Chinese Lunar New Year. After that, Justin Hurley talks about the organization Food not Bombs. Finally, This week, Thom Francis welcomes Jason Baldinger to the mic. He shared his poetry at the Fish Market in Troy. Hosts: Richard Sleeper and Caelan McPherson Engineer:Caelan McPherson

On Feb. 1, the Albany Muslim Advocacy Center awarded Jewish Voice for Peace ALbany its Bridge Builder Award. In 2023, several of the founding members of AMAC and several members of JVP Albany met each other and became close working together for a number of months to get the Ceasefire Resolution passed in Albany. Zarina Jalal of AMAC and Keren Carmeli of JVP Albany talk with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Local elected officials joined their state legislature colleagues and nearly 300 Invest in Our New York coalition members Wednesday for a Tin Cup Day rally and press conference to demand that Governor Kathy Hochul, Speaker Carl Heastie and Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins protect New Yorkers from federal attacks and make lasting public investments to combat the devastating affordability crisis. the Invest in Our New York package would generate more than $40 billion annually in new public funds through the Progressive Income Tax, the Corporate Tax, the Capital Gains Tax and the Heirs Tax. Campaign Director Brahvan Ranga discusses how to tax the rich with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on Governor Hochul's proposed budget and its effects on health care coverage for New Yorkers Then, Sean Bernyk speaks with the curator of The Black Experience in the Adirondacks about Dewey Brown ahead of his inclusion in the upcoming exhibition Later on, Sina Basila Hickey speaks with Design Duo “Fun Stuff” about their new design studio in south troy After that, we'll have a piece on the effect of road salt on the environment Finally, we'll have a piece on how the effects of the winter months effect the homeless But first, here are the headlines. Co-Hosts: Richard Sleeper, Ember | Producer: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage of the NYS budget hearings on transportation. Then, roaming labor correspondent WIllie Terry speaks with Jamaica Miles, founder of All of Us at the Reclaim MLK Day 2026: A Day of Action, Education & Resistance” event at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. Later on, on the Triple Es, H Bosh Jr speaks with Analusette Shalello, founder of DNA Bodyworx LLC. After that, we'll be speaking with May and Chowder, members of the Hellions Roller Derby team in Troy. Finally, Moses Nagel reports on Troy City Council, where the incoming democratic majority has introduced a new local law, Good Cause Eviction, for public hearing.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Blair Horner of NYPIRG about the 2026 state legislative session and the budget. Then, Sean Bernyk talks with Charles Clark III, curator of the Black Adirondack Experience, about one of the featured artists, Fulton Fryar. Later on, retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss the recent bout of cold weather and what to expect of the weather this week. After that, we have our weekly series, Everybody Moves. This week, we hear from Florian from Haiti about the migration story to the Capital District. Finally, Lavender speaks with Kathleen Crayne, the Marketing Major of the upcoming Flurry Festival taking place this President's Day weekend. Hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk Enginner: Caelan McPherson

First, Mark Dunlea continues his coverage from a rally at the State Capitol demanding $175 million in funding for immigration legal services. Then, we hear from the curator of “The Black Experience in the Adirondacks” exhibition about partnering with the Sanctuary on the collection of archives. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with musicians at the Troy Farmers Market. After that, OM Quillio joins us for an in studio interview about her songwriting career and her upcoming EP release at Stacks coffee shop in Troy. Finally, we celebrate the life of the recently passed Hudson Talbott with a segment where Andrea Cunliffe spoke with him about his book “A Walk In the Woods”. Co-Hosts: Jacob Boston. Richard Sleeper | Engineer - Jacob Boston

BYOS (Bring Your Own Shirt) to print a design by graffiti legend Steve ESPO Powers to take home. The image says "Together We Will Melt ICE," taking place at Circus Printing. Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene spoke with Brian Hamill, Co-Founder of Circus Printing. the event takes place on Feb 7 from noon - 3pm https://www.thecircusfamily.com/events/february-byos

BLACK & BANNED: Refusing to Let Our History be Whitewashed is an event taking place at the Frederick Allen Lodge in Saratoga. One of the organizers Bill Stanley spoke with Mark Dunlea and Benno Greene about the event. Learn more at https://www.frederickallenlodge.org/black-banned

Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the 2026 state legislative session and the budget. Issues include revenue, climate, solid waste, higher education and health care.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us audio from the NYS Legislature hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget. Then, Elizabeth EP Press reports on the resolution condemning ICE operations introduced by Rensselaer County Democratic legislators. Later on, we have an interview with Rachelle Rhamé, a new transplant to Troy, about her media and archival research. After that, Caelan McPherson talks with Former Manager of WTSC the Source, about there experience in radio. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes Judith Kerman to the mic. Hosts: Richard Sleeper and Caelan McPherson Engineer:Caelan McPherson

The Visibility Brigade movement was born in 2020 on an overpass in Paramus, NJ out of a frustration due to the lack of physical messaging in the real world about the existential crisis that we face as a nation. There are now hundreds of Visibility Brigade groups across the country, with their nonviolent, pro-democracy messages posted on overpasses, chalked on sidewalks, and all other public spaces! Locally, one Brigade gathers on the overpass at Western Avenue at Rt. 85 every Wednesday from 4 to 5 PM. Christine Primomo and John Arrighi discuss the Brigade with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On January 28, the New York State legislature held a 12 hour hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget. In part of our coverage, we hear from Allison Considine of the Building Decarbonization Coalition; Michael Hernandez of Rewiring America; Laurie Wheelock of the Public Utility Law Project; and Jonathan Cohen of the New York Solar Energy Industries Association. This has been Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 will replay one of the many interviews he did with Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Finally, Laura Beth Johnson, singer-songwriter and creator of girl love, will join us to talk about her beginnings as an artist as well as her upcoming showcase Hosted by: Richard Sleeper, Ember | Produced By: Jacob Boston

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, H Bosh Jr speaks with Analusette Shaello, founder of DNA BodyWorx. After that, Milexy Campos brings us coverage of the Time to Tea Around the World event hosted by U Albany's Cultural Connections. Finally, we hear part 2 of Marsha Lazarus' 2-part conversation with Holocaust survivor Regina Betts about how she, her mother, and sister escaped Europe during WWII.

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. Jess Bennett discusses the successful struggle with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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 the Anti-Ice Rally on January 23 at West Capitol Park. After that, then we hear from, American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodways (these are diverse) and food politics. Finally, this week, Thom Francis welcomes Victor Clevenger to the mic. He performed at The Linda. Hosts: Richard Sleeper and Caelan McPherson Engineer: Caelan McPherson

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 students today. After that, Jean Fei of the Social Justice Center in Albany joins us to talk about the upcoming Community Care Wellness Series. Finally, Caleb Taran speaks with singer-songwriter Grace Corbett about her perspective on life, community, and the artistic process. Co-Hosts: Richard Sleeper, Ember. Produced by: Jacob Boston

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us to the January 13th Climate activist rally. Then, Willie Terry shares excerpts from the All of Us Reclaim MLK Day 2026 event. Later on, Ghauel Yi brings us a sociological talk from Joanne Kaufman. After that, H Bosh Jr. speaks with Analusette Shellello about starting her own fitness company. Finally, Meg Kelly interviews Professor John Garver about Rock Salt ecology.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us Judith Enck of Beyond Plastic, Sam Fein who's the City Auditor in Albany, and Blair Horner from NYPIRG to talk about the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Then, Moses Nagel brings us voices from the MLK Day Interfaith Peace Walk on Saturday January 17. Later on, Yi Lu spoke with Prof. Haoyu Wang about Artificial Intelligence: What It Does, What It Means, and Why It Matters. After that, We welcome Thom Francis, the Board President of Hudson Valley Writers Guild , and the producer of the Next up. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local writers Carlton Wells & Rhonda Rosenheck to the mic. They shared their work at the Poetic License Poetry Reading and Open Mic. Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineers: Caelan McPherson

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from Governor Hochul's State of the State address where hundreds of activists lined up at to urge the governor to increase investment in renewable and more affordable energy. Then, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from the first Troy City Council meeting of 2026, a meeting entirely dedicated to hearing from the Troy public . After that, Sina Basila Hickey brings us coverage on the Lunar New year with Asian Arts NY. Finally, in commemoration of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr day. Richard Sleeper will read an excerpt we who believe in freedom, a book from the late Alice Green, a well respected local civil rights activist Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper and Ember Keahi-Grigoraskos Engineer: Jacob Boston *due to a tech issue, the last segment is actually first.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea chats with City Council President Sue Steele about the Council's plans for the upcoming year. Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with Dr. Joseph Romm, a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Later on, we are joined by Jamaica Miles of All of Us to talk about the upcoming “Reclaim MLK Day 2026” event. After that, on this week's Albany comedy interview corner Juan sits down with Greg Creft and Craig Neslar to learn about the upcoming Josephs House Shelter Comedy show. Finally, up next to the mic Thom Francis welcomes local writers S.L. Maurice & Shannon Kauderer to the mic Hosts: Vinny DamaPoleto and Caelan McPherson Engineers: Caelan McPherson

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from the launch of the Hinckel United Tenant Union at Hinckel Brewery Apartments in Park Avenue in Albany. Then, Mark Dunlea talks to members of various advocacy groups at the Peoples State of State advocating for various issues such as: a more robust food assistance program and the rejection of building new nuclear capacities in NY state. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us to discuss some of the significant weather events of 2025. After that, we have our weekly series Everybody Moves where Yue, an international student from China joins us to talk about his migration journey to the US. Finally, Yi Lu talks to end of life doula Michele Polacinski about her work at the Albany Death Cafe.

Dr. Joseph Romm is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM). He joins Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss his new report New York's Nuclear Anti-Affordability Fiasco: Why the State's Deeply Flawed Energy Plan Would Explode Electricity Rates . Romm also responds to Governor Hochul's State of the State address, where she called for the development of 5 GW of new nuclear power.

First, Mark Dunlea reviews Governor Hochul's second climate report card with Climate Can't Wait' Bob Cohen Then, Frances Sweet of Indivisible joins us in the studio to talk about their upcoming events that contrasts the the efforts of civil rights activist Martin Luther King to those of President Trump Later on, Yi Lu from UAlbany talks to Amanda E., of the Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition, about community members have come together to report ICE activity and stand against mass deportation After that, we have some youth book recommendations from the Troy Public Library Finally, we hear about chickens and compost at Radix Co-Hosts; Richard Sleeper, Ember. Engineer: Jacob Boston

The Democrats in last year 's elections won all six Council seats in Troy. City Council President Sue Steele discusses the Council's plans for the upcoming year with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. Issues discussed include increasing public input; Good Cause eviction; City Hall; and a proposed moratorium on Battery Storage.

Climate Can't Wait, a statewide coalition of over 55 environmental, climate, and community groups, released its second climate report card for Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY). The final grade was an F based on her track record of backsliding on implementation of critical climate legislation and failing to take actions to achieve the mandates of New York State's 2019 Climate Law (the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act or CLCPA). An Albany Supreme Court decision last October, Citizen Action of New York vs. DEC, found that the Hochul administration's failure to issue greenhouse gas reduction regulations as required by the Climate Law was illegal. Bob Cohen reviews the report card with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks with Joe Seeman, who is a volunteer with Indivisible ADK/Saratoga, who held a rally in Glens Falls to remind people of the coup attempt on January 6th, 2020. Then, we have a segment about the resources provided by the YWCA and speak with Jamie Crouse. After that, we mark the new year with a recording from a peace walk. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes local poets Celeste and R.M. Engelhardt to the mic. Co-hosts Vinny DamaPoleto and Sina Basila Hickey

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, discusses the kidnapping of Venezuela's President Maduro by the Trump administration with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine. ON Tuesday, Medea interrupted a presentation by the American ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS) to challenge their claim that this was purely a law enforcement action rather than regime change and seizure of oil. Medea expects a close but losing vote along party lines on Thursday when the Senate votes on a War Powers Resolution seeking to rein in Trump and restore constitutional rules.

January 6, 2026, is the 5th anniversary of Donald Trump's unsuccessful coup to overthrow the election of Joe Biden as President. Unfortunately, the Justice Department and Democrats failed to hold Trump accountable for the coup and once re-elected, Trump pardoned all those convicted of violent actions at the Capitol. On January 3, Indivisible ADK/Saratoga held a rally in Glens Falls to remind people of the coup. That morning Trump kidnapped the President of Venezuela, killing at least 40 people in doing so. Joe Seeman talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the event.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage of a protest on Wolf Road against the US government's actions to kidnap and criminally charge the President Maduro of Venezuela. Then, Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood will be showing the documentary film “Heightened Scrutiny” in Troy on January 22, and we'll hear from the film's director, Sam Feder. Later on, we welcome back retired National Weather Serviceman Hugh Johnson for our weekly weather update. After that, we have Everybody Moves our weekly series that profiles the migration stories from people in our community. Finally, we have Mark Dunlea brings us his coverage of the protests to demand the release of the Bakhtani family from ICE detention. co-hosts Sean Bernyk and Sina Basila Hickey

This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine's holiday special on Gaza, produced and hosted by Moses Nagel. The stories we highlight include: - Benno Green's interview with with a healthcare worker at Albany Medical Center. - Elizabeth EP Press speaks with a nurse who volunteered in Gaza and the WestBank.  -Mark Dunlea speaks with Phylis Benis ahead of this years' Kateri Peace conference. -Albany's Jewish Voice for Peace chapter on the detention of Columbia student Mahmoud Kahlil. -A public Sukkot celebration to demand an end to the starvation of Gaza -Mark Dunlea speaks to Tom Ellis of The Palestinian Rights Committee about the current ceasefire and fundraising for Gaza.

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 parking lots. Later on, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent press conference where the Schenectady Food Council discussed their legislative priorities for the year. After that, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Jack Magai of More Trees Arborist Collective about the Sanctuary's recent loss of one of our spruce trees. Finally, we celebrate Hanukkah with an interview with singer/songwriter and Klezmer musician Adah Hetko about what it means to be Jewish in America.

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 schools and hospitals to buy food products locally. Rev. Longmire talks about hunger policy with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, along with discussiing his community food advocates program.

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 community radio. Finally, We speak with Marisa Espe about Albany Institute's Black Dimensions in Art exhibition

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.

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.

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 renewable energy to meet the state's climate goal, but recently backed down to 5.5 GW. Alex Patterson of the Public Power NY Coalition talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Bebhin Francis of the National Union of the Homeless about their advocacy efforts to get the county of Albany to increase the support offered to unhoused individuals during the winter. Then, Sean Bernyk talks with Paul F. Cole of the Kate Mullany National Historic Site about the site's history and the iconic labour leader Kate Mullany who organized the first national all-female labour union, the Collar Laundry Union, here in Troy. Later on, Hugh Johnson joins us for our last weather show for the year where we'll have a recap of this year's significant weather events and what's in-store for the weather this week. After that, we have the weekly segment Everybody Moves. This week we hear Joanna Dreby talk to Hoora, a University at Albany alumnus about her immigration journey from Iran to the Capital District. Finally, Marsha Lazarus joins us for a special live interview to talk about the preparations and festivities of this Hanukkah which runs from December 14th to December 22nd.

In "Great Power Imperialism or Democratic Global Governance?", Larry Wittner, Emeritus Professor of History at SUNY Albany, explores the political ramifications of the bromance between Donatd Trump and Russian President Putin. Wittner talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about Europe, Ukraine, Venezuela, South America, and the rise of the neonazi movement. https://columbusfreepress.com/article/great-power-imperialism-or-democratic-global-governance

On Saturday, December 13, local immigrant rights advocates joined in a national day of protest against ICE and Home Depot with a rally and clothing drive at Crossgates Common. The activists demanded that the company take immediate action to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in and around its stores nationwide. Across the country, Home Depot locations have become flashpoints in a growing human rights crisis. Immigration raids at and around stores have led to chaotic, violent, and frightening encounters—not only for immigrant workers and day laborers, but also for customers and surrounding communities. We hear from No Kings Collective Albany co-leader Bryan Paz-Hernandez, Tara from the Party of Socialism and Liberation, and Jahaira Roldan of the NY Immigration Coalition. This has been Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a demonstration where over 100 climate activists rallied at the state capital urging Governor Hochul to sign legislation that would lower utility bills. Then, Sina Basila Hickey learns about ear seeds acupuncture with Gina Mauro. Later on, Chloe, a student at Skidmore College, will talk about how to prevent and treat cooking burns as the holiday seasons approaches. After that, artist Delphi, one of the A Big Gay Market vendors, joins us in-studio to talk about his work as well as his journey as an artist. Finally, we'll hear some kid community voices from Healing Day. Co-hosts: Richard Sleeper, Jacob Boston, and Ember. Jacob Boston engineered.

At a recent meeting of the Albany County Legislature, 8 individuals with the Albany Chapter of the National Union of the Homeless urged the county to create a shelter for homeless individuals at the closed College of St. Rose campus. The group will also participate in the longest day, a national day of action, with an event and march on Dec. 21 starting at the Albany DSS office on Washington near Dove. St. Bebhinn Francis provides an update to Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea speaks with Mario Bruzzone about the NYIC's latest report on ICE activity. Then, we hear more about the Afghan Family who was taken to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Monday, even though this family's visa was originally valid until 2026. Later on, Willie Terry brings us to the site of a massive thanksgiving food distribution thanks to the regional food bank. After that, we get some perspective on learning new things and working through frustration from Laurel. Finally, Carolyn Tennant interviews author Pamela McColl about the history of Christmas poetry in a piece from our archives

On September 6th, regular US Americans set out from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, carrying a copy of the U.S. Constitution on a 160-mile pilgrimage to the steps of Congress in Washington, D.C. Janet Carmosky spoke about this march, the message, and why it's important to speak up when "the promises of the Constitution are being broken" with Mark Dunlea.