Best WOOC 105.3 FM Troy Podcasts (2024)

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HMM 05 - 10 - 24 59:30

5h ago59:30

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea talks with Melanie Trimble about the Equal Rights Amendment being placed on our ballots this November. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press brings us coverage from a Rensselaer County Legislature meeting on the new drug dealer registry law. Later on, Lennox Apudo brings us coverage from Dr. Lomarsh Roop…

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Community Speaks out Against Drug Dealer Registry 9:38

2h ago9:38

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Earlier this year the Rensselaer County Legislature unanimously passed a new law creating a drug dealer registry. It is the first of it's kind in New York State and community members from Troy say shaming people is the wrong approach. Today we hear from Damaris Miller, Lukee Forbes, Meagon Nolasco and Christopher Caulfield who spoke outside and ins…

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Update On Equal Rights Amendment 9:54

2h ago9:54

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Lawmakers have placed an Equal Rights Amendment on the ballot this November. While an upstate judge recently blocked the measure on procedural grounds, most legal observers expect that decision to be overturned. The measure states that “No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability creed, or religion, or sex, …

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Multinational Corporations Exploiting The Guyanese Oil And Gas Industry 10:29

4h ago10:29

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On April 22 Union College, in Schenectady, hosted a Guyanese scholar, Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine, to give a talk on the potential and dangers of oil exploitation in Guyana, a South American country. In this segment he talks about how multinational corporations are exploiting the country's oil rich lands and reaping profits while Guyana loses out.…

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HMM 05 - 09 - 24 58:18

9h ago58:18

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea reports on the passing of The Climate Superfund Act by the NYS Senate. Then, for our labor bucket, Willie Terry interviews Mark Emanatian, Executive Director of The Capital District Area Labor Federation. Later on, Blaise Bryant interviews author John Evans.After that, Moses Nagel interviews T…

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NYPIRG's Horner Update On Bottle Bill, Cuomo Court Ethics Ruling 9:51

2h ago9:51

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The effort to modernize the state bottle bill picked up momentum this week after three separate Assembly committees voted in favor of it. This also means that the bottle industry is stepping up its opposition, including recruiting the teamsters to oppose to it. Blair Horner of NYPIRG talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about the bill, as…

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Author John Evans on Poetry, Writing, and Music 11:11

2h ago11:11

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The College of Saint Rose is closing. HMM correspondent Blaise Bryant graduated from there in 2014, where he also hosted various radio shows. This clip is from a March 2014 radio interview with author John Evans about poetry, writing, music, and more!By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Armao On The Brink: Judith Fetterley on Garden Benefis to Environment 10:00

2h ago10:00

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May means flowers, lawns and gardens -- outdoor glory that can make war, famine, student protests and hate go away for a while. But while planting native plant species and shrinking grassy areas around your home to make room for flower beds is relaxing and beautifying, it's also an important way to fight back against climate change and environmenta…

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Farmers Market May 2024 9:59

3h ago9:59

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Take a walk through the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market on this summers outdoor opening day. Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe talks to farmers and great food makers .By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM 05 - 08 - 2024 59:20

3h ago59:20

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First, we hear about the rally on Wednesday at the State Capitol in support of a ceasefire in Gaza. The event was organized by the Muslim Community.Next, this Saturday will be the 21st annual Grannies for Peace Mother’s Day vigil at the Tulip Festival in Albany.Later on, for this week’s Armao On The Brink, Rosemary reports on how shrinking lawns an…

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Hundreds Rally At Muslim Rally At Capitol For Ceasefire 9:59

5h ago9:59

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On Wednesday May 8, several hundred people gathered at the State Capitol at a rally organized by the local Muslim Community to support a cease fire in Gaza. We hear from 3 of the main organizers of the event: Jamaica Miles of All of Us; Iman Jamal Shah of the Schenectady Islamic Center; and Dr. Schabib Chekima. The emcee of the event. This has been…

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The American Lung Association on Lung Cancer Action Week 9:48

5h ago9:48

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Max Micallef of the American Lung Association spoke with HMM Correspondent Marshall Hildreth on the ALA's Lung Cancer Action Week and about how the ALA is combating lung disease.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Tayimoor Naqi at the Protest for Gaza 9:14

1d ago9:14

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On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8, people gathered in West Capitol Park to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and express solidarity with other protests around the world including across college campuses. Moses Nagel caught up with Taiymoor Naqi at the park.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Albany CPRB Update 10:00

8h ago10:00

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On May 6, at the Albany Common Council meeting, several people spoke during the public comment period about the current issues facing the Civilian Complaint Review Board. The people of Albany voted in a referendum for an independent and strong board to manage effective police oversight. However, many people have felt that the mayors’ office has not…

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Grannies For Peace Mothers' Day Vigil At Tulip Festival 9:54

5h ago9:54

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On Saturday May 11, Grannies for Peace will hold its 21st annual Mother's Day Vigil at the Tulip Festival. The early advocates of Mother’s Day in the United States originally envisioned it as a day of peace, to honor and support mothers who lost sons and husbands to the carnage of the Civil War. This year's theme is Gaza: Send Food Not Bombs. Marci…

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NYS Senate Passes the Climate Superfund Act 9:50

1d ago9:50

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On Tuesday, May 7, the New York State Senate passed the Climate Superfund Act to make the largest greenhouse gas emitters pay $3 billion a year for damages caused by their pollution. 35% of the funds would go for remediation projects in disadvantaged communities. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG provides an update on the bill to Mark Dunlea with Hudson Mohawk M…

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HMM 05 - 07 - 2024 58:50

7h ago58:50

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Marshall Hildreth talks about the AmeriCorps VISTA program and who the program is geared towards. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry interviews labor leader Mark EmanatianLater on, it’s mental health awareness month, so how do students handle their own mental health? We’ll hear answers in a vo…

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Alanna Gill does Comedy on Pap Smears 12:42

7h ago12:42

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Alanna Gill talks with Caelan McPherson and Sina Basila Hickey about her comedy on Pap smears , Also she talked about how women in stand up comedy bring fresh material , and we talked about her upcoming event at Lark Street Tavern, a non-dude based comedy on May 18th.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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The Experience of the AmeriCorps VISTA 10:24

7h ago10:24

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AmeriCorps VISTA is a program that aims to address community challenges where the need is greatest. VISTA members are placed in service sites to learn valuable community and career skills. To learn more about this program, Sina Basila Hickey invited the Sanctuary's VISTA member, Marshall Hildreth, to talk about the experience.To learn more about th…

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Talking With Poets: Marie Kathleen, Jessica Rae, & Kate Gillespie at Brass Tacks 10:02

3h ago10:02

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Thom Francis welcomes Marie Kathleen, Jessica Rae, and Kate Gillespie to the Brass Tacks stage at The Low Beat in Albany, NY.When poets and writers walked into the Low Beat on January 7, 2020, for the Brass Tacks open mic, no one could have imagined that that would be one of the last poetry events at that venue. The world would be shut down in a li…

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Plant Swap at Collard City Growers this Saturday, May 11 10:16

4h ago10:16

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Bring your extra plants and/ or saplings to trade for something new this Saturday, May 11 at our Collard City Growers Plant Swap. You can bring perennials, annuals, house plants, and more, but you don’t have to bring a plant to participate. Stop by to pick up some plants, drop off any extras that you don’t have room for, or just come on by to say “…

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Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 2 10:11

6h ago10:11

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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 discussi…

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Capital District Area Labor Federation (Mark Emanatian, Executive Director) Part 1 9:23

7h ago9:23

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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 di…

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HMM 05 - 06 - 2024 58:39

6h ago58:39

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,We start off with Mark Dunlea reporting on the May Third rally sponsored by several dozen community groups calling on banks to stop funding fossil fuel companies as a way to stop the climate chaos.Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks with Elie Irons about the “Plant Swap” being held at the Sanctuary on Saturday, May 1…

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Hugh Johnson on Global temperatures and server weather 9:43

6h ago9:43

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Hugh Johnson joins Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo again for our weekly look at climate and weather, this time focusing on the continued record-breaking monthly average global temperatures, the severe weather in various parts of the country, and the weekly forecast.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Local Musician Emily Beck is on Tour! 10:32

6h ago10:32

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Lavender spoke with local singer-songwriter Emily Beck about her music and current Hudson Valley tour. You can see her at the Troy Farmers Market on July 6th in addition to many other spots throughout the spring, summer, and fall! For more details, visit https://www.emilybeckmusic.com/.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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May 3 Stop Funding Climate Chaos March In Albany 9:56

13h ago9:56

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On Friday, May 3, Third Act and Rivers and Mountains Green Faith, along with several dozen climate and faith groups, held a Stop Funding Climate Chaos march in downtown Albany to target banks that continue to provide tens of billions of dollars in financing to enable fossil fuel companies to expand their operations. We hear from Michael Richardson …

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HMM 05 - 03 - 24 59:04

2d ago59:04

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, Mark Dunlea takes us into a news conference on The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks to Jinah Ahn about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the 518. Later on, Willie Terry interviews Teryn Roberts, author of "I Deserve Better!" and "Color Rep…

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American Tastes: Cooking Burns 8:11

3d ago8:11

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The holidays make cooking burns even more likely, and this story reviews prevention, care, and other facts about burns. Produced by Skidmore student Chloe Nieliwocki for the course American Tastes.American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodways (these…

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American Tastes: College Dining Halls 9:57

2d ago9:57

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Dining halls are an important part of student campus life, and this story looks at how this social sphere changed during COVID-19. Produced by Skidmore student Campbell Smith for the course American Tastes.American Tastes is a course with Dr. Beck Krefting at Skidmore College, an interdisciplinary exploration of the evolution of US cuisines, foodwa…

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AAPI Heritage Month 518 Brings Food, Fitness, Literature, and the Arts 10:30

2d ago10:30

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Food, literature, the arts, fitness, and more. There are so many ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month. Throughout May there will be many events around the Capital Region. To learn more, Sina Basila Hickey interviewed Jinah Ahn of AAPI Heritage Month 518 and owner of Sunhee's Farm and Restaurant. https://aapiheritage5…

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Seder For Gaza in Washington Park 10:01

2d ago10:01

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On Saturday, April 27, Albany Jewish Voices for Peace hosted a Seder for Gaza in Washington Park to mark the Passover Holiday and draw connections between the exodus of the Jews and the suffering going on no in Gaza. Moses Nagel spoke to Ava Agree of JVP about the event.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Environmentalists And Local Governments Push For NYS To Reduce Packaging 9:59

3d ago9:59

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With the state legislature returning to Albany through early June, a key issue is whether they will pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Localities and taxpayers are stuck footing the bill for managing the growing flood of packaging waste. From a May 2 news conference, we hear from Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics; Ulster Co…

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HMM 05 - 02 - 24 58:40

8d ago58:40

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Elizabeth EP Press reports on The Burdett Birth Center staying open for at least another five years. Then, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry speaks with labor organizers on May First, Worker’s Day. Later on, Blaise Bryant asks Brea Barthel trivia around disability issues. After that, Mark Dunlea in…

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Happy May Day 2024: All Power to the Workers 10:52

4d ago10:52

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May 1, 2024, was International Worker's Day, also known as May Day. May Day is celebrated worldwide to honor the working class and commemorate their struggles for fair wages and better working conditions. Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the event and spoke to some of the local labor organizers who were gathe…

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Ellen Sinopoli Will Be Performing at The Egg 9:20

4d ago9:20

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Ellen Sinopoli is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company (ESDC). She came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to speak with Andrea Cunliffe. "For over three decades, The Egg’s resident dance company has graced its home stage with imaginative and inspiring premieres. Continuing that practice, the ever creative, collaborative cho…

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HMM 05 - 01 - 24 58:39

6d ago58:39

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:First, we get an update from the Capital Region Transportation Council’s planning process. Then, we get a student’s perspective on the recent campus protests about Gaza.Later on, Rosemary Armao looks at abortion bans for this week's Armao On The Brink.After that, Ellen Sinopoli joins us live to talk about her Da…

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Teryn Roberts, Author of "I Deserve Better!" and "Color Repeat Believe," Pt 2 9:59

5d ago9:59

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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," about a young child coping with the emotional roller coaster of dealing with an inconsistent or absent parent, and and "Color Repeat Believe." Teryn Roberts was here in the Capita…

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A Student Perspective On Campus Gaza Protests 9:50

4d ago9:50

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Over the last few weeks, student occupations at college campuses have met with increasing hostility from government and police officials, with 300 arrested on April 30th at Columbia and CUNY in NYC. We hear about one student's perspective on the situation, as Anna from UAlbany talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.…

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Capitol Region Transportation Plan Update 9:58

5d ago9:58

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The Capital Region Transportation Council has completed Phase 1 of its Metropolitan Transportation Plan, a long-range plan that will outline budget priorities and planning strategies for a safe and connected future transportation network. The Transportation Council facilitates a transportation planning process as required by federal law and support…

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Saved: Burdett Birth Center 10:36

5d ago10:36

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The Burdett Birth Center will remain open! Today Rose Mitchell of the Save Burdett Birth Center Coalition speaks to Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth (EP) Press about this surprise announcement from St. Peter’s Health Partners' CEO Dr. Steven Hanks and Assemblyman John McDonald.Some of the other organizations that contributed to this win ar…

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HMM 04 - 30 - 2024 59:52

5d ago59:52

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Moses Nagel reports on the Pro-Palestinian rallies happening at colleges and universities and speaks with Barbara Smith for some context.Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press reports on the traffic conditions once the new Chick-filet goes in on Hoosik st. Later on, Willie Terry interviewed Author Teryn Roberts about…

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Bri Morrison on Bringing more Women to Stand Up Comedy 10:27

5d ago10:27

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Comedian Bri Morrison came to Hudson Mohawk Magazine to talk about how she got into standup comedy, what the Albany comedy scene looks like, and how to help more women get into stand up comedy. She spoke with Marsha Lazarus and Caelan McPherson. Photo: Marsha Lazarus (L) and Bri Morrison (R) in the studio…

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Teryn Roberts, Author of "I Deserve Better!" and "Color Repeat Believe," Pt 1 10:45

5d ago10:45

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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," about a young child coping with the emotional roller coaster of dealing with an inconsistent or absent parent, and and "Color Repeat Believe." Teryn Roberts was here in the Capita…

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Student Gaza Protests Come To Albany 9:58

6d ago9:58

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The protest and encampment at Colombia University in solidarity with Gaza has spread in just 2 weeks to universities across the country and has become what students are calling the popular university for Palestine movement. On Monday, students at UAlbany held a rally in solidarity with the movement. Moses Nagel reports on the rally and speaks with …

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Brea Barthel Plays Disability Trivia 10:05

6d ago10:05

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For this week's trivia segment Brea Barthel joins our Disability Correspondent Blaise Bryant. You might remember them co-hosting together for most of 2022 and part of last year.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Severe Weather, Dry April, La Niña 8:26

6d ago8:26

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Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson spoke with Brea Barthel and Lennox Apudo about the warm weather (and backdoor cold front), fire weather season, and El Niño leaving and La Niña moving in.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Talking Pandemic Writing, Funeral Poems, and Starting an Open Mic with Rachel Baum 10:31

6d ago10:31

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Thom Francis introduces us to poet Rachel Baum who tells how she began writing during the pandemic, collecting funeral poems, starting an open mic, and finding ways to get new people interested in poetry. Plus, Rachel reads the poem "Rodeo Winner" from her new collection. Rachel R. Baum is a Best of the Net nominated poet, and editor of Funeral and…

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Brunswick Residents Don't Want More Traffic or a Chick-fil-A 8:15

6d ago8:15

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On Friday April 26, 2024 over 90 cars drove Hoosick Road in rush hour traffic to protest increased traffic that may come with the opening of a proposed shopping plaza with a Chick-fil-A in Brunswick, N.Y. Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press drive up to meet the protesters in the Walmart parking lot. Here is their journey.…

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Botanist Rich Ring Discusses Spring 10:00

6d ago10:00

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Rich Ring is a Botanist with New York's Natural Heritage Program. He talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about what he looks forward to seeing in the spring, from birds to flowers.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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