Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Andrea Cunliffe interviews Clyanna Lightbourn about the Democracy During Detention Act. Then, Willie Terry brings us to a panel discussion on the Role of the Black Church in the Freedom Struggle. Later on, Mark Dunlea speaks with author Andy Gittlitz about his book Metropolitan: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team. After that, we have an interview with Erin Johanns of Love Your Block. Finally, Moses Nagel interviews Stephanie Loveless about her new book about Deep Listening.

Love Your Block is an Albany-based non profit that focuses on helping residents improve and strengthen their homes and communities. Erin Johanns, director of Love Your Block, joins Sina Basila Hickey and Marrow for an interview about her work with the non-profit and new projects in 2026.

On Tuesday, April 14, state lawmakers and environmental groups held a news conference to push back against Governor Hochul’s push to slash the state’s climate law. In part 2 of our coverage, we hear from Maggie Reilly of Third Act; Assemblymember Anna Kelles; Senator Harckham; Blair Horner of NYPIRG; and Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Deep Listening is a practice developed by Pauline Oliveros, explores the difference between the involuntary nature of hearing and the conscious nature of listening. RPI hosts the Center for Deep Listening to explore and maintain this idea. The director of the center is Stephanie Loveless who has edited a book, out now from Terra Nova Press, featuring a year worth of scores in the spirit of deep listening. moses Nagel talked to her about the book and the concept.

Andy Gittlitz is an organizer and author of Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team . It looks at the way class and politics and baseball intersect with the story of baseball and of the Mets baseball franchise. The book blends cultural criticism with social and labor history to argue that New York City baseball has long served as a battleground for class struggle, popular power, and control over people’s leisure time. He was at book signings in Troy and Albany earlier this week. He talks to Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the Troy4Black Lives “Faith and Freedom” Black History Month Program, entitled “The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free.” The event took place at Bethel Baptist Church in Troy, NY. In this labor segment, Willie recorded the panel discussion on the program theme, “The Role of the Black Church in the Black Freedom Struggle. ”This is Part 6 of that discussion.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we hear about why farmers have joined a climate lawsuit against the EPA Then, we hear from lawmakers and advocates about why they oppose Governor Hochul’s efforts to weaken the state’s climate law. Later on, in this week’s Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, we hear from an Algerian journalist about his perspective on the current US war against Iran. After that, Judith Enck of Beyond Plastics, talks about her new book, "The Problem with Plastic" ahead of the NYS Writer's Institute book talk. Finally, we hear about a training on how to keep safe during protests. Co-hosts: Mark Dunlea and Sina Basila Hickey

The tables have turned. Fifteen years ago journalist Rosemary Armao went to work in Algeria teaching Arabic colleagues about the best practices of America's free press. The lessons were on everything from independence from government officials to newsroom management and critically looking at people in power. Now, newspaper editor Kamal Mansari who learned all those lessons, says it is...sadly... American journalists who need help. Government censorship, punishment of journalists who are critical of the administration, economic woes weakening media outlets and efforts to appease the president are all woes he recognizes.

On April 14, state lawmakers and environmental groups held a news conference to push back against Governor Hochul’s push to slash the state’s climate law. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Senator Pete Harckham, Chair of the En Con Committee; Stephen Edel of NY Renews; Senator Rachel May; and Assemblymember JoAnn Simone. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports on the proposed Albany, New York amendment to help with affordable housing. Then, Moses Nagel brings us a story on UAlbany’s Young Democratic Socialists of America push to have the SUNY administration step up to protect immigrants on campus. Later on, Marsha Lazarus has a conversation with YOU Inc co-founders Angela & Elroy Tatem. After that, Greg Creft interviews Mel Bradshaw and Ryan Anderson about the Ghost of Comics Past show at Fort Orange Brewing in Albany. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes poets Mojavi and Poetic Visionz who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic. Host: Caelan McPherson Engineer: Henry VanHaverbeke

UAlbany Young Democratic Socialists of America are attempting to push the SUNY administration to step up and protect immigrants students on campus from the actions of the Trump administration and ICE. Moses Nagel spoke with Maceo Foster about what they are asking for and what their demand for a sanctuary campus means.

Robert Cooper discusses his motivation to pursue journalism and later photography as a way to fill the representational gap, and how that motivation continues to inform his work today as a duty to himself and his communities. Cooper brings an insightful perspective in capturing identity and culture in both stillness and in movement. A focused conversation within a broader dialogue on media and identity, reported by Niyani Holt. (Robert’s cover photo: credit to Natasha Samuels)

Thom Francis welcomes poets Mojavi and Poetic Visionz who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024. +++++ When two long-time area spoken word artists, who have since moved away, walked in the front door of the Sand Lake Center for the Arts, Word Fest Open Mic host Mary Panza made it a point to add them to the list. Today, we are going to hear from those two incredible poets. Mojavi, who was the host of the Soul Kitchen series at Clayton’s Restaurant in the late-90s and the founder of Urban Guerrilla Theatre after that, read some childhood memoirs. Poetic Visionz who was one of the original Nitty Gritty Slam poets a decade ago, representing Albany at the National Poetry Slam, took the stage with his deconstructive word-play. You can find more information, photos, and videos on all of the Word Fest events on the Hudson Valley Writers Guild website, hvwg.org.

First, we hear from Mark Dunlea as he talks with peace activist John Amidon about The Earth's Greatest Enemy, a documentary about pollution and the United States Military Then, Bebhinn Francis speaks with me about local housing policies currently in the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate that are aimed at strengthening tenants rights. Later on, welcome our retired National Weather Service meteorologist, Hugh Johnson, to discuss the weather. After that, Myia[M-a-i-a] Samuels talks with UAlbany’s Tsveta about her family’s migration journey from Jamaica to the Capital district. Finally, Marsha Lazarus talks with YOU, Inc co-founders Angela & Elroy Tatem about their wealth education service. Co-Hosts: Lennox Apudo and Sean Bernyk Engineer: Kalix Sausville

This week in Albany Comedy Corner, we interviewed comedian Nate Wright to talk about is show Upper Crust Comedy at RockHill Bakehouse on April 22nd. We also talk about his journey through comedy and his job working at the Comedy Works in Saratoga. Hope you enjoy this interview with Nate Wright and the host this week Tyler Artis.

Environmental groups and Alaskan tribes sued the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency for unlawfully repealing the endangerment finding and motor vehicle emissions standards. The EPA’s 2009 endangerment finding is the scientific determination that greenhouse gas pollution harms public health and welfare.. The rollback ignores established science and removes critical safeguards at a time when farmers need them the most. Every season, farmers are navigating more uncertainty - excessive rain, lack of rain, excessive heat, and everything in between. Wes Gillingham of Wild Roots Farm and NOFA-NY talks ot Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine First, Mark Dunlea previews an upcoming forum on the NY Health Act. Then, Willie Terry continues his coverage from the Troy4Black Lives Program, titled “The Role of the Black Church in Getting and Keeping Us Free.” Later on, Moses Nagel brings us coverage from a recent hearing where the Albany Common Council discussed the Mayors requested changes to the Affordable Housing Bill. After that, The Zorbas Trio joins us to talk about their music. Finally, Niyani Holt brings us a conversation on media and identity with journalist, photographer and friend of the Sanctuary, Robert Cooper. Co-Hosted By: Ember, Richard Sleeper | Engineer: Jacob Boston

Zorbas Trio is comprised of three siblings: Callista, Demetra, and John Zorbas. This Saratoga, NY group ranges in genres from jazz, rock, alternative, and classical. They spoke with Jacob Boston and Richard Sleeper about how they developed their sound and making music as a family ahead of their performance at Song City.

Troy Indivisible is sponsoring a forum on Sunday April 12, on the NY Health Act from 2 to 4 PM at the Art Center of the Capital District, 265 River St. Troy. This legislation would provide single payer comprehensive healthcare to New York residents. Like Medicare, but better, the Act includes coverage for dental, vision, mental health, hearing, gender affirming care and long-term care. Prof. Ashley Fox on Health Policy at the Rockefeller College at U ALbany talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

On Friday, February 13th, an exhibit was unveiled in honor of the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning African American writer, editor, and professor, Toni Morrison. Paul Grondahl, the Opalka Endowed Director at the NYS Writers Institute at UAlbany, joins us to discuss Morrison's time at UAlbany and her legacy. Lennox Apudo reports.