Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Join HMM producer Karsen Cowan with Skidmore's Professor Ruth McAdams as we dig into the complex world of unions and their impact on private institutions. Ruth, an English professor, lays it all out on the table about the challenges ahead and comments on the uncertainty the contingent position possesses.

Rich Ring in a botanist with the NY Natural Heritage Program. He discusses the approaching winter and how it impacts on plant life here in the Capital District. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

A review of the recently concluded COP 28 climate meeting. Climate activist Mark Dunlea reviews progress on issues such as climate funding to help developing countries cope with climate change. Fossil fuel companies emerged as the big winners, as they were able to weaken the call to phase out fossil fuels to one to transition away from them without firm goals. Meanwhile, the UN chief says the lack of climate action by world leaders has resulted in the opening of The Gates of Hell.

We begin with a review of the recently concluded COP 28 climate meeting.

Then our peace bucket, Moses Nagel gives a report on the recent Palestinian rights forum by Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace that provoked local efforts to block it.

Later on we hear a report from the Capital District launch of the Unemployment Bridge Program by the Columbia County Sanctuary Movement.

After that, we hear about a recent federal commitment to rapidly replace all lead pipes in America’s water system.

Finally, we hear words of peace and justice that were spoken at the Sanctuary’s recent candle lighting event at Freedom Square.

Every year, the community of North Troy gathers in Freedom Square to light candles around the lit up evergreen tree, to share words of peace and justice as part of the Sanctuary's Interfaith Holiday Celebration. Jacob Boston was on the scene to record the community words in 2023.

A proposal from the federal Environmental Protection Agency would impose the strictest limits on lead in drinking water since federal standards were first set 30 years ago. It has a goal of replacing nine million lead pipes within the next 10 years. Rob Hayes of Environmental Advocates explains the proposal, including its impact on Troy and other local communities. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk agazine..

On Tuesday, December 12th, the Capital Region launch of the 2024 Campaign to pass the Unemployment Bridge Program took place, organized by Columbia County Sanctuary Movement. This audio shares excerpts from that program launch, taken from the live streaming from Columbia County Sanctuary Movement's Facebook page.

On December 5, the Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace hosted Israeli peace activist Miko Peled at the Bethlehem Public Library. The event became a lightning rod for the current controversy about whether criticism of the Israeli government constitutes antisemitism. Trudy Quaif was one of the organizers and longtime member of the Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace. She spoke to Moses Nagel about what took place surrounding the event.

Dec. 17, at 7pm, Lisa Schonberg will present "Old Growth Playback" four new sound works at the Sanctuary with Nina Isabelle & Brian McCorkle, 5 objects, piano, and percussion. This body of work by Schonberg began in the Oregon forest. She uses mics to detect sounds and vibrations that are unintelligible to the human ear, and this gives Lisa a deeper connection with natural settings.

Lisa Schonberg spoke with Sina Basila Hickey and Caelan McPherson.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

First, Mark Dunlea reports on Food and Water Watch’s emergency volunteer meeting to discuss efforts to undercut NY's ban on fracking opportunities and actions to preserve New York's fracking ban.

Then, we highlight local comedian Mike Bredice and we ask him about his recent experience of giving a roast.

After that, Anne Diggory spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about her current exhibition at the Spring Street Gallery in Saratoga and upcoming talk.

Finally, this Saturday, December 16th, Lisa Schonberg will be presenting her work “Old Growth Playback: Four new sound works” at the Sanctuary. She will join us to talk about what to expect.