Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for a look at what took place in Buffalo over the holiday break and a review of the weather of last year.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine:

First, Moses Nagel reports on the approval of the NYS Climate Action Plan.

Then, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with author Patrick W Berry about his journal project “Mend” and his book “Doing Time, Writing Lives…”

Later on, Moses Nagel reports on the SUNY Artificial Intelligence Initiative.

After that, Thom Francis brings us another poetry segment, this week featuring Mojavi.

Finally, retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for a look at what took place in Buffalo and a review of the weather of last year.

Mojavi has been one of the most visible and active poets, hosts, and organizers in the area for decades. He began writing at a very young age and over the years has worked tirelessly to bring poetry and spoken word to venues all over the country.

Mojavi was one of the many local poets who got their start at the QE2 open mics and quickly was able to build his own community of artists and writers in the Capital Region.

In 2011, he was one of the original organizers of the Nitty Gritty Slam series and coached the very first team from Albany to go the National Poetry Slam in 2012.

In his conversation with Thom Frances, they talked about not giving up on your dreams, how addiction changed neighborhoods in the 80s and 90s, and if poetry can still change the world.

But first, we start off with Mojavi performing his piece "Around My Block" at Poetz Realm Slam in Bridgeport, CT on July 11, 2012.

The current New York state budget restores some of the money that has been cut from the state university system in the last decade. Each university is choosing how to use these funds, but at SUNY Albany, the provost is putting the majority into hiring 27 faculty members for a new initiative focusing on studying Artificial Intelligence and computing. Proponents hope that emphasizing this cutting edge field will attract new students to Albany, but will this come at the expense of existing programs.

Aaron Major is an associate professor of Sociology and president of the campus’ chapter of UUP, the union that represents all the academics and most of the professional support staff at the UAlbany. He explained some of the ramifications to Moses Nagel.

For nearly three years, the New York State Climate Action Council has been working on a long term plan to meet the goals set out in The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

The Scoping Plan is meant to serve as an initial framework for how the State will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net-zero emissions, increase renewable energy usage, and ensure climate justice. Moses Nagel reports on the vote for approval of the plan which took place at the end of last month.

On Saturday, December 17, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Toys for Tots, Toy Pick-Up Day." The event was sponsored by the "Mind Body Soul Studio and Wakanna Women." HHM Correspondent H. Bosh Jr. played Santa Claus to the kids. In this first three-part segment, Willie interviews Mind Body Soul Studio Owner Fatima A. Horne about the event and her business.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a holiday special, showcasing a few of our on-the-scene rally coverage on various topics:

We begin with an Amazon Schodack rally which roaming labor correspondent Willie Terry attended and spoke with various attendees.

Then, Mark Dunlea reports on the rally where hundreds attended to tell Gov. Hochul to shut down the Norlite incinerator.

Later on, we have another story from Willie Terry who attended a rally on the day of the leak of the overturn of Roe v Wade.

After that we hear about the urgency of climate action from Victor Davila, A.C.T.I.O.N. who traveled up from the Bronx to Albany to rally on Earth Day.

Finally, Andrea Cunliffe covered the Clean Slate Act rally.

Patrick W Berry Associate Professor, Writing & Rhetoric, Syracuse University speaks with Hudson Mohawk Magazines Andrea Cunliffe about his experiences and inspiration for teaching in university as well as bringing higher education into correctional facilities. They discuss his book "Doing Time, Writing Lives: Refiguring Literacy and Higher Education in Prison" and his latest project 'MEND,' a journal that celebrates the lives and creative work of incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and those impacted by criminal justice system. This annual publication showcases art and writing of all types, including fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

'MEND' is currently accepting writing and art submissions and welcomes contributions on any topic for the 2023 issue. The deadline for consideration is March 1, 2023. For further information and submission go to: [email protected]

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you an end-of-year special to highlight a sampling of interviews from the on-going series, "Is Radio Dying?"

We begin with the extended interview with Joseph Orozco of KIDE-Hoopa, tribally owned and operated community radio.

Later on, Sharon Scott of WXOX in Louisville discusses how radio can support political movements

After that, Reverend Joan C. Ross of WNUC in Detroit talks about how to get the younger generation excited about radio.

Finally, Joseph Piasek of WIOX in Roxbury speaks on the importance of producing shows locally.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you an end-of-year special focusing on the younger voices on our program:

We begin with a recent visit to Oakwood Community Center to hear from youth and community members about their excitement around the holidays with reporting from Jacob Boston.

Then, we hear from Youth Media Club at Troy Prep.

Later on, Troy Middle School students talk about LGBTQIA+ acceptance at their school.

After that, Water Justice Lab takes us to the Hudson River.

Finally, we end with a story from the peak heat of summer by Niko Nagel-Dreby.