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

On January 28, the New York State legislature held a 12 hour hearing on the environmental and energy parts of the state budget. The bulk of the hearing was devoted to Q and A with the heads of the Governor’s various environmental agencies such as DEC, NYPA, NYSERDA, and the Public Service Commission. Many were surprised that the Governor failed to include any proposed amendments to weaken the state climate law, though those proposals may be coming later or will be done through the rule making powers of the PSC. There was largely no new major funding for climate action in the budget. In part one of our coverage, we hear from Liz Moran of Earth Justice, Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics, Shi Soin of TREEAge on behalf of NY Renews; and Anshul Gupta of New Yorkers for Clean Power. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

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.

On Monday, January 19, 2026, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the ALL OF US “Reclaim MLK Day 2026: A Day of Action, Education & Resistance” at the First United Methodist Church in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie recorded Arthur Butler, Executive Director of the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission, as he shared his views on what reclaiming MLK meant to him.

Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine we have a live interview about a rally on Tues Feb 3 to support legal representation for immigrants facing deportation.

Then, we have a second report from last Friday’s rally at the Capitol against ICE.

Later on, Rosemary Armao explores how the Trump presidency has impacted on the media and democracy and whether the US will be able to return to normal after his presidency

After that, Dr. Hayward Horton shares his journey to teaching equality at the University at Albany.

Finally, we hear from some photographers about their influences and perspectives.

Hosts: Benno Greene; Mark Dunlea

Engineer: Joan Eason

On Tuesday February 3rd, the NY Immigration coalition and its allies will hold a rally for the Unrepresented at 11 o’clock at the Capitol. The group is calling for the passage of the Access to Representation Act, stating that NYS must invest $175 million dollars in legal services funding, to provide attorneys to individuals dealing with the immigration system. We are joined by Jahaira Roldan, Manager of Organizing + Strategy for NYIC.

Due to Technical Difficulties Recording, the Last 2 minutes of the interview were lost and the recording cuts off abruptly.

Podcast Host Rosemary Armao and newspaper opinion writer Jay Jochnowitz conduct their rambling monthly salon online instead of in person in a chapter that manages to cover ICE in all its forms, amending the Constitution to fix Democracy, Davos, revenge, attacks on the press, and more… In this 10 minute clip from her latest episode, the pair discuss if we can ever go back to normal after the last decade of politics in America, or is this the new normal. As well, they touch on the media’s role in the discussion and the disappearance of protection from the constitution for news outlets. Tune in and download now!

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Today, I welcome Xavier Coughlin to the show to discuss the rich history of the Black Panthers and their relationship to Community Health.

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