Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Get ready for Earth Day by hearing about "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World" by Katharine Hayhoe, with some tips for talking about climate change in ways that inspire action. Stephanie Dudek, Adult Services and Reference Librarian at Troy Public Library, is talking about books with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. Another item discussed: "The End of Your Life Book Club" by Will Schwalbe. Also find out about April adult activities at Troy Public Library, including book clubs, Haiku Highway, and more. For details, see thetroylibrary.org. To find other libraries in New York state, visit https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/#Find.

A mounting body of scientific research and personal experiences are demonstrating significant mental health benefits of the use of psychedelics. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Colin Pugh, the executive director of the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society, about these substances and his plan to make psychedelic healing a publicly accessible good. This conversation took place in advance of New York's first public gathering to discuss the legalization of psychedelics to be held at the Sanctuary for Independent Media on April 19, 2022 (a virtual event), which the Brooklyn Psychedelic Society is co-sponsoring.

Blaise Bryant is a disability rights advocate who worked on the front lines to fight for expanded funding in the New York state budget for fair pay for home care. He spoke with his regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine co-host Brea Barthel about his deep concerns with the very limited increase in pay rates for home care aides included in the budget, explaining the difficulties this made for the aides, and those who need their help. Blaise points out that New York State is the state with the worst shortage in home care aides, due in part to the low wages.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea speaking with Bob Cohen of Citizen Action about an upcoming Earth Day rally.

Then, we dig into our archives for a segment by Meghan Marohn, our Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer who is currently missing, in which she rows on the rivers with Dick Sleeper.

Later on, we hear from Heroic Hearts Project about why the legalization of psychedelics could benefit people living with PTSD.

After that, Brea Barthel heads to the Troy Public Library to Talk About Books for April picks for kids with Carol Roberts.

Finally, we get a sneak peak of Friday’s BioArt talk with Evo Devo artist Anna Lindemann.

Farmworker advocates are applauding a new tax credit for farmers that were included in the state budget. Rev. Richard Witt of the Rural Migrants Ministries explains why Governor Hochul should now swiftly approve the 10-year phase-in of reduced overtime rules as recommended by the NYS Department of Labor Farm Laborers Wage Board. With Mark Dunlea for the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Join us for this virtual session of the series BioArt Talks @CBIS. Anna Lindemann will present her work as an Evo Devo Artist. In her creative work, Anna combines animation, video, music, and performance to explore the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology (Evo Devo). Her work seeks to uncover narratives within rigorous scientific research, to visualize biological processes in novel ways, to define new artistic creative processes modeled on biological processes, and to examine the human emotion and subjectivity behind scientific research. As part of her talk, Anna will highlight several Evo Devo Artworks including The Colony, an art-science performance about sisterhood and the evolution of social life in humans and ants.

https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/evo-devo-art/

Celebrate April's Earth Day & National Poetry Month, get a sneak peek at a book for May's Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and find out about Troy Public Library's many children's activities from Carol Roberts, Young People's Services librarian. Also learn about a newish poetry form ("Golden Shovel") where the last word of each line, read down the page, join to become a new poem. Carol is talking about books with Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Brea Barthel. Books discussed: "Hello Earth" by Joyce Sidman; "Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance" by Nikki Grimes; "In You I See: A Story that Celebrates the Beauty Within Us" by Rachel Emily; and "Eyes that Kiss in the Corners" by Joanna Ho. For info, visit www.thetroylibrary.org/. To find another library in New York state, see www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/publibs/1pls.htm.

At a recent climate rally, a banner by John Amidon, making the connection between 9-11 and climate change, stirred up a media firestorm. John explains why he made the banner and outlines the connection between militarism and climate change. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Climate Can't Wait, a collaboration of 40 climate organizations, will hold a major rally at the State Capitol on Earth Day, Friday, April 22. Bob Cohen of Citizen Action reviews the day's planned activities and key climate issues that state lawmakers need to take up this year. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Blaise Bryant, a disability rights advocate, talking about related portions of the newly passed New York State budget.

Then, Brea Barthel interviews Alexis Goldsmith, Hudson Mohawk Magazine’s Plastics correspondent, about the limitations of recent state proposals regarding EPR: extended producer responsibility for plastics and packaging.

Later on, we hear the second part of Caelan McPherson’s interview with Joseph Orozco of KIDE-FM in California about the importance of radio for Native Americans.

After that, our show coordinator Sina Basila Hickey talks with Anna Allen about the experience of her brother and others living in the Ukraine during this war.

Finally, Blaise Bryant talks with retired meteorologist Hugh Johnson about current flooding concerns and his forecast for the week’s weather.