Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with an interview with the lawyer of Ms. Q who was recently released from ICE custody at the Rensselaer County Jail;

Then we speak with leading PFOA researcher, Dr. David Bond, about the December 8 panel on PFOA Incineration;

Later on, Mark Dunlea interviews activist and advocate Ted Glick about his latest book;

After that, Molly Belmont gives us an introduction to the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region;

Finally, meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks to us about that December thunderstorm last week;

The Capital Region of NY recently had a December thunderstorm. Retired Meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to put this storm in context.

In the middle of the American Holiday season, HMM producer and teaching artist Jody Cowan leads this in-class round table with the student production crew of Troy Prep High School's Media Club.

Stayed tuned to HMM for more stories from Troy Prep's Media Club including a special holiday episode entirely showcasing the group's work during the 2021 school year.

Are you thinking about starting a business or nonprofit? Here we have an introduction to the many services offered by the nonprofit Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region. Molly Belmont, Director of Community Relations and Development, talked with Brea Barthel about loans, technical support, online training materials, incubator space, and much more. For information, see mycommunityloanfund.org.

Dr. David Bond is a leading PFOA researcher and professor at Bennington College. He will join a panel on PFAS Incineration hosted by Cancer Free Economy Network on Wednesday, Dec 8 at 6:30pm ET.

In 2020, the Capital Region learned that the Norlite hazardous waste incinerator in Cohoes, NY had burned PFAS-containing firefighting foam from 2018 through 2019 (bennington.edu/afff). The consequences of that burning are not yet fully known.

To register for the event, visit bit.ly/HaltPFASBurnTH

(link is case-sensitive).

Ted Glick, long-time peace, political, and climate justice advocate, has a new book 21st Century Revolution: Through Higher Love, Racial Justice and Democratic Cooperation. In the full interview, he talks about the relationship between religion and socialism; the need for system change to confront capitalism; oppression of women; and how to build solidarity among movements.. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with The Museum of Political Corruption which opens virtually with an event on December 9th;

Then we learn about another event on December 8th: a PFAS incineration town hall;

Later on, Stephanie Dudek of Troy Public Library suggests books for December;

After that Beatris Mendez Gandica of Microsoft talks about being focused on her communities, encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers, and more;

Finally, Triskele returns to talk about their newly released Christmas album;

Ready to curl up with a hot chocolate and a novel? Stephanie Dudek of Troy Public Library suggests "The Snow Child: A Novel" by Eowyen Ivey, and "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabel Allende. Or venture out to a museum with a free pass from the library. Also find out how to access e-magazines, e-books, and other materials online. Visit Troy Public Library at 100 2nd St. in downtown Troy, or at thetroylibrary.org. For info on other local libraries, see uhls.org. Stephanie is Talking About Books with Brea Barthel.

In this segment, Gaby Hall interviews Beatris Mendez Gandica, a senior program manager at Microsoft. This is the third part of an interview done by Gaby Hall for her podcast series Notorious S-H-E (notoriousshe.com).

In this segment, Beatris talks about her work at Microsoft and the many nonprofit organizations she is involved with. She is very focused on her communities and encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers. She also talks about what it means to be a role model.

Triskele [pronounced Tris-Kay-lee] is just released a Christmas Album which continues to share their Irish traditions with the Capital Region. Sina Basila Hickey spoke with Noeleen, Jen, and Sharon about the importance of family, their traditions of Christmas, and song and food as a way to pass on traditions.

https://www.reverbnation.com/Triskele