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Judge Jill Kehn, appointed as Acting Family Court judge in 2015, will face challenger Anne Coonrad for the role of Rensselaer Family Court judge when voters go to the polls on November 2. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Judge Kehn about the role of a family court judge; her views on how race and class affect those who come before her seeking justice; and what she enjoys doing when she's not on the bench or out campaigning. This interview is part of HMM's Election Watch 2021 series. Segments with candidates for local office can be heard by visiting mediasanctuary.org.

Hugh Johnson is back to talk about October weather. He joined us on air to talk about the incredible 1987 snowstorm and what a derecho is.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Dr. Sandra Steingraber who tells us about a letter sent to President Biden on the current climate emergency

Then, we go to Washington D.C. to the people or fossil fuels protests

Later on, we hear from Congressman Antonino Delgato who recently spoke in Brunswick

After that, poet Jose Perez will be at Collar City Mushrooms for the opening of the exhibition of “Out of Darkness.”

Finally, local Meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us to talk about October weather.

October 11-15 thousands of people are in Washington DC to demand the US government and President Biden choose a side: the people or fossil fuels. The action started Monday with a protest on the Whitehouse focused on indigenous peoples and their role as water and land protectors. Moses Nagel caught up with Jyasi Nagel Tuesday morning as he headed for the second day of protests to get his perspective on what he saw and heard.

In this conversation with Poet Jose Perez, he talks about the diversified development of his poetry with HMM’s Andrea Cunliffe. He connects his life experiences, influences on his work, and the support of a rehabilitative arts program, Making Art While Marking Time, while in prison. He is joining fellow artist John Zoccoli at the opening of his Art Exhibition “Out of Darkness” at Collar City Mushrooms along with musician Kenyatta Emmanuel Hughes.

"Out of Darkness" Art Exhibition and Opening Event is on October 16th at Collar City Mushrooms, in conjunction with Bliss Arts, their 3rd art and music event. There will be paintings by John Zoccoli, live music by Kenyatta Huges, and poetry by Jose Perez.

U.S Congressman Antonio Delgado appeared on October 11, 2021 at the Brunswick Elks Lodge to speak at a rally for Democratic candidates in Rensselaer County.

Playwright Chisa Hutchinson spoke with HMM correspondent Corinne Carey about her play Dead & Breathing which will be performed at Albany's Capital Repertory Theatre beginning on October 14 and running through October 24. The first of the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate NY's Productions, as the Resident Community Company, to take place at the Rep, Dead and Breathing features a rich and cranky cancer patient who tries like hell to convince her hospice caregiver to assist in dying. Carey spoke with Hutchinson about her inspiration for this play, her thoughts on end-of-life autonomy, and what's next for her.

Indigenous People’s Day special episode**

with segments from our archives:

We begin with Lyla June who speaks about the role that the creative arts have played in her own life, as well as the impact of the creative arts in movement spaces for environmental and social justice.

Then, we revisit our story on the Land Back of Papscanee Island to the original inhabitants of the land, Stockbridge-Munsee Community Band of the Mohican Indians

Later on, Matoaka Little Eagle speaks to the impact boarding schools had on Indigenous Society

After that, our interview with Grammy Award winning musician, Joanne Shenandoah

Finally, we will play part of the Myron Dewey interview: an incredible filmmaker, educator, and activist whose life was recently cut short

Over 330 U.S. scientists sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to stop all new fossil fuel projects and declare a climate emergency. Their letter is in solidarity with the People vs. Fossil Fuels actions being held in DC Oct. 11-15. We talk with Dr. Sandra Steingraber, co-author of the letter along withDr. Peter Kalmus, Food & Water Watch, and Center for Biological Diversity. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

In Part 2 of this interview with Mark Speedy, Co-Chair of Troy DSA (Democratic Socialists of America), we discuss the overall political situation with the Democrats in the City of Troy, including issues such as Black Lives Matter, Sanctuary City, WFP / Troy Strong Party. We also discuss DSA's ongoing issue work including an upcoming protest re the County Sherriff and ICE on immigration. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network