Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Lindsay Koshgarian of the National Priorities Project will give a talk about Militarism, Climate Change, and the Existential Threat We Face at the 23rd annual Kateri Peace Conference being held virtually on Saturday Sept. 18. She talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network about how we diverted $21 trillion to the war on terror after 9/11 and how racism is a root cause of both militarism and climate change.

September 15- October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month. Producer Gabe Cruz-Allen spoke with Dr. Jose E. Cruz, political science and Latin American and Caribbean Studies professor at SUNY Albany on September 15, 2021. Dr. Cruz shared his perspective on his research over the years and his passion for Latin culture, especially music.

Frank J. Merola is seeking a seventh term as Rensselaer County Clerk. If successful, Merola would longest-serving RensCo County Clerk. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Frank about the role of County Clerk, and his view of the office. This interview is part of HMM's Election Watch 2021 Series featuring candidate profiles of those seeking office in the upcoming general election.

On November 2, Rensselaer County voters will see a new name on the ballot for the position of County Clerk. Justan Foster is running to unseat Frank J. Merola, who is seeking his 7th term as Rensselaer County Clerk. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey spoke with Justan about his priorities, and the important work of the County Clerk. This interview is part of HMM's Election Watch 2021 Series featuring candidate profiles of those seeking office in the upcoming general election.

The NYCLU tweeted that The Saratoga Police Department's Aggressive Fear Campaign Must Stop. Melanie Trimble, Regional Director for the NYCLU Capital Region Office spoke to Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer Elizabeth Press about the arrests that continue to be made by the Saratoga Police Department. This brings the total number of arrests stemming from a July rally to ten.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with learning the importance of community radio stations from one of the founders of Prometheus Radio, creating stations around the US and the world.

Then, Kristin Kopper of “518 Direct Support Professionals Alliance” explains the crisis in staff support for people with disabilities.

Later on, as part of Election Watch 2021, we hear from Justan Foster,a candidate for Rensselaer County Clerk in this November’s election.

After that, Tia Dubuisson, the co-founder of Belle Fleur Technologies, discusses the role of women in Science Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) fields.

Finally, Hugh Johnson, retired meteorologist, joins us on air to continue his reports on the causes and effects of climate change.

Hugh Johnson, retired meteorologist, joins us to speak on climate change. Is there any hope? What proof do we see locally? Will we be able to grow orange trees in Upstate NY?

He spoke with HMM Hosts Brea Barthel and Jody Cowan.

Petri Dish was a member of the founding collective of Radio Mutiny, 91.3 FM in Philadelphia, and a founder of the Prometheus Radio Project. In part 2, he talks with Mark Dunlea about his recent experience in helping two community radio stations in Alaska, including his current efforts in Philadelphia. Part 1 of 2.

Extinction Rebellion is holding a climate protest on September 17 in NYC to say Enough is Enough and demand that the upcoming COP 26 in Glasgow act like it is a climate emergency. Jack Magai of Troy discusses why is he is participating in the event and why he was been arrested twice before at XR protests. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

On September 19th, VEG OUT, the vegan food festival event, will return to the Capital Region. To talk about what to expect we were joined by Amy Ellis, Community Outreach Coordinator at Honest Weight Food Co-op; Andrea Shaye, Operations Manager at Capital Region Vegan Network; and Sarah Shearer, Executive Director Capital Region Vegan Network.

For more information: https://capregionvegans.org