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Daniel Smith, who teaches at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, spoke with us about what the history of public health and medicine can teach us about the current corona virus. He also shared his own personal experience of having his family infected with breakthrough COVID-19 (getting covid although fully vaccinated) and possible ways forward.

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with a story on Solidarity’s annual Labor Day picnic

Then,we talk with a member of the September Eleventh Families for a Peaceful Tomorrow.

Later on, we talk with an instructor at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences whose family came down with COVID despite being vaccinated.

After that, we talk with retired meteorologist about the impact of using an inaccurate thermometer at Albany airport.

Finally, we finish with a segment on disability service

HMM Reporter Garrett McCarey speaks with Pamela Bentien (ben teen)

about the upcoming Collar City Ramble which will be taking place September 11 to September 26th throughout Troy.

Tour Troy's urban trails by foot, bicycle or kayak! For additional information go to collarcityramble.com or visit the TAP booth at the Troy Farmers Market.

Cryptocurrencies are have a huge climate impact due to the massive use of computers - and electricity - to perform the block chain verification for some crypto coins. Liz Moran of NYPIRG discusses the effort to impose a moratorium on such efforts in New York. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Antonio Aversano is the author of From Tragedy to Transformation: A Son's Lessons from 9/11. Antonio who grew up in Troy, lost his father at the World Trade Center. He discusses his own personal transformation after 9/11, and how groups like September Eleventh Families for a Peaceful Tomorrow rose up to respond to the call for war. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. (16.6 minute podcast verson) www.asonslessonsfrom911.com/ peacefultomorrows.org/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Sean Sweeney who tells us why renewable energy companies are not climate warriors.

Then, the Sanctuary for Independent Media is looking for a new Development Director. Melissa Bromley tells us about her time in that position

Later on, Caelan McPherson talks with Phillip Morris, the CEO of Proctors Theater, about how the theater industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

After that, we hear about what New York State’s extension of the moratorium on evictions until January 2022 means for low-income renters and property owners.

Finally, we speak with Catie Rafferty, former intern and one of the editors on “Echoes From Lock One,” about her time at the Sanctuary.

Doug Bullock, Vice-President of the Albany Central Labor Council, discusses the annual Solidarity Labor Day Picnic largely held virtually this year due to COVID. Doug discusses the recent victory for nurses at Albany Med; organizing Amazon workers; Green New Deal and Labor; and strengthening labor rights. With Mark Dunlea with Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

Sean Sweeney of CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, and head ofTrade Unions for Energy Democracy (TUED), discusses his new article in the New Labor Forum on Why Renewable Energy Companies are Not Climate Warriers. He discusses the continued expansion of energy use; the need for public power; and the upcoming COP26 in Glasgow. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network. For links to Sweeney's many articles, see http://unionsforenergydemocracy.org/sean-sweeney-writings-and-media/.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent Caelan McPherson spoke with Phillip Morris the CEO of Proctors Collaborative. Caelan and Phillip talked about how the theater industry was affected by the covid-19 pandemic and what Proctors and Capital Rep are doing to keep actors and their audiences safe .

How has COVID-19 and government action in the last 18 months effected housing in the Capital District? As Governor Kathy Hochul and the NY state legislature extended the eviction moratorium until January 2022, Moses Nagel looks into what this means for low income tenants as well as the property owners who rent inexpensive apartments.