First, we have an interview with Capital Streets about making streets safer. Then, for our peace bucket, we hear about how much of our tax dollars go to the military. Later on, on Armao on the Brink, we hear about the issue of cameras in the courtroom. After that, Wilie Terry interviews Rev. Ibrahim Pedrinan of the Albany County Central Federation of Labor about the labor movement. Finally, Amy Godine tells us about her latest book “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier” which she will present at the Sanctuary on April 30th ..read more

PS: AusomeTech will be taking a trip to MIT to view their robotics lab at the end of April. To help with covering the expenses for this trip they have a go fund me at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ausometech-students-visit-mit-robotics-lab/donate?source=btn_donate for anyone who'd like to support them. April is Autism Awareness month. In this segment we hear from Ms. Darlene Bowman, professor of English at the College of Staten Island and founder of AusomeTech. AusomeTech is an organization that empowers students on the autism spectrum by providing vocational training through teaching them ..read more

On March 19th tenants from across New York had a rally at the state capitol to advocate for policies including the Good Cause Eviction and the Housing Access Voucher Program. In this second interview we hear from Robin Martin who speaks on the challenges that people with disabilities face while navigating the current rent crisis ..read more

In this week’s Armao on the Brink, Rosemary talks with Phyillis Jordan And Mark Mahoney about how to balance the rights of a free press with the rights of defendants on issues such as cameras in the courtroom ..read more

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the New York State Nurses Association picket, calling for safe staffing and a fair contract at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. In this labor segment, Willie interviewed Seth Cohen, President of Capital District Area Labor Coalition, and Cosmas Munand, Vice President of Momentive Local 359, about their views of the protest rally. Part 1 ..read more

Capital Streets is dedicated to creating a better, safer, and more equitable transportation system in New York’s Capital Region. Sina Basila Hickey interviewed their Executive Director, James Rath, about some of their projects. Learn more at https://www.capitalstreets.org ..read more

On Tuesday, April 30th, Amy Godine will give a book talk at The Sanctuary for Independent Media about “The Black Woods: Pursuing Racial Justice on the Adirondack Frontier.” She spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about the book, research, and what will be unique about her book talk in Troy. Learn more and register at MediaSanctuary.org ..read more

It's time for our weekly trivia segment. Our Disabilities Corespondent Blaise Bryant digs into his archives to bring us some trivia with Comedian James King from early March ..read more

Each year at tax time, the National Priorities Project at the Institute for Policy Studies produces a tax receipt that shows where your 2023 income taxes went. The average American paid more than $5100 in taxes to support the military compared to $346 for schools, $516 for food stamps, and $10.84 for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs to combat climate change. Lindsay Koshgarian of NPP Talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. https://www.nationalpriorities.org/analysis/2024/tax-day-2024 ..read more

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea reports from the Environmental Justice forum held by The Justice Center of Rensselaer County. Then, Brea Barthel speaks with Erin Johanns of Love Your Block Albany about the resources available for Albany residents to get help improving their neighborhood. Later on, Andrea Cunliffe speaks with Third Coast Percussion about their ensemble which will be performing in the capital region. After that, we welcome comedian Duncan Harris who often tells stories about teaching kids snowboarding. Finally, Thom Frances continues to celebrate Poetry ..read more