Best Dandelion Social Podcasts (2025)

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Hugh Johnson on Winter Weather Storm 10:10

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Retired National Service Meteorologist Hugh Johnson talks about the upcoming winter storm, defines weather terms, and gives us a forecast of the week ahead.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_12-01-2025 58:59

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Sina Basila Hickey reports on the venison donation program by Feeding New York State and the Department of Environmental Conservation.Then, Mark Dunley reports on the recent press conference by NYIC following a community effort that prevented an ICE raid on Canal Street in NYC.Later on, retired weather se…

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Palestinian Rights Committee on Israel and Gaza 9:51

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The Palestinian Rights Committee, formed in 1982, aims to raise awareness, educate and advocate for Palestinian Human Rights across New York’s Capital Region. It believes Palestinians deserve to live in dignified peace in Palestine with full civil and economic rights. The PRC believes in equality for all peoples living between the Jordan River and …

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Venison Donation Program in NYS 9:14

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New York State has a program where hunters can donate their deer meat to food programs to feed New Yorkers. Donations of venison have been a great assistace to food panties. In this segment we hear from Feeding New York State and some excerpts from the Department of Environmental Conservation. Reporting by Sina Basila Hickey.White-tailed Deer image…

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NYIC Responds to Attempted ICE Raid on Canal St. 9:41

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The New York Immigration Coalition and allies on Sunday November 30 held a news conference to respond to the successful effort by local residents and activists to prevent ICE from seizing street vendors on Canal Street. Several people were arrested following the blockade of the entrance to the parking garage, where dozens of Immigration and Customs…

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ACIC - Krampus Cabaret 10:29

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This Week we switch things up a bit and welcome Comedy's Hot Cousin Burlesque with our Guest Burlesque Performer, Producer, Teacher and Emcee Teasy Roosevelt in Studio to promote Krampus Cabaret a sexy Revue variety show. Host Juan Pantaleon talks to Teasy about the history of Burlesque, its direct correlation to Comedy and why Krampus matters her,…

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HMM_11-28-2025 Homelands Pow Wow 56:42

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On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine we focus a special episode on the Homelands Pow Wow which brought Stockbridge-Munsee Mohicans back to their ancestral homelands for a very special event. Image is by Jane Feldman, cropped to fit this format.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_11-26-2025 The Aunties Dandelion 58:56

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In place of our regular Hudson Mohawk Magazine programing, today we share this episode of The Aunties Dandelion podcast called “Auntie Betty Osceola, Miccosukee, Panther Clan."Betty Osceola (Miccosukee, Panther Clan) grounds us in the spectacular land and life of the Everglades in this visit with host Kahstoserakwathe. She explains how the region’s…

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HMM_11-25-2025 Indigenous Peoples 58:51

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we bring you a holiday special, focusing today’s program on Indigenous Peoples:Murdered and Missing Indigenous People with artist Korina Emmerich and director of R.I.S.E. Demian DinéYazhi'.Heather Bruegl: public historian, activist, & decolonial education consultant.Kahstoserakwathe Paulette Moore: media maker, …

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HMM_11-24-2025 Myron Dewey Special 59:00

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Today on Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we have special programming in place of our regular programming. In this segment we have an interview with Myron Dewey by producer Anna Steltenkamp as part of the series "Indigenous Voices at the Intersection of Environmental & Social Justice." Myron Dewey is a filmmaker, journalist, digital storyteller, and the fou…

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HMM_11-21-2025 59:18

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,Elizabeth Press speaks with a Co-director of the #HALTsolitary Campaign about Imam Abdalla Hadian, A Muslium chaplain who died while working at Marcy Correctional Facility. Then, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage from a recent public hearing held by the Albany County Legislature to amend a law that allows to allow …

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Everybody Moves - International Students: Chrisley 9:39

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Everybody Moves - International Students: Chrisley by Hudson Mohawk MagazineBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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"The Problem with Plastic" by Judith Enck, Adam Mahoney, Beyond Plastics 11:22

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Judith Enck, Beyond Plastics’ founder and president, has a new book: “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late”, co-authored by climate reporter Adam Mahoney, and published by the New Press. NATURE Lab mentor, Ileya du Boulay, interviews Enck who expressed what inspired the release of this book, how pe…

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Hearing on Nuclear Power in Albany County 9:58

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On Tuesday November 18, the Albany County Legislature held a public hearing on amending an existing county law to allow nuclear power to count as green energy, which would allow firms involved in the nuclear industry to qualify for county subsidies for up to 10% of the cost of the project. We hear from three speakers in opposition – Mark Schaeffer,…

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HMM_11-20-2025 59:09

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HMM_11-20-2025 by Hudson Mohawk MagazineBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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White Pine Therapy Workshop 10:56

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In the White Pine Therapy workshop by Raei Bridges and Azuré Keahi, participants will learn to make small containers out of white pine bark while learning about other medicinal aspects of this Vitamin C-rich tree. This event will take place at The Sanctuary for Independent Media on 11/21 from 4-7pm, as is one part of a workshop series called Strand…

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Imam Died at Work in Marcy Correctional Facility and Advocates Want a Full Investigation 10:59

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Imam Abdalla Hadian died at work in Marcy Correctional Facility in early November 2025, and advocates are demanding a full independent investigation. In this segment, Hudson Mohawk Magazine producer, Elizabeth Press, spoke to Jerome Wright, a Co-Director of #HALTsolitary Campaign, about Imam Hadian, Robert Brooks, and correctional facility closures…

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Red Cup Rebellion- Albany 10:00

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Starbucks workers across the country have been striking since November 13 in what they are calling the Red Cup Rebellion. The baristas are protesting Starbucks’ union-busting and failure to finalize a fair union contract four years after individual Starbucks employees began unionizing. Moses Nagel spoke to some striking workers at one of the local …

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CDALF 18th Annual Appreciation Gala Honoree (Natasha Pernicka, Foodbank, Director) 10:06

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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the 'Capital District Area Labor Federation 18th Annual Appreciation Gala at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. At the event, Natasha Pernicka, Executive Director of Food Pantries of the Capital District, was honored with the CDALF 2025 Solida…

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HMM_11-19-2025 58:38

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear about how labor unions are helping with a mass food distribution in the Capital District on Saturday November 22.Then, we hear about how the US military is the world’s largest institutional polluter.Later on, Beyond the Brink discusses the ongoing saga around the Epstein files.After that, we hear …

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Leading from the Kitchen 10:25

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Ann Hackler, Executive Director and Cofounder of the Institute for the Musical Arts (in Goshen, Mass), speaks with Marsha Lazarus about how her (and co-founder and partner June Millington's) thinking evolved as they started and built the institute. Part 1 of a 3-part series. Produced by Marsha Lazarus…

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Disability History with Blaise Bryant 9:02

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In this story, we discuss an overview of the history of Disability rights and the developments therein. With Blaise Bryant, a fellow contributor to the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we learn more about the root of disability rights. Story by Sean BernykImage Attribution:By Disability symbols 16.png: NPS Graphics, put together by WcommonsPictograms-nps-ac…

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Beyond the Brink Epstein Files 10:14

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Podcast host Rosemary Armao and Times Union Editorial Writer Jay Jochnowitz are abuzz about the latest Epstein File news, including the sketchy ethical behavior of writer Michael Wolff, the outlandish remarks about what is pedophilia by Megyn Kelly, and whether American voters will ever really get to read this controversial set of documents.…

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CDALF Assists with Mass Food Distribution Nov. 12 10:00

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This November, more than 3 million New Yorkers are facing a food emergency. Between the rising costs of groceries and expiration of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, working families across New York are at risk. In the Capital District (and elsewhere), labor unions are working with the Regional Food Bank of NENY and others …

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Institute for the Musical Arts: Passing the Torch 9:26

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Institute co-founder and executive director Ann Hackler reflects on the process of passing the torch and how the music field for girls and young women has evolved forty years after the institute was founded.Part 3 (final segment) of 3-part series.Produced by Marsha LazarusBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Rock the Summer 10:48

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Part 2 of interview with Executive Director and Co-founder Ann Hackler, of the Institute for the Musical Arts in Goshen, Mass. Ann talks about how the institute evolved to offer summer sessions, called Rock the Summer for girls and young women - all that goes with doing rock n' roll. In fact, it's how the institute is best known today.Produced by M…

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Ann Hackler Pt 1 11-18-25 vers 4 10:52

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Ann Hackler Pt 1 11-18-25 vers 4 by Hudson Mohawk MagazineBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_11-18-2025 59:47

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea brings us many voices from an environmental protest organized by a local Fridays for Future chapter. Then, Vinny DamaPoleto will talk about the Town of Brunswick and how the Town Clerk’s Office, Tax Receiver’s Office, and Water departments serve residents. After that, we have a throwback to th…

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Vinny DamaPoleto on a look into local goverments 11:26

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As we just passed election day, there are many local roles that many of us might not be familiar with. HMM Volunteer, Vinny DamaPoleto, works for the Town of Brunswick as the Deputy Town Clerk, Assistant to the Receiver of Taxes, and Assistant to the Superintendent of the Water dept., and we wanted to ask him about his many hats and their functions…

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NYPIRGs Horner on Expanding the Bottle Bill 10:00

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Last week, the Bottle Bill coalition held a press conference to announce the results of our statewide survey, which found that the large majority of stores that sell Bottle Bill-covered beverages do not post the legally required "Bottle Bill of Rights" sign. These signs are meant to alert consumers that they can take back the covered beverages they…

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Abby Martin Earth's Greatest Enemy US Military 10:32

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Earth’s Greatest Enemy, the second feature film project by Abby Martin, is a groundbreaking anti-imperialist environmental documentary. Exempt from international climate agreements and rarely scrutinized in mainstream reporting, the Pentagon is the world’s single largest institutional polluter—spewing carbon, contaminating water, and scarring lands…

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Fall Healing Day with Dr. Xavier Coughlin 9:53

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Fall Healing Day with Dr. Xavier Coughlin by Hudson Mohawk MagazineBy Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Talking With Poets: Shelby Hafener at The Fish Market 9:32

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This week, Thom Francis introduces us to poet Shelby Hafener. They were one of the featured readers at the Eight Poets event at The Fish Market on Saturday, October 11. That day, Shelby was joined by poets from the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, online zines Trailer Park Quarterly and Hobo Camp Review, and Troy-based bookstore Paper Moon.———Online li…

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HMM_11-17-2025 58:48

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea talks to Liz Moran from Earth Justice on Gov. Hochul’s decision to delay the implementation of the All Electric Buildings Act.Then, Sean Bernyk speaks with Blaise Bryant about the history of disability rights advocacy in the country.Later, Lennox Apudo has a conversation with Dio Kauffman abou…

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Jamaica Miles censured by Schenectady Board of Education 9:56

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A rash of student suspensions at a Schenectady public school has led to recriminations, concerns about racial disparities in punishments, and an official letter of criticism from the school board to one of its well-known members. Moses Nagel reports.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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Saratoga Camping Ban Ordinance and Its Impact on the Unhoused 9:59

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In July 2025 Saratoga Springs passed a camping ban ordinance marking a major escalation in criminalizing homelessness.Dio (Dee-yo) Kaufman (Coughman) is a housing advocate and member of a coalition of activists who are challenging the Saratoga Springs Camping Ban Ordinance, while advocating for tenants and the unhoused to know their rights in court…

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FFF Pushes Non Fossil Fuel Treaty, Slams Hochul on Climate 13:49

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Friday, November 14, was another Global Climate Strike by Fridays For Future, the international student climate group started by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Earlier in the week, the 30th COP began in Brazil on the tenth anniversary of the Paris Climate Accords. In the Capital District, several dozen protestors gathered outside Governor Hochul’…

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HMM_11-14-2025 59:21

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Mark Dunlea brings us coverage on governor Hochul’s recent decision to approve both the NESE (Northeast Supply Enhancement Extension) fracked gas pipeline under the NYC Harbor; and a 5 year air permit for the Greenidge Frack Gas Cryptocurrency facility at Seneca Lake. Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage…

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Earth Justice on Hochul's Delay of All Electric Buildings 9:50

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Governor Hochul capped off a week of startling reversals on climate action by agreeing to delay the start of the All-Electric Buildings Act. The law requires all new buildings of six stories or less to be all electric (no gas or other fossil fuels) starting January 1, 2026. Liz Moran of Earth Justice discusses the issue with Mark Dunlea for Hudson …

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A Big Gay Market Comes to the Sanctuary 9:49

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A Big Gay Market is coming to Sanctuary on November 16th. Cyren Romeo, A Big Gay Market's Founder, joins Cricket and Marrow to discuss their work building queer community spaces, the Linus Project, and what the future holds for the Big Gay Market.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_11-13-2025 57:49

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, Ellie Irons interviews Sarah Cadieux about her microplastics research. Then, Willie Terry brings us to the HVCC Pride of our Nation and Pride of our College exhibition. Later on, Triple E’s returns with H Bosh Jr interviewing Tatiana Cunningham about the CNYS Black Expo. After that, We have a live intervi…

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An Acupuncture Experience 10:41

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At the September StoryHarvest, 20th Anniversary celebration of the Sanctuary for Independent Media, Hudson Mohawk Magazines’ Andrea Cunliffe recorded her experience with Acupuncture and conversation with Dr Xavier Coughlin of the Peoples Health Sanctuary. The continued the conversation a month later at the October Healing Day at the Sanctuary. The …

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FWW Criticizes Hochul on NESE Pipeline Approval 9:47

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On Friday November 7, Governor Hochul made two critical decisions that appalled climate activists: approving the NESE (Northeast Supply Enhancement Extension) fracked gas pipeline under the NYC Harbor; and approving a 5 year air permit for the Greenidge Frack Gas Cryptocurrency facility at Seneca Lake. Both reversed prior decisions denying the perm…

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Dr. Sarah Cadieux on Microplastics Research at NATURE Lab 9:44

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Dr. Sarah Cadieux (talks with NATURE Lab co-director Ellie Irons and youth mentor Ileya du Boulay about her community science research and the 2025 Water Justice Lab end of season celebration and screening taking place on November 15th.By Hudson Mohawk Magazine

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HMM_11-12-2025 59:19

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,First, we hear about Governor Hochul’s reversal on permitting a cryptocurrency fossil fuel plant in Seneca Lake.Then, Moses Nagel reports on Mark Mishler receiving the Pat Beetle peace Award.Later on, Rosemary Armao talks with a woman serving as a Catholic priest in the Upper Room.After that, we hear a reading f…

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Pat Beetle Peace Award 10:06

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Upper Hudson Peace Action held its yearly gathering on Sunday, November 9. The event, titled RESISTING TYRANNY: Grounding Courage in Community, featured a panel discussion, music by the Solidarity Singers, and the presentation of the second annual Pat Beetle Award for a lifelong commitment to working for peace. This year, the award went to local la…

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Troy Council Council Votes to move City Hall 10:33

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In a 4-3 vote, the Troy City Council voted to move City Hall to the old Proctor's Theatre. Today, we air excerpts of the meeting where the public overwhelmingly showed up to oppose the decision. The full City Council meeting is posted on their YouTube account. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4m7J5vmdqU…

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Beyond the Brink Upper Room 9:26

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Denise Hackert-Stoner is a priest. Not in the traditional Roman Catholic church, which instantly excommunicated her and condemned her to hell when she was ordained. But she's a priest nonetheless in the Upper Room Inclusive Catholic Community of the Albany area. In this week's chapter of Beyond the Brink and Fighting Back, podcast host Rosemary Arm…

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Hochul Reverses Position on Cryptomining Gas Plant 9:47

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On Friday, Nov. 7, Gov. Hochul announced her approval of a 17-mile underwater natural gas pipeline near New York City and an agreement that allows Greenidge Generation to continue using fracked gas to power its Bitcoin mining operation on Seneca Lake for the next five years. Both reversed previous decisions that the projects conflicted with the sta…

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HMM_11-11-2025 59:24

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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine we take a break from our regular programming for a show about Veterans with stories from our archives.We begin with an interview with Elliot Adams, former national head of Veterans for Peace.Then, we hear from Brian Troutman about the Capital Region chapter of Veterans for Peace.Later on, Jesse Gould talks about…