HMM 10 – 27 – 2020

Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, broadcasting on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy and WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, from the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY.

Today Mark Dunlea speaks with Assemblymember John McDonald about health care, the pandemic, and local environmental concerns. McDonald is running for re-election in the 108th district.

Then, we’ll share an interview with Jake Ashby, a Republican Assemblymember who is also seeking reelection. He speaks with Corrine Carey about his conservative campaign, his priorities, and the polarizing figure at the head of the Republican party.

And later on, correspondent Miles Mikofsky discusses the current state of religious life in the area months after church service has gone digital. He speaks with Reverend Judith Malionek and Deacon Paul Carney of St. Johns Episcopal Church.

Then, Erika speaks with Jean Monnay, the founder of the Black Theatre Troupe of Upstate New York.

Finally, we’ll hear part two of a conversation between HMM’s Spencer Keable and Andrea Cunlife about her experience as a 2020 Census worker in Troy, NY.

And now some headlines…