HMM 9 – 23 – 2020

Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, broadcasting from the Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY.

Today, we continue our conversation with Times Union reporter Rob Gavin on the proceedings of the trial of former Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelove at the Rensselaer County Courthouse

Then, this week’s Peace Bucket features attorney Kathy Manley, who is representing Yassin Aref and Mohammed Hossain, the Albany residents who were caught up in the so-called Pizza store terrorist FBI sting

And later on, a preview of the Eighth Annual Collar City Ramble, happening this Friday and Saturday in Troy

After that, filmmaker Gavin Guerra joins HMM to discuss the upcoming online workshop and Town Hall for his film, “Let the People Decide!” and archival documentary on the civil rights movement and voter suppression.

Finally, we’ll talk with Susan Wells, cofounder of the organization Stars for Our Troops, whihc focuses on the wellness of armed service members. But first, today’s headlines.