HMM 06 – 18 – 2024

On this episode of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, we first hear from Mark Dunlea who speaks with Molly Robertson, co-author of a new report by Resources for the Future and the NYC Environmental Justice Alliance on the potential for an increase in harmful pollution from fossil fuel plants if NYS leaves the the electric sector out of its proposed cap-trade-and-invest carbon pricing system. Then, we listen to part 3 of Marsha Lazarus’ conversation with business owner Michael Roach of Michael Roach Creative. Michael shared his thoughts on why creating inclusive workplaces are important to a business owner and strategies to make that happen. Later on, we hear from Willie Terry who attended the African American Heritage Parade and Juneteenth Celebration in Albany. After that, Brad Monkell talks to comedian Erin Harkes, who came into the studio to talk about comedy, music, and podcasting. Finally, Thom Francis welcomes poets Mojavi and Poetic Visionz who shared their work at the 2024 Word Fest Open Mic at the Sand Lake Center for the Arts on April 27, 2024.