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Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, Mark Dunlea talks with Peter LaVenia on a recent paper he co-authored that provides a more eco-socialist perspective on the degrowth movement.
Then, Elizabeth EP Press speaks with Timber’s Greg Campbell-Cohen on Troy’s questionable state of finances.
Later on, Brea Barthel highlights Matt’s Refillery in downtown Troy; a business that works to reduce environmental waste by offering refillable household and hygiene products.
After that, Marshall Hildreth brings us an interview with grassroots activist Max Micallef on the Student Suicide Prevention Act.
Finally, we end with an archival piece from Mark Dunlea who spoke with students and artists from Averill Park who covered the exterior of the Doors of Hope Thrift Shop and Food Pantry in West Sand Lake to highlight the struggle against opioids.

The Student Suicide Prevention Act is in the process of making its way through the NYS Legislature. Hudson Mohawk Magazine correspondent, Marshall Hildreth, sat down with grassroots activist Max Micallef to discuss the Act and what the legislative road ahead for the Act looks like.

Hear about a store in Troy that works to reduce environmental waste. Matt's Refillery offers many household and hygiene products, such as shampoo, dish-washing liquid, and lots more! You can purchase in whatever quantity wanted by filling a container (your own or one from the store). Matt Converse, the Refillery's owner and operator, also describes many other items available, including silicone ice cube trays, dryer balls, and even refillable water balloons! For more information, visit https://mattsrefillery.company.site/, find Matt's Refillery on Instagram, or stop by the store at 199 River Street in Troy. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Greg Campbell-Cohen speaks to Elizabeth Press about Troy's comptroller quitting, missing financial documents from the City's website, his concerns about not knowing the overall state of the City's finances, and the stalled lead pipe replacement program.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,
First, we hear from Mark Dunlea, who speaks with Tina Kim, the State Comptroller for State Government Accountability, about the NYS Comptroller’s audit of the Public Service Commission and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
Then, Willie Terry brings us coverage from the July 23rd "Speak Out and Safe Staffing Care for Patient" at the New York State Nurses Association Headquarters in Albany.
Later on, we hear from Blaise Bryant who quizzes Joe, a multi-adapted sports athlete, to see how well he knows the history of various sports.
After that, we listen to part 2 of H. Bosh Jr.’s interview with Dunkin Hines on the Hines Basketball Classic.
Finally, we take a look back on Skidmore student Amanda Ruffino's interview with her grandparents for her American Tastes course.

While some believe that we can combat climate change by replacing fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy, the degrowth movement aims to enhance human well-being and environmental sustainability by intentionally scaling down economic activities to align with the Earth's ecological boundaries and finite resources. Some socialists believe that the class struggle needs to take precedence over degrowth. Peter LaVenia discusses a recent paper he co-authored that provides a more eco-socialist perspective. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.