Hot Seat: Media Monday Chris Duck, Ellie Hadity, and Roxie Yasilopoulus from Arc of Oneida-Lewis County’s Alice in Wonderland, Nabil Khan with gaming/comic news, and the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society’s Observatory and stargazing event 9-22-25 S2:E3
This week’s Hot Seat: Media Monday brings together a wide range of stories that highlight creativity, culture, and community. The episode opens with Chris Duck, Ellie Hadity, and Roxie Yasilopoulus from the Arc of Oneida Lewis County’s inclusive production of Alice in Wonderland, showcasing how theater empowers adults with disabilities through performance, costume design, and set building. Entertainment correspondent Nabil Khan follows with updates on Marvel’s new Magic: The Gathering set, Batman’s 86th birthday, and a rare Batman–Deadpool crossover, reflecting the enduring influence of comics and gaming. The conversation then turns to Washington, D.C., where Lily Christopher shares observations of a more right-leaning political climate, marked by heightened security, and the panel discusses the topic of press freedom and Jimmy Kimmel’s return to television. Finally, members of the Mohawk Valley Astronomical Society invite listeners to explore the cosmos at the Barton-Brown Observatory, offering insights on stargazing, telescopes, and the awe of seeing planets firsthand. The program closes with reflections on optimism, kindness, and treating others with respect in uncertain times.
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Jonathan Brooks/ DJ J-Easy is the sound engineer. He is online at Facebook.com/easyatm315, Instagram.com/j_easy315/, and https://on.soundcloud.com/XGKd3e4AZeNtrD2X9
Jim Hale is the photographer and records the show for video and podcast streaming. He is online at Jim Hale (@instanteon) • Instagram photos and videos
Nabil Khan is the entertainment correspondent for Hot Seat: Media Monday. Nabil is online at Letterboxd.com/1andonlynabk/and Instagram.com/instanab.k/.
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