Hot Seat: MedRavin Wormwood, publisher of Overzealous , Rabbi Stephen Guiley, the Upper Room , Mohawk Valley Latino Association Three Kings Day, Rome Humane Society 2026

This week on 95.5 FM’s Hot Seat: Media Monday, host Ron Klopfanstein takes listeners from community celebrations rooted in tradition to thoughtful conversations about creativity, identity, and compassion in the Mohawk Valley.The show opens with coverage of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association’s Three Kings Day celebration, a vibrant event filled with food, music, and joy that highlights the cultural traditions many families carry forward year after year.From there, Ron sits down with Ravin Wormwood, publisher of the fashion zine Overzealous, for a wide-ranging conversation on fashion as cultural language. The discussion explores the power of color, the difference between body neutrality and body positivity, and how personal style reflects both individual identity and the society we live in.The episode also features Rabbi Stephen Galilie of The Upper Room, who shares how music and spirituality intersect, and how sound and reflection can deepen human connection.Rounding out the show is an update on the Humane Society of Rome’s plans for a new, state-of-the-art facility, highlighting the long-term commitment behind a project designed to better serve animals and the community.From cultural celebration to creative expression and community care, this episode is about the many ways people in the Mohawk Valley come together with purpose and heart.