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Pittsburgh Explainer ended production on June 28, 2021.Life is busy, and it can be hard to keep up with the news. Every Friday morning, 90.5 WESA's Pittsburgh Explainer brings you the biggest news sto... more
FAQs about Pittsburgh Explainer:How many episodes does Pittsburgh Explainer have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.
May 29, 2020May 25-29 Explained: Summer Scotch, Cookout Jams & Red-Eyed VireosThe coronavirus shutdown began just as winter turned into spring. Since then, people have been learning new skills, taking on home projects and figuring out how to navigate life in these strange times....more14minPlay
May 22, 2020May 18-22 Explained: Disease Spread In Schools, State Testing Data & A Vote On The Lower HillAs warm weather arrives in Pennsylvania, Gov. Tom Wolf will consider lifting a number of pandemic restrictions throughout the next few weeks. Allegheny County still operates in the yellow phase of reopening, but residents can enjoy Memorial Day weekend at the newly reopened state parks....more17minPlay
May 15, 2020May 11-15 Explained: Daycares Reopen, Counties Defy Wolf & Some Pennsylvanians Face A Dire ChoiceAllegheny County and 12 other Southwestern Pennsylvania counties have entered the yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s reopening plan. Daycares are allowed to reopen, as are many retail establishments and churches. Gatherings of less than 25 people are permitted, but individuals are still expected to socially distance and wear masks; restaurants are closed to dine-in customers; and gyms, movie theaters and casinos are all still shuttered. The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early...more22minPlay
May 08, 2020May 4-8 Explained: Reopening 24 Counties, The Adaptation Of Manufacturers & Betting On Ping PongTwenty-four northwestern and north-central Pennsylvania counties move into the "yellow" phase of Gov. Tom Wolf's reopening plan Friday. Businesses will begin to flip their "closed" signs to "open," all while taking precautionary health and safety measures. The Wolf administration has cautioned that just because an area is moved into the yellow phase doesn't necessarily mean green will follow. If there's another outbreak of COVID-19, restrictions could be put back in place. Helping explain the...more24minPlay
May 01, 2020April 27-May 1 Explained: Primary Update, Pittsburgh's Budget & Food Supply ChallengesThe coronavirus pandemic has made the world feel small for many people. Some haven't left their neighborhoods in weeks; others haven't even left their homes. It's also impacting the people and businesses who supply our food , with numerous farmers and growers around the state having to alter their operations to meet changing demand....more22minPlay
April 24, 2020April 20-24 Explained: Reopening PA, Testing Unknowns, Unemployment Fiasco & Restaurants StruggleIn two weeks, Pennsylvania’s economy will see a gradual reopening. Gov. Tom Wolf set May 8 as the target date for certain regions of the commonwealth to begin easing social distancing measures....more25minPlay
April 17, 2020April 13-17 Explained: 'The Curve,' Remote Learning, Health Disparities & Transit TroublesIt’s been about a month since schools and businesses shut down in Pennsylvania, in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The goal of these restrictive social distancing measures is to flatten the curve....more25minPlay
April 10, 2020April 6-10 Explained: Flattening The Curve, ACLU Sues The Jail & Rancor In HarrisburgAllegheny County residents are eager to see if the curve of COVID-19 cases is flattening and wondering when life might return to normal....more23minPlay
April 03, 2020March 30-April 3 Explained: The Environment, Challenges For Domestic Violence Victims & Mask DebatesIt will be at least another month before life can be expected to go back to normal due to restrictions related to the novel coronavirus. Gov. Tom Wolf has extended his stay-at-home order and expanded it to include the entire state of Pennsylvania....more22minPlay
March 27, 2020March 23-27 Explained: Federal Coronavirus Relief, Early Releases From Jail And Arts Groups StruggleIt's week two of extreme social distancing in Pittsburgh, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Allegheny County and a number of other Pennsylvania counties are under a "stay-at-home" order from Gov. Tom Wolf....more22minPlay
FAQs about Pittsburgh Explainer:How many episodes does Pittsburgh Explainer have?The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.