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The Confluence ended production on Friday, August 4th. WESA thanks Kevin Gavin, Marylee Williams, Laura Tsutsui and everyone who has played a part in the program’s seven years of service.The Confluenc... more
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.
June 10, 2021Black, Young And Educated Resume Civil Saturdays With Similar Goals, New CampaignsOn today’s program: A year after its first demonstration, Black, Young, & Educated’s co-founder Nick Anglin says Civil Saturdays are back and will take place every other week this summer; and Pittsburgh natives and brother-sister duo Molly and Bailey Donovan talk about writing, producing and directing their film “Back for Good.”...more19minPlay
June 09, 2021Incoming Director Of Refugee Services At JFCS Says City Needs More Translators, Child CareOn today’s program: Jewish Family and Community Services’ new director of Refugee and Immigrant Services Ivonne Smith-Tapia discusses what she hopes can be achieved with more resources and the new Biden Administration; two sisters who lost a brother to COVID-19 contend with the misinformation about the virus that he believed until he was sick; and a look at the Gulf Tower’s history following a fire and condemnation....more19minPlay
June 08, 2021Permitless Concealed Carry Of Guns Is Being Considered In The LegislatureOn today’s program: State Representative Aaron Bernstine explains the merits of a bill he introduced to make it legal to carry a concealed, legally owned firearm without a permit; CeaseFirePA argues such a policy would make the state less safe; an opera singer-turned-administrator introduces an organization to support local arts administrators of color; and a look at why the statues on one side of the Sixteenth Street Bridge’s have a patina when the other side does not....more19minPlay
June 07, 2021Fatal Drug Overdoses Increased Last Year, Following Two Years Of DeclineOn today’s program: Allegheny County’s chief medical examiner talks about trends in the recently released total number of fatal overdoses from last year; and two mothers tell their experiences in cleaning their homes after losing children to fatal gunshot wounds....more19minPlay
May 27, 2021In-Person Visits Resumed This Week At Five State Prison FacilitiesOn today’s program: Pennsylvania Secretary of Corrections John Wetzel explains how the department is bringing back in-person visits at state prisons, and the preventative measures in place to reduce COVID-19 outbreaks; the participant in a breakthrough study explains how he can "feel" some sensations through his robotic arm; and a new program is helping people earn more based on their skills, and not just education....more19minPlay
May 26, 2021Employers Struggle With The Decision To Mandate COVID-19 VaccinesOn today’s program: Some employers and education institutions are requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but others are waiting for the vaccines to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; unemployed Pennsylvanians will soon have to show proof they’re looking for work, a requirement halted due to the pandemic; and the airport is expecting a busy weekend ahead and summer season as more Americans are vaccinated and traveling....more19minPlay
May 26, 2021Employers Struggle With The Decision To Mandate COVID-19 VaccinesOn today’s program: Some employers and education institutions are requiring employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but others are waiting for the vaccines to receive full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; unemployed Pennsylvanians will soon have to show proof they’re looking for work, a requirement halted due to the pandemic; and the airport is expecting a busy weekend ahead and summer season as more Americans are vaccinated and traveling....more19minPlay
May 25, 2021A Year After George Floyd’s Death, How Has Pittsburgh Policing Changed?On today’s program: A member of the city’s Community Task Force on Police Reform explains how Pittsburgh policing has changed since the death of George Floyd, and what improvements they’re still hoping for; Mayor Bill Peduto talks about his future plans, after losing a third term in the Primary Election; and as vaccinations slow throughout Pennsylvania, two red counties are taking different approaches to encourage residents to get their COVID-19 vaccine....more19minPlay
May 24, 2021Ed Gainey Reflects On Winning Tuesday’s Primary In A ‘City That Wants To See Justice’On today’s program: State Rep. and likely future mayor of Pittsburgh Ed Gainey consider the significance of his election win; and a researcher explains why “problem-based” visits to pediatricians remained low during the pandemic, and how that can carry over past the public health emergency....more19minPlay
May 20, 2021Pittsburgh Women, People Of Color Claiming Victory After Primary ElectionOn today’s program: Ed Gainey got more votes than Democratic incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto during Tuesday’s primary election; how the Pittsburgh Promise is trying to help students succeed after an unpredictable year; and a look at the impact of U.S. Steel’s decision not to make upgrades at the Mon Valley Works plant....more21minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.