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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.
May 20, 2021State Turnpike Commission Under Scrutiny For Making Votes With Minimal Discussion Or DebateOn today’s program: The state’s Turnpike Commission votes in public, but a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette investigation found its meetings last, on average, 12 minutes with little discussion among commissioners, which frustrates some state legislators; while COVID-19 vaccinations are more accessible than ever, language barriers still create difficulties; and the Penguins are in the first round of playoffs, and will compete against the New York Islanders tonight....more19minPlay
May 18, 2021Polls Open: Incumbent Mayor Bill Peduto Faces Challengers From Conservative, Progressive DemocratsOn today’s program: Pittsburgh’s mayoral race comes to a head as Democratic incumbent Bill Peduto faces three contenders this primary election day; a look at two ballot measures that, if approved statewide, would limit the governor’s authority to make disaster declarations; and why families eligible for free or reduced school lunch are barely receiving state aid to make up for missed school meals....more19minPlay
May 17, 2021How Much Did Lawmakers Spend On Food, Lodging And Other Perks? A New Investigation Says $50 Million A YearOn today’s program: State lawmakers were reimbursed $200 million in per diem expenses over the last four years, but what they spent it on is hard to track because of a lack of transparency; the deputy manager of the County Elections Division explains why they expect ballot counting for Tuesday’s election to go smoother than November last year; and Pittsburgh-based writer Brian Broome previews his debut memoir, “Punch Me Up to the Gods.”...more19minPlay
May 13, 2021Young Black People More Likely To Serve Life Without Parole Due To Higher Rate Of Second-Degree Murder ConvictionsResearch finds that young, Black people in Pennsylvania are more likely to serve life sentences without parole because of second-degree murder convictions....more19minPlay
May 13, 2021City Controller Says Police Review Board Should Get More Funding, Enforcement PowerOn today’s program: Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb released his first audit of the Citizen Police Review Board and recommends giving the board more resources; a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health talks about how substance use disorder impacts pregnant people and their babies; and a Carnegie Mellon University research team looked at how the tabs left open on internet browsers stress people out, and how the tool they’ve developed might help....more19minPlay
May 12, 2021Clinically Reported Neurological Symptoms Common In Hospitalized COVID-19 PatientsOn today’s program: A new analysis finds that COVID-19 patients with clinically diagnosed neurological symptoms were six times more likely to die in a hospital than those without such symptoms; advocates want the Allegheny County Jail to administer medically-assisted treatment to those with opioid use disorder more regularly; and a study from a Carnegie Mellon University graduate found those living near restaurants in Pittsburgh encountered more polluted air more than those who lived further away....more19minPlay
May 10, 2021Pennsylvania’s Rate Of COVID-19 Vaccinations Drops About 90% In A MonthOn today’s program: A look behind the steep decline of the commonwealth’s vaccination rates; Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation is asking for feedback about about perceptions of autonomous vehicles; and natural gas companies are looking for ways to stop methane leaks, and brand themselves as “responsible.”...more19minPlay
May 06, 2021Pittsburgh Voters Will Consider Ballot Measures That Could Affect Police And JailsOn today’s program: Pittsburgh residents will have a chance to vote on whether to ban “no-knock warrants” from police, and the use of solitary confinement in jails; a local Bloomfield bookstore says it was used as a “bargaining chip” for a developer in the Strip District; and ahead of summer, two camp organizers are making plans to hold in-person and hybrid programs....more19minPlay
May 05, 2021Bill Opening A Window For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors To Sue Abusers Is Again, Up For A VoteOn today’s program: State Rep. Mark Rozzi explains what it would mean for his bill, giving survivors of childhood sexual abuse two years to sue perpetrators, to pass; and a Lancaster County health administrator explains how they’re making inroads to vaccinate the Amish and Plain communities....more19minPlay
May 04, 2021The Black Equity Coalition Wants To Know More About Who’s Not Getting VaccinatedOn today’s program: The Pittsburgh-based Black Equity Coalition tracks the rate of vaccinations among Black and white residents and wants the state to release more detailed data about who is and isn’t vaccinated; Heather McGhee discusses her book, “The Sum of Us,” about how racially motivated economic and policy decisions hurts everyone; and the Commonwealth’s long history of voting by mail....more19minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.