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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.
November 17, 2020Much Of Pennsylvania's Rental Assistance Remains UnspentOn today's program: Distribution of $150 million in statewide rent relief lags, despite being sorely needed; The Trump campaign is challenging thousands of provisional ballots; and the University of Pittsburgh acquired August Wilson’s archive, opening the door to the playwright’s life for researchers....more19minPlay
November 16, 2020Allegheny County Hits New Record For Daily COVID-19 CasesOn today's program: COVID-19 cases in Allegheny County continue to rise; federal and state authorities are investigating the Brighton Rehabilitation and Wellness Center where 82 residents have died during the pandemic; and a preview of a new WESA podcast, Land and Power....more19minPlay
November 12, 2020Trump Lawsuit A ‘Longshot,’ But Could Complicate Vote CertificationOn today's program: The Trump campaign filed suit in federal court to stop certification of Pennsylvania’s election results; the Pittsburgh Steelers currently have their best start to a season since 1978; and the Film Pittsburgh Fall Festival presents dozens of full-length and short films completely virtually....more19minPlay
November 11, 2020Proposed 2021 City Budget Includes $55 Million DeficitOn today's program: Mayor Bill Peduto presented Pittsburgh’s proposed 2021 budget earlier this week. It includes an almost 10 percent cut in police funding; and the latest phase of a sky mapping project could help answer long-held questions about our universe....more19minPlay
November 10, 2020Secretary Levine: PA ‘Not Considering A Shutdown' To Deal With Rising COVID-19 CasesOn today's program: The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported another record high number of COVID-19 cases this past weekend; and Democrats won the presidency, but didn’t fare as well on down ballot races....more19minPlay
November 09, 2020Trump’s Political Rhetoric About Elections Can Be Dangerous, Says Pitt ProfessorOn today's program: The polls are closed, but President Trump continues to ratchet up the rhetoric around the presidential election; traditional retail spaces look for untraditional tenants as demand for storefronts in malls continues to go down; and a new grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services aims to increase access to technology in shelters....more19minPlay
November 05, 2020Pennsylvania Continues Counting Mail-In BallotsOn today's program: Ballots are still being counted in Pennsylvania and other swing states; and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museums, and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Carnegie Institute....more19minPlay
November 04, 2020Voters Cast Their Ballots, Now Election Results Are A ‘Waiting Game’On today's program: Pennsylvania has begun to tally votes, but final results won’t be available for a few days; and, as ballots are processed, Pennsylvania and other states could see more legal challenges....more19minPlay
November 03, 2020Women Voters Could Decide Presidential Election, But Don’t Vote As A BlocOn today's program: Women cast ballots at higher rates than men, but don’t vote in a bloc; workers at the Allegheny County Elections Division warehouse will begin pre-canvassing mail-in ballots this morning; and the Neighborhood Resilience Project is trying to recruit African American volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trials....more19minPlay
November 02, 2020PWSA Accepting Proposals For Pittsburgh Stormwater Master PlanOn today's program: Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is requesting proposals for a stormwater master plan to stop stormwater and sewage overflows in the region; how to deal with election stress; and safety precautions to stay safe while voting in person....more19minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.