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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.
July 21, 2020Pandemic Sparks New Concerns For People With DisabilitiesOn today's program: People with disabilities are still facing new challenges 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act; the economy is opening but experts say some industries are adapting to the “new normal” better than others; and a Chambersburg Post Office shows how COVID-19 safety precautions that got wrapped up in election-year politics....more19minPlay
July 20, 2020New LGBTQIA+ Commission Aims To Address Community’s ‘Specific Challenges’On today's program: The city is seeking applicants for a new LGBTQIA+ Commission that hopes to make Pittsburgh more inclusive; a Nigerian disability rights advocate makes a virtual journey to Pittsburgh to mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act; and in a divided Pennsylvania town, three women are organizing anti-racist protests and bringing people together....more19minPlay
July 16, 2020Head Of Police Review Board Says Power To Broaden Authority Would Have To Come From StateOn today's program: Pittsburgh City Council is considering a proposal intended to strengthen the investigative authority of the Citizen Police Review Board; the Market Square Farmers Market is reopening with new safety precautions; and a new biography traces “The Epic Life of the King of Comics.”...more19minPlay
July 15, 2020Pittsburgh’s Restaurant Scene Has Been Hit Hard By PandemicOn today's program: An investigative report shows no support for a UPMC claim that the Pittsburgh region is seeing a “less severe” strain of the coronavirus; during the pandemic, the outlook for most of Pittsburgh’s independent restaurants is dismal; and a 94-year-old Rosie the Riveter is on a campaign for national recognition for the World War II heroes on the homefront....more19minPlay
July 14, 2020The Black Women Activists Who Paved The Way For BLMOn today's program: Amid unemployment rates stuck in the double digits and economic recession, housing prices in Pittsburgh are rebounding; Black women activists from decades ago continue to influence today’s demands for justice and equality; and confusing messages about the coronavirus in Pennsylvania make some question what’s safe....more19minPlay
July 13, 2020Fitzgerald On COVID In Allegheny County: ‘We Don’t Want To Turn Into Texas’On today's program: As Allegheny County is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases, officials are trying to slow the pandemic; an update on the U.S. Supreme Court’s latest rulings and a preview of what’s to come; and new legislation regarding Pennsylvania’s DUI laws could mean big changes for medical cannabis patients....more19minPlay
July 09, 2020As The Pandemic Continues, Advocates Say An Extended Ban On Evictions Is NeededOn today's program: Pennsylvania’s eviction moratorium is slated to end this Friday, but advocates say an extension is needed; summer camps are closed, but experts say learning can continue outside the classroom; and a rural Pennsylvania town is addressing police brutality....more19minPlay
July 08, 2020A+ Schools: PPS Students Should Expect Masks, Online-Learning OptionsOn today's program: As families get ready for school to begin this fall, A+ Schools is releasing classroom and operations suggestions for Pittsburgh Public Schools during the pandemic; the University of Pittsburgh plans to use more solar power; and the invasive spotted lanternfly descends on southwestern PA....more19minPlay
July 07, 2020We 'Want Our Voices To Be Heard,' Says Black, Young And Educated FounderOn today's program: Black, Young and Educated is organizing some of Pittsburgh’s biggest protests against racism and police brutality; a new proposed ordinance could prohibit tear gas, bean bag rounds, and some other crowd dispersal methods in Allegheny County; and architect David Lewis leaves a lasting legacy in Pittsburgh....more19minPlay
July 06, 2020Changing Public Perception Of Police Begins With ‘Hiring The Right People,’ Says PedutoOn today's program: Mayor Bill Peduto discusses racism and policing in Pittsburgh; and the Hot Club of Pittsburgh introduces listeners to the wonders of jazz from the '20s and '30s....more19minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.