Sign up to save your podcastsEmail addressPasswordRegisterOrContinue with GoogleAlready have an account? Log in here.
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 16, 2020Proposed Black Studies Class Requirement At Pitt Aims To Start 'Self-Reflection'On today's program: The University of Pittsburgh might require undergrads to take a new course in Black studies; Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry tries to ride out the pandemic; and more people consider at-home elder care in their later years....more19minPlay
June 15, 2020Pittsburgh Faces The 'Clash Of Two Pandemics' In Racism, COVID-19On today's program: Protests and demonstrations demanding an end to racism and police violence against people of color continue across the country; Mike Turzai retires as Speaker of the Pennsylvania House; and local nonprofits are working hard to provide more aid during the coronavirus pandemic....more19minPlay
June 04, 2020Former Stanford Dean Teaches Parents 'How To Raise An Adult'On today's program: Allegheny County prepares to enter the green phase of reopening; and a former Stanford University freshman dean discusses harms of overparenting and how to fix it....more20minPlay
June 03, 2020Police Renew Investigation Into Shooting Of Teen 15 Years LaterOn today's program: A recap of the results from Pennsylvania’s delayed primary election; courts in Allegheny County reopen with new restrictions; and police look for more information about the homicide of Tionna Lashay Highsmith, who died this year after being wounded 15 years ago....more19minPlay
June 02, 2020Protest Organizers Worry Their Message Is Getting LostOn today's program: While protests continue across the country, organizers worry some may be losing sight of the goal; how Pennsylvania chooses to reopen could sway voters in the next election; and voters get ready for Pennsylvania’s primary elections today....more19minPlay
June 01, 2020Weekend Of Protests In Pittsburgh Ends In Peaceful VigilOn today's program: After two days of protests of the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, Pittsburgh demonstrations end in a peaceful vigil; and a Liberian-born poet discusses her latest collection of poetry....more19minPlay
May 28, 2020'Lady Clementine' Explores Influence And Power In WWIIOn today's program: A local author revisits the motivations behind one of history's most influential political wives; some big businesses in Pittsburgh could face grim prospects; and a new private grant program offers small businesses an alternative to federal loans....more19minPlay
May 27, 2020What Can Pregnancy Tell Us About Disease?On today's program: The NHL looks to restart the 2019-20 season with revised playoffs; pregnancy could offer insights into future health outcomes for moms and babies; the race for Pennsylvania’s 19th state House district heats up; and the “gig workers” of academia worry for their jobs....more19minPlay
May 26, 2020Jump In SNAP Benefits ‘The Tip Of The Iceberg,’ Advocates SayOn today's program: Applications for SNAP benefits are up; today is the deadline for mail-in ballot requests; a preview of one state House election; and a Pennsylvania company pivots from making football jerseys to face masks....more19minPlay
May 21, 2020Study Suggests Dozens Of PA Towns Will Soon Qualify For Act 47On today's program: PA has little recourse to help cities devastated by wage taxes out-of-work employees never accrued; Pittsburgh is slow to adopt plans for future climate migrants; and scientists question whether closing schools was the right call....more19minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.