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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.
December 17, 2019Addressing Pittsburgh's Public Health Crisis: RacismOn today's program: the author of a new book chronicling the history of the Association of Pittsburgh Priests; banking in the marijuana industry is tricky business; the local impact of proposed food stamps changes; and how racism can have a negative impact on health....more40minPlay
December 16, 2019Experts Consider The Future Of Cannabis In PennsylvaniaOn today's program: PA’s Health Secretary considers how medical cannabis could expand; a pain medicine specialist is concerned about how quickly the program has already expanded; dispensary pharmacists have a unique job; and how can differing state and federal cannabis laws co-exist?...more44minPlay
December 12, 2019Rallies And Forums Make For Political Week In PennsylvaniaOn today's program: Presidential hopefuls come to Pittsburgh to talk about education equity; ALCOSAN's green infrastructure might not be green enough; and the families of fallen officers lean on each other years after their loved ones are gone....more24minPlay
December 11, 2019New Carnegie Museums President Searching For More Ways To See CollectionsOn today's program: a look at the impeachment process; Duquesne Light is betting on electric vehicles; and the new president of the Carnegie Museums hopes to foster more collaboration among the museums and the community....more31minPlay
December 05, 2019IEPs Keep Parents And Teachers On The Same PageOn today's program: There are some interesting exemptions to PA’s new tobacco law; a look at the state of the Paris climate agreement minus the U.S.; the unintended consequences of lead-based ammunition; and exploring options for parents when schools aren’t supporting their special needs students....more32minPlay
December 03, 2019Nat Geo Celebrates '50 Greatest' In New Photo ExhibitOn today's program: What it takes to rebuild relationships after addiction; what Democrats can learn from Franklin Park; Conor Lamb weighs in on Donald Trump’s foreign policy; Good Question! explores the history of Brunot Island; and a new exhibit celebrating the world's 50 greatest nature photos is traveling through Pittsburgh....more41minPlay
December 03, 2019Eating Disorder Diagnoses Are Growing In Women Over 40On today's program: Eating disorders uniquely affect women over age 40; mentorship at Brashear came from an unexpected place; what it will take for lawmakers to consider raising the state minimum wage; and why A+ Schools changed its annual report to focus on pockets of success....more41minPlay
November 27, 2019Carnegie Science Adds Kaufmann's Clock To Its Holiday RailroadOn today's program: The No. 2 Pitt volleyball team heads for the NCAA tournament; runners lace up to ease local food insecurity; how political turmoil could hurt the holiday retail season; state lawmakers turn to criminal justice reform; and the Carnegie Science Center's miniature railroad celebrates 100 years of engineering memories....more40minPlay
November 25, 2019Is Our Perception Of God More Human Than Divine?On today's program: Get to know author Reza Aslan ahead of a talk in Pittsburgh tonight; how one Troy Hillian engages his neighbors on community projects; a peek into the future of machine learning; a jazz musician pays homage to a Pittsburgh icon; and why labor leaders are livid with the retail giant Amazon....more40minPlay
November 18, 2019Coro Center Marks 20 Years With New Leader At The HelmOn today's program: The Coro Center is celebrating 10 years in Pittsburgh; how a local book club inspires kids to dream; American shale gas is playing a role in the UK’s debate over fracking; the city’s low-barrier winter shelter opens downtown; and what to look for in the city’s 2020 budget....more41minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.