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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 31, 2019Yinz Thirsty? East End Brewing Is Making A Beer For Every Pittsburgh NeighborhoodOn today’s program: The number of kids in foster care has increased as the opioid epidemic grows; Pittsburgh has a half-hidden fountain of youth; FBI documents could cast a shadow on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.; peregrine falcons have found a home at the Rachel Carson state office building in Harrisburg; and Pittsburgh is getting more than 90 beers to honor each of its official and unofficial neighborhoods....more41minPlay
May 30, 2019Nature Is Reclaiming A Former Coal Mine, And The Allegheny Land Trust Wants To Keep It That WayOn today’s program: The Allegheny Land Trust is protecting a former mine from developers; water from military bases near Pittsburgh International Airport is being contaminated by toxic chemicals; U.S. Congressman Conor Lamb talks Russia investigation and abortion bans; the kids for cash scandal gets a musical; and a national tournament for blind bowlers comes to Pittsburgh....more40minPlay
May 29, 2019Western PA Children Breathe In A Lot More Coke Carcinogens Than Other U.S. KidsOn today’s program: PA's Supreme Court kicks the UPMC/Highmark case back down to a lower court; exposure to high levels of pollution may lead to increased risk of childhood cancer; and the final installment of WESA's series Still Working....more40minPlay
May 28, 2019Post-Gazette Investigation Uncovers Widespread Abuse In Plain CommunitiesOn today’s program: Pittsburgh makes a new commitment to equity with a dedicated city office; prosecuting the opioid crisis is sometimes a supply-and-demand challenge; gender-sexuality alliances are evolving in Pittsburgh-area schools; and survivors of sexual assault in local Amish and Mennonite communities share their stories. City's Office of Equity to replace Bureau of Neighborhood Empowerment (00:00 – 6:18) Pittsburgh is the fifth city in the U.S. to create an office dedicated to working...more41minPlay
May 24, 2019More Deals But Fewer Dollars: Allegheny Conference Says Pgh Region Is Still On The UpOn today's program: business investment indicators increased in the region; the Braddock Battlefield History Center is reopening; Kim Gordon puts music to a Warhol silent film classic; and a new production tells the story of a future where holographic companions replace lost loved ones....more40minPlay
May 23, 2019Borderless Crimes Require Borderless Solutions, U.S. Attorney Scott Brady SaysOn today’s program: Building a case against cybercrimincals can be tough, but apprehending them is a lot harder; Democratic presidential candidates explore climate change; a Buffalo organization helps immigrants find their place in America; 143 Day in Pennsylvania honors Fred Rogers; and Pittsburgh’s population is changing beyond the numbers....more40minPlay
May 22, 2019If Hackers Hit Pittsburgh, Peduto Says The City Won't PayOn today’s program: How to prevent infectious diseases; a breakdown of yesterday’s primary election results; Mayor Bill Peduto on cybersecurity, postponing gun control ordinances and legalizing recreational marijuana; and an old amusement park near Lake Erie searches for its place in the 21st Century....more41minPlay
May 21, 2019Protecting Personal Data, From Digital Footprints To Digital Face-MappingOn today’s program: A look at Pittsburgh’s primary elections; scientists seek a cure for a disease endangering Pennsylvania’s bat populations; online privacy on display through the Carnegie libraries; and the controversies and constitutionality of facial recognition technology....more40minPlay
FAQs about The Confluence:How many episodes does The Confluence have?The podcast currently has 848 episodes available.