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If you’ve spent any time in Pittsburgh, you’ve likely been on or near its three rivers. Follow along with WESA’s Good Question podcast as we walk along the riverfront trails and remember the bustling wharfs that once occupied the space; take a dive into how river depth is measured; and, did you know the groundwork for the creation of the country Czechoslovakia took place in Downtown Pittsburgh?(The Good Question! Podcast is sponsored by Baum Boulevard Automotive, Eisler Landscapes, and the CPA firm Sisterson and Company.)
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And was there ever a beacon on Beacon Street? We answer your questions about the hilly East End community.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: We speak to a member of Black Women for a Better Education about their reaction to the announcement of Pittsburgh Public Schools new superintendent; an investigation into how a city police officer invoked a little-known law to gain legal protection from a colleague that she alleges sexually assaulted her; and how did Squirrel Hill, and some of its streets, get named? Today’s guests include: Allyce Pinchback-Johnson, founding member of Black Women for a Better Education; Megan Harris, lead producer at City Cast Pittsburgh, and Rich Lord, managing editor of PublicSource.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: Allegheny County is suing three major pharmacy chains for their alleged responsibility in the opioid epidemic; 988, the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, launched on Saturday and Pittsburgh workers are already receiving more calls, in part, because the number is easier to remember; and we answer a few 'Good Questions' about the Pittsburgh Pirates. Today’s guests include: Dr. Jack Rozel, medical director of Resolve Crisis Services; and Michael Flaherty, a clinical psychologist and head of St. Francis' Institute for Psychiatry and Addiction Services.
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Pirates games are a staple for many city residents. Learn how the team earned their name, how many balls are used at each game and if hot dogs launched into crowds are edible.
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In Pittsburgh, there’s a neighborhood named for war.
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On today’s episode of The Confluence: The medical director of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania discusses what’s it’s like offering abortions in the region, including to patients traveling from states where these services are restricted; after an immigration court in Pittsburgh closed, Casa San Jose joins us to discuss what’s next for those with immigration hearings; and our Good Question! series looks into how the Mexican War Streets got its name.
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Pittsburgh is a beautiful city for many reasons, and that’s what we’re going to explore in episode six. From the reuse of industrial waste and slag structure public art, to the number of crystals in two of downtown’s most beautiful theaters, we’ll highlight the creativity of this region. And, we’ll answer the question: Why are the large globe structures on the Sixteenth Street Bridge different colors? (The Good Question! Podcast is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and CASTUS.)
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On this episode, we take to the water! Many listeners were curious about the history of the Pennsylvania Canal, which included aqueducts and inclines and mules and was an early way to transport goods in the region. We figure out why there’s no “Lock and Dam No. 1” on the Allegheny River (there used to be!). We’ll paddle to Brunot Island with WESA’s Chris Potter for a history lesson on the land, including its past as a race track. (The Good Question! Podcast is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and CASTUS.)
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Let’s take a ride! Be it on the Pennsylvania Turnpike (“America’s First Super Highway,” and a model for the national interstate highway system), the massive Brilliant Viaduct over Washington Boulevard, or Skybus (futuristic transit system that never took off), we’ll explore all the different ways to get around Pittsburgh past and present. (The Good Question! Podcast is sponsored by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and CASTUS.)