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City Cast PittsburghClairton Explosion, ICE Raids Emiliano’s & Stuff To Do in PittsburghAn explosion at Clairton Coke Works in the Mon Valley killed and injured workers yesterday. We're talking about what we know and what questions still remain. Plus, we're sharing ways to support your neighbors as ICE raids pick up in the region and celebrating something we think Pittsburgh does surprisingly well. Notes and references from today’s show: Explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works leaves one dead, one missing, 10 hurt [PublicSource] ICE Arrests in Pittsburgh Are Up. Here's What To Know [City Cast Pittsburgh] Spanish-language version available here ICE Returns to Emiliano's restaurants, detains 16 wo...
2025-08-1225 minSmall Press, Big Ideas
Small Press, Big IdeasPartnering with Local Micro InfluencersIn this episode, Paul sits down with the leadership team at Pittsburgh's Public Source, a nonprofit newsroom based in Pittsburgh, PA, to explore how they’re tapping into micro-influencer partnerships to reach new audiences. What began as an experimental outreach has evolved into a promising strategy to bridge traditional journalism with today’s creator-driven platforms. Read Halle's LinkedIn piece that inspired the episode 📰 Public Source: publicsource.org 📸 Instagram: @publicsource 👤 Follow Halle, Jennie, and Natasha on LinkedIn --- This po...
2025-07-2849 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghCorey O’Connor Wins Pittsburgh MayorCorey O'Connor won the Democratic primary — beating out incumbent mayor Ed Gainey. It's the second time in a row a challenger has defeated a sitting mayor, and O'Connor's almost guaranteed to win in November since the city hasn't elected a Republican mayor in nearly a century. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is running through the mayoral race and the rest of the primary results, including a school board race that's still too close to call.  Notes and references from today’s show: 2025 Municipal Primary Unofficial Results [Allegheny County] O’Connor wins Pittsburgh’s Democratic mayoral primary [PublicSou...
2025-05-2128 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghWhat’s Inside the the $700M+ EsplanadeThe Esplanade development project planned for the North Side is inching closer to fruition, but it could be 10 years before the multi-phase plan — including everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina — takes its final form in Chateau. Turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting for many, but it also raises questions about whether existing neighbors can grow in tandem with its success. We’re bringing back a conversation with PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz to talk about its history and all the hurdles it still has to go. **This epi...
2025-05-0624 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghCan the North Side Get a Ferris Wheel & Still Stay Affordable?There’s a big development project coming to the North Side that could include everything from a Ferris wheel to a marina. It’s called the Esplanade, and it’s being built right along the river in Chateau. The prospect of turning a partially empty space into a busy, beautiful waterfront site is exciting. But the project is also raising questions about who should be included in the development process and what can be done to ensure the people already living there don’t get priced out. PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Eric Jankiewicz join us to discuss the latest on...
2025-02-1122 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghThe 2024 Pittsburgh Stories You May Have MissedThere was a lot of news in our region this year, from the extended drama around selling the iconic U.S. Steel to a Japanese company to a presidential assassination attempt right in our own backyard. With so much news, there were bound to be stories that didn’t get their due. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk are joined by contributor Meg St-Esprit to look back on some of the biggest, goofiest, and most underrated stories you may have missed in 2024. Learn more about the sponsor of this December 20th episode:
2024-12-2037 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghLuigi Mangione's Pit Stop in Pittsburgh. Plus, Affordable Housing & US SteelA suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO was arrested this week…in an Altoona McDonald’s. Did Luigi Mangione also spend time in Pittsburgh before he was detained — and if so, where did he go? We’re talking about how our region and Gov. Josh Shapiro were thrust into the spotlight this week. Plus, what changes to inclusionary zoning could mean for affordable housing in Pittsburgh, why we’re one step closer to a city budget for 2025, and how you can help your neighbors (and birds!!) this holiday season.Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20th. City C...
2024-12-1329 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghFree Weddings, No School Closures & What To Know for Pittsburgh’s Light Up NightIt’s the Friday news roundup! It’s Light Up Night weekend in Pittsburgh, and we’re sharing all the things we’re excited to see, including a new themed light show on the Sister Bridges and an interactive art exhibit in Mellon Square. Pittsburgh Public Schools won’t close any district locations yet, and parents are hopeful an alternate plan could win out over a harsher one proposed this fall by consultants. Local businesses are offering free wedding services for queer couples who want to get married before Trump’s inauguration. Plus, cannabis legalization will have to wait for another l...
2024-11-2224 minCity Cast Philly
City Cast PhillyInside PA’s Gun Laws & LoopholesIn Pennsylvania, it’s easier to buy an assault rifle than a handgun thanks to a loophole in our state law – one that’s come under increased scrutiny since the assassination attempt at the Trump rally in Butler last month. Venuri Siriwardane, health reporter for PublicSource, joins City Cast Pittsburgh executive producer Mallory Falk to talk about Pennsylvania’s gun laws and loopholes, plus the push to create more statewide gun safety measures.You can read Venuri’s reporting on state gun laws in PublicSource.Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our...
2024-08-1516 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghGun Laws & Loopholes in PennsylvaniaIn Pennsylvania, it’s easier to buy an assault rifle than a handgun thanks to a loophole in our state law – one that’s come under increased scrutiny since the assassination attempt at the Trump rally in Butler last month. Venuri Siriwardane, health reporter for PublicSource, joins executive producer Mallory Falk to Pennsylvania’s gun laws and loopholes, plus the push to create more statewide gun safety measures.You can read Venuri’s reporting on state gun laws in PublicSource.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode:Pittsburgh Cultural TrustBike...
2024-08-1317 minBigDeal
BigDeal#07 Why Top 1% of Earners DON'T Stay in their Hometowns (feat. Rob Abasolo and Nathan Barry)🚀 Main Street Over Wall Street is where the real deals get done. Join top investors, founders, and operators for three days of powerful connection, sharp strategy, and big opportunities — live in Austin, Nov 2–4. https://contrarianthinking.biz/msows-bigdeal Do you actually have to leave your hometown to make it big? Codie dives into the science behind success and financial freedom, exploring the role of economic interconnectedness, environment, and mentorship, uncovering key factors influencing achievement, from the impact of hometowns to the benefits of networking and exposure to diverse communities. Rob Abasolo of the YouTube channel Robuilt...
2024-04-301h 25City Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghAre 450 Shelter Beds Enough For Pittsburgh’s Unhoused?It’s officially winter, according to Allegheny County’s emergency winter housing plan, which is supposed to expand our capacity to provide for unhoused people when the temperatures start to fall. Officials say we’re ready, that more beds will be available IF temperatures and demand require them, but they haven’t shared where those beds will be. As encampments continue to get cleared, we talk with PublicSource photojournalist Stephanie Strasburg about why biggest overflow space — Smithfield Church of Christ — closed this year, and what the plan is for winter 2023-24.Read PublicSource’s “Shelter Stakes” series here. Stay connected with...
2023-11-1516 minPittsburgh Liberation Radio
Pittsburgh Liberation RadioNo to Shuman! No More Kids For Cash! w/ Comrade StephIn this episode, Nick and Steph discuss the recent effort by Allegheny County Executive, Rich Fitzgerald, to re-open and privatize the currently shuttered Shuman Juvenile Detention Center. The conversation covers the history of Shuman, the lessons of the Kids For Cash scandal in Luzerne County, and the alternatives to child prisons that the Pittsburgh community is demanding. Editor's Note: In the episode, we reference the open letter link in the show notes. We will update the episode description when it is finalized! Additional Articles and Resources: https...
2023-10-3034 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghWhy George Soros & Andrew Yang Care About Our DA RaceDistrict attorney isn’t typically a sexy race, especially in Allegheny County where the same person has held the office since the late 1990s. But this year, incumbent Democrat Stephen A. Zappala has a big challenge. Not only because he already lost the party nomination in April to fellow Democrat and public defender Matt Dugan, but also because a tremendous amount of outside money is suddenly pouring in. Why do George Soros and Andrew Yang care about our upcoming election, and will it make any difference on Election Day Nov. 7? We’re with PublicSource reporter Charlie Wolfson to find out!
2023-10-0312 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghYour Allegheny County Primary Election GuideIf you like having a say in local politics, now is your moment. The primary election on May 16 will decide who fills important long-held positions like Allegheny County Executive, district attorney, county treasurer, and county controller — many for the first time in more than 20 years. We take a special look at County Executive and what we know about the seven candidates on the ballot.Socially-conscious journalist and media strategist Natalie Bencivenga and Charlie Wolfson, government reporter for PublicSource, join us to break down the biggest local races.Natalie and Charlie hosted a town hall debate wi...
2023-04-2525 minFrom the Source
From the SourceHow news and technology are influencing young mindsIn this episode, we dive into the intersection of news and technology and how it's shaping the awareness of teen culture. The minds behind this episode: young people who attended a journalism workshop co-hosted by PublicSource and Saturday Light Brigade Radio's Youth Media Center in the North Side. From news access to reliability, we explore the impact of technology on news and the types of stories that become news.  Tune in to hear from the next generation of journalists and critical thinkers on their perspectives of the role of media in society.
2023-03-1519 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghGetting Cell Phones Out of Schools & Non-Profits To Pay UpIt’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is discussing one school’s attempt to keep cell phones out of classrooms, why more teens are gathering Downtown, and Mayor Gainey’s plan to review whether Pittsburgh non-profits should start paying property taxes.As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Terryaun Bell in PublicSource on cell phone bans in schools An-Li Herring and Sarah Schneider with WESA on high schools students spending more time Downtown — and the reaction from local businesses Kiley Koscinski with WESA on city council shifting its f...
2023-01-2726 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghWe’re Still Driving on Unsafe Bridges. Here’s WhyCity officials and daily commuters celebrated the reopening of Fern Hollow Bridge last month, but dozens more Pittsburgh bridges are rated poor and in need of repair. Don’t expect to see construction soon though; Mayor Ed Gainey’s 2023 budget doesn’t include much funding for fixing our bridges. So how nervous should we be to cross them? And why isn’t the city budgeting for repairs right away? Charlie Wolfson, the local government reporter for PublicSource, is here to explain.You can read Charlie’s reporting on bridge repairs here...
2023-01-1016 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghMore Pgh Police Are Making the Call for Involuntary Psych CareDespite nationwide calls for police to be less involved in responding to mental health crises, new reporting shows Pittsburgh officers are actually filing more 302 petitions — for involuntary psychiatric commitment — than just a few years ago. The overall number of petitions increased by 21% from 2015 to 2021, but the number filed by police grew more than any other group.PublicSource health reporter Amelia Winger joins us to talk about her reporting digging into the data and why it’s difficult to pinpoint what’s behind the rise in 302s.You can read Amelia’s reporting on what could be causing...
2022-12-0616 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghWhere Will Pgh's Parks Money Go? Plus, Local Holiday MarketsIt’s the Friday news roundup! Today the team’s discussing the controversy around funds for Pittsburgh parks, why Republicans will have a (temporary) majority in the state House even though Democrats won control, and where to get local holiday gifts.As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Ladimir Garcia, Terryaun Bell, and Jack Troy with PublicSource on the city’s park tax:  https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-budget-city-parks-tax-conservancy-mayor-ed-gainey-equity/ Kiley Koscinski with WESA discussing park funding on The Confluence: https://www.wesa.fm/show/the-confluence/2022-11-30/pittsburgh-parks-conservancy-questions-citys-spending-of-parks-tax-funding-on-equipment Stephen Caruso with Spotli...
2022-12-0221 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghEverything You Need to Know About Local ElectionsMid-term elections are tomorrow! While our statewide races are getting a lot of national attention, we wanted to help you make sense of some of the local contests and ballot questions that matter. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is breaking down everything you need to know ahead of November 8th.Here are a few great resources for getting up to speed on the election: Pittsburgh City Paper’s Election Guide: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/election-guide/Category?oid=14973309 WESA’s Voter Guide: https://www.wesa.fm/pa-election-guide-2022 PublicSource on the Wilkinsburg ballot question: https://www...
2022-11-0720 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThese teens are fighting to change the rhetoric and reality around youth violence in the Pittsburgh areaYoung people have not been shielded from the spike of gun violence in the Pittsburgh area. They have been innocent bystanders, victims and the ones holding the guns. What's at the root of this violence among teenagers and how is it affecting them?  Jourdan Hicks, host of the From the Source podcast by PublicSource, speaks with two high school freshmen who are also youth ambassadors focused on bringing more understanding to discussions about youth violence and what can be done to stop its cycle.
2022-10-1225 minKratom Science Podcast
Kratom Science Podcast89. Journalist Joanna Bernstein on Kratom as Harm Reduction and M.A.T.Joanna Bernstein is a writer originally from Pittsburgh who now resides in Oregon. In 2014 Joanna had a painful bacterial infection that started her on opiates. She eventually developed an addiction and wrote about her experience with recovery in a "3/4 house" in Pittsburgh's Carrick neighborhood. Later she would nearly relapse after being denied pain medication for Stage 4 endometriosis. That's when Joanna discovered kratom. We also talk about Oregon's Measure 110 that decriminalized possession of small amounts of any illicit drug in the state, and directed funds from Oregon's legal recreational cannabis to expanded addiction treatment. We talk about kratom...
2022-10-0653 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghYou Pay Taxes, So Why Don’t Colleges & Hospitals?Roughly 20% of Pittsburgh land and 10% in Allegheny County is owned by nonprofits exempt from paying property taxes, including UPMC and Allegheny Health Network, as well as major universities like Pitt, CMU, and Duquesne. Officials say that missing money is holding local government back from supplying necessary services that benefit the whole community. PublicSource reporter Emma Folts is on to explain how we got here and what could come next.A co-report via city and county governments this year outlined the issue. Check it out here: https://apps.pittsburghpa.gov/redtail/images/18106_PILOT_Special_Report_Final.pdf
2022-09-2015 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghPittsburgh Movies, Monkeypox & A Fight Over School FundingIt’s the Friday news roundup! The show team talks about a lawsuit that could dramatically change how Pennsylvania funds its public schools; the latest on monkeypox in Allegheny County; and some new locally-filmed movies and shows worth checking out, including a reboot of the beloved baseball classic “A League of Their Own.”As always, our Friday shows our powered by great local journalism: City Cast’s own Mallory Falk covered the school funding trial as a reporter for WHYY, and has a summary here: https://whyy.org/articles/a-catastrophic-failure-or-above-the-constitutional-threshold-pas-school-funding-trial-comes-to-a-close/ WHYY’s Katie Meyer reports on the final...
2022-08-0522 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghWhat’s On City Council’s Agenda Post-Recess?Pittsburgh’s City Council is on their version of a summer vacation. The 9-member board is on recess until August 19th and City Cast’s Megan Harris and Morgan Moody are running down what they’ve accomplished this year, plus what legislation is waiting for them when council resumes next month. The Post-Gazette has an excellent roundup of some of these measures: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2022/07/25/pittsburgh-city-council-summer-break-agenda-stop-and-frisk-bill-airbnb-rentals/stories/202207200083Here’s a handy map of our new City Council districts.Learn more about District 5 candidates Barb Warwick here and Doug Shields here.And...
2022-07-2718 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghOfficer X: The IncidentLast year, an officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police alleged another officer sexually assaulted her at home after a social gathering on city property. The public safety director chose not to fire him, and the county declined to prosecute. So on her own, she found a little-used Pennsylvania law called the Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act. In the first part of a new series, City Cast Pittsburgh, with our news partner PublicSource, looks into the incident and what followed. Can't handle the wait for part 2? Read the full story here: https://publicsource.o...
2022-07-2515 minFrom the Source
From the SourcePA eased telehealth regulations during COVIDPublicSource explores telehealth access through a parity lens for mental and physical health needs.
2022-06-0929 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghPollution So Bad It's Changing Our Brains?Pittsburgh is consistently rated among the nation’s worst cities for air quality, but how does that affect our mental health -- especially in the hardest-hit lower income communities along the Mon Valley? Environmental Health News journalist Kristina Marusic explains how folks are coping with the continued effect of "climate anxiety," and what you can do to help. The series is a collaboration between Environmental Health News and The Allegheny Front: https://www.ehn.org/mental-health-2655533166/what-we-found PublicSource did some excellent reporting about one of the hardest-hit communities, Clairton. Check it out here: https://www.publ...
2022-05-2617 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghThe City Won’t Release Police Discipline Data, So We Did It For ThemDisciplinary action against Pittsburgh police officers has doubled over the last 10 years, but community activists and experts wonder whether an uptick in internal investigations represents a problem or a solution. The detailed data dump is unprecedented in Pittsburgh, and City Cast’s Megan Harris is here with Rich Lord of PublicSource to talk about what the more than 5,600 allegations really mean for us moving forward.It’s all written up for PublicSource here: https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-police-accountability-discipline-data-jim-rogers-ed-gainey/#You can check out the raw data for yourself here: https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-police-accountability-discipline-data-jim-rogers-ed-gainey/#data1H...
2022-05-0324 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghFunding For Schools And Mental Health, Plus New River TrailsOn this week's Friday news roundup, the team discusses a massive infusion of cash for schools and mental health programs in Pittsburgh (including a few dollars from philanthropist, writer, and ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott); a new plan for recreation along Pittsburgh’s rivers; and plenty of options for what to do this weekend. As always, the Friday roundup is powered by great Pittsburgh journalism. This week, check out: Julia Felton from the Trib: https://triblive.com/local/pressley-ridge-receives-10-million-gift-from-philanthropist-mackenzie-scott/ The journalists at South Pittsburgh Reporter: https://www.sopghreporter.com/story/2022/03/22/news/steel-smiling-secures-grant-to-help-scale-and-deepen-the-impact-of-its-work-connecting-community-members-to-mental-health-support/21731.html Oliver Mor...
2022-04-0119 minFrom the Source
From the SourceGinny's work values, shaped by childhood responsibilitiesMeet Ginny Nemchick. She's an operations manager at a business incubator in East Liberty. In this episode of From the Source, Ginny talks about her work in the nonprofit space and how growing up the responsible sibling ties into the work values she stands by today.    
2022-03-2319 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghBetter Crisis Response, Restaurant Inspections — And A Pirate Ship!The team is back for the Friday roundup. This week, we’re discussing understaffing at the Allegheny County Health Department, municipal police departments bringing in social workers, and a full-scale pirate ship — with water cannons! — soon to set sail on the three rivers. As always, the Friday roundup is powered by incredible local journalism. This week, check out: Charlie Wolfson for PublicSource on restaurant inspections: https://www.publicsource.org/allegheny-food-safety-health-inspection-salary-staffing-shortage/  Allegheny County’s website to look up the health safety status of a restaurant: https://eapps.alleghenycounty.us/restaurant/ Sandy Trozzo for PublicSource on social workers at local p...
2022-03-1817 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghHow To Talk With Kids About Critical Race TheoryRecent protests at Sewickley Academy have revolved around the school’s approach to — and avoidance of — teaching anything that could be considered “critical race theory.” But what is CRT? And how should we think about it — both as adults, and as adults explaining it to kids? PublicSource’s TyLisa Johnson explains how to have these conversations — and why they’re so important.Is your child asking about critical race theory? Here’s a guide to navigate those talks: https://www.publicsource.org/parents-talk-with-kids-about-race-critical-race-theory-1619/Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We’re also on Twitter @ci...
2022-03-1516 minDaily Remedy
Daily RemedyA conversation with Miss Leah Samuel, health and equity editor for The ConversationWe discuss health and equity in a post-pandemic world. While health and equity may be the future of medicine, its roots are firmly grounded in past disparities of healthcare. We show how past racially discriminatory practices in medicine manifest as subtle biases today. Miss Leah Samuel is a health and equity editor for The Conversation. Previously she was a staff reporter for STAT. A journalist for over 25 years, her work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the country, including Harvard Magazine, Labor Notes, the Chicago Reporter, and PublicSource.org.
2022-03-1142 minFrom the Source
From the SourceDamian's approach to 'whole body' trainingMeet Damian Addison, father, boxer and personal trainer. In this episode of From the Source, Damian talks about developing positive mental agility, the relationship between confidence and fitness, and what he knows to be true about transforming your life.
2022-03-0915 minCity Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast PittsburghGlobal Conflicts, Big Donations, And Those Damn E-ScootersFor our Friday news roundup, the City Cast Pittsburgh team discusses UPMC's newest high-profile lobbyist, a massive donation for a local private school, and the question of whether we love or hate the recent onslaught of e-scooters. Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here.We’re also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh!---We talked about a bunch of stories in today's conversation.Check out the Post-Gazette’s investigation into the Ukrainian oligarchs who routed potentially billions into the region: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime...
2022-02-2521 minFrom the Source
From the SourceLena's labor theoryMeet Lena Chen, a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University as well as an artist and performer. In this episode of From the Source, Lena talks about breaking into the sex-pleasure industry; the relationship between intimacy, gender, and technology; and  what needs to be updated in how society thinks about what is "real work."
2022-02-2318 minFrom the Source
From the SourceNick's community practiceIn this episode of From the Source, you'll meet Nick Ripley, who works in the North Side at the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation's free legal aid clinic, which serves the LGBTQ+ community. Listen to what Nick has to say about how the legal system gaslights people with marginalized identities and what they know for sure about human rights, advocacy and service. 
2022-02-0919 minFrom the Source
From the SourceShe'Cholle's venture into manufacturingShe'Cholle Winmon works in additive manufacturing at  RE2 Robotics in Lawrenceville. From firsthand experience, She'Cholle shares how she successfully navigates the workforce development pipeline in Pittsburgh and what she knows for sure about changing careers.
2022-01-2630 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastLoving a Brother: Filmmaker Documents Down syndrome and Dementia ConnectionFULL TRANSCRIPT AND IMAGES HERE  When she loses a brother to dementia, filmmaker and caregiver Diane Sunderlin begins to document on film the need for care for people with Down syndrome and dementia. This is a bonus episode in A Valid Podcasts' third season, which is focused on social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. A Valid Podcast comes to you from the All-Abilities Media Project. And from interviews to music, and cover art for this podcast, the majority of us producing this work have one or more disabilities. Others on the team d...
2022-01-2248 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastCommunity Helps Weather Loss with People with Intellectual Disabilities (Updated 1/21/22)*CORRECTION: An earlier version of this podcast included an erroneous statistic about the projected population of people with Down syndrome. In 2030, there will be 1.2 million people with intellectual disabilities in their 60s. The most common cause of intellectual disability is Down syndrome. Unabridged Press apologizes for this error. After a group home resident loses her fun-loving housemate, the community she’s part of works through their shared grief. Plus, what prompted the creation of group homes? We’ve got some history. Jennifer Szweda Jordan hosts this episode which includes interviews by podcasters Erin Gannon and Liz Reid. We’l...
2022-01-2134 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastWalking Through Grief with People with Intellectual DisabilitiesFULL TRANSCRIPT AND IMAGE OF IRENE TUFFREY-WIJNE WITH THOSE SHE WORKS WITH HERE  Everyone grieves differently. A professor who started her career in group homes now uses video chat to support people with intellectual disabilities face grief. We had to go from Pittsburgh all the way to the U-K to find Irene Tuffrey-Wijne–there just aren’t a lot of people working around grief and intellectual disability! This is a bonus episode in A Valid Podcasts' third season, which is focused on social inclusion.  Note that Irene mentions the term learning disability at the en...
2022-01-2048 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastKeeping People with Intellectual Disabilities from Sex CrimesFULL TRANSCRIPT AND IMAGE OF MCGILL HERE  On today’s episode we’re talking about a tough problem. And, trigger warning, it contains general information about sexual assault by and against people with intellectual disabilities. While people with intellectual disabilities are seven times more likely to be sexually assaulted as the general population, at times they commit sexual crimes as well. So we’re talking with a passionate and experienced Pittsburgh social worker who’s helping people learn how to avoid committing sex crimes, how to avoid being victimized themselves, and how to thrive in...
2022-01-2031 minFrom the Source
From the SourcePriya's vision for child careIn this episode of From the Source, you'll meet Priya Amin, co-creator of the child care company Flexable. Priya talks about where the idea for Flexable came from and why it was so needed, the decision to close the company and what she knows for sure about the possibilities for innovation and child care in the future.
2022-01-1216 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastRomantic partnerships, and the single lady: adults with intellectual disabilities choose their best livesWhen Mike asked Laura to marry him, he didn’t know that a “yes” would mean a cut in benefits–that Laura would get less than $20 in food stamps a month. Would that keep them from tying the knot? In this episode of A Valid Podcast, Laura responds to Mike’s proposal. Plus, more about what this couple–who have learning and psychiatric disabilities–have faced, and where they’ve found support. In the second half of the show, 27-year-old Hannah Dibble works full-time at a nursing home, attends weekly activities for people with disabilities and loves living alone in...
2022-01-0525 minFrom the Source
From the SourceTerry's pilgrimage to PittsburghIntroducing Terry Gibson: Ten years ago, religion and family pushed this Florida native to break ground in a new city he'd never visited. Listen to his description of Pittsburgh's "unfiltered'' religious identity, takeaways from his time here and his wishes for the city's future.
2021-12-2930 minFrom the Source
From the SourceEhrrin's return to school and going from gig work to careerIn this episode of From the Source, we discuss the challenges Ehrrin Keenan is facing and has faced in reaching her goal of graduating college — again. As an adult learner, she shares her experience navigating systems, self-esteem and assignments.
2021-12-1519 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid Podcast'I'm strong:' Adriana moves on. And L'Chaim! A romance begins.Adriana Quinones moves beyond a crippling car accident — finding her voice and identifying what kind of relationship she wants.  Laura and Mike were seeking mental health rehabilitation when they went to the Sally and Howard Levin Clubhouse in Pittsburgh. They got a lot more than they bargained for — each other. “Social inclusion is the ‘next frontier’ issue in intellectual and developmental (IDD) research, policy, and practice,” says the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities are our classmates, coworkers, and neighbors. But the AAIDD says: “Social inclusion goes far beyond just being present i...
2021-12-1418 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastOne Thing Missing: Social inclusionAdriana Quinones is happy caring for three children, painting with colorful plastic diamonds, and hanging out with her mom. But something else she'd like in her life--a good man--has proven hard to find. She has intellectual and learning disabilities--compounded by English being her second language. Adriana doesn’t always recognize red flags, and has been abused in many ways by love interests. People with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk of abuse than the general population. Society doesn't always set up adults with intellectual disabilities to succeed in relationships.   "Social inclusion is the 'next frontier' issue in...
2021-12-0822 minFrom the Source
From the SourceKaren's challenge to herself — and ultimately to youHas someone ever said something to you that just stunk? It was biased, close-minded, perhaps straight-up hateful. Where did you dump the feelings associated with it? Karen Zellars reflects on her formative years in Pittsburgh, where there is a continuing legacy of misrepresentation and mistreatment of Black Pittsburghers like herself. Karen challenged what the outside world was telling her she was capable of to find her place in the workforce and community. 
2021-12-0129 minA Valid Podcast
A Valid PodcastWe All Need Somebody: Love, Friendship, & Other Bonds Among People with Intellectual DisabilitiesPeople with intellectual disabilities are part of our world more than ever before--in schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods. But we have a lot of work to do in preparing people with intellectual disabilities to navigate romance and friendships. A Valid Podcast, season 3, launching Wednesday, Dec. 8, features people with intellectual disabilities sharing their joy and challenges in relationships. It explores how we support and where we fail to support adults with intellectual disabilities. The podcast is produced by All-Abilities Media at the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University. The podcast will be published via Unabridged Press podcast...
2021-11-2901 minNews Guest
News GuestHow to pitch your journalism to local funders and build stronger biz relationshipsFall means peak fundraising season for many news organizations — and our three guests today are full of advice about how to build relationships with potential funders, especially those without a long history of supporting journalism. Kimberly Griffin is the publisher and director of revenue for Mississippi Free Press; Kimberly Spencer is the senior director of development and donor relations at Chalkbeat, which reports on education across America; and Robert Chappell is the associate publisher for Madison365, a local news site that serves communities of color in Madison, Wisconsin. Bonus for LION members: Join us on Tu...
2021-11-1723 minFrom the Source
From the SourceSeason 2 Recap: How Do You Measure a Good Life?In the second season of From the Source, we focused on quality-of-life issues.  What do you need to live well? How much?  And at what cost? Before we sign off and come back for Season 3 in the fall, here's a recap of some of the Pittsburghers you met and the stories they brought to life this season.
2021-08-1008 minFrom the Source
From the SourceLives left in caring hands?— A conversation with a palliative care social workerÂWhat information do you need to have in place for you to transition to the end of your life on your terms? Support and palliative care social worker Tanisha Bowman walks us through how to prepare and empower your loved ones to carry out your final wishes and how bias makes the situation even more difficult.  
2021-08-0526 minFrom the Source
From the SourceStigma and support — A conversation with a Pittsburgh bereavement doulaShould we talk about loss more? Does it make a difference if it's a loss of an elderly parent or an infant? Pittsburgh bereavement doula Heather Bradley helps parents through infant loss and thinks everyone could stand to benefit from talking about end-of-life issues more openly.
2021-07-2813 minFrom the Source
From the SourceCommunal Land and Ownership. A conversation with Pittsburgh affordable housing advocates.Land banks, inclusionary zoning policies and community land trusts are all a part of the toolkit that cities like Pittsburgh and community leaders are using to ensure that neighborhoods maintain affordability and can benefit from development. Hear from two Pittsburgh affordable housing advocates on the historical and social through lines Pittsburgh needs to discuss affordable housing better. 
2021-06-2425 minFrom the Source
From the SourceLeading with generosity — A conversation with a local jeweler about his career and culture of giving.When an employee says their relationship with their boss resembles that of a close brother or sister, you must be doing something right. Listen and learn how employers exercising generosity in the workplace can change the way we see and do work together.
2021-06-1015 minFrom the Source
From the SourceTuition isn't free, and neither is emotional labor — A conversation with Pitt's departing Black Action Society presidentMeet Morgan Ottley as she unpacks the lessons and challenges of remotely completing her senior year at the University of Pittsburgh following 2020's summer of racial reckoning and protests. Morgan discusses the emotional, often invisible labor left to students when universities fall short of solidarity and the future of racial justice and accountability on college campuses.  For more insights on the effects of the racial justice movement on higher ed from students, faculty, staff and administrations of Pittsburgh-area universities, check out the accompanying stories to this podcast by PublicSource higher education reporter Naomi Harris.
2021-05-2422 minOther Border Wall Podcast
Other Border Wall PodcastEpisode 11 - Season One Finale with Tereneh, Leah, and JennHello! We are wrapping up our first season with a conversation between us three co-founders here at Other Border Wall Project and Podcast - Tereneh Idia, Leah Patgorski, and Jennifer Nagle Myers.  We are sharing our thoughts on the many creative pivots we had to do in 2020 and what it all felt like, as well as more in depth conversation about what our own creative practices look like.  Join us! And here's a deeper look into who we are individually and what we do.... Tereneh Idia...works on issues of social justice es...
2021-05-1745 minFrom the Source
From the SourcePittsburgh's Black Muslim history uncoveredMeet Ali R. Abdullah as he explains the significance of being an African-American Muslim in the Pittsburgh region and what you should know about Pittsburgh's role in Islamic history in the United States.  For a deeper look into what Ali uncovered about his own family's connection to religious history in the area, check out the story by PublicSource faith and religion reporter Chris Hedlin: "Pittsburgh was once a Black Muslim refuge."
2021-05-0612 minFrom the Source
From the SourceSweat equity — A conversation with Pittsburgh activist Dena StanleyIn this episode, you'll hear Dena Stanley, activist and executive director of TransYOUniting PGH, on the emotional and mental labor it takes to defend equity and the protection of human rights for the Black and trans community.     We discuss how protests inform community organizing, how she feels about her "radical" reputation and the vulnerabilities of being a visible public defender of human rights in Allegheny County. 
2021-04-2118 minFrom the Source
From the SourceFlair with care — A conversation with a Pittsburgh alternative hairstyle and wig specialistThe kind of hair service Pittsburgh-based entrepreneur LaToya Johnson-Rainey provides is for a particular clientele. Clients come to her in their most vulnerable time of need. Johnson-Rainey owns A Hair Boutique Shadyside, a private wig boutique specializing in medical wigs and hairpieces. She is also the author of The Hair Commandments; The Shalls & Shall Nots of Weaves, Wigs, and Natural Hair. Listen and learn how Johnson-Rainey is helping people find their perfect fit and style after trauma, illness and injury.
2021-03-3014 minFrom the Source
From the SourceBetter nature, better relationship, better planet — A conversation with a Pittsburgh urban ecologistAre discussions about the non-human natural world relevant to folks outside of climate change and environmentalist circles? After listening to Pittsburgh urban ecologist Marijke Hecht, you'll understand how everyone plays a role in creating the environment. For episode 6, we're reviewing a Science Magazine article on how design patterns influenced by systemic racism affect green space and the plant and pest variety in your neighborhood. Do you see more weeds or butterflies where you live?  Hecht discusses her work as an urban ecologist and how community design, race and mental health are all related in Pittsburgh's environmental ecosystem.
2021-03-1121 minFrom the Source
From the SourceLet's get free — A Pittsburgh-based prison abolitionist's point of viewÂThis week, we're asking you to engage in a bit of deep thinking as you meet Etta Cetera. She's not a lawyer or a corrections officer, but she's dedicated to freeing people and changing the options our society has for punishment and justice. We discuss what she sees as the day-to-day injustices that come with imprisonment and how she went from virtually having no political consciousness to adopting the mission of a prison abolitionist.  
2021-02-2625 minFrom the Source
From the SourceSecret ingredients: purpose and confidence. Meet the 9-year-old chef dishing up recipe videos for social media.This episode is a nice palate cleanser after a day or week (or year) of serious news. For this episode of From the Source, you'll meet the 3rd-grade chef — balancing remote learning and nurturing his passion for cooking — his mom and two local chefs providing tips, advice and support for his dreams of becoming a master chef. 
2021-02-0316 minFrom the Source
From the SourceYear-end reflections from PublicSource staff on the never-ending year that was 2020: Naomi HarrisWhen we began From the Source it was our ambition to help listeners find community with others around how they were getting through working, schooling, running businesses and living with all of the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. For our 2020 year-end episode we are doing things a little differently, From the Source won't be featuring any sources. Instead, we'll feature ourselves.  For Part 2, Naomi Harris shares how she has started as a higher education reporter at PublicSource in November during the pandemic and has met only one of her colleagues in person so far. A f...
2020-12-3115 minFrom the Source
From the SourceYear-end reflections from PublicSource staff on the never-ending year that was 2020: Jennie Liska When we began From the Source it was our ambition to help listeners find community with others around how they were getting through working, schooling, running businesses and living with all of the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. For our 2020 year-end episode we are doing things a little differently, From the Source won't be featuring any sources. Instead, we'll feature ourselves. For Part 3, Jennie Liska, PublicSource's director of loyalty programs, talks how she has navigated this year as a working mom of two kids, both of whom are not even 10. An avid reader, Jennie talks a...
2020-12-3108 minFrom the Source
From the SourceYear-end reflections from PublicSource staff on the never-ending year that was 2020: Jay Manning.When we began From the Source it was our ambition to help listeners find community with others around how they were getting through working, schooling, running businesses and living with all of the changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. For our 2020 year-end episode we are doing things a little differently, From the Source won't be featuring any sources. Instead, we'll feature ourselves. First up, Jay Manning. Jay is a visual storyteller and producer at PublicSource. A Brazilian martial arts fighter and musician, Jay brings a lot of creativity and passion to our newsroom, and that has...
2020-12-3111 minFrom the Source
From the SourceHow Pittsburgh shapes and cages the experience of Black women. For real. (Part 2)Black women are not a monolith. So, building on the first part of the episode about Black women in Pittsburgh, I spoke with Jahqwhan "Jah" Watson. A native Ohioan by way of Cleveland — who came to Pittsburgh as a Pulse social service fellow last summer —Jah picks up where Naomi Ritter and Janel Young left off. We explore more of what gets left out of the conversation when discussing Black women in Pittsburgh and the unique experiences that shape and cage their identities.  Jah's reflections are important because they've had a life not shaped by what we're used...
2020-12-2220 minFrom the Source
From the SourceHow Pittsburgh shapes and cages the experience of Black women. For real.The quality of life for the Black woman in Pittsburgh has been the topic of many panels and studies in recent years. From opportunity to education, Pittsburgh has proven to be a challenging, and, at times, fatal place for Black Women to live. On this episode of From the Source I speak with two native Pittsburghers, artists and entrepreneurs, Janel Young and Naomi Ritter, about what they feel gets left out of conversation and news coverage depicting the journey of becoming Black women in Pittsburgh.
2020-11-2326 minSee Us
See UsJacquea Mae Speaks on GentrificationPublicSource is a local publication known for "progressive" content and allyship.  Though they sport the "progressive" honorific, the publication has made many harmful missteps to the detriment of Black people and communities.  That is to be expected, being an entirely white-lead system.  The issue comes in when there is a lack of accountability when harm occurs.   On May 19, 2020, Rich Lord wrote an article in PublicSource rebranding the impact of gentrification in Pittsburgh as "Black Flight."  The article erases the harmful impact displacement has had on Black people and presents the experience as a choice.   Narrative is our...
2020-11-211h 04On Crisis with Joanna Doven
On Crisis with Joanna DovenEpisode 1 w/ Former Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Current PublicSource Journalist, Rich LordNews will always flow to a crisis, but what happens when there's less seasoned reporters to discern real news from fake news? Joanna Doven sits down with Pulitzer Prize winning reporter Rich Lord about the changing media landscape and what that means for managing news media during crises. From falsehoods that catch fire, to why reporting is a lot like baseball, the two go back to 2006 when Luke Ravenstahl became the youngest big city mayor. It was a time of tumult, as Lord explains, “you had a mayor get sick, a mayor pass away, and a young mayor emerge…and at t...
2020-11-091h 01From the Source
From the SourceTo Vote or Not to Vote2020 is set to see record-breaking participation from voters in the presidential election. But not everyone has plans to vote. In this episode, we talk to Veronica Coptis who runs Coalfield Justice in Washington County about the disillusionment of residents she works with and serves. We also connect with two Pittsburgh women, Ayana Sade and Patrice Bolompe, who are not going to vote. We explore the motivations behind voting abstention and voting as a notion of requirement vs. right.
2020-10-3024 minFrom the Source
From the SourcePandemics, plural: Season 1 recapSeason 1 of "From the Source" set out to hear about life in Pittsburgh during the coronavirus pandemic. We heard from business owners, students, parents and others. Then, we shifted attention to the crisis of racism and police brutality against Black people in America — a civil rights movement happening during a health pandemic. Now, we're ending season 1 and would like to hear from you as we plan for season 2. What do you want us to cover? Who should we feature? What stories should we report? Please take this survey today!  
2020-06-2307 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe student and her grandma, an intergenerational view on civil rightsMekka Lloyd, a student at Obama Academy, grapples with how to make progress on the pandemic of racism and balance her views with what her beloved grandmother shares about her own experiences and the history of the Civil Rights Movement.
2020-06-1619 minFrom the Source
From the SourceBONUS EXTRA: Listen to Mekka interview her grandmotherAn Obama Academy student interviews her grandma about civil rights, Malcolm X and 'being radical.'
2020-06-1604 minFrom the Source
From the SourceA mom of boys navigates the pandemic and fight for justicePittsburgh resident Kim Neely was taking the pandemic in stride. It was a relief, to some degree. And it was because her family was home alongside her, and that makes a big difference for the Black mom of two Black boys and wife of a Black man. On this episode, she shares how she's been impacted by the movement against racism and police brutality and the experience of taking her son to his first protest.
2020-06-0917 minAmong Neighbors Podcast
Among Neighbors PodcastEducation During COVID-19 with Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber ThompsonIn this episode of Among Neighbors, Andy Conte and Barbara Johnson talk to Lori Delale-O'Connor and Amber Thompson about COVID-19 and how it has enhanced issues in the educational system. Delale-O'Connor is an assistant professor of Education at the Center for Urban Education. Thompson wrote a first-person story for Publicsource, "Black moms like me will not be patient with Pittsburgh Public Schools. We need to demand more."
2020-06-0833 minFrom the Source
From the SourceA Pittsburgh Punk Rocker's Case of COVID-19The coronavirus pandemic had already shut down Piper's Pub manager and punk band member Alex Peightal on many fronts. Then, he was dealt another blow: He contracted COVID-19. On this episode, Alex discusses the illness, recovery and his outlook.
2020-06-0213 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe counselor and teacher finding hope and growth in kidsMore than two months into quarantine, it remains unclear when or how children will return to classrooms. How will they be evaluated? Would they be prepared to pick it up and start working on math and spelling? How would they cope with  'time lost' and be able to reconnect with their classmates and teachers? On this episode, a Wesley Family Services school counselor and a Pittsburgh Montessori teacher give us a glimpse into their students' lives now and how the adults are feeling about it, too.
2020-05-2615 minFrom the Source
From the SourceTurned off by tip-baiting, the Pittsburgh-area Instacart worker went soloÂMany consumers are relying on delivery workers to shop for and deliver their groceries to protect themselves during the pandemic. With increased demand, some customers have been making their orders look more appealing by adding big tips and then reducing or zeroing it out after the job is done. On this episode, Selena Eisenberg, who is also a mom with ambitious career dreams of her own, shares the personal toll of being baited and how it prompted her to strike out as an independent personal shopper.
2020-05-1914 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe advocate whose social media followers are helping him help the homelessSince the pandemic began to affect Allegheny County, Lorenzo Ruilli has been hiking under bridges and through urban brush to help the homeless. On this episode, learn how he is putting together bags of food and hygiene products and why he does it.
2020-05-1214 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe Lawrenceville 8-year-old with a podcast and lots of pandemic thoughtsWhat does a kid make of a historic event that is affecting people throughout the world? On this episode, third-grader Felix Wodzak shares what he understands about the effects of the coronavirus, the history of past pandemics and what's getting him through the days stuck at home.
2020-05-0409 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe postal worker with a calling to serve his East End customersThe U.S. Postal Service is in danger of bankruptcy at a time when their service is considered 'essential.' While postal workers are delivering important items, like prescriptions and mail-in ballot applications, they're also a source of some comforts — either by delivering less essential items for lifting up people's spirits or just a familiar face. In this episode, Thomas Jackson is that familiar face, a postal worker of nearly two decades with a route running through the Pittsburgh neighborhoods of East Liberty and Lincoln-Lemington.
2020-04-2810 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe food bank employee helping to get food to people during a pandemicYou've seen the footage of the cars in lengthy lines for food bank distributions. Now, hear what it's like on the ground during a pandemic. On this episode, an employee of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank tells us how they are working to safely get food on the tables of those in need.
2020-04-2117 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe new mom balancing her happiness with sadness over altered expectationsBringing home a newborn is challenging, and that's why so many new parents lean on family and friends to help them adjust. But this support is near impossible during a pandemic, without taking risks. In this episode, Pittsburgh North Side resident Bethany McLaughlin shares about her time so far with newborn Cleo and the toll it's taking on Cleo's grandparents.
2020-04-2108 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe nurse worried for her peers on the front lines of the coronavirus crisisIn our lifetime, there has not been a more scary time to be a nurse. On this episode, we're hearing from a Pittsburgh-based nurse who is not on the front lines but has a lot of insight into the experiences nurses face. Theresa Brown teaches nursing at the University of Pittsburgh and also authored two books about the profession that pull back the curtain on the experiences nurses face in their daily work.
2020-04-1412 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe high school senior singing the coronavirus bluesFinal exams. Prom. Graduation. Right about this time of year, these would be the milestones for high school seniors in the United States. For Pittsburgh CAPA student Jordan McNeal and other seniors across Pittsburgh, and the nation, these highly anticipated events won't happen because of the coronavirus. On this episode, Jordan discusses how the school cancellation has affected him and his classmates and looks ahead to attending college at one of the most competitive music schools in the world.
2020-04-1412 minFrom the Source
From the SourceThe hair salon owner shocked by which billers would and wouldn't helpThe coronavirus has devastated Pittsburgh's small business owners. Dana Bannon, the owner of a Millvale hair salon, is one of them. On this episode, she talks about closing her doors and calling all the places she soon owed money to, money that she wouldn't have.
2020-04-1314 minFrom the Source
From the SourceIntroducing "From the Source: Coronavirus in Pittsburgh"The coronavirus has changed us, no matter what class, race, gender, age we represent, in Pittsburgh and beyond. Each week, the Pittsburgh nonprofit news outlet PublicSource will bring you voices and personal stories of people in our area who are coping with changes brought about by the pandemic. PublicSource delivers stories for a better Pittsburgh, so if you care about our region's communities, schools and businesses, this is the podcast for you
2020-04-1002 minThe Pittsburgh Record
The Pittsburgh Record12/5/19: ALCOSAN talks a green game for massive sewage overflow projectt's Thursday, December 5, 2019. In today's episode:    * PublicSource's Oliver Morrison reports how the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN, has been successfully swayed by public outcry to embrace green infrastructure for its massive, EPA-required stormwater overhaul. But rhetoric and execution don't always align. * And more news items from the city of Pittsburgh and our region   The Pittsburgh Record, from Postindustrial Media, is created by Adam Shuck and edited by Matt Stroud, with music by Phil Ortmann and sound editing by Tim Mulhern.   Subscribe to The Pittsburgh Reco...
2019-12-0505 minThe Pittsburgh Record
The Pittsburgh Record9/17/19: Pittsburgh: Climate refuge?It's Tuesday, September 17, 2019. In today's episode:    * Away from the coasts and sheltered from most natural disasters, will Pittsburgh become a destination for climate crisis refugees over the coming decades? A PublicSource article considers this possible future * And more news items from the city of Pittsburgh and our region   The Pittsburgh Record, from Postindustrial Media, is created by Adam Shuck and edited by Matt Stroud, with music by Phil Ortmann and sound editing by Tim Mulhern.   Subscribe to The Pittsburgh Record email newsletter at postindustrial.com/pghr...
2019-09-1710 minThe Pittsburgh Record
The Pittsburgh Record8/28/19: On the benefits and costs of school shooter drillsIt's Wednesday, August 28, 2019. In today's episode:    * As PublicSource's Brittany Hailer has reported, schools across the county are spending thousands of dollars to hold role-play trainings where staff, teachers, and students are taught how to actively combat a potential active shooter. But are these trainings helping? * And more news items from the city of Pittsburgh and our region   The Pittsburgh Record, from Postindustrial Media, is created by Adam Shuck and edited by Matt Stroud, with music by Phil Ortmann and sound editing by Tim Mulhern.   Subscribe to T...
2019-08-2810 minDemocracy Works
Democracy WorksFacebook is not a democracyMatt Jordan We have access to more information now than at any other time in history, but we trust that information less than ever before. A Gallup survey recently found that 58 percent of respondents felt less informed because of today’s information abundance. As with a lot of things in life, too much of a good thing might not be so good after all. If you’ve followed any of the recent news about Facebook — from Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about Holocaust survivors to the decision to ban InfoWars — you’ve probably heard the company make claims...
2018-08-1337 minDemocracy Works
Democracy WorksFacebook is not a democracyMatt Jordan We have access to more information now than at any other time in history, but we trust that information less than ever before. A Gallup survey recently found that 58 percent of respondents felt less informed because of today’s information abundance. As with a lot of things in life, too much of a good thing might not be so good after all. If you’ve followed any of the recent news about Facebook — from Mark Zuckerberg’s comments about Holocaust survivors to the decision to ban InfoWars — you’ve probably heard the company make claims about giving...
2018-08-1337 minDemocracy Works
Democracy WorksFake news, clickbait, and the future of local journalismCan philanthropy save local journalism? Are the calls of “fake news” from Washington impacting the work of journalists in other parts of the country? We discuss those questions and the role of the free press in a democracy with Halle Stockton, managing editor of PublicSource in Pittsburgh. Halle Stockton PublicSource is a nonprofit journalism organization in the style of ProPublica, funded primarily by Pittsburgh’s foundation community. Halle talks about how PublicSource’s funding model impacts its reporting, ways that the organization is breaking the fourth wall to engage with readers, how the team responds to allegations of “fake...
2018-03-2700 minDemocracy Works
Democracy WorksFake news, clickbait, and the future of local journalismCan philanthropy save local journalism? Are the calls of “fake news” from Washington impacting the work of journalists in other parts of the country? We discuss those questions and the role of the free press in a democracy with Halle Stockton, managing editor of PublicSource in Pittsburgh. Halle Stockton PublicSource is a nonprofit journalism organization in the style of ProPublica, funded primarily by Pittsburgh’s foundation community. Halle talks about how PublicSource’s funding model impacts its reporting, ways that the organization is breaking the fourth wall to engage with readers, how the team responds to allegations of “fake...
2018-03-2732 minWe Can Be podcast - The Heinz Endowments
We Can Be podcast - The Heinz EndowmentsKazakhstan candy, a Wisconsin dairy farm, PBS and innovative investigative news: the fantastic journey of PublicSource Exec. Director Mila Sanina (S01EP02)Born in the Soviet Union and raised in Kazakhstan – with stops at a Wisconsin dairy farm and CNN and PBS News Hour along the way - Mila Sanina’s journey to leadership in the investigative news field is extraordinary. As Executive Director of PublicSource, Mila believes in the power of ideas, words and stories to change our brain chemistry and the character of our interactions with each other and the world. Hear her stories of childhood entrepreneurship selling candy on the street in Kazakhstan, the threats against her family during her first reporting job, and how...
2018-03-1425 min90.5 WESA: Speaking Volumes
90.5 WESA: Speaking VolumesLarger Realities from Smaller PerspectivesFreelance reporter Leah Samuel writes about social and environmental issues for PublicSource and others. As a journalist, and as a reader, she finds the
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