Essential Pittsburgh Archives show

Essential Pittsburgh Archives

Summary: Essential Pittsburgh was a daily news and talk show hosted by Paul Guggenheimer and produced by 90.5 WESA until July 2016. It featured community leaders and newsmakers in the arts, sciences, technology, business, health care, government and education.

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Podcasts:

 Deflate-Gate: A Footall Who Done It | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 538

Did the New England Patriots make it to the Super Bowl by taking air out of footballs in the AFC Championship game? Are NFL executives dragging out the...

 Without the Steelers, Why Should Pittsburghers Watch the Super Bowl? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1134

In case you haven’t heard, the Super Bowl will be played this Sunday. While area football fans may have little interest in a game that doesn’t feature...

 Is Medical Marijuana Coming to PA? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 782

Efforts to pass a medical marijuana bill in Pennsylvania have received a boost with the election of a new governor. But how can marijuana advocates...

 On the Job: Procrastination as a Positive Habit | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 609

"Don’t put off till tomorrow what you can do today" is an apt quote, warning against procrastination. However, in this month’s On the Job segment,...

 The New Girl's Favorite Places to Visit in Phoenix, Arizona | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 600

This year’s Super Bowl will be played in Phoenix. If you can’t make it to the big game travel contributor Elaine Labalme still recommends a visit to...

 "The Power of One Voice" Uses the Voices of Friends and Family to Tell the Story of Rachel Carson | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 544

In 2012 a symposium was held in Pittsburgh, at Chatham University and the National Aviary, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Rachel Carson’s...

 Heroin Addiction: The Complex Epidemic Touches All Communities | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2076

In 2014, heroin addiction and overdose deaths became an epidemic across the country, across the state of Pennsylvania and especially in Allegheny County...

 Repurposing: It's Good for Business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 674

Repurposing refers to finding new uses for items. Some enterprising entrepreneurs have even turned this into a profitable moneymaking venture. This...

 Minority Report: Racial Disparities Persist in the ‘Burgh | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1811

A recent report by the University of Pittsburgh suggests that Pittsburgh, often touted as one of America’s most livable cities, might not be so livable...

 A Local Imam Confronts Misinterpretations of Islam | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3271

Pittsburgh area Muslims are challenging the message of extremists involved in the Charlie Hebdo killings in Paris. We spoke with Sheikh Atef Mahgoub,...

 Great Scott! Remembering Robert Burns in Pittsburgh | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1749

When you hear someone exclaim, “Great Scott,” chances are they could be referring to Scotland’s favorite son, poet Robert Burns. This weekend marks the...

 Film Censorship in Pittsburgh: A History | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 767

Last month the motion picture "The Interview," garnered headlines due to terroristic threats. This led Sony pictures to withhold the movie's release....

 The New Girl's Fab Five List for Museum Hopping | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 472

While the overcast days of winter may tempt you to stay inside and binge watch your favorite programs, it’s a good time to get out and see some great...

 Plans for the Civic Arena Site Taking Shape | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1036

Negotiations between the city, the Penguins and the Hill District Community Development Corporation have resulted in plans to move forward with the...

 Staying Fit While You Sit, New Reasons Not to Slouch at Your Desk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 834

Headaches, carpal tunnel syndrome and joint pain are some work related injuries sending people to the chiropractor. What can be done to create a...

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