Journalist Heath Druzin covers anti-government movements and recently finished a stint as the Idaho reporter for the public radio project Guns & America. So what's next for a movement that attempted a coup at the nation's Capitol on Jan. 6? Listen in.
The isolation and other changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic can create additional stresses for people who struggle with addiction. In Episode 9 of It's All Your Business, we hear from Suzette Glasner, vice president of clinical affairs for Quit Genius, which uses healthcare technology to treat addiction.
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's political career began as mayor of Braddock just outside of Pittsburgh and now he's considering a run for the U.S. Senate. Hear him talk legal weed, jobs, and more in this bonus epsiode of the Postindustrial Podcast.
Are you interested in a new career? Tune to Season 2 of Career Changers to hear get a behind-the-scenes look at jobs before you make a change! In this episode, we hear from Greg Fichtl, assistant professor of data analytics and computer science at the Community College of Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania. Greg spent …
What's it like serving in federal government at a time of great change in the U.S.? In this episode, hear from Lt. Col. David Eastburn, director of marketing and outreach for the U.S. Army, located in New York City. He helps to develop public support for the Army and its soldiers through community outreach and …
Derek Chauvin faces second- and third-degree murder and assault charges, and the three other Minneapolis police officers who watched him kill George Floyd are charged with aiding and abetting the crime. Why not first-degree? What do the charges mean? Dave breaks down the prosecution's reasoning. Support Criminal Injustice at $5/month to unlock extra bonus episodes …
Minneapolis takes a bold step, announcing it will dismantle the police department that sparked protests nationwide with the murder of George Floyd — and just like that, “defund the police” graduates from activist rallying cry to viable policy option. For all the handwringing over what the phrase “really means,” it's really not complicated: people want …
Problems with police, prosecutors and courts have people asking: is our criminal justice system broken? University of Pittsburgh law professor David Harris interviews the people who know the system best, and hears their best ideas for fixing it. Criminal (In)justice is an independent production created in partnership with 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh's NPR News Station.
This week on Career Changers we talk with James Thompkins, assistant professor in the aviation sciences department at the Community College of Beaver County. His specialty is in air traffic control which is a fascinating discussion about a complicated profession.
This week on Career Changers we talk to Justin Brooks, director of the construction management program at the Community College of Beaver County. Justin discusses his background and his experience working on some of the most prominent civil engineering projects in the Pittsburgh region. Think you might be interested in this profession? Learn more, by …
On this week's episode of Career Changers, we sit down with Sally Fitzgerald, practical nursing professor at Community College of Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania. Sally revisits her journey through school and nursing programs, why she decided to go into the field, and the various paths available to lead into this critical, frontline profession.
This week on Career Changers, we talk to Drew Campbell, associate professor of Cisco Networking at the Community College of Beaver County in Western Pennsylvania. Drew talks about his journey into networking and what it takes to have success in this career field. Don't miss this episode!
Career Changers dives into deep conversation with Ashley Elias, attorney and assistant professor of criminal justice at Community College of Beaver County, in Western Pennsylvania. In this episode, Elias discusses her fascinating background in criminal defense, police training, law school, and more.
In Episode 8, Leah Binder, president & CEO of The Leapfrog Group, discusses with host Mike Stancil how hospitals can enhance relationships with employers and consumers, through transparency in the way services are delivered. The nonprofit analyzes and publishes data for safety and quality, to help consumers and employers make informed decisions. It's All Your …
In this episode, Dr. Jacqueline Edmondson, chancellor at Penn State Greater Allegheny discusses the ways in which leaders can help shape their workplaces to enhance employee health and to reflect more voices, and opinions. She also discusses Penn State's Crossing Bridges Summit, events in which students, faculty, and staff engage with members of the community …
In this epsiode, Tammy Sun and Heather McAlonan of Carrot Fertility talk with host Mike Stancil about fertility equity and the role employers play in that outcome. Fertility equity stands as a path forward to correct the maternal health and infant mortality report from 2019 that showed inequities in people of color in the Pittsburgh …
Born from human-centered design fundamentals, Omada Health is a digital wellness company that puts humans before the disease. Their work on diabetes and hypertension is even more important now as we face the COVID-19 pandemic. Phil Thompson and Kelsey McNamara of Omada discuss their insights into digital-centered human healthcare with Mike Stancil, host of the …
In this episode, host Mike Stancil talks to Pennsylvania’s Acting Insurance Commissioner, Jessica Altman, about bridging the gaps in mental health insurance and what insurance equity means in the time of the opioid crisis.
Hugh O'Toole, CEO of Innovu, talks with It’s All Your Business about tracking COVID-19 by using data to help companies learn how the virus could affect their employees. The company helps employers gain insight into ways to to control costs while also guiding in ways to improve employee health. Navigating the unknowns of reopening after …
Jessica Brooks, CEO and executive director of PBGH, talks with It’s All Your Business about being a leader of color – and a mother – during the Black Lives Matter protests. She discusses the responsibility of employers and business leadership in making sure they are providing resources for their employees during these tense, anxious, and …
Health equity, mental health, and quality of care are key issues facing those in the greater Pittsburgh region. But where do employers fit in the solution? Join The Pittsburgh Business Group on Health's new podcast, It's All Your Business, as they explore these focus areas and more… and how we can understand our community by understanding …
Why is local news so vital? Hear from Ben Lando, who covered stories abroad but returned to his native Kalamazoo, Mich. and launched an online news startup, NowKalamazoo.com, covering vital community issues. He's also the founder of the Iraq Oil Report, which specializes in covering developments in the energy sector, politics, and security in Iraq.
sarah huny young is an award-winning visual artist primarily documenting and exalting Black womanhood and queer communities through portraiture and video, often shooting in locations across the country. She's the artist behind Postindustrial's Fall magazine cover.
In Season 3, Episode 1 of the Postindustrial Podcast, author and expert Seth G. Jones says that the U.S. faces an escalating threat of violence in the next year — from within. Extremist groups fueled by the disinformation, political rhetoric, and a populace suffering added stresses of surging unemployment and the pandemic only adds to …
Is it sunny today or is it cloudy? Don't just ask someone— look out the window! At Postindustrial we work to find out the truth, not just ask others. Listen to this in-between season short.
We're in between seasons! But we still have an important message for you, our valued listeners. Tune in for a short! We'll start Season 3 soon and we have a tremendous line-up of guests already.
Thanks to you, the listeners, we've produced two season with 16 episodes the the Postindustrial Podcast. We have big plans at Postindustrial in the coming months and soon we'll launch Season 3 — listen in!
In the final episode of Season 2, Eros Hoagland discusses his experience as a photojournalist and visual documentarian working around the world, concentrating on areas immersed in cycles of violence. What can those conflicts teach us about the current state of affairs in the U.S.? Listen in. Assignments and personal projects have taken him throughout …
In this week's podcast, host Carmen Gentile speaks with Tory Parrish, president of Region I of the National Association of Black Journalists, and a business reporter for Newsday on Long Island, N.Y. Tory is writing a story for Postindustrial magazine highlighting some women in positions of power across the region and what this year's developments …
Stephanie Strasburg documents the human condition in Postindustrial America from behind the lens. She is a staff photographer and filmmaker with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in Pennsylvania. Her recent work includes an investigation on child sexual abuse in the Amish and Mennonite communities, for which she and her fellow reporters were named finalists for the Pulitzer …
