Essential Pittsburgh

Essential Public Media

Essential Pittsburgh is a locally-produced program from 90.5 WESA dedicated to developing a deep, ongoing exploration of critical issues impacting Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, as well as featuring community leaders and newsmakers in the Arts,...

Episodes

Deportation Real Fear For Pittsburgh Immigrants And Their Families

Expert Describes Best Practices For Conducting Executive Searches

New Resource Packet Encourages Faith Leaders To Speak Out Against Gun Violence

Determining Pittsburgh's 'Best Restaurants' Takes Time, Debate And Many Taste-Tests

Author David McCullough Reflects On His Legacy And Love Of Pittsburgh

Two Charged In Wilkinsburg Backyard Shootings

Exploring The History And Effectiveness Of Sit-Ins And Filibusters

What Will Happen If Wendy Bell's Case Goes To Trial?

'We've Never Seen Anything Like This.' Bill Maher On The 2016 Election

Could A Third Party Candidate Win This Election?

Excessive Antibiotic Use Could Lead To Future 'Superbug,' But Not Anytime Soon

For Low Income Pennsylvanians, Solar Energy Doesn't Shine On All Households

2016 Pittsburgh Jazz Live International Celebrates City's Growing Hispanic Community

'The Business Of Amateurs' Tackles Complicated Relationship Between Student Athletes And NCAA

Educational Partnership Celebrates Young Bilingual Students

Loss Of Revenue Taxing PA's Rural Communities

Portraits Of An Artist: John Riegert On Display

1904 Olympic Medals Displayed At Oakmont

Pittsburgh Artist Jasiri X Performs Live Score To 1925 Film 'Body And Soul'

Delirium Prevention Program Helps Patients At West Penn Hospital