Allegheny Independent Media
This is a no fluff interview/analysis podcast/website on issues facing the Allegheny region of Pennsylvania. It includes interviews with locals and analysis of area issues. Supported by a grant from the Leveler Foundation with the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies as a fiduciary, we have no corporate sponsors.
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Episodes
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Working for County Children and Youth Services (CYS) has always been a high stress job. They must investigate every allegation of child abuse and, if necessary, remove the child from the home. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) represents them. I spoke with Alex Ciotti of SEIU.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
A discussion with Chuck Pennacchio, past president of Healthcare for All PA and US Senate Candidate, on the upcoming election, the state of democracy, efforts to reform the healthcare system.
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Saturday Sep 03, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Molly Rush is a longtime peace and social justice advocate. She is a co-founder of the Thomas Merton Center in Pittsburgh. It has served as an umbrella organization for many progressive organizations.
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Barb Zablotney won the Ms. Wheelchair Pennsylvania pageant in 2018 and has been a fierce advocate for people with disabilities. We discussed her history with disabilities and the challenges that this community faces.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Interview with my classmate Shaun Dougherty, President of SNAP, on Catholic Church Sexual Abuse and efforts to get victims compensation.