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On today’s episode of The Confluence: As a new school year begins for Pittsburgh Public Schools students, we talk to the executive director of A+ Schools about what he’s hoping for from the district’s new superintendent; if Mehmet Oz wins the race for U.S. Senate, he could become the first Muslim member elected to the chamber, but religion has barely been mentioned in the campaign; and a look at the prohibitive cost of hearing aids. Today’s guests include: James Fogarty, executive director of A+ Schools; and Marc Levy, a reporter covering Pennsylvania politics and government for the Associated Press.
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Around 38 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, according to a recent report. But, because of the high price of hearing aids, as few as only one in five people who could benefit from them use one.
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This month, KDKA News reported that two people developed ringing or buzzing in their ears after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. But is tinnitus a legitimate side effect?
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In an effort to make the moviegoing experience more accessible, AMC now offers subtitles for certain showings. Previously, subtitles were only offered by request.
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Mary Ann Merranko went to see one of her favorite bands, Rusted Root, at the now defunct venue The Beehive in Oakland in 2001.She made her way to the…
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In 2008, composer Daniel Fishkin's ears started ringing, and they never stopped. Doctors offered no solace besides, "You get used to it." In the absence…
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Performing arts organizations in Pittsburgh can now access updated assistance technology to offer to patrons who have hearing or visual disabilities. The…