These topics air Wednesday December 3, 2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002.
The Violent Death of Kosta Karageorge
Ohio State football player Kosta Karageorge, who disappeared last Wednesday, was found Sunday in a trash bin, the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Research has shown that football players are three times more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) which can leave its victims depressed, disoriented and suicidal. We'll talk with reporter Andy Chow who has been following this story.
Concussion Research
In the wake of the death of Kosta Karageorge, we'll focus on the link between suicide and concussions with Erin Reynolds, a doctor in neuropsychology for UPMC's Sports Medicine and Concussion Program. Could college football programs be more proactive when it comes to helping players who are dealing with concussion issues?
10 Years of New Voices in Pittsburgh
This week, New Voices Pittsburgh Women of Color for Reproductive Justice celebrates 10 years as a human rights organization in the Pittsburgh region. Initially the grassroots group had some trouble defining themselves and their mission. How do you advocate for reproductive justice when most people don’t understand what that term means? But as they’ve partnering with organizations such as the Women’s Law Project, and brought attention to the treatment of incarcerated women in the state prison system, NVP has carved out a more defined mission and area for growth. We’ll talk with LaTasha Mayes, Founder and Executive Director of New Voices Pittsburgh, about what reproductive justice means for communities in the region and how grassroots organizing is evolving.
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