These topics air Tuesday March 25,2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. To leave a question or comment before or after the show dial 412-256-8783. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002. More Essential Pittsburgh segments can be heard here.
Diabetes Education
The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes is increasing. Linda Siminerio, director of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute has been appointed chairman elect of the National Diabetes Education Committee. She joins us in studio to address the latest information on dealing with diabetes.
WESA Celebrates - Al Mercer
For many vets the transition back to civilian life isn’t easy. Al Mercer, a veteran himself knows this all too well. Therefore he has made it his mission to help others ease back into civilian life. Al Mercer and his work are the focus of this week’s WESA Celebrates.
The Business of Film Making
Lights. Camera. Action. From film festivals, to movies, and TV shows, Pittsburgh has become one of Hollywood's leading locations for motion picture and television production. This week contributor Rebecca Harris looks at the business of film making in the Steel City.
