These topics air Monday October 20, 2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002.
Tracking Marcellus Shale Drillers
Are state police in Pennsylvania tracking activists for Marcellus Shale drillers? We’ll pose that question to journalist Adam Federman who recently reported on this issue for the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia City Papers.
The Manhunt Continues
As the search continues in northeastern PA for Eric Frein, the man accused of ambushing two state troopers, killing one and wounding another, we'll get an update on the manhunt from AP reporter Michael Rubinkam.
Mass Hysteria
The spread of the Ebola virus is the latest news issue receiving widespread coverage. From the Y2K panic, to killer bees and more, pop culture contributor Joe Wos joins us to discuss the history of public panic and hysteria.
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