Confronting the Violence: a Media Roundtable
In this half-hour roundtable discussion, WQED's Chris Moore will be joined by fellow media professionals to talk about the coverage of the media and violence. Among the discussion points: How is violence covered by the local media? Can the media actually have a role in reducing violence? What is our influence on the situation?
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They handle everything from success stories to death sentences: nurses who deal with cancer every day. How do you measure the expertise and value of an oncology nurse? Ask the patient... and we do. Writer/Producer: David Solomon. Camera/Editing: Frank Caloiero.
This week the gang discusses the effects of the recent snow storm and how the city has responded to it, the passing of Rep. John Murtha, and Rendell's proposed sales tax cut. Special Guest: Donald Scales.
Tonight the gang discusses Mayor Ravenstahl's deadline for the tuition tax, Obama's Nobel Prize acceptance speech, and the loss of another Pittsburgh police officer.
This one hour special focuses on helping kids deal with key issues that impact their health. Bullying .... self esteem ... preventing childhood obesity with physical activity and better nutrition ... and grieving the loss of a family member or friend.
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As part of OnQ's ongoing series on education reform, Michael Bartley takes viewers on an in-depth visit to Propel Schools in the Pittsburgh area.
