The 2024 presidential election is nearing its conclusion, with Election Day less than a week away. For Pennsylvanians, this election season has been marked by energy and purpose.
Several significant events have made this election memorable. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump faced off in a debate that many viewed as detrimental to the Biden-Harris campaign. The United States Secret Service faced scrutiny after an assassination attempt left Trump with a bullet graze on his ear during a rally in Butler County. Shortly after, young voters in Western Pennsylvania expressed relief and excitement at the renewed Harris-Walz ticket at the Democratic National Convention. Political heavyweights, including former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Cuban, visited Pittsburgh as surrogate supporters of the candidates.
Throughout these events, Ryan Deto has provided in-depth coverage of Western Pennsylvania’s political landscape.
Deto joins host Zac Gibson to review the presidential race so far, share his experiences and discuss the pivotal issues that could influence voters in the Keystone State.
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Several people belonging to anti-hate groups and organizations came together on Monday for the Eradicate Hate Global Summit at Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Family members and survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue attack in 2018 recounted experiences of the event and discussed the importance of telling these stories.
TribLive reporter Megan Swift joined Zac Gibson to discuss the summit, the organizations that facilitated the conversation and the intent of these stories to tackle antisemitism in America
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Last week, Pittsburgh’s Hill District hosted the Freedom Is at Stake GOTV Bus Tour, making a stop at Freedom Corner.
The event aimed to mobilize voters and emphasize the critical importance of participating in elections. With the support of organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh and the Black Political Empowerment Project, the atmosphere was charged with energy and purpose.
TribLive reporter Shaylah Brown joins host Zac Gibson to talk about the significance of early voting, the role of community engagement, and the changing dynamics within the Black electorate in Allegheny County.
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