# full episode (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover full episode. Page: Feed: --- ## [Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/data-center-ai-construction-opposition/) _2026-08-20 · Susan Phillips · The Allegheny Front_ Opposition to new data center construction has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans. The post Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says appeared first on The Allegheny Front . ## [Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to ‘rein in’ data center development](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-shapiro-executive-order-data-center-development/) _2026-08-19 · Tom Riese · The Allegheny Front_ The order will force data center developers to abide by several rules, including a requirement to obtain a stamp of approval from local officials. The post Pa. Gov. Shapiro signs executive order to ‘rein in’ data center development appeared first on The Allegheny Front . ## [Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennfuture-pennsylvania-lawmakers-renewables-solar-energy-prices/) _2026-08-19 · Rachel McDevitt · The Allegheny Front_ The playbook calls for legalizing community solar, which are neighborhood-scale solar arrays that people nearby can subscribe to directly. The post Policy playbook urges Pa. lawmakers look to renewables, not fossil fuels, for energy affordability appeared first on The Allegheny Front . ## [State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/state-study-laurel-highlands-coal-mine-westmoreland-county/) _2026-08-18 · Reid Frazier · The Allegheny Front_ The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will conduct an expansive technical review of the Rustic Ridge coal mine, studying impacts to drinking water, wildlife, and tourism. The post State to study whether area in Laurel Highlands is ‘unsuitable’ for coal mine appeared first on The Allegheny Front . ## [Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism, and the Weaponization of Islamophobia, with Dr. Logan Levkoff](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/antisemitism-anti-zionism-and-the) _2026-08-16 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ The full episode released early and ad free for members of Orthodox Conundrum Commentary ## [A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/mon-monongahela-river-watchdog-three-rivers-waterkeeper/) _2026-08-14 · Julie Grant · The Allegheny Front_ The Three Rivers Waterkeeper is collecting samples from Synthomer, a chemical plant, in its effort to understand water pollution in the Mon. The post A river watchdog tracks pollution violations at a chemical plant appeared first on The Allegheny Front . [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media.alleghenyfront.org/AF081426_JG_SynthomerUpdate.mp3) ## [Profile: From environmental engineer to ‘Water Healer’](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/susquehanna-river-water-healer-environmental-engineer-riverkeeper/) _2026-08-14 · Kara Holsopple · The Allegheny Front_ Carol Parenzan founded the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and is now turning her attention to a new way to connect people with rivers, as The Water Healer. The post Profile: From environmental engineer to ‘Water Healer’ appeared first on The Allegheny Front . [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media.alleghenyfront.org/AF041026_KH_WaterHealer.mp3) ## [Episode for August 14, 2026](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/episode-for-august-14-2026/) _2026-08-14 · The Allegheny Front · The Allegheny Front_ A federal agency faulted U.S. Steel for a lack of safety procedures which caused the death of two workers at one if its plants last year. A new report from Pennsylvania environmental groups finds more than half of monitored waterways statewide had at least one day with high levels of e-coli bacteria last year. We take a look at pollution from a chemical plant along the banks of the Monongahela… ## [Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/pennsylvania-rivers-streams-routine-e-coli-contamination-report/) _2026-08-13 · Rachel McDevitt · The Allegheny Front_ Statewide, more than half of 653 waterway sites tested had at least one day with potentially unsafe levels of the bacteria last year. The post Pittsburgh-area rivers and streams see routine E. coli contamination, report finds appeared first on The Allegheny Front . ## [Motivation Matters](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/motivation-matters) _2026-08-13 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ Thoughts on Parashat Shoftim and Rosh Chodesh Elul ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/MbELabylTCos) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [U.S. Steel’s ‘ineffective’ safety procedures led to explosion that killed two, federal chemical safety board concludes](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/u-s-steel-ineffective-safety-procedures-fatal-explosion-federal-chemical-safety-board/) _2026-08-11 · Reid Frazier · The Allegheny Front_ U.S. Steel failed to follow industry guidelines that could have prevented or reduced the severity of the explosion, a federal agency found. The post U.S. Steel’s ‘ineffective’ safety procedures led to explosion that killed two, federal chemical safety board concludes appeared first on The Allegheny Front . [Listen](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/media.alleghenyfront.org/AF081426_RF_USSteelReport.mp3) ## [Loving Israel When Israel Disappoints You: Yossi Klein Halevi on Zionism, Criticism, and Hope](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/loving-israel-when-israel-disappoints) _2026-08-09 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ The full episode released early, with a bonus section and ad free for members of Orthodox Conundrum Commentary ## [Episode for August 7, 2026](https://www.alleghenyfront.org/episode-for-august-7-2026/) _2026-08-07 · The Allegheny Front · The Allegheny Front_ We speak with the author of a collection of stories that has a furry recurring theme: bears. A reporter tags along into the woods with some birders to talk to barred owls. An environmental group is claiming the latest Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection publication about underground mining damages to properties and the environment has major issues. The post Episode for August 7,… ## [Taking the Basic Law Seriously](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/taking-the-basic-law-seriously) _2026-08-04 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ Yeshiva students playing laser tag redux ## [Beyond boundaries: Rethinking Jewish sex education](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/beyond-boundaries-rethinking-jewish) _2026-08-03 · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ "The question is no longer whether our children will learn about sexuality. The question is who will teach them – and what they will learn." - guest article by Talli Rosenbaum ## [Three Thoughts About Tu B'Av](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/three-thoughts-about-tu-bav) _2026-07-29 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ "The most joyous day of the year" is, in fact, today ## [Can the Chareidi Story Be Rewritten... Or Is It Too Late? A Conversation With Rabbi Menachem Bombach](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/can-the-chareidi-story-be-rewritten) _2026-07-26 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ The full episode released early, with a bonus section and ad free for members of Orthodox Conundrum Commentary ## [The Kinot of Tisha B'Av: Explanations, Themes, and Commentary](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/the-kinot-of-tisha-bav-explanations) _2026-07-22 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ Join Rabbi Scott Kahn in this bonus episode, originally released in 2021, for commentaries on 25 of the 40 kinot (lamentations) that Jews recite on the morning of Tisha B'Av. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/208026791/b151848dca3b5ccb6237a5b1764d6423.mp3) ## [When Torah Becomes Politics: Rav David Stav on Israel's Religious Crisis](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/when-torah-becomes-politics-rav-david) _2026-07-19 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ The full episode released early, with a bonus section and ad free for paid members of Orthodox Conundrum Commentary ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6ZYxbm3DZ3HL) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [The War Against Torah](https://scottkahn.substack.com/p/the-war-against-torah) _2026-07-15 · Scott Kahn · Orthodox Conundrum Commentary_ The claims of a fight against the Torah are, tragically, real