Pittsburgh 360: Pittsburgh's Wage Gap, Men and Cancer Ep. 1, Ship Shape & Head Over Heels
We begin the fifth season of Pittsburgh 360 with a preview of “Closing the Gap”, a discussion on the factors behind the nations gender wage disparity and strategies to help close the pay gap. Then, we bring you the first segment in our series “Men & Cancer” by focusing on colorectal cancer and the importance of early detection. We’ll also introduce you to a Butler County man who designed a water craft that fits in your car and bring you the story of how hundreds of young gymnasts flipped their way into the record books.
Pittsburgh 360: Pittsburgh's Wage Gap, Men and Cancer Ep. 1, Ship Shape & Head Over Heels aired on Oct 02, 2014.
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Original airdate: Oct 11, 2012
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Original airdate: May 03, 2012
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Original airdate: Apr 19, 2012
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Original airdate: Mar 29, 2012
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Original airdate: Mar 01, 2012
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Original airdate: Feb 23, 2012
