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Patrick Cicero was recently confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate to serve as the state's new Consumer Advocate, a role that aims to be a 'consumer's voice' in utility issues. Cicero recently sat down with WESA’s Kate Giammarise to talk about the work ahead.

The pandemic accelerated what was already a staffing crisis for providers that serve people with disabilities. Now, WESA’s Kate Giammarise reports, advocates are pushing for additional millions in the state budget to raise wages and fight staffing shortages.

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Kate Spoko created a documentary series called The Fixers. In it, she asks Clevelanders what tour of the city they would give to Republican National Convention delegates.

On this week's show hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton share some of their favorite new discoveries, including the Kate Bush-inspired Swedish duo Niki And The Dove, German experimental pianist Nils Frahm, and a surprising new album from singer Amanda Palmer.

Kate Micucci and Riki Lindhome make up the comedy-folk duo Garfunkel and Oates, whose simple, saucy songs about love and life as 30-something women have made their way to a scripted comedy on IFC.

Pennsylvania’s Department of Labor and Industry is still dealing with unemployment-related fraud problems. That’s both criminals attempting to steal unemployment benefits and legitimate claimants who are being told their claims are fraudulent. WESA’s Kate Giammarise has more.

Half a million Medicaid consumers in Pennsylvania will have to select a new health plan by the middle of next month. WESA’s Kate Giammarise has the details.

Advocates say they are concerned a critical program for parents of young children will expire soon without Congressional action. WESA’s Kate Giammarise has more.

A bill signed Thursday by Gov. Tom Wolf will retroactively lift driver’s license suspensions for potentially thousands of people who had non-driving related offenses. WESA’s Kate Giammarise has more.