Lack of access to broadband internet is a long-existing issue in many parts of Pennsylvania. The pandemic has proven how critical it is, as schools have moved online and remote work has become a way of life.

Andrew "Andy" Isola, from Port Matilda in Centre County, died from complications with COVID-19 on Oct. 27. He was 77. WPSU's Anne Danahy spoke with his son, Jim Isola, about what his father was like and why he tells everyone to be safe.

Anne Danahy: Jim Isola, thank you so much for talking with us. And I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jim Isola: Oh, no, I appreciate it. Thank you very much.

Anne Danahy: Can you tell us a little bit about your father Andrew, Andy, Isola What was he like?

You’re listening to WPSU’s Health Minute, a collaboration with Penn State’s College of Nursing.

The World Health Organization defines Palliative Care as “an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness.” It allows patients to continue to seek medical treatments while obtaining pain management, and physical, psychological and spiritual support.

he 2020 election left many pundits and pollsters scratching their heads about the increased support for Donald Trump among Latino voters. While these conversations seem new every election cycle, our guest this week argues they are part of a much larger story that goes all the way back to the post-WWII era.

An archive recording of the WPSU Blues show as aired on November 28, 2020 and hosted Adam McMillan, sitting in for Max Spiegel.

In the first hour, hear tracks from Chris Smither, Big Maybelle, Nick Waterhouse, Seasick Steve, Chuck E. Weiss, Dion, Devin In A Woodpile, Louis Jordan, Howlin’ Wolf, Delta Moon, Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, and more.

An archive recording of the WPSU Jazz Show as broadcast on November 27, 2020, hosted by Amy Lorek.

In the first hour, hear the  Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Tom Browne, Andy LaVerne, LM Pagano, Cedar Walton, Randy Weston, Mood Swing, and more 

In the second hour, hear the Bob Mintzer Big Band, Frank Morgan, SuperBass, Cal Tjader, George Winston, Vince Guaraldi, Wynton Marsalis and Ellis Marsalis, John Pisano, Mark Whitfield, and more.