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City Cast Pittsburgh

Join Megan Harris and the City Cast Pittsburgh team every weekday morning for a fast-paced daily news podcast that will get you talking and make you question what’s going on here in Western Pennsylvania. City Cast Pittsburgh is a smart new way to connect with neighbors in the Steel City you know and love. Add us to your feeds and subscribe to our daily newsletter, at pittsburgh.citycast.fm today!

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36:01

Pablo Pledgescobar, Impounded E-Scooters & Shapiro’s...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/21

Penn State frats are facing yet another scandal –– this time a cocaine trafficking ring that investigators say involved students, alumni, and one Pittsburgh-area dad. Contributors Sophia Lo and Colin Williams join host Megan Harris to talk about the players, the drugs, and how much money they allegedly made. Plus, the e-scooter crackdown around Pittsburgh is picking up steam again. Pitt has says they’ll impound your scooters, while lawmakers are considering whether PA’s rules for e-scooters and

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43:14

Allegheny County’s Giant Tax Reset, Explained

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/20

Allegheny County has been ordered to reassess every residential and commercial property in the county — about 550,000 — for the first time since 2012, but that doesn’t mean your taxes will go up. Host Megan Harris is with the Post-Gazette’s Mike Wereschagin to talk about why PA law is so weird, what’s gotta happen by 2032, and how state lawmakers could fix this problem for good — if they really wanted to.Notes and references from today’s show: In a major ruling, a judge has ordered Allegheny

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33:20

The Bartenders' Guide to Pittsburgh Dive Bars

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/19

Looking for a stiff drink? A little quiet time? Want to have a smoke, play a round of darts, and don't mind paying cash? If that sounds like you, you may be a fit for one of Pittsburgh's best dive bars. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is in McKees Rocks with career bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, to talk about why we love their lived-in decor, functional grime, and sometimes surly barkeeps. Plus, how to order

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39:06

Can Butler County Flip? Plus TikTok Trouble & North...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/18

A special election in Butler County could be a bellwether for Pennsylvania Democrats ahead of the midterms in November. Host Megan Harris and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Sophia Lo are talking about the candidates and why you should probably pay at least a little attention regardless of where you live. Also, the state is taking TikTok to court, Pittsburgh’s getting a wave of new local media outlets, and PRT’s latest draft for the bus line “refresh” is live. Plus, we’re sharing your

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23:45

Where To Shop Vintage, Thrift, Consignment & Flea

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2026/08/17

Pittsburgh is a great hub for thrift, vintage, consignment, and flea market shopping — whether you’re hunting for a perfectly broken-in jacket, a weird little piece of history, or something you absolutely did not need but suddenly cannot live without. Ahead of National Thrift Day, we asked local vintage lovers where they shop and ended up with a much longer list than expected. City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Rachel Carlson are talking about the differences, how to curate your own unique

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24:40

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/16

What will Pittsburgh do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county landfill, slated to open in 2027, will instead be a “sustainability campus”, where local businesses will unite to more intentionally sort incoming waste, increase recycling intake, and generally aim to slow the flow of trash. And Dane County has historically handled waste disposal in a savvy way, making big bucks off of trash

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41:56

Red-Light Cameras, Dirty Rivers & Pittsburgh’s Cutest...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/14

Pittsburgh’s red-light cameras are officially here — and so are some new reasons to be nervous about the river water you’re maybe swimming in. Host Megan Harris and City Cast Pittsburgh contributors Sophia Lo and Colin Williams dig into what Trump’s new executive order means for Pennsylvania’s childhood vaccination guidance and why local inoculation rates have us keeping an eye on measles. Plus, we’ve got a win in the fight over UPMC patient records, Pittsburgh’s eternal cloudiness, Steelers in

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29:19

The Tiki Bar Reddit Can’t Stop Talking About. Plus,...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/13

Downtown's new tiki bar has a volcano, a sunken fire pit, and a drink menu that admits it was made with AI. Host Megan Harris and interim newsletter editor Laura Tsutsui get into whether Spork Island Trading Company is worth your time and money. In other food news: Badamo's is bringing its signature sandwiches to Dormont, a kosher market is coming to the old Rite Aid in Squirrel Hill, and a Yemeni coffee chain is opening its largest location in the country Downtown. Plus, we say goodbye to Bryant

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30:22

Can Waymo Crack Pittsburgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/12

Have you had a Waymo sighting lately? It suddenly seems like these robotaxis are everywhere. Pittsburgh has been a testing ground for autonomous vehicles for a decade now, but getting them to navigate our streets has been a lot harder than many companies hoped. Host Megan is with Axios’ transportation correspondent Joann Muller to talk about the big companies that have come and gone, how she thinks about their relative safety, and what Waymo's arrival says about Pittsburgh's evolving role in the

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43:28

Restaurant Week, '90s Nostalgia & Cathy's 100th Birthday

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/11

One of Pittsburgh's most iconic buildings is 100 years young. Host Megan Harris and audience development manager Rachel Carlson share what they learned from an insiders’ tour of Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning, including the Nationality Rooms, a couple secret passageways, and a pretty incredible view of Pittsburgh. Plus, executive producer Mallory Falk brings some building history, including the grandiose (but, in the end, accurate) description of the tower before it was built. We also share our picks

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25:42

Pittsburgh's Grocery Store Showdown

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/10

Giant Eagle has long been the main grocery game in town — it's celebrating 95 years in the Burgh with special merch — but that's about to change. Kroger's acquiring the local chain, Wegmans and Meijer are coming to Cranberry, and Trader Joe's is allegedly looking to expand into the Strip District. It suddenly feels like we're at the center of the grocery store wars. What's going on? Could all this competition drive down prices? And can one region sustain so many chains? Host Megan Harris is with

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29:26

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Naked Neighbors,...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/07

As much as you love Pittsburgh, city living inherently means sharing space and resources with your neighbors, and y’all certainly have complaints, questions, and quandaries. On today’s very first call-in episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz is joined by Bridget Todd, host of City Cast DC, and Jane C. Hu, host of City Cast Seattle, to respond to your dilemmas, from when it’s acceptable to intervene on a bike path to what to do about that neighbor who really lets it all hang out.Have more city

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31:08

Pittsburgh’s Measles Risk, Explained

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/06

Measles cases are ⁠on the rise in Pennsylvania⁠. We just notched 200 cases, with more than 45 reported in the last week alone. This is especially scary when you consider how many kids are about to go back to school. Records show at least 40,000 PA students are missing their state-mandated vaccines, and lots of schools have dropped below the 95% herd immunity threshold that helps stop an outbreak from becoming an epidemic. (Some Pittsburgh-area schools are dangerously low in the 70% range.) To learn

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31:25

Sports Villains, Redemption Arcs, and the One Man...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/05

Is it villainous to avoid Pittsburgh for over a decade? To get rich off our sports teams but never try to win? If a celebrity claims us, but spreads misinformation and doesn’t apologize, can that be forgiven? Host Megan Harris is back with historian and writer Virginia Montanez plus special guest Jeremy Boren — Megan’s husband and former political reporter — to talk about the most villainous arcs in Pittsburgh sports, from fan anti-favorite Bob Nutting to our most recent controversial quarterback

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37:38

What Happened to Station Square?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/04

Station Square has been many things: a festival marketplace ("think outdoor shopping mall with razzamatazz"), a home to megaclubs and warehouse parties, a destination for all-you-can-eat Brazilian steak. While it's nearly abandoned now, there are still some restaurants worth checking out – and hopes that new ownership could turn the tide around. City Cast contributor and Post-Gazette dining critic Hal B. Klein tried the food at all seven remaining spots and joins host Megan Harris to share who's

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29:11

Your Guide to August 2026 in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/08/03

Whether you want to board a pontoon boat, catch free live music in the park, or follow up a round of mini golf with an ice cream sandwich, there is so much to enjoy in Pittsburgh this month. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our tips for making the most of August, including how to take advantage of Little Italy Days if you're so inclined. And if you're looking for more end-of-summer adventures, check out our episode about the top five things that are actually worth the money in

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27:14

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat...

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2026/08/02

Do you know how zoning laws affect Pittsburgh’s housing costs? New Haven, CT, has been governed for years by restrictive zoning that made it physically impossible to build tall buildings downtown, even for housing — that is, until the local government finally aligned to overturn it. City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with Eli Sabin, a New Haven native and one of the alders (aka city council members) responsible for passing this change in recent months. Eli spent years working toward this goal, and

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26:15

‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/07/26

It’s not a given that every Pittsburgher will chip in to help their community. In this episode, City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with writer Taylor Lahey about how functional incentives could be the missing link in traditional systems of donations and volunteering. Inspired by a waste exchange program in Curitiba, Brazil, Lahey is working to create circular systems that effectively incentivize donations and just as effectively get them into the hands of those who need them. When investment and morale

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36:02

Paid Leave, Doxxing & Teen Curfew Lawsuit

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2026/07/24

Allegheny County's paid parental leave proposal has sparked tons of debate, and now the conversation has veered somewhere darker. Host Megan Harris is joined by executive producer Mallory Falk and contributor and Pittsburgh City Paper managing editor Colin Williams to unpack some misinformation surrounding the proposal and why speculation about County Executive Sara Innamorato's pregnancy crossed a line. Plus, a lawsuit is challenging Market Square's new youth curfew and chaperone policies, the

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16:48

Rick Sebak on Hot Dog Doc, Pittsburgh Rites of...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/07/23

Beloved documentarian Rick Sebak has spent 50 years in public broadcasting, and WQED is celebrating with a Summer of Sebak marathon. (We'll for sure be tuning in for classics like Kennywood Memories and A Hot Dog Program.) In honor of this milestone, we're bringing back our conversation with the legend himself about where he gets his ideas, the one local story he's still dying to tell, and the rites of passage that make someone a true Pittsburgher.Check out the Summer of Sebak schedule. **This

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