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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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24:42

17 Festivals To Kick Off Your Pittsburgh Fall

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/09/04

Goodbye popsicles and pools, hello hayrides and pumpkin beer! We're heading into fall festival season this weekend, so City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Francesca Dabecco are running through some of their favorite spots for apple picking, corn mazes, and more. Plus, we're previewing a few frights to get you in the spooky spirit. Can't keep track of all the fun? Find a full list of fall festivals on our website. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 4th episode: Carnegie Library

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13:02

The Song That Makes the Steelers Win?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/09/03

The Steelers kick off their regular season this weekend, and if you go to a home game, you'll likely hear Styx's 1979 hit "Renegade" between the 3rd and 4th quarters. What started as your average in-game timeout song in 2002 became a good luck charm in the minds of Pittsburgh fans all over the world. But does the song produce tangible results or is it all just superstition? Researchers at Point Park University crunched the data to bring us a definitive answer.**This episode originally aired on

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31:54

Your Guide to September 2025 in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/09/02

The beginning of fall in Pittsburgh doesn't just mean cozy drinks and county fairs. It's also the season for milk-chugging contests and parallel parking competitions. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing some of our favorite ways to experience our city this September, from a party on the Roberto Clemente Bridge to a creepy book club. And if you're looking for more fun, check out our episode about why Pittsburgh's becoming a comedy destination and learn where you can catch a great show. If

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37:49

Jeff Goldblum's Chest, Theater Mergers & ICE vs....

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/29

Good news, bad news: three major cultural institutions — Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theatre, and Pittsburgh CLO — are considering a merger to stay open and the historic Hollywood Theater in Dormont is about to reopen. U.S. Rep. Summer Lee was turned away from our region's largest ICE detention center even though it’s literally part of her job, and we’re talking about Pittsburgh wins and losses, from new life for a closed RiteAid to the satirical outlet The Onion taking aim at the

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30:36

Wiz Khalifa Beer, Yinzer Cowboy Burger & Pittsburgh's...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/28

A brewery is taking over an old Missile Command Center in Oakdale, the South Side's got a new showstopping patio on top of a six-story distillery, and cigar bars seem like they're having a moment in Pittsburgh. Host Megan Harris is with City Cast team members Francesca Dabecco and Zack Durkin to talk about new restaurant openings, a new Sunday Supper series, and a festival celebrating a divisive fruit. What's your favorite burger in the Burgh? Tell us your favorite meat and veggie options! Call or

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25:24

Why Doesn’t PA Have a National Park?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/27

PA has millions of acres of state and local parkland, but none of them have that coveted national park status. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania have a national park? And where should we go instead? Host Megan Harris brought these questions to PA’s director of outdoor recreation, Nathan Reigner, who's part of a new department all about championing our outdoor spaces. He shares a few of his favorites, including national forests, trails, state parks, and more — plus his pitch for why everyone should get

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25:03

Pittsburgh's Becoming a Comedy Destination

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/26

Upright Citizens Brigade — the world-renowned comedy group — just opened a full-scale training center in Pittsburgh, in partnership with Bottlerocket Social Hall. It's UCB’s first location outside New York and LA, which has us asking whether the Steel City is the next big comedy hotspot. We're taking the question to Chris Copen, partner and owner at Bottlerocket. He explains how Pittsburgh became a destination for big name comedians and why UCB decided our city was the perfect place to

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28:21

Essential Rules for Driving in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/25

We've heard that driving in Pittsburgh is like driving on "hard mode," and people have been complaining about our streets for decades. In the 1930s, renowned journalist Erine Pyle wrote, "Pittsburgh is the cockeyedest city in the United States. Physically it is absolutely irrational. It must have been laid out by a mountain goat.” That still rings true today, and we're joined by friend of the pod and former Uber driver Jakob Lazzaro to talk about why the streets are like this, share some very

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42:23

Carnegie Museums Backlash, Shapiro's Challenger & New...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/22

The Carnegie Museum of Art is in the spotlight for breaking its own rules about hosting political events. We explain why the $5,000-per-plate dinner with U.S. Senator Dave McCormick is back in the news. Plus, we talk about the first candidate to officially challenge Governor Josh Shapiro's reelection bid: Republican Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania's two-term state treasurer. And we share some (potential) good news for Pittsburgh soccer and hockey fans.Vote for us for Best Podcast every day through

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32:04

Who Makes Pennsylvania's Best Potato Chips?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/21

Feeling snacky? The next time you're grocery shopping, pick up one of the many potato chips made right here in Pennsylvania! The City Cast Pittsburgh crew is crunching it up with our friends at City Cast Philly to taste test as many PA-made potato chips as we can find, explore how the commonwealth became the "potato chip capital of the world," and crown the tastiest snack in the first ever (maybe?) Chippy Awards.**This episode originally aired on March 13, 2025. Vote for us for Best Podcast every

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24:00

Why Does Pittsburgh Flood So Much?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/20

Pittsburgh knows its way around a natural disaster — snow and ice, tornadoes, landslides, sinkholes, and even the outer rings of hurricanes. But our No. 1 most frequent disaster? Flooding. And you don’t need to live near a body of water to be at risk. We’re with Penn State’s Ben Reppert, a lecturer on meteorology and emergency management, to talk about what’s at stake and whether any of us are really prepared. Vote for us for Best Podcast every day through Aug. 22. We’re in the People & Places

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34:02

Trying the Heinz Ketchup Smoothie, Museum Upgrades &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/19

Smoothie King and Heinz's ketchup smoothie collaboration is now available in Pittsburgh! We're trying it today, along with City Cast friends across the country. Plus, we're talking about all the upgrades at our museums, cultural institutions, and outdoor spaces. Pittsburgh's bringing in new zoo animals, swapping out Andrew Carnegie's name to honor modern-day philanthropists, and looking forward to more bike rentals and POGOH stations. Vote for us for Best Podcast every day through Aug. 22. We’re in

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19:08

Why Pittsburgh's Divided Over Possible ‘Cop City’

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/18

Pittsburgh City Council is sitting on 168 acres of land that they bought for $1 from the federal government, and their plan is to build a training facility for police, fire, and EMS. But their proposal has been put on pause. Host Megan Harris is with PublicSource's Ember Duke, who explains what's at stake with this facility, why Pittsburghers have reservations about it, and what to look out for when City Council returns from summer recess. Vote for us for Best Podcast every day through Aug. 22

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34:53

Beer O’Clock, Hotels as Student Housing, and a...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/15

If it feels like the grossest summer in city history, you’re not wrong. And that could affect air quality in the Mon Valley after the explosion at Clairton Coke Works. Incoming college freshman will be moving in next week – to Oakland and also Downtown – and a lot of them will find themselves in hotels instead of dorms. And we’re talking about a bunch of wins for Pittsburgh this week, like an impromptu All-American Rejects concert at Sheetz, the return of the beloved Terrible Trolley, and megastar

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24:04

Parks for Every Pittsburgh Personality

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/14

Pittsburgh has so many beautiful parks — 176 to be exact! — and each one offers something a little different. If you're looking for the perfect spot to soak up the last few weeks of summer, we've got you covered. City Cast producer Sophia Lo is with Matthew Hileman, the director of operations and visitor engagement at the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, to talk about the best parks for gorgeous views, a romantic date night, birdwatching, and more.**This episode originally aired April 17, 2025. Vote

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27:52

Pittsburgh's Best Restaurants in 2025

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/13

It's Restaurant Week! When places all over the city offer special menus with three or four delicious courses. But choosing where to go can be tough – this week and any week, really – because there are so many great options. So we're tapping in food writer Emily Catalano, who's tried more than 80 spots for Pittsburgh Magazine, to share her personal favorites – most surprising, most perfect, where the chefs go, most splurge-worthy, best bang for your buck, and more!We’re doing our annual survey to

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25:06

Clairton Explosion, ICE Raids Emiliano’s & Stuff To...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/12

An explosion at Clairton Coke Works in the Mon Valley killed and injured workers yesterday. We're talking about what we know and what questions still remain. Plus, we're sharing ways to support your neighbors as ICE raids pick up in the region and celebrating something we think Pittsburgh does surprisingly well. Notes and references from today’s show: Explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton Coke Works leaves one dead, one missing, 10 hurt [PublicSource] ICE Arrests in Pittsburgh Are Up. Here's

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26:07

Why Pirates Fans Want Bob Nutting To Sell the Team

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/11

If you're at a Pirates game, the highlights are taking in the gorgeous view, eating some hot dogs, and cheering on your favorite pierogi. But most of us aren't actually expecting the Pirates to win. After all, it's been 45 years since we fielded a team that could make it past a single playoff series, and some Pittsburghers contend that it's all because of Bob Nutting. You've seen the billboards calling for Bob to abandon ship and maybe even heard the chants at PNC Park yourself. Host Megan Harris

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42:29

Ketchup Smoothies, Bills Going Up & Would You Live...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/08

Downtown is in flux — a high and growing office vacancy rate, but also big goals for building conversions, more residential housing (market and affordable!!), and stunning new art. Your household bills like water and electricity are likely to rise soon, but it’s not too late to invest in solar. And a bunch of companies headquartered here in Pittsburgh have found themselves in the news, from THAT American Eagle Sydney Sweeney ad to PNC making Project Runway more “boring.” Plus, some celebrities were

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26:55

6 Distillery Tours for Tasting Pittsburgh Spirits

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/08/07

Pittsburgh's the birthplace of American whiskey, and hundreds of years later, our local distilleries have branched out to make all kinds of spirits. While you can enjoy local brands at bars all over the city, you can also go directly to the sources themselves for samples and tours. Host Megan Harris is joined by City Cast team member Zack Durkin, who is sharing more about Pittsburgh's distilleries tours, from the big multi-million dollar facilities to the small mom-and-pop operations. Still feeling

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