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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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24:03

How Well Does ChatGPT Know Pittsburgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/12

Can a chatbot plan the perfect Pittsburgh day? How about write an ode to our city? Does it know where to get the best sandwich in town or whether it’s safe to swim in the Mon? The City Cast Pittsburgh team is testing ChatGPT’s knowledge to see whether this AI program can serve as a believable guide to the ‘Burgh. Want to quiz ChatGPT yourself? You can find the chatbot here. The newsletter has some great recommendations for the best ways to celebrate 412 day. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then

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16:57

A Problematic New Police Chief? Boise Says Watch Out

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/11

City officials say they’re closing in on Pittsburgh’s next police chief and could decide any day. Two finalists are local boys with known reputations, and one — Ryan Lee, who WPXI reports has already been offered the job — would come from well outside the ‘Burgh. City Cast Boise Lead Producer Frankie Barnhill knows Lee, and she says Pittsburgh should probably watch out. From the news: Sign up for the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s chemical recycling event here. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then

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18:43

What Happened to Pgh’s Chinatown?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/10

It took more than a decade and four separate appeals to the state to get formal recognition of Pittsburgh’s historic Chinatown neighborhood, which city officials decimated in the 1910s and ’20s with the downtown construction of the Boulevard of the Allies. We’re throwing it back to a conversation one year ago this week with Marian Lein, president of the Pittsburgh chapter of the OCA, to learn more about our shared history and ways to honor that Pan-Asian heritage today. You can check out Charlotte,

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28:44

Ghost Guns, Buccos & Supporting Pgh’s LGBTQ+ Community

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/07

It’s the Friday news roundup! Lead producer Megan Harris is joined by producer Mallory Falk and Hey Pittsburgh editor Francesca Dabecco to discuss new legislation to ban ghost guns in Pennsylvania and ways to support Pittsburgh’s LGBTQ+ community. Plus, we get ready for the Pirates’ home opener by breaking down changes at the stadium, including serving fried fish sandwiches in addition to hot dogs in honor of Good Friday. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. PA

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18:17

Pgh-Raised Shrimp? Plus Tips on Eating Sustainably

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/06

What does it mean to live sustainably? Should you feel guilty if you don’t compost? If you live in Pittsburgh, can you ever eat seafood? Pitt food educator Corey Flynn is giving us a guide on how to feed ourselves and our communities in an eco-conscious way. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with

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19:44

Best Local Gifts To Give In April

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/05

Want to show Pittsburghers you care? The City Cast team loves shopping local, and we’re sharing all of our favorite springtime picks as part of a new monthly guide. Listen for tips on where to get coffee beans for a good cause, Pittsburgh street wear, and an Argentinian wine-tasting experience — plus so much more! Here’s where to find all of the local goodies. Let us know what we should feature next! Things to buy: PGH Candle’s Pennsylvania Wildflowers LuluZ Design’s “Stop And Smell Them Flahrs”

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18:54

Is Pittsburgh Planning Its Own ‘Cop City?’

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/04

For years now, the city‘s had plans and property ready to build a consolidated police training facility in Lincoln-Lemington. The price tag recently rose to $120 million, but only a small portion is accounted for in our capital budget. We’re with City Paper’s Jordana Rosenfeld to talk about the latest on the project, plus how it compares to a similar — and controversial — proposal in Atlanta. Domestic and partner violence can happen to anyone. Find a bunch of local resources here and ways

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19:27

Is UPMC’s Nonprofit Status On The Chopping Block?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/04/03

Mayor Ed Gainey is making good on a campaign promise to go after tax-exempt properties that the city says shouldn’t qualify under state law — including one of our city’s biggest employers and property owners, UPMC. The city is reviewing 17,600 properties in all, and they just announced the first 26 up for a closer look. Dan Davis of Pittsburgh United is one of the activists in favor of overturning their tax-exempt status. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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18:52

1.1 Million Jobs Restored, Trans Rights Protests, &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/31

It’s the Friday news roundup! Lead producer Megan Harris is joined by Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco and producer Elizabeth Kauma to cover the biggest stories from Pittsburgh this week, including unemployment numbers going down, and a controversial debate around trans rights that has given rise to college protests. Also, the team helps you get your spring garden going with some composting advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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17:53

How A Pgh Pop-Up Restaurant Got National Attention

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/30

Chef Nik Forsberg is a semi-finalist for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic Region by the James Beard Foundation for his pop-up concept Fet-Fisk, which prioritizes sustainably sourced seafood, local meats, and veggies from Nik’s own garden. City Cast’s Megan Harris explores what he grows, how he approaches a constantly changing menu, and his plans to open a new brick-and-mortar in Bloomfield. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter

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17:26

How Pgh Robbed Black Entrepreneurs of Their Baseball...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/29

We knew Pittsburgh was home to the nation’s first Black-owned and operated professional sports stadium, but it turns out, another one — also in Pittsburgh — predates it. Historian David Rotenstein takes us back in time to the Central Amusement Park, circa 1920, and shares how the family’s descendants are now looking for the recognition they deserve. Special thanks to NEXTpittsburgh for David's great reporting. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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21:34

I FRTED to SIDE PC: PENNDOT's Problem With Raunchy...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/28

Not all roads in PA lead to getting a vanity license plate the green light. Today, Pittsburgh is teaming up with City Cast Philly to explain how it works, what it costs, and what phrases, acronyms or combination of up to seven letters and numbers get approved — and rejected — by the state. The state has a tool to check if someone already has the license plate you want. You have to mail in form MV-904 to get a vanity license alongside a check or money order to Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Special

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21:03

How Politics Sway Pgh's Covid Treatments

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/27

During the pandemic, many of us clung to the phrase “Follow The Science,” and trusted that our doctors would do the same. But a new study from the University of Pittsburgh found that even when doctors tried to do that, their conclusions were influenced by their political beliefs. City Cast’s Megan Harris is with Dr. Jeremy Kahn, one of the co-authors on the study and a practicing ICU physician in the city, to talk about how politics sway our physicians and what that means for our trust in the health

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23:02

Pollution, Love and a Pittsburgh Mystery Solved

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/24

It’s the Friday news roundup! A fund to help communities deal with polluted air could get poached by the county, historians finally found the namesake of the Carrie Blast Furnaces, and if you’re looking for love, there’s a new on-camera opportunity in town. City Cast’s Megan Harris and Elizabeth Kauma are with PublicSource journalist Quinn Glabicki. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Check out Quinn’s story on the messy finances behind the Clean Air Fund, plus how

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18:24

A Look Inside Pgh’s Teen Chef Competition

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/23

From knife skills and mother sauces to composting and the global supply chain, there’s a culinary arts training program in McKees Rocks hoping to inspire the next generation of Pittsburgh foodies. The Steel Chef Cook-off Competition puts local teens through a 10-week intensive cooking class taught by local chefs before a final, reality TV-style competition next week. And the best part? You can taste and judge it all! Project manager Jenifer Davison is here to share the deets. The final showdown is

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15:00

What Wheelchair Users Experience In Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/22

With one look down, it’s obvious that Pittsburgh’s sidewalks need some work. The city just announced that it’s getting $3 million in state grant money for infrastructure projects, but only a small portion of it will go to toward making these paths more accessible. Newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco is talking with disability advocate and leader of Access Mob Pittsburgh, Alisa Grishman, about what it’s like to be a wheelchair user in Pittsburgh, and what our neighbors — with or without disabilities

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21:23

Pittsburgh Smells That Don’t Stink

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/21

It’s National Fragrance Day, and we’re talking niche perfumes, what they are, and why they’re having a moment right now in Pittsburgh. Producer and niche fragrance collector Elizabeth Kauma talks with lead producer Megan Harris about all of this while they try out several local fragrances. You’ll also hear from artisanal perfumer Darren Alan, fragrance journalist Patric Rhys, and Scott Kindberg, the artist behind 5:55 Perfumery. Another local perfumer we mention is 837 North. Here’s the Articles

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15:23

Who’s Paying for the Governor's Sports Tickets?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/20

Governor Josh Shapiro is a huge sports fan. He recently sat courtside at a Sixers game and cheered for the Eagles at the Super Bowl. But who paid for those tickets? City Cast’s Megan Harris chats with Stephen Caruso, capitol reporter for Spotlight PA, about the rules around gifts and campaign contributions to elected officials. The Shapiro administration insists the governor did not violate his own gift ban when he went to the Super Bowl, and the administration called the recent Sixers game a

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18:25

Pitt Greatness, TV Bankruptcies and an Abandoned Boat

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/17

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast’s Elizabeth Kauma and Megan Harris are with NHL writer Sean Gentille talking about broadcasting bankruptcies, Pittsburgh’s budding hoops dreams and who’s (not?) responsible for abandoned boats in our waterways. Special thanks to some fun writing: Pgh Sports Now’s 13 local ties to the 2023 NCAA men’s tournament A printable bracket, in case you need to proclaim your greatness near and far The Trib’s Rob Owen on the intricacies of Bally and AT&T Sports Net’s

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20:44

What’s Happening to Pgh’s Veggie Scene?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/03/16

If you’re a plant-based eater in Pittsburgh, you’re probably mourning the loss of some favorite haunts. Our resident vegetarian, newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco, is here to explain what’s going on, plus recommend some new spots to help fill the void. Hungry for more? Read Kristy Locklin’s piece in Pittsburgh Magazine. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then

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