It’s a special election edition of the Friday news roundup. We’re with journalist Natalie Bencivenga and 1HOOD’s Miracle Jones to talk about the huge red wave and how conservative policies and politicians are likely to affect progressives here in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania over the next four years.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 8th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more...

Introducing Making Sense of Trump's Win from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America After a night of resounding losses and a nationwide lurch to the right, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan begin to sift through the pieces—what we know, and we don't, about the race Democrats ran, what voters are looking for, and how to endure the turmoil of a second Trump term.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email...

Donald Trump took the White House and Republicans swept races all across the state. If you live in Allegheny County, where almost 60% of registered voters cast a ballot for VP Kamala Harris, yesterday’s election results may not be what you wanted. So we’re sharing some of our favorite comfort foods around the city, whether you’re looking to eat your feelings all by yourself or share a meal with loved ones.  Need even more suggestions? Check out this post in the Pittsburgh subreddit with...

Introducing What’s It Going To Take To Win The 2024 Presidential Election? With Senator Elizabeth Warren from Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness. Follow the show: Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness It’s a very special day on the pod, we have a returning guest and U.S. Senator from Massachusetts- Senator Elizabeth Warren! She’s joining us fresh from a tour around the midwest talking to folks on the ground about the issues that matter to them this election cycle. We’re in the...

Pennsylvania and the nation turned very red last night. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is running down the Allegheny County ballot, sharing state and federal winners, how we here in Pittsburgh contributed to the final (still preliminary, not yet certified) results, and what to expect over the next few days. Find more results in today’s edition of the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Become a...

Introducing S5:E3 From Barriers to Bridges: Rural Health Access from Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns. Follow the show: Unseen Upside: Investments Beyond Their Returns Join us in Kotzebue, Alaska to explore the issue of rural healthcare and the inequities faced by these communities. We shine a light on innovative solutions aimed at improving rural healthcare delivery, like a program called Siamit that’s connecting cutting-edge medicine from Massachusetts General...

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities. Our host, Megan Harris, joins a panel discussion with the hosts from Las Vegas, Madison, and Philly. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse...

Introducing Election Night Cheat Sheet (feat. Steve Kornacki) from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America With just two days to go, Dan sits down with Election Night guru and NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki for a pre-election deep dive. Steve breaks down the state of the race, shares insights on key battleground states, trends among key voter groups, and which counties he's watching to signal election night outcomes. Then, Steve and Dan dig into close...

It’s the day before the election, which means — if you haven’t voted yet — you are almost out of time to study up on the candidates running for office. Today we’re running through the big races you’ll see on your ballot in Pittsburgh, plus a little preview of what happens tomorrow when the polls close.  Reminder, if you filled in a mail-in ballot in Allegheny County, it’s too late to bring it to the post office, so head to one of the county’s ballot return sites. If you’re showing up to the...

It’s the Friday news roundup! Pittsburgh police chief Larry Scirotto officially retires today after just 16 months on the job. We’re talking about what happened and how his new career as a college basketball referee contributed to “broken trust” between Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council. Downtown’s getting over $600 million for a makeover, but we’re not counting our development chickens just yet. And a county program to make Narcan more accessible has had some ups and downs. Plus, we’re...

Introducing Trump Slings More Garbage from What A Day. Follow the show: What A Day In the wake of former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday, Major Puerto Rican stars with tens of millions of social media followers have been throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. On Wednesday, singer Nicky Jam, who endorsed Trump last month, renounced his support for the former president in a video to his supporters, citing the joke a comedian made at the rally...

Happy Halloween, yinz! Pennsylvania has the fourth largest candy economy in the nation, and we make a lot more than just Hershey bars. The City Cast Pittsburgh team’s being put to the test by quizmaster and contributor Kevin Gavin to see how much we know about the candies we like to claim, and we want you to play along!  Learn more about the sponsors of this October 31st episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at...

Introducing Kamala’s Closing Argument (feat. AOC) from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Kamala Harris delivers a rousing closing speech, promising to be a president for all Americans and sharply contrasting her plans with Donald Trump's. Trump works to clean up that terrible Puerto Rico joke, getting assists from Sean Hannity and, unfortunately, President Biden, and Trump and surrogates like Elon Musk and Mike Johnson remind voters about their plans to take away health care...

The temperature is dropping, the holiday season is on the horizon — we’re officially headed into November! Our team is sharing some of our favorite spots for early holiday shopping, hacks for staying warm (and active!) outside, and the best places to get a sparkly seasonal drink or festive meal. And if you want one last day trip before winter really sets in, check out these fall getaways for soaking in the outdoors.  If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with...

Introducing Rage at Madison Square Garden from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Donald Trump and Kamala Harris offer two very different closing messages as we enter the last week before the election: Harris hits the trail with Beyoncé and Michelle Obama and pitches her economic plan for Puerto Rico, while Trump and his cronies light up Madison Square Garden with more vitriol, racism, and hate than even we're used to. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy react to a packed weekend of...

It’s almost Halloween and to get you in the spirit, we’re bringing back two twisted local tales that date back to the Prohibition era. First, folklorist and historian David Rotenstein explores the myths behind a North Side spot known as “America’s Most Haunted House” and shares what really happened. Then, Print editor and writer Jan Kurth investigates the unsolved mystery of who’s actually buried in William Beck’s grave in Smithfield East End Cemetery. **This episode originally published...

Introducing What to eat to avoid osteoporosis from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition 🥑 Make smarter food choices. Become a member at zoe.com - 10% off with code PODCAST Every 12 years, our skeletons undergo a complete transformation. Prof. Tim Spector and Prof. Cyrus Cooper discuss how to avoid Osteoporosis, a condition where bones become fragile, significantly increases the risk of fractures from minor incidents, often without any noticeable...

Our region’s top elected official just released a proposed budget for 2025, and it includes our first tax increase in more than a decade. We’re sitting down with County Executive Sara Innamorato to talk about why she pitched something she knows will be super unpopular, what’s at stake, and how you can get involved. You can catch all the action from past and present County Council meetings on YouTube. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at...

Introducing How to eat 30 plants this week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Prof. Tim Spector from ZOE Science & Nutrition. Follow the show: ZOE Science & Nutrition Thirty plants this week, think you could do it? It might sound a lot, but it’s easier than you think. Fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, even coffee all count as plants. Legendary chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall joins us to share tips on eating more plants. Hugh’s new book ‘How to Eat 30 Plants a Week’ explores the wild...

It’s the Friday news roundup! If you’ve tried to watch anything on TV or Youtube lately, you probably know about the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican challenger Dave McCormick. But you may not know about three other important statewide races in Pennsylvania — for attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is teaming up with City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and SpotlightPA’s Stephen Caruso to explain why these...

Introducing Hasan Piker on the Bro Vote, Kamala Harris, and the 2024 Election from Offline with Jon Favreau. Follow the show: Offline with Jon Favreau Hasan Piker, Gen Z’s favorite left wing political commentator and Twitch streamer, joins Offline to talk about the Trump campaign’s bro-first election strategy, the right wing’s dominance of the digital media landscape, and why, 25 days until the election, he’s feeling mostly…tired. Jon and Hasan debate the Biden-Harris policy agenda,...

It’s cozy and creepy season, so we’re sharing some frighteningly delicious Pittsburgh dishes that we’ve seen pop up on our Instagram feeds. Plus we’re saying hello to a brick-and-mortar for a favorite soup maker, a new wine bar, a cute coffee shop on the East End, and a beloved brewery’s new digs in Uptown. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram...

Introducing John Kelly's Trump Bombshell from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Donald Trump's former chief of staff, John Kelly, goes on the record about Trump praising Hitler, meeting the "definition of a fascist," and the "disturbing" idea of using the military against domestic opponents. Dan and MSNBC's Alex Wagner break down how damaging this might be for Trump, and how Kamala Harris is trying to use it to her advantage. Plus, they look at the Harris campaign's message...

In an exclusive sit-down, Mayor Ed Gainey shares his outlook on the city’s 2025 budget, his own re-election campaign, and why his still new-ish police chief is making headlines for his new (old?) part time job. Some of our favorite moments include: why Gainey says he’s not worried about Act 47 why he didn’t propose a tax increase like the county did why he says the 2026 NFL Draft is worth hosting, in spite of financial turbulence why lowering the city’s homicide rate was always connected...

Introducing Trump Closes With Small Fries and Big D*cks from Pod Save America. Follow the show: Pod Save America Running on fumes with just two weeks to go, Trump raves about Arnold Palmer's genitalia and works the fryer at a McDonald's. Meanwhile, Kamala Harris campaigns across the battleground-state suburbs with Liz Cheney, and Barack Obama hits the trail for her in the Sun Belt. Then, Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss the legality of Elon Musk's million-dollar voter-registration giveaways,...