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City Cast Pittsburgh

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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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Back-to-school season means late nights are back — and sooner or later, you’re going to get hungry. We’re revisiting our 1,000th episode, where City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and Post-Gazette dining critic Hal B. Klein joins host Megan Harris to hy... more

How often are you out in nature in Pittsburgh? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a particularly bad rap. It’s true that cities have had eras of sewage mishandling a... more

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 ... more

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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 Were... more

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Recent Guests

Tess Rauser
Marketing Manager for Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival
Episode: Red-Light Cameras, Dirty Rivers & Pittsburgh’s Cutest Potato
Joann Muller
Transportation correspondent for Axios
Axios
Episode: Can Waymo Crack Pittsburgh?
Irwin Mendelssohn
Owner and co-founder of Fulton Commons
Fulton Commons
Episode: Restaurant Week, '90s Nostalgia & Cathy's 100th Birthday
Chloe Jad
Tech and retail reporter at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Episode: Pittsburgh's Grocery Store Showdown
Jeremy Boren
Former City Hall reporter
Episode: Sports Villains, Redemption Arcs, and the One Man We'll Never Forgive
Caitlin Brook
Events manager at Bike Pittsburgh
Bike Pittsburgh
Episode: What Happened to Station Square?
Eli Sabin
Alder in New Haven, Connecticut; advocacy for Downtown For All zoning reform
New Haven Board of Alders
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Taylor Lahey
Author of Cambio Verde; community organizer focused on urban exchange programs
Cambio Verde (Green Exchange) / Santa Cruz initiatives
Episode: ‘Your City Could Be Better’: The Trick to Getting People To Volunteer — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Rick Sebak
Documentarian
WQED (PBS Pittsburgh)
Episode: Rick Sebak on Hot Dog Doc, Pittsburgh Rites of Passage & Warhol's Burial Place

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Megan Harris
Host of City Cast Pittsburgh; central moderator and policy explainer.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • Decent show about local issues. The one lady always talks in the form of a question and it's kind of annoying.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    PopDuke
    a month ago
  • Has potential, but too political

    I wish this show could just be a politically neutral show about Pittsburgh, but it has a lot of political talk. And it’s not centrist political talk…these people are extremists.

    I just gave the show another chance after a long hiatus, thinking “the culture has moderated a lot over the last few years, maybe they won’t be so ridiculous”…but then within the first episode I listened to, they’re talking about transing children as an active good, without scruple or debate.

    From what I understand ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sephz123
    United States4 months ago
  • Cannot stand Sophia

    Sophia brings my rating down by at least 2 stars. Her disdain for the region is so consistantly evident. Please, if you hate everything so much because it’s different than where you’re from, go back to Philly or wherever. Everything Sophia says is a downer and makes this show miserable. She adds nothing of substance, just a rain cloud on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Cospp
    United Statesa year ago
  • Advertising for landlords?

    Loved this podcast until they started advertising for platforms geared toward landlords and property management companies. Do better. Tenants are in crisis. Let’s not make landlords’ jobs easier.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    The most me
    United Statesa year ago
  • City Cast only, please

    I enjoy this podcast, but please STOP putting these “You might also like” podcasts in my feed!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    cbc12378
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the local focus and practical policy context.
Some criticisms center on delivery style and perceived bias.
Audience values deep dives into Pittsburgh's governance and services.
Many praise guest diversity and city-centric topics.

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#127
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#120
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Can Waymo Crack Pittsburgh?
Q: What are the main safety concerns and regulatory hurdles discussed in the episode?
Key concerns include liability in case of accidents, privacy and cybersecurity, and the need for credible safety data and independent verification, with regulators weighing how to allow driverless operations while protecting the public.
Can Waymo Crack Pittsburgh?
Q: Why has Pittsburgh been a focal point for autonomous vehicles, and what makes it unique compared to other cities?
Pittsburgh offered a rare combination of top universities, robust robotics talent, challenging terrain and weather, and a regulatory environment that encouraged experimentation, which together created a favorable cradle for AV development and testing.
Can Waymo Crack Pittsburgh?
Q: What should folks expect from having Waymo back on the streets here?
Waymo's return is framed as cautious expansion with clearly defined geofenced areas, continuous monitoring, and emphasis on safety and user experience, rather than a full-scale, driverless rollout across the city.
Pittsburgh’s Measles Risk, Explained
Q: Walk us through what you found.
The investigation revealed a substantial decline in vaccination rates over roughly six years, with percentiles in many elementary schools dropping below the herd immunity threshold of 95%, driven by hesitancy, access issues, and enforcement gaps in school exemptions.
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One City Beat Restrictive Zoning — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Q: What is the main takeaway for listeners in other cities seeking to improve housing through zoning changes?
The core lesson is that housing crises are widespread and zoning is a major lever; neighbors should contact local elected officials to push for reforms and demonstrate urgency.

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Frequently Asked Questions About City Cast Pittsburgh

What is City Cast Pittsburgh about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A Pittsburgh-focused daily news lineup balances hard-hitting local policy, city governance, and practical how-tos with a strong sense of community. Episodes frequently cover municipal budgeting, housing, elections, transportation, nightlife policy, and neighborhood-level stories, often featuring local officials, journalists, and city advocates as guests. The tone blends pragmatic analysis with neighborhood color, practical tips for residents, and regular sponsor messages, making it a go-to for listeners who want to know how city decisions affect daily life and local culture. Notable strengths include a clear focus on Pittsburgh-area policy and a penchant for connecting national topics to local implications, plus a collaborative host dynamic... more

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Recent guests on City Cast Pittsburgh include:

1. Tess Rauser
2. Joann Muller
3. Irwin Mendelssohn
4. Chloe Jad
5. Jeremy Boren
6. Caitlin Brook
7. Eli Sabin
8. Taylor Lahey

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