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City Cast Pittsburgh

City Cast
Pittsburgh
Affordable Housing
Pennsylvania
ICE
NFL Draft
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Marathon
Halloween
Data Centers
Pittsburgh, United States
City Cast Pittsburgh
Mayor Ed Gainey
Family House
Thanksgiving
Pittsburgh Food Scene
Lunar New Year
Corey O'connor
Lawrenceville
Thanksgiving Takeout
Morcia

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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Recent Guests

Charlie Wolfson
Enterprise reporter for Public Source
Public Source
Episode: Why Pittsburgh Has 20K Vacant Homes AND a Housing Shortage
Alexandra Petri
Columnist for The Atlantic and author of a book of fake U.S. history
The Atlantic
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better': The Ultimate USA Trivia Battle. How Much Do You Know? — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Mia Hollie
Economic Development and Housing Reporter for Pittsburgh's Public Source
Public Source
Episode: Can Pittsburgh Hold Onto Tech Startups? Plus, Household Robots and Data Centers
Rachel Carlson
Audience development manager
City Cast Pittsburgh
Episode: A Pittsburgher's Guide to Erie
Francesca DiBecco
Newsletter editor for City Cast Pittsburgh
City Cast Pittsburgh
Episode: The Best Local Potato Chips
Hazell Azzer
Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
AIDS Free Pittsburgh
Episode: Debunking Pittsburgh Myths
Ali Vallarta
Host of City Cast Salt Lake
City Cast Salt Lake
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better': Why Every Region Needs A Park Map Tool Like Salt Lake’s — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Elizabeth Kauma
City Cast ringer
City Cast Pittsburgh
Episode: Does Our State Bird Suck? Plus, ICE Updates & Vacant Lots
Jesse Merrick
City Cast Las Vegas host
City Cast Las Vegas
Episode: 'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

Host

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

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 235 ratings
  • 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 States3 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
  • Get to the point

    Please reduce the awkward banter and giggling.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    XP2921
    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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Apple Podcasts
#171
United States/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#207
South Korea/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#208
Chile/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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Meatball Mergers, PennDOT Hellscapes & Emmy Noms for ‘The Pitt’
Q: What makes the upcoming bridge demolition and relocation plan so significant for Pittsburgh commuters?
It is the convergence of multiple large-scale projects that will reroute traffic through existing corridors, with overnight closures and coordinated timing to minimize disruption, plus a live-streamed progress feed from PennDOT.
Pittsburgh's Best Ice Cream. Plus, an Ode to Texas de Brazil
Q: Hal, is non-dairy ice cream still ice cream?
Hal argues that non-dairy ice cream is still a form of ice cream but you should consider the non-dairy category separately, while the broader ice cream family includes gelato and frozen custard, which affect how people perceive texture and flavor.
'Your City Could Be Better': How Las Vegas Saves More Water Than Any Other City — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
Q: How does the water cycle work from source to tap in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas gets about 90% of its water from the Colorado River via Lake Mead, with the remainder from groundwater; water is treated through a multi-stage process, then returned to the system after spending time in Lake Mead, before being sent back to homes.
ICE Is Hurting Immigrant-Owned Businesses. Here's How to Help
Q: How have you tried to quantify the impact beyond anecdotes?
She discusses using insights from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center and local business experts, noting a measurable drop in Spanish-language business class attendees converting to new business filings and the broader shift in economic activity.
ICE Is Hurting Immigrant-Owned Businesses. Here's How to Help
Q: What made you want to tell this story?
Alice Crow explains that immigrant entrepreneurs are a large and dynamic part of Pittsburgh's economy, and recent increases in ICE raids prompted her to explore both the economic and psychological impacts on immigrant-owned businesses.

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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. Charlie Wolfson
2. Alexandra Petri
3. Mia Hollie
4. Rachel Carlson
5. Francesca DiBecco
6. Hazell Azzer
7. Ali Vallarta
8. Elizabeth Kauma

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