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The Allegheny Front

The Allegheny Front
Climate Change
Pennsylvania
Monongahela River
Pittsburgh
US Steel
Fracking
Air Pollution
Trump Administration
Environmental Justice
Data Centers
East Palestine
Inflation Reduction Act
Coal Mining
Electric Vehicles
Public Health
Fracking Waste
Three Mile Island
Renewable Energy
Natural Gas
Air Quality

Every week, our 29-minute podcast brings you all the environmental news and stories to keep you in the know in Pennsylvania and beyond.

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Recent Guests

Kat Boas
WVIA reporter covering Archibald data centers
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Ann Dannehy
Reporter for WPSU on fertilizer prices and Ag Progress Days
WPSU
Episode: Episode for August 21, 2026: The problem with fertilizer
Carol Parenzan
Environmental engineer, author, founder of Water Healer
Water Healer / The Water Healer initiative
Episode: Episode for August 14, 2026: How a lack of safety procedures led to a fatal explosion
DS Kinsel
Multidisciplinary artist and creative entrepreneur
Boom Concepts, Pittsburgh
Episode: Episode for July 31, 2026: Fighting a new invasive plant
Peter Crimmins
Reporter
WHY News/Center for Public Media
Episode: Episode for July 31, 2026: Fighting a new invasive plant
Brad Ryan
Author
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Episode: Episode for July 31, 2026: Fighting a new invasive plant
Caitlin Thorne
Journalist
Ohio Newsroom
Episode: Episode for July 31, 2026: Fighting a new invasive plant
Oliver Morrison
Reporter for Pittsburgh's Public Source, contributing to the Allegheny Front feature on AI and tornado forecasting
Pittsburgh's Public Source
Episode: Episode for July 24, 2026: U.S. Steel's new plan and AI tornado forecasting
Peter Hall
Reporter with the Pennsylvania Capitol Star
Pennsylvania Capitol Star
Episode: Episode for July 17, 2026: Data center roundup

Hosts

Julie Grant
Host/Environment and energy reporter with long-running involvement in regional coverage
Kara Holsoppel
Host and reporter with focus on local environmental reporting
Reid Frazier
Reporter covering environmental and policy topics for regional outlet
Carol Holsoppel
Co-host/producer involved in reporting and hosting

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • A must for PA residents

    No matter on the perimeter of the state or in the woods forests or farms - Allegheny Front covers the whole state!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LMB Phila, PA
    United States2 years ago
  • Not bad

    As a nwpa resident I look to this podcast to hear local issues. Very liberal and partisan but if you can see through that nonsense it’s good. 2 stars tho.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    larry ligjt
    United States4 years ago
  • Best podcast ever

    It’s amazing especially the reporter Reid Frazier!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maridgekey
    United States6 years ago

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Some listeners perceive it as liberal or partisan but still find it valuable for regional coverage.
The show is seen as informative with strong reporter presence, especially on investigative topics.
Listeners appreciate PA-focused environmental reporting and local issue context.

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Episode for July 24, 2026: U.S. Steel's new plan and AI tornado forecasting
Q: How has AI been used recently for tornado forecasting in Pittsburgh?
Forecasters have begun using AI to process large datasets, including satellite imagery and cloud patterns, to forecast tornado activity over longer ranges and with greater geographic specificity. In some cases, AI detected small but real tornado threats that traditional models missed, prompting closer monitoring and proactive staffing to ensure accurate warnings.
Episode for July 24, 2026: U.S. Steel's new plan and AI tornado forecasting
Q: Can you give me a primer on how weather is predicted traditionally versus with AI?
Traditionally, weather prediction relies on physics-based models that simulate fluid dynamics across a global grid, using measurements like temperature and humidity to solve equations. AI models instead use vast historical data to find statistical patterns, which can sometimes outperform physics-based models in recognizing subtle, region-specific signals, especially over longer time horizons.
Episode for July 17, 2026: Data center roundup
Q: What are the main legislative steps being considered for data centers in Pennsylvania?
The episode covers a proposed 180-day moratorium on new data center applications and a set of GRID-like standards tied to energy procurement, transparency, water use, and local engagement; however, the bills are not yet enacted and faces political hurdles, with a debate over whether exemptions should be repealed.
Episode for June 19, 2026: Shapiro on data centers
Q: Beyond Governor Shapiro, how are the politics around data centers shaking out in Pennsylvania, and is there a clear partisan split on support or opposition?
The reporting suggests a highly fragmented political landscape with opposition mainly at local levels and inconsistent state-level positions, and no clear, unified strategy from either party as stakeholders weigh energy, environmental, and economic concerns.
Episode for June 19, 2026: Shapiro on data centers
Q: So in your story, you looked at emails between the Shapiro administration and Amazon and other data center developers. How did you get access to these emails and what did they say?
The reporter describes finding archived emails via public records requests showing an alleged preferential access to a permitting program for Amazon, described as an enhanced coordination process, which raised questions about transparency and potential unequal treatment.

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A Pennsylvania-focused environmental news program blends investigative reporting, science features, and human-interest stories to paint a comprehensive picture of regional issues. Episodes frequently cover local ecological concerns, energy and infrastructure policy, and the interactions between industry, government, and communities, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with expert context. The show stands out for weaving together policy debates, environmental history, and cultural moments (art, architecture, and local stewardship) into accessible storytelling, and it commonly includes community voices, local venues, and sponsor acknowledgments that ground broader topics in the region.

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Recent guests on The Allegheny Front include:

1. Kat Boas
2. Ann Dannehy
3. Carol Parenzan
4. DS Kinsel
5. Peter Crimmins
6. Brad Ryan
7. Caitlin Thorne
8. Oliver Morrison

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