City Cast Pittsburgh

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!

Episodes

Your City Could Be Better: What Pittsburgh Needs To Know About How the Twin Cities Organized

February 14, 2026 • 32 mins
All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Pittsburghers’. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Over the last two months, though, residents of the Twin Cities have organized a range of local collective action efforts including protests, mutual aid, and monitoring ICE — and they’ve done it quickly. In this inaugural episode of “Yo...
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ICE in the Courthouse, Deluzio Evades Trump & Pittsburgh Needs More Trees

February 13, 2026 • 57 mins
It’s Friday the 13th! And it’s not clear what that portends for Pittsburgh. Fear about increased ICE activity is creeping into everything from county government to the governor’s race. City Cast’s Mallory Falk and Megan Harris are with contributor Colin Williams talking about what we know, plus how the agency is quietly leasing new space all over the commonwealth. Stick around for street trees, PG updates, a new proposal to improve...
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Massages, Mud Wraps & More Pgh Spa Day Ideas

February 12, 2026 • 31 mins
Need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift or just want to show yourself some love? A spa day is a great way to cure the blues that come with Pittsburgh's gray skies. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is rounding up some of the treatments we've tried around the city and planning our next self-care splurges. We're talking about mud wraps, massages, saunas, facials, LED red light therapy, and more.  Did we miss your favorite spa treatment?...
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Your Worst Pittsburgh Dates

February 11, 2026 • 33 mins
Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend! We're all about celebrating all forms of love — and stocking up on discount drugstore chocolate the day after — but we also can't resist a little gossip about a bad date. We're revisiting a conversation where we asked YOU, our listeners, to share your most horrific dating stories. Producer Sophia Lo is running through the juiciest ones with host Megan Harris. Plus, we've got some expert da...
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How Pittsburgh Are This Year's Oscar Nominees?

February 10, 2026 • 30 mins
The Oscars are coming up on March 15 and while hometown favorite Jeff Goldblum didn't receive a nod for his dazzling turn as the Wizard of Oz in "Wicked: For Good," there are still plenty of local connections to this year's nominees. Plus, now is the time to catch any films you may have missed, as Pittsburgh's indie theaters hold special screenings with nominees for best picture, best animated short, and more. Host Megan Harris is ...
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Celebrate National Pizza Day in Pittsburgh

February 9, 2026 • 26 mins
Happy National Pizza Day! There are so many great spots around town to get some 'za — that is, if you aren't just eating a cold, leftover slice from your Super Bowl party. In honor of this special day, we're revisiting a conversation between host Megan Harris and pizza journalist Dan Tallarico to dish on which pies you absolutely need to be eating right now.  Plus, we asked you, our listeners, to send in your favorite slices, and ...
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Parking Chair Wars, Ketchup Keg & Gaga Covers Mister Rogers

February 6, 2026 • 48 mins
The cold weather continues to wreak havoc across our city. A feud over a Brighton Heights parking spot went viral, vehicles froze to the street in Highland Park, and one intrepid East Ender reserved their parking space with a Pittsburgh potty. Host Megan Harris, producer Sophia Lo, and contributor Colin Williams are joined by parking chair skeptic Bruce Chan to debate proper parking chair etiquette in our inaugural "Am I the Jagoff...
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Why Doesn't UPMC Pay Property Taxes?

February 5, 2026 • 30 mins
It's tax season… but not for our city's largest nonprofits, aka the Big Five. Mayor Corey O'Connor got some big wins with a pair of one-time donations from UPMC and PNC Bank’s foundation last week, but what happens now? Our health care giants and major universities — UPMC, Highmark Health, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and Duquesne University — collectively own about one-eighth of all the land in Pittsbu...
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Inside PA's Data Center Boom

February 4, 2026 • 23 mins
Data centers have been around for more than 80 years, so why is everyone talking about (and fighting over) them now? If new data centers get built in nearby communities like Homer City and Springdale, what happens to the environment and our electricity bills? Alice Crow, the lead Pittsburgh reporter for Technical.ly, joins host Megan Harris to explain what exactly a data center is, why our region and state are attractive spots for ...
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The Best Lunar New Year Eats in Pittsburgh

February 3, 2026 • 14 mins
February 17 kicks off the Year of the Fire Horse! Producer Sophia Lo is with food blogger Sophia, aka @sopheating, and they're running through some of their favorite spots to get noodles, dumplings, rice dishes, and even dessert.  **This episode originally aired on January 29, 2025. Learn more about the sponsor of this February 3rd episode: P3R - Use code CITYCAST15 to save 15% off any event registration Become a member of City...
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Your Guide to February 2026 in Pittsburgh

February 2, 2026 • 31 mins
Don't let all the snow on the ground stop you from exploring Pittsburgh this month! There are Valentine's Day markets and craft workshops, events for Black History Month, and some tasty soup competitions. Plus, you can come say hi to the City Cast Pittsburgh team at a Connection Expo featuring social clubs, hobby groups, and more. (Think back to your college activities fair!) And if you're looking to build new relationships this mo...
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Snow Removal, ICE Restrictions & UPMC's Big Gift

January 30, 2026 • 53 mins
Some of our streets still haven't been cleared, nearly a week after the Pittsburgh region was hit with double digit snowfall. When can we expect some relief? And will UPMC's $10 million gift for emergency vehicles make things better? (Also, just how generous is this gift, really?) City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is joined by producer Sophia Lo and contributor Colin Williams to share the latest on snow removal. Plus, they dis...
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PA’s Favorite Rodent Holiday, Explained

January 29, 2026 • 23 mins
Groundhog Day is on Monday, and Pennsylvania always shows up for Punxsutawney Phil, the state's beloved groundhog and "official meteorologist." Ahead of the celebrations in Punxsutawney, host Megan Harris and producer (and Punxsy Phil devotee!) Sophia Lo are talking about how this weather-forecasting groundhog got his start, how accurate his predictions are, why PETA wants to replace Phil with a hologram, and their favorite facts a...
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Pittsburgh Has a Snow Plow Problem

January 28, 2026 • 25 mins
Depending on where you live, there's anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of snow sitting on the ground. And while you may have been out clearing your sidewalk, for many of us, the streets are still a slippy mess. Both the city and county have declared states of emergency, and the city's tapped in private contractors to help to clear the snow. Host Megan Harris is with City Controller Rachael Heisler, who's been sounding the alarm about o...
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Will Robotaxis Ever Master Pittsburgh?

January 27, 2026 • 29 mins
Back in 2016, driverless car developers chose Pittsburgh. We were supposed to be the crucible! If autonomous vehicles could work here, they’d work in any city. Turns out, that challenge was a lot harder than many companies hoped. Host Megan Harris is with Axios’ transportation correspondent Joann Muller to talk about the big companies that have come and gone, how she thinks about their relative safety, and what a new arrival — Waym...
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Pittsburgh Has 20K Vacant Homes…and a Housing Shortage

January 26, 2026 • 20 mins
Pittsburgh's lost more than half its population since our peak in 1950, and our city has more than 20,000 vacant homes. How do we also have a housing crisis? Public Source's Charlie Wolfson joins host Megan Harris to explain why so many houses are sitting empty, what (if anything) the city can do about it, and why our neighbors in Cleveland are doing a much better job turning abandoned houses into affordable homes. Notes and refer...
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ICE Rapid Response Trainings, Fresh Sharts & Fred Rogers Deepfakes

January 23, 2026 • 52 mins
More than 500 Pittsburghers showed up for a training this week on how to safely witness and respond to ICE activity — including City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit. She joins host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk to share what she learned from the newly-formed group Frontline Dignity. Plus, the team discusses AI-generated deepfakes of Mister Rogers, behind-the-scenes scheming to keep the Post-Gazette alive, and a vi...
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Mayor O'Connor on ICE, Affordability & AI

January 22, 2026 • 55 mins
What has Corey O'Connor been up to during his first month in office? Host Megan Harris sits down with the mayor to hear about new initiatives, tight budgets, and some fresh ideas to revitalize Downtown. Plus, she asks the questions YOU sent in. Listen in for O'Connor's takes on ICE, affordability, dark sky compliance, snow plows, parks, and more. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode: Pittsburgh Opera P3R T...
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The Best Dive Bars in Pittsburgh

January 21, 2026 • 32 mins
Looking for a stiff drink? A little quiet time? Want to have a smoke, play a round of darts, and don't mind paying cash? If that sounds like you, you may be a fit for one of Pittsburgh's best dive bars. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is in McKees Rocks with career bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, to talk about why we love their lived-in decor,...
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Debunking Pittsburgh’s Biggest Myths

January 20, 2026 • 31 mins
Pittsburghers love bragging about ourselves. We're the City of Bridges and the City of Champions. But can we really say we have the most bridges? Did we actually invent the rally towel? Do we truly have the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country? Journalist and City Cast contributor Colin Williams is joining host Megan Harris to set the record straight about Pittsburgh's favorite myths — and celebrate the wins and firsts w...
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