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!

  1. 43m ago

    Sports Bars & Specials for Steelers in Paris

    The Steelers are heading to Paris to take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, but you don’t need to be in the City of Love (and tbh, you might not want to be right now) to get in on the fun. With kickoff at 9:30 a.m., it's a perfect excuse to trade in your usual game-day snack for some breakfast and Bloody Marys — and a bunch of bars around the city are hosting very early happy hours. City Cast's Megan Harris and Zack Durkin are talking about their favorite sports bars in Pittsburgh and what makes them special, whether it's top-tier wings, an enormous screen, or breakfast buffets.  Need even more recommendations? Here's our full list of sports bars for Steelers season. *A version of this episode originally published September 25, 2025. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter.  🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, October 21st episode: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Quantum Theatre

  2. 53m ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing He Lost it All, Then Did the Impossible from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast In this episode we’re joined by Jim Morrison, the first person ever to summit and ski down the North face of Mt. Everest, a seemingly impossible feat. Oprah and Jim talk about his process of preparing for his historic ski run after previously attempting the climb twice before. Jim also reflects on the unbelievable tragedies in his life and how he managed his grief. Jim lost his wife and children in a plane crash in 2011, then his partner and fellow famed mountain skier, Hilaree Nelson, died in 2022 in an avalanche right in front of Jim. Academy Award winning filmmaker Jimmy Chin joins the conversation to give his perspective on how he and their film crew prepared to record this extraordinary accomplishment for a new documentary, “Everest, The Other Side.”  WATCH THE MOVIE “Everest: the Other Side” will play in theaters and IMAX worldwide starting October 30th.  00:00:00 - Welcome Jim Morrison 00:04:30 - What goes through Jim’s mind on top of Everest  00:07:12 - What drove Jim to ski down Everest  00:09:25 - Jim lost his partner Hilaree  00:12:12 - Jim’s loss of his wife and two kids  00:17:00 - Jim’s definition of grief  00:30:00 - He failed to summit Mt. Everest 3 times 00:32:56 - Director Jimmy Chin joins  00:49:50 - A well-lived life  Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 1d ago

    Could Ozempic Treat Addiction? Plus, Cryptid Hunting & Poll Worker Tips

    Could GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people struggling with addiction? Pittsburgh is about to find out. A new $13.3 million study in Allegheny County will explore whether these medications can reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids. Executive producer Mallory Falk and creative producer Marla Kauffman discuss the promise of these drugs, why Allegheny County was chosen for the study, and the questions researchers still need to answer. Plus, creative producer Boen Wang shares what it’s like to work the polls on Election Day. And we’ve got some spooky (and not-so-spooky) events to check out this week.  Notes and references from today’s show: 'I Voted' Sticker Contest [Allegheny County] Can GLP-1s trim more than weight? Effect on drug use, crime to be studied in Pittsburgh. [Public Source] Allegheny County to test Ozempic, similar drugs on opioid and alcohol addiction treatment [TribLive] Better Government Through Data: Using the Allegheny County Human Services Data Warehouse to Design More Effective Results [Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation: Harvard University] Shapiro admin touts Carlow University’s addiction-counseling program as workforce pipeline [WESA] Opioid Settlement Money [Spotlight PA] New website tracks how Pennsylvania's $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent [Temple University] Prevention Point Pittsburgh The Autonomous Body Shop PODCAST: Shapiro vs. Garrity, a Mafia-Style Toilet Fundraiser & TBD on New Local Taxes [City Cast Pittsburgh] Become a Poll Worker [Allegheny County] 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter.  🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday,, October 20th episode: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Quantum Theatre

  4. 2d ago

    Why Pittsburgh's at the Center of the Grocery Store War

    For better or worse, Giant Eagle has long been the main grocery store in town — beloved for its sheetcakes, bemoaned for its high prices. But that could soon change. Kroger is planning to buy the local chain, Wegmans and Meijer are coming to Cranberry, and Trader Joe's is allegedly looking to expand into the Strip District. It suddenly feels like we're at the center of the grocery store wars. What's going on? Could all this competition drive down prices? And can one region sustain so many chains? Host Megan Harris is with Chloe Jad, tech and retail reporter at the Post-Gazette, to discuss her reporting on these expansions and consolidations and what it all means for the average Pittsburgher who just wants some decent quality, reasonably priced groceries. **This episode originally aired on August 10, 2026. Since this episode first aired, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the feds asking them to take a closer look at the Kroger deal. Check out Chloe's reporting on the new development. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter.  🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Monday, October 19th episode: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Quantum Theatre Fulton Commons

  5. 5d ago

    Exploding Tick Bombs, Expensive Office Conversions & How Spooky is Pittsburgh?

    Pittsburgh's slated to get a lot more housing, from new apartments in the Hill District to converted office buildings Downtown to a decommissioned steam plant that's being turned into apartments. But who exactly will live in these units, and how tricky will it be to get them online? Executive producer Mallory Falk and City Cast contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams discuss. We also share horror stories about a new type of tick that's wreaking havoc in our neighborhoods and how to protect yourself from larval bombs. Plus, some transit wins and disturbing news about a local restaurateur.  And in today's members-only bonus segment, we're talking about why Pittsburgh was named one of the spookiest cities in the country and recommending some creepy attractions to get you in the Halloween spirit. Notes and references from today’s show: $170 million development would bring hundreds of apartments to Hill District [TribLive] Officials celebrate new affordable housing in the Hill District [WESA] Downtown investor gets started on Penn Avenue residential conversion project [Biz-Times] Pittsburgh officials celebrate three major housing projects downtown [Biz-Times] Historic downtown tower hits market for sale [Biz-Times] Office Space [99% Invisible] As longhorned tick populations soar in Allegheny County, 'larval bombs' surprise residents [P-G] Allegheny County Vector Control is the first line of local defense against bug-born illnesses [City Paper] Tips for Tick Season in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Alstom to open transportation innovation hub in Pittsburgh, only U.S. location [Biz-Times] Prominent Pittsburgh restaurateur Richard DeShantz charged with assaulting girlfriend [TribLive] Breeze Airways chosen as new airline at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport [WTAE] 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter.  🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, October 16th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

  6. Oct 14

    The True Tale of Pittsburgh's Glowing Green Man

    There's an urban legend that's left an eerie mark on generations of local kids: a story about a spectre with a glowing green face doomed to roam the highways of Western Pennsylvania. He may have been burned by acid or fire, or maybe got struck by lightning. The details are squishy, but the real story behind "The Monster of Beaver County" is a tragic one. City Cast's Wil Fulton joins us to explain how the Green Man's story has been told and misunderstood for decades, and what we can learn from the legend. Special thanks to City Cast's Elizabeth Kauma for her work on this one. Music and some sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound. **This episode originally published October 18, 2023. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!  💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter.  🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.  If you enjoyed our interview with Boone Troyer, Executive Director at Athens County Visitors Bureau, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, October 14th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

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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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