If you step outside of Pittsburgh, our region is becoming increasingly red. More and more voters are registering as Republicans, and Democrats have lost their advantage in places like Beaver, Washington, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties. Host Megan Harris is sitting down with Eugene DePasquale, chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, to discuss his plan for winning back voters (and attracting new ones), where he thinks his own party messed up, and what some big Democratic wins in Pennsylvania this month signal for 2026.

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It's the perfect time of year for cozying up with a good book, but if you're looking for other activities, the library still could be the place to start. The Carnegie Libraries offer everything from power tools to ukuleles. Plus, if you're thinking about baking, consider borrowing holiday cookie cutters instead of buying your own. We're bringing back a conversation between City Cast's Mallory Falk and Francesca Dabecco, where they dive into everything the library has to offer — besides its books. 

**This conversation originally published on May 30, 2023.

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We have finally have a state budget, our national government is opening back up, and Sen. John Fetterman just dropped a new memoir spilling the tea on why he and Gov. Josh Shapiro no longer speak. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and producer Sophia Lo discuss the latest political news. Plus, they explain why the Post-Gazette's three-year-long strike isn't necessarily over, despite lots of celebration.

Read the court rulings we referenced about the P-G labor dispute here and here.

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The Washington Post just wrote a whole article about how we're one of the most affordable cities for home buyers, but if you already live here and aren't moving from a more expensive place, the sticker price and repair costs of our extremely old homes can be completely overwhelming. We're revisiting our conversation with Anne Schwan, a homeownership counselor at NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania, about what you need to know before you start browsing Zillow and what kind of financial support is available in our region. Plus, she explains how a Pittsburgher started a national housing movement.

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**This episode originally aired on July 21, 2025.

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Planning your Thanksgiving meal doesn't need to be stressful. Whether you're hosting a big family gathering, bringing a dish to a Friendsgiving celebration, or even just enjoying a meal by yourself, Pittsburgh restaurants have you covered this year with your holiday dinner. Host Megan Harris and newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco are sharing a ton of local options for delicious dishes, sweets, and whole meals for meat-lovers and vegans alike. 

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As Pittsburghers, a lot of us are really proud of our city. Who doesn't love showing off our skyline coming out of the Fort Pitt tunnel? Plus, we've laid claim to everything from the labor rights movement to all of Heinz's tasty condiments. But Pittsburgh isn't for everyone, and today, Host Megan Harris is with Pittsburgh City Paper’s Ali Trachta and Stacy Rounds to talk about the 13 people who ain’t gonna make it in Pittsburgh.

**This episode originally aired November 18, 2024.

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Flying is kind of a nightmare right now. Even though Pittsburgh International wasn't on the list of airports needing to cut flights because of the government shutdown, it could still be harder to get your destination. If all this has you rethinking your air travel plans, now is a great time to consider a staycation. Freelance journalist Aakanksha Agarwal and City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit join host Megan Harris to make the case for booking a room in your own city, share some of their favorite staycation spots, and help you plan the perfect itinerary.

Check out Aakanksha's roundup of historic staycation spots in City Paper.

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Pittsburgh has a new mayor, the PA Supreme Court is keeping its Democratic judges, and an unsuccessful city council candidate says she's picking up and moving out of town. City Cast’s Megan Harris, Mallory Falk, and Sophia Lo are talking about the results of Tuesday's election and the new (but familiar) faces joining Mayor-elect Corey O'Connor's team. Plus, they discuss the malfunction that left 27 people stranded on the Monongahela Incline, a couple big (and questionable) donations from Pennsylvania's richest man, and some important local ice cream news.

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Hundreds of thousands of people are waiting for food assistance right now in Southwestern PA. Host Megan Harris is with newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco and Axios Pittsburgh reporter Chrissy Suttles to talk about how the loss of SNAP is affecting Pittsburgh and what organizations you can tap into — whether you're looking for extra support or have something to give.

If you've been personally affected by these SNAP delays and want to share your story, reach out to Axios Pittsburgh's social host Alexis Johnson at [email protected].

Looking for more resources? We’ve rounded up even more spots if you need food assistance or are looking to donate.

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It's official: Corey O'Connor is Pittsburgh's next mayor — and we're all crossing our fingers that there'll be a state budget in place by the time he takes office in January.

Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation that hasn't passed a budget. The consequences have been dire, from school districts taking on loans to rape crisis centers cutting staff. PA Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton has a prime seat at the negotiation table as our state's top Democratic legislator. She joins City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri to share her take on what's causing the holdup and explain how it's affecting everyday Pennsylvanians.

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