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Introducing Ezra Klein on Where Democrats Go From Here from Pod Save America.

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Jon and New York Times columnist Ezra Klein, host of The Ezra Klein Show, talk through what we know about how Democrats started to lose working-class and lower-information voters—even before 2024—how social media and interest groups drive those divides, why blue states and cities shifted right, and what progressives can do to tackle the affordability crisis.

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It’s not raining enough!! In the city, the county, or the state, and it’s led to drought conditions just as we’re entering campfire season. City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris & Sophia Lo explain what a drought actually means here, what actions you can take or avoid, and what scientists say they’ll be looking for as climate change keeps changing Southwestern Pennsylvania.

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Introducing First Look At Trump's Second Term from Pod Save America.

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Trump begins staffing top roles in his second administration with loyalists and sycophants—and demands that the senators running for majority leader agree to embrace a process that would allow him to appoint whoever he wants without Senate confirmation. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy discuss whether Trump's opening moves are as chilling as we thought they'd be, what we do and don't know about his second-term plans, and how he might pursue revenge on his opponents. Then, Tommy speaks with New York Congressman Pat Ryan, who hung on in a tough district, about the lessons the Democratic Party needs to learn in order to win. 

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Sweater weather is upon us! If you’re looking for a new winter wardrobe without breaking the bank, consider shopping secondhand. Pittsburgh’s got so many thrift stores, and if you need some help getting started, thrifting expert and sustainable fashion advocate Hannah Horstmyer is joining producer Sophia Lo to share their favorite thrift shops in the city and tips for leaving with a clothing haul you’ll love.

Want even more thrift shop recommendations? Check out our list for more new-to-you outfits.

**This episode originally published August 13, 2024.

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Introducing Will fermented foods improve my gut health? from ZOE Science & Nutrition.

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Fermentation is a hot craze in fancy restaurants around the world. And fermented foods, like kombucha and kimchi, are even sold in corner stores. 

Listeners of this show will have heard that fermented foods might benefit our gut health. But these foods make us uneasy. The idea of letting food rot, then eating it goes against everything our parents taught us. So, is fermentation scary and dangerous? 

This episode will show you why it's not only safe but beneficial to eat fermented foods, and that fermenting foods is something you can try at home. 

Jonathan speaks to Tim Spector and Sandor Katz — whom the food magazine CHOW calls a provocateur, trendsetter, and rabble-rouser — to better understand the fabulous world of fermentation. 

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Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:13 - Topic introduction

02:21 - Quickfire questions

04:10 - Isn’t fermentation niche?

05:05 - What is fermentation?

07:36 - Why did our ancestors ferment their food?

08:54 - How is fermentation preserving food?

12:45 - What are the impacts on our health of eating fermented foods?

16:27 - How to make kimchi

19:00 - What is kefir?

20:25 - Why are fermented foods good for our health

24:19 - Why don’t we have to worry about bacteria in fermented foods?

29:36 - What are the best fermented foods to get started with?

34:16 - Can you purchase fermented foods at stores?

39:26 - 5 tips for people interested in trying fermented foods

42:42 - Summary

44:17 - Listener’s question: What’s the most unusual food that you’ve fermented?

45:16 - Goodbyes

45:24 - Outro

Episode transcripts are available here.

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The 2024 election brought a lot of change, and not just for high-level Republicans. In a handful of states, there were also citizen-led initiatives in consideration, too. They’re sometimes called ballot questions or voter referendums, and they’re one way regular people can go around their lawmakers to pass things like recreational cannabis, abortion protections, a higher minimum wage, and more. They literally give power to the people. But those paths aren’t available to us here in Pennsylvania. Today we’re talking about why.

Special thanks to reporter Ed Mahon of Spotlight PA for sharing his wisdom on this one. 

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Introducing Where We Go From Here from Offline with Jon Favreau.

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Yeah, rough week. Jon and Max reckon with Tuesday’s result and break down how Donald Trump — once again — was able to grow his coalition. They dissect how Trump won despite his very online campaign, not because of it — and why that may be cause for hope. Then they share their own experience knocking doors in swing states, talk about the role misinformation and foreign interference played in the election, and return to Offline’s most important question: How can we make democracy work in our current information environment? Plus, Max offers up what may be the only fun question about the next four years. How long will it be before Donald Trump publicly and nationally humiliates Elon Musk?

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It’s a special election edition of the Friday news roundup. We’re with journalist Natalie Bencivenga and 1HOOD’s Miracle Jones to talk about the huge red wave and how conservative policies and politicians are likely to affect progressives here in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania over the next four years. 

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Introducing Making Sense of Trump's Win from Pod Save America.

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After a night of resounding losses and a nationwide lurch to the right, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan begin to sift through the pieces—what we know, and we don't, about the race Democrats ran, what voters are looking for, and how to endure the turmoil of a second Trump term.

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Donald Trump took the White House and Republicans swept races all across the state. If you live in Allegheny County, where almost 60% of registered voters cast a ballot for VP Kamala Harris, yesterday’s election results may not be what you wanted. So we’re sharing some of our favorite comfort foods around the city, whether you’re looking to eat your feelings all by yourself or share a meal with loved ones. 

Need even more suggestions? Check out this post in the Pittsburgh subreddit with recommendations for local comfort food.

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