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When regular people get fired for doing something they shouldn’t, it’s usually cut and dry. Most folks don’t fight for months or years to return to their old workplace, especially if you’ve been disciplined in public. But for Pittsburgh police, it’s not only the norm, it usually comes with enormous checks for hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay. Today we’re with Rich Lord, the managing editor for PublicSource, to talk about the very old state law that makes these reinstatements possible; a few recent, higher profile examples like Keith Edmunds and Aaron Fetty; and the surprising way the Gainey administration has responded.

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Introducing How Does The NFL Operate Like A Franchise? | On The Homefront With Jeff Dudan #107 from On The Homefront with Jeff Dudan.

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How Does The NFL Operate Like A Franchise? In this episode of On the Homefront, Jeff Dudan breaks down the NFL's business model and explores why it’s considered a franchise. We all know the NFL as a sports league, but it’s much more than that. From revenue sharing to standardization, discover how the NFL operates like a franchise, driving success for all 32 teams. Jeff uncovers the intricate system that makes the NFL one of the most successful franchises in the world. Whether you’re a football fan or a business enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights on what makes the NFL a winning franchise model. Spoiler alert: It’s more than just touchdowns and Super Bowl rings. Tune in to learn: 00:00 - Intro: Welcome to On the Homefront 00:25 - What Does it Mean for the NFL to Be a Franchise? 01:10 - The NFL's League Structure and Franchise Ownership 02:05 - Revenue Sharing: The Key to Competitive Balance 02:55 - The Power of the NFL Brand and Marketing 03:45 - Standardization and Uniformity Across Teams 04:30 - NFL's Growth and Expansion Strategy 05:20 - The NFL Draft: A Unique Recruitment System 06:00 - Conclusion: The NFL’s Business Model for Success 

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The Steel City loves to revel in its own history, but many of those stories are rooted in colonialism and the generations of immigration that followed. Why don’t we learn more about the Indigenous peoples who preceded them? Ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we’re revisiting this conversation between City Cast’s Elizabeth Kauma and Miguel Sague from the Council of Three Rivers Indian American Center, about whose land we’re actually on.

**This conversation originally published October 11, 2022.

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Pittsburgh is a big tech city, known for everything from robotics to self-driving cars. Now, thanks in part to a state tax credit program, it could also become the next hot spot for video game development. City Cast Pittsburgh producer (and devoted gamer) Sophia Lo is with Spotlight PA’s Colin Deppen to talk about what’s drawing developers to Pittsburgh and how these new studios are bringing retro games back in style. Plus, Sophia shares which game has some local Easter eggs for diehard Pittsburghers.

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Rodeos are coming back to the city, but no one in Harrisburg wants to claim credit for their return. Pumpkin spice coffee is apparently a Pennsylvania creation, VP candidate JD Vance had a not-great time at a local Primanti’s, and thanks to Microsoft, the nuclear power plant Three Mile Island could get new life on the electrical grid. 

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Introducing Uncover Ghost Towns with Brent Underwood from Via Podcast.

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On the season finale of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks head into the high deserts of California and Nevada to visit ghost towns. They learn what it's like to actually live in one—where there may or may not be a resident spirit—and where to go to see the most preserved mining towns in the West.

Guest Brent Underwood, owner and resident of Cerro Gordo near Death Valley, California, shares what it's like to make a home in a former mining town, and why it's important to visit and maintain these snapshots of Western life.

Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.

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It’s always the right time to warm up at a bar with your favorite cocktail, but learning how to make your own at home can be a lot harder. Thankfully, there’s plenty of classes and cocktail tours around Pittsburgh that’ll get you in the spirit and teach you how to be your own bartender. Plus, we’re saying goodbye to some longtime restaurants, but there’s new modern Indian food, margaritas, steaks, and a TV-loving hot dog cart all around town. 

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Introducing Hot Takes on a Low Key Debate from Pod Save America.

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Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy break down Tim Walz's great arguments about democracy and reproductive rights, JD Vance's distortions on Obamacare and immigration, and the other moments that might—might!—break through from a surprisingly collegial vice presidential debate.

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It’s spooky season, and if you’re looking for creepy merch, you probably want to head to Allentown. Where else can you pick up an antique glass bottle that was used to hold embalming fluid? The strip along East Warrington is home to a bunch of offbeat businesses and has become a mecca for the goth kids, the misfits and the metalheads. In honor of Halloween season, we’re bringing back our conversation with Kelly Braden, owner of Grim Wizard Coffee and the Weeping Glass, and Zach Bellante, owner of Death Comes Lifting, about why the Hilltop became the perfect place to set up shop.

**This episode originally published May 20, 2024.

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Introducing Uncover Ghost Towns with Brent Underwood from Via Podcast.

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On the season finale of the Via Podcast, hosts Michelle Donati and Mitti Hicks head into the high deserts of California and Nevada to visit ghost towns. They learn what it's like to actually live in one—where there may or may not be a resident spirit—and where to go to see the most preserved mining towns in the West.

Guest Brent Underwood, owner and resident of Cerro Gordo near Death Valley, California, shares what it's like to make a home in a former mining town, and why it's important to visit and maintain these snapshots of Western life.

Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.

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 [email protected].