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August 23, 2024Dueling Owls, Covid Spikes & Point State Park Turns 50
It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re looking at both national political conventions to see how Pennsylvanians talked about local issues and celebrating the golden anniversary of an iconic Pittsburgh landmark. Plus, Covid cases are on the rise, and Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo — but another bird is swooping in.
We always cite our sources:
Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo but the new owners, Couche-Tard, will keep the myPerks loyalty program.
Covid cases are on the rise in Pgh and elsewhere, and the new vaccine isn’t ready yet.
The CDC tracks Covid levels in wastewater, and so does the state, which has a county by county dashboard.
Only about a quarter of Allegheny County residents got the last Covid vaccine.
The stakes are especially high for Allegheny County because respiratory illnesses don’t play well with poor air quality.
A bunch of PA and Pgh folks spoke at their respective party conventions, including organizer Erin Koper and Senate candidate Dave McCormick at the RNC and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and Gov. Josh Shapiro at the DNC.
At the RNC, Koper talked about Pittsburgh police staffing levels, which are rising, and homicides, which have fallen since the year she cited on stage. Homicides rose in 2022 all over the nation.
The Democratic roll call doubled as a dance party, featuring both “Motownphilly” and “Black and Yellow” for Pennsylvania. Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker, who welcomed VP candidate Tim Walz to talk to the Quips football team last week, gave the first remarks.
Point State Park and our enormous fountain are celebrating their combined 50th birthdays. We talk about some of their most fun facts in this week’s news quiz. City Paper has a great deep dive into its history, too.
Nurses at West Penn Hospital authorized a labor strike this week, and striking workers at the Post-Gazette are nearing two years off the job.
The PSO is on its European tour. They’ll be back in Pittsburgh to open their new season in September.
Besides baton diplomacy, there’s a lot of other ways we foster connections with other countries. Learn more about our sister cities in our conversation with the former director of the Sister Cities Association of Pittsburgh.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 23rd episode:
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Pittsburgh Recovery Walk
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August 23, 2024You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Introducing Kim Kardashian ON: How to Deal with Challenging Times in Parenting & Learning to Love Again from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
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If you love this episode listen to our episode with Kendall Jenner next! https://apple.co/3XexK0s

Today, I sit down with Kim Kardashian to talk about self compassion and self love. Kim talks about her experiences as a celebrity and an influencer, how she learned to love and take care of herself more so she can have more love and compassion for others, and the challenges of being a parent of four and running a business at the same time.

Kim Kardashian is an entrepreneur, business mogul, and producer. She first gained media attention in her appearances in the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," which chronicles the personal and professional lives of her and her family members. Over the years, Kim Kardashian has built a successful brand, including beauty and fashion lines, and has become known for her influential social media presence.

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:55 When was the last time someone didn’t recognize you?

05:02 How often do you take a mental health check and have some time alone?

07:22 How do you manage a life in public with different personas?

09:38 Going out of your way to be of help and support someone in need

12:50 This is what genuine compassion can do for your personally and for others

16:25 Self work can be different for different people and that’s okay

18:02 Putting your own happiness first is a skill that can take time to learn

24:31 Surrounding yourself with people you trust is the best place to be in

29:05 With parenting, everyone says the days are long, the years are short

32:05 Parenting challenges is a lifetime commitment for every parent

36:32 Kids can ask difficult questions and this is how you can be more open to them

38:56 The journey of personal growth through helping other people

40:54 Kim explains that we all make mistakes and the second chance we get makes a huge difference

44:12 “I’ve never been hard on myself, but I am competitive with myself.”

47:03 How can positive peer pressure help you?

52:08 The warm welcoming presence always makes people comfortable and welcome

54:41 When you feel like you’re the worst mom, how do you cope?

01:00:10 Living a good life and being the best example for your kids

01:01:34 Kim on Final Five

Episode Resources

Kim Kardashian | Website

Kim Kardashian | YouTube

Kim Kardashian | Twitter

Kim Kardashian | Facebook

Kim Kardashian | TikTok

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August 22, 2024 The Best Meals For $10 (or Less) in Pittsburgh
Eating out can get expensive fast! Thankfully, there are still a bunch of affordable and local bites all around Pittsburgh. And we’re not talking about buying a single slice of pizza. We’ve got recommendations for breakfast biscuits, sit-down meals, and sushi — all for $10 or less.
Have another cheap meal you love? Let us know! Call or text us at 412-212-8893.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 22nd episode:
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
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August 22, 2024 You Might Also Like: Moral Repair: A Black Exploration of Tech
Introducing Tech Boom Or Bust? A Syracuse Story from Moral Repair: A Black Exploration of Tech.
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Tech Companies and American Manufacturing have a history of booming and busting towns. The Big Question for this last episode of the season is, will this AI chip factory scheduled to open in a suburb just north of Syracuse, NY actually provide reasonable, sustainable increased quality of life, or will it be the latest iteration of the boom and bust cycle? Annanda and Keisha ask key Syracusans to find out. SHOW NOTESTalk to us at Instagram (@moralrepairpodcast), on X (@moralrepair), and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moral-repair-podcast/
Syracuse
Syracuse Poverty info
From 2003 History of the Syracuse area’s Decline of manufacturing jobs – Brookings Institution
Carrier Corporation – why it left
Episode about Haudenosaunee
Bob Searing's Article https://www.syracuse.com/living/2022/10/back-to-the-future-cny-is-poised-to-return-to-a-familiar-role-as-a-hub-of-leading-edge-american-manufacturing.html
Onondaga Historical Association cnyhistory.org
Micron
https://www.cnycec.org/ – Melanie Littlejohn is co-chair of the Central New York Community Engagement Committee for NY State’s Micron investment
Melanie Littlejohn also is the CEO of the CNY Community Foundation. Here’s a video
Environmental impact w/ map
Inside Micron Taiwan’s Semiconductor Factory | Taiwan’s Mega Factories EP1
What will Micron Technology mega computer chip fab look like in Central New York?

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August 21, 2024Where To Go Dancing in Pittsburgh
Want to go out dancing, but don’t want to club? Pittsburgh has a solution for you! We’re with 412Step and Pittsburgh West Coast Swing talking about getting started, finding community, and learning the groove in safe spaces all over the city.
Looking for a class setting? Try out bachata at Los Sabrosos Dance Co.; Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has a bunch of dance and fitness classes; and Level Up Studios offers hip-hop, ballet, heels, and Bollywood for a variety of ages.
**This episode originally aired January 16, 2024.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 21st episode:
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm.
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August 21, 2024 You Might Also Like: Deep Cover: George Santos
Introducing Episode 1: The Campaign from Deep Cover: George Santos.
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George Santos runs for Congress and wins. Then the stories he told on the campaign trail start to fall apart. Semafor’s Kadia Goba wants to figure out where his money is coming from. Saurav Ghosh, of the Campaign Legal Center, finds the Santos filings suspicious. As Santos’ criminal trial approaches, Producer Amy Gaines McQuade walks Jake Halpern through the moment when the cracks began to show.

Note: George Santos is now expected to plead guilty, as first reported by Talking Points Memo.

This is a developing story. We will update listeners as more information becomes available.
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August 20, 2024The Regatta Saga, Temple Tours & How Airplanes Help Raccoons
If you’ve ever wanted to visit a Mormon temple before it’s closed to the public, now is your chance! A new temple just opened in Cranberry and guests can get a glimpse inside for a limited time. Host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo explain why this kind of access is so rare. Plus, they discuss what to do if a low-flying plane drops some treats in your neighborhood (TLDR: steer clear, they’re rabies vaccines for racoons!) and predict when and whether the Three Rivers Regatta could make a triumphant return.
We always cite our sources:
It’s not clear whether former President Donald Trump meant to say North Carolina when he was with supporters in Wilkes-Barre.
Three Rivers Regatta leadership is shooting for a 2025 return — without help from an unresponsive pizza shop. Here’s a KDKA clip about an injury in the Red Bull Flugtag.
A new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in Cranberry is open for public tours for a limited-time.
This is the second LDS temple in Pennsylvania, and the temple will serve around 29,000 people.
Allegheny County’s leaving out 300,000 rabies vaccines for raccoons. If you spot any bait, make sure you know what to do so your kids and pets don’t go poking at it.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 20th episode:
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
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27 min
August 19, 2024 'Steel Stories’ by U.S. Steel: Sponsored Feed Drop
Welcome to Steel Stories by U.S. Steel. This is a special edition of "Steel Stories by U. S. Steel" podcast. Tune in to get the inside scoop on the acquisition of U. S. Steel by Nippon Steel and what it means for our community. Hear from David Burritt, President and CEO of U. S. Steel, and Takahiro Mori, Vice Chairman of Nippon Steel to learn how this historic move is set to drive growth right here in Pittsburgh and across the U.S. Catch more episodes of Steel Stories on all major podcast platforms. Search for 'Steel Stories' and hit play.
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August 19, 2024You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Introducing Dr. Aliza Pressman: How to Avoid Your Parents Mistakes & Raise Confident and Resilient Kids from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
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How do you help your children build confidence?

How do you teach your kids to be resilient?

Today, Jay welcomes Dr. Aliza Pressman. Aliza is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and healthcare providers. She is the host of the Raising Good Humans podcast and an expert in parenting strategies and child development. Dr. Pressman is also the author of The Five Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, where she offers practical advice and insights for parents looking to raise emotionally resilient and well-rounded children.

Aliza begins by discussing whether everyone should become a parent and emphasizes the importance of being intentional and reflective before making that decision. She suggests that potential parents should think about their own values and how they want to approach parenting. She explains that having a strong, secure bond with a child is crucial for their development and that this bond can evolve over time, even if there have been mistakes along the way.

Some children are more sensitive and require a specific environment to thrive, while others are more adaptable. She encourages parents to be mindful of their child’s unique needs. The discussion moves on to discipline and encouragement. Dr. Pressman suggests that discipline should focus on teaching rather than punishing, with clear boundaries set for the child’s safety and well-being. When it comes to building confidence, she emphasizes that helping children develop skills (competence) is more effective than simply giving praise.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to handle parenting guilt and shame

How to set boundaries for your child

How to build your child’s confidence

How to discipline effectively

How to foster independence in your child

How to build a secure attachment with your child

By focusing on building secure attachments, setting clear boundaries, and fostering independence, parents can create a nurturing environment where their children can thrive.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:57 Should Everyone Be a Parent?

04:29 How Do We Get to Be Who We Are?

05:50 Secure Attachment Relationship

07:15 Feeling of Guilt and Shame as a Parent

11:07 Tiny Moments to Build Resilience

15:31 The Tendency to Overcorrect

17:03 What is Effective Reflection?

21:44 Learn to Reflect with Your Children

26:31 Failure as a Parent

31:14 Different Forms of Communication with Children

35:10 What is the Right Approach to Discipline?

39:10 Three Parenting Styles

41:36 Tension and Rejection Can Be a Motivation

45:34 Dealing with a Child Who Doesn’t Want to Open Up

50:12 Your Presence is Important

51:46 How to Have a Social Media Conversation?

57:12 How to Raise a Confident Human?

01:01:40 Allow Kids to Showcase What They Learned

01:05:53 Adults Can Work on Themselves

01:07:23 Aliza on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Dr. Aliza Pressman | Website

Dr. Aliza Pressman | Instagram

Dr. Aliza Pressman | Facebook

Raising Good Humans

The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans

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1 hr 21 min
August 19, 2024Why 16 Pittsburgh Public Schools Might Close
Pittsburgh Public Schools released a penny-pinching plan that could drastically change our public school system. From building closures and consolidations to separating kids by age groups and changing magnet programs, the recommendations are sweeping and there’s not much time for stakeholders to weigh in. We’re with PublicSource’s Lajja Mistry and WESA’s Jillian Forstadt to explain what we know so far and how you can get involved.
Read their great reporting series PPS’ Path Forward and share your questions and concerns with Lajja and Jillian here.
Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode:
U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm.
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We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh.
Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893.
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