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Trump in Pittsburgh, Great City Parks & Fetterman 'Shamed' Back to Work

Published 10 months ago
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President Trump is expected in Pittsburgh today to tout a "planned partnership" between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk are joined by Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto to share what we know about the agreement and what questions still need to be answered when Trump holds his "BIG rally" at U.S. Steel's Irvin Works in West Mifflin. They also discuss John Fetterman's claims that he's been "shamed" into showing up for Senate votes and hearings, dig into a new report on city parks, and explain why nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital want to unionize. Plus, they debate whether Pittsburghers should race out to try Malört now that the polarizing liquor is available in PA.

Notes and references from today’s show:

  • Trump backs Nippon Steel "partnership" with U.S. Steel [Axios]
  • U.S. Steel situation gets even stranger [Axios]
  • US government to have control in Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal, Trump and Sen. McCormick say [Associated Press]
  • How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • Pittsburgh ranks as a top city for parks [Axios]
  • Your Guide to Exploring Pittsburgh Parks [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning [New York Times]
  • Fetterman Went To Israel On NYC Mental Health Nonprofit's Dime [The Intercept]
  • Nurses at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital announce intent to unionize [90.5 WESA]
  • An Update on the Longest Ongoing Strike in the US: 'Some Things Don't Change at the Post-Gazette' [The Real News Network]
  • Malört vs. Fireball: Pa.'s new liquor rivalry [Axios]

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Centre County Highway Revolt

Pittsburgh Festival of Books

Three Rivers Arts Festival

Pittsburgh Pride

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