Mar 27, 20264 minS0
<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>U.S. Rep. Deluzio says he sees same mistakes in Iran that U.S. made in IraqRep. Stephenie Scialabba resigns, triggering special election for 12th...
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Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.
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What is Wake Up, Pittsburgh! about?
Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.
Who hosts Wake Up, Pittsburgh!?
Wake Up, Pittsburgh! is hosted by Matt Peiken. The show has published 80 episodes to date.
What has Wake Up, Pittsburgh! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Friday, March 27: Deluzio Criticizes War + Scialabba Resigns + Mt. Lebanon Vape Pushback" (27 March 2026, 4 minutes), "Thursday, March 26: Revised City Budget + Working with ICE + Second School Employee Charged" (26 March 2026, 4 minutes), and "Wednesday, March 25: ICE at PIT + Police-ICE on Bodycam Footage + Parents of Murdered Children" (25 March 2026, 4 minutes).
How often does Wake Up, Pittsburgh! publish?
Wake Up, Pittsburgh! publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 4 minutes across 80 episodes.
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Booking probability for Wake Up, Pittsburgh! is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wake Up, Pittsburgh! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wake Up, Pittsburgh!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #80
Thursday, March 26: Revised City Budget + Working with ICE + Second School Employee Charged
Mar 26, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Pittsburgh introduces revised budget to address $40 million deficitPittsburgh City Council to discuss limiting cooperation with ICEWestmoreland County...
Episode #79
Wednesday, March 25: ICE at PIT + Police-ICE on Bodycam Footage + Parents of Murdered Children
Mar 25, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>ICE agents start work at Pittsburgh International Airport during government shutdownBodycam video shows Pittsburgh police involvement with ICE agentsEvery day is...
- Mar 24, 20264 minS0
<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>ICE agents deployed to assist at Pittsburgh International Airport during shutdownMemorial grows for four teens killed in Westmoreland County crashPittsburgh's...
Episode #77
Monday, March 23: Mars-Adams Merger + Parking Enforcement Scrutiny + Supporting Haitian Women
Mar 23, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Mars and Adams explore municipal merger amid growing community challengesO'Connor emphasizes importance of building up small business at BEAM Collaborative...
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Episode #76
Friday, March 20: Chief Reviews ICE Response + Shell Plant Pollution + City Paper to Relaunch
Mar 20, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Police chief reviews alleged order regarding ICE arrest responseShell plant exceeds pollution limits for three years without new penaltiesPittsburgh Public...
- Mar 19, 20264 minS0
<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Pittsburgh faces up to $40 million budget cuts ahead of potential crisisProtests in Springdale against ICE agreement following local detention incidentPittsburgh...
- Mar 18, 20265 minS0
<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Dayslong power outages leave many residents, schools and businesses reelingPittsburgh refugees brace for potential detentions under Operation PARRISUPMC reports...
Episode #73
Tuesday, March 17: Demonstrators, Police Clash + PPS Tackles Absenteeism, Payroll Challenges
Mar 17, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>West Mifflin police clash with demonstrators during march for Byars Jr.Pittsburgh Public Schools sees higher payroll challenges amid school consolidation...
Episode #72
Monday, March 16: Restoring Power + Partnering with Public Schools + Allegheny County Early Voting
Mar 16, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Power expected to be restored faster than after April 2025 stormsMayor O'Connor's partnership vision with Pittsburgh Public SchoolsAllegheny County announces...
Episode #71
Friday, March 13: Reopening 2026 Budget + Commercial Development Slump + Downtown Investment
Mar 13, 20265 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Pittsburgh reopens 2026 budget amid revenue concerns and tax changesCommercial development slump transforms office projects into residential unitsState officials...
Episode #70
Thursday, March 12: ICE Out of Allegheny + Detective Faces Charge + Recogition for Museums
Mar 12, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Allegheny County restricts employee cooperation with ICE to protect immigrant communitiesPittsburgh loses millions in tax revenue from Big Five...
Episode #69
Wednesday, March 11: Where's the Assessor? + Parkway East Impacts + New Palmer Airport Airline?
Mar 11, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Allegheny County assessors no longer regularly attending property assessments hearingsPennDOT begins new Parkway East project impacting traffic and road...
- Mar 10, 20264 minS0
<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>School leaders concerned about rising charter, special education costsMayor O'Connor outlines new plan to streamline permitting, zoningBusiness owners in...
Episode #67
Monday, March 9: Polluted Streams + Abandoned House Demolished + Artist Mosley Dies at 99
Mar 9, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Stream impairment in Allegheny County: historical impacts and current challengesDemolition marks end of long-abandoned house's decline in KnoxvilleRankin mayor...
Episode #66
Friday, March 6: Schools Leader Investigated + Post-Gazette Optimism + Bhutanese Misinformation
Mar 6, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Woodland Hills superintendent placed on unpaid leave amid internal investigationCautious optimism for Post-Gazette's future under new ownershipPNC closes more...
Episode #65
Thursday, March 5: Threats, Hate Speech + Carnegie Mellon Fallout + Resist vs Embrace Data Centers
Mar 5, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Police increase patrols after threats and hate speech on radioPentagon cancels military fellowships at Carnegie MellonCMU’s Qatar campus advised to shelter in...
Episode #64
Wednesday, March 4: Block of ICE + Transgender Youth Records + Quarry Dust + Local News Media
Mar 4, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Bill to limit Allegheny County collaboration with ICE moves to council voteJudge denies DOJ access to transgender youth medical records at UPMCResidents voice...
Episode #63
Tuesday, March 3: Pittsburgh Biotech + UPMC Profits + Abandoned Boats + Inclusive Churches
Mar 3, 20265 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>Pittsburgh's role in U.S. biotechnology amid global competitionUPMC posts $286 million operating income, reversing two years of lossesNew Pennsylvania law...
Episode #62
Monday, March 2: Carnegie-Epstein Connection + Affordable Housing Conversion + Gainey Looks Back
Mar 2, 20264 minS0<p>Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories:</p>AI pioneer, Carnegie Mellon-connected Roger Schank has emails revealing Epstein tiesFormer downtown heating plant to become 97 units of affordable housingFord...
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