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In photos from Pittsburgh's peak steelmaking days, you can see all the pollution along with all the smokestacks and blast furnaces lining our riverfronts. Since then, we've been able to clean up our waterways, air, and the riverbanks, but there are still sections of the shore dedicated to heavy industry. For residents in Hazelwood, this means a recycling center's attracting rats and more ickiness to the neighborhood. Host Megan Harris is with City Councilor Barb Warwick to talk about her proposal to rezone a small portion near the Glenwood Bridge, why the railroads are mad about it, and what all this says about where our riverfronts are headed. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Learn more about the sponsors of this October 2nd episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

October is full of spooky events for all of our Halloween lovers! You can catch a classic horror film or visit Vinegar Syndrome's new location on the South Side, sip on a cocktail topped with a gummy eyeball, and make some skull screenprints. But if you're a scaredy cat, consider going on a walking tour to learn more about Pittsburgh's skyscrapers or pop into a coffeeshop for a carrot cake latte. Plus, if you need even more fun this month, check out some of our favorite fall festivals. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community.  For even more tips on how to make the most out of October in Pittsburgh, check out Hey Pittsburgh's take on what to do this month. City Cast Pittsburgh is made possible by our awesome sponsor, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm.

Fall's in full swing! The leaves are just beginning to change colors, pumpkin spice is back in coffee shops, and Oktoberfest beers are lining the shelves. City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Francesca Dabecco are running through even more fall markets and fairs, outdoor activities, and Halloween celebrations all around the Pittsburgh area. Plus, find our complete list of festivals on our website and learn about the best spots to go apple picking. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 30th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The Penn Avenue “rightsizing” project kicks off tomorrow night — if a judge doesn't step in and stop it. The city's planning to remove a lane of driving traffic, add a protected bike lane, and keep roughly the same number of parking spots between 22nd and 31st streets in the Strip District. But it hasn't been a straightforward process. A coalition of small business owners, acting as the Strip District Business Association, recently asked a judge to intervene and grant an emergency injunction to stop the project. Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto is with City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris to talk about why cyclists and city officials have been pushing for this project since 2023, why some people are mad about it, and what it all means for the identity and future of the Strip. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 29th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make PittsburghBecome a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Pirates baseball ended poorly and quietly, but Penguins hockey is just getting started! The Pens are bringing back a beloved player, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, for a one-night-only, send-off party at Saturday's game. There's an idea to build a private helipad in the city, City Council agreed to spend $1.8 million on a plan for the proposed public safety training center in Lincoln-Lemington, and Kamala Harris is spilling the tea on why she didn't pick PA Gov. Josh Shapiro to be her running mate last year. Plus, Pittsburgh's iffy finances got dealt another blow over the jock tax this week, and parents of local trans kids have filed a complaint with the state against UPMC over their policy to end gender-affirming care for their children. Won't you be our Neighbor? Sign up ASAP to get a limited edition tote bag + a chance to win free tickets to Say Cheese! at Mazzotta Winery and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Notes and references from today's show: Pittsburgh City Council approves first step toward public-safety campus on VA hospital site [WESA] Pittsburgh to spend $1.8M on master plan for controversial public safety training center [TribLive] PODCAST: Why Pittsburgh's Divided Over Possible 'Cop City' [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: The Fight To Get a Gun Range Out of Highland Park [City Cast Pittsburgh] Trans patients file discrimination complaint against UPMC over termination of gender-affirming care [WESA] Trans Patients File Groundbreaking Legal Complaint Against UPMC For Capitulation To Trump [Erin In The Morning] Parents to UPMC: Tell us whether you're giving our trans kids' records to the feds [PublicSource] Anti-Trans National Legal Risk Assessment Map: August Edition [Erin In The Morning] Kamala Harris opens up about Joe Biden's weird Philly phone call, Josh Shapiro's VP interview, and more [Philadelphia Inquirer] 5 takeaways from Kamala Harris' new book about her sprint for the presidency [NPR] State Supreme Court calls foul on Pittsburgh's 'jock tax,' adding to city's financial headaches [WESA] PODCAST: Is Pittsburgh Going Broke? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Penguins release more tickets for Marc-Andre Fleury exhibition game [WPXI] Bucs Limp to the Finish in Another Lost Season [Pittsburgh Magazine] No place to land: Pittsburgh's lack of private helipads sparks new initiative [Pittsburgh Business Times] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 26th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Planned Parenthood of Western PA City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Pittsburgh Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

This weekend, the Steelers are heading across the pond to play the Vikings in Dublin. If you want to catch the game at 9:30 Sunday morning, a bunch of sports bars around the city are rolling out special menu items and hosting very early happy hours. City Cast's Megan Harris and Zack Durkin are talking about their favorite sports bars in Pittsburgh and what makes them special, whether it's top-tier wings, an enormous screen, or breakfast buffets.  Need even more recommendations? Here's our full list of sports bars for Steelers season. Don't miss our episode about how Pittsburgh and Bottlerocket Social Hall are becoming comedy destinations. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 25th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Planned Parenthood of Western PA City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Pittsburgh Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

We've got a strong biking community here in Pittsburgh, and some avid riders want to see a bike lane added to Penn Avenue. That proposal's gotten major pushback; one group in the Strip District is even suing the city over the change. But since we all need to share the road with each other, executive producer Mallory Falk's talking with Bike Pittsburgh's education manager Ted King-Smith. He's sharing how bikers can smoothly navigate Pittsburgh's hills and bridges — plus, what bikers and drivers need to know so we can all get around safely together.  Redd up on the city's Penn Avenue rightsizing project, and leave a comment if you have strong feelings. Feeling inspired to ditch your car? A Week Without Driving runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, and Pittsburgh's celebrating with a community lecture night from a disability justice group, a happy hour, a meetup on the river, and more. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at https://membership.citycast.fm/  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Planned Parenthood of Western PA City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make Pittsburgh Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Gambling is everywhere in Pennsylvania, including casinos, apps, the lottery, skill games, and fantasy sports. It's fun for some but also incredibly addictive. And while PA has a way for players to ban themselves from gambling, critics say it's easy to get around and the penalties don't incentivize big companies to prevent problem behavior. Axios Philadelphia's Isaac Avilucea joins City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri to explain what's at stake and how our government actually benefits when Pennsylvanians play. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Planned Parenthood of Western PA Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Pittsburgh just launched an anti-bias coalition, but did you know there's an office that can help if you feel like you're being discriminated against? The Pittsburgh Commission on Human Relations has been around since before the Civil Rights Act, and their investigations into housing, employment, and other forms of discrimination yield real, enforceable results. Executive director Rachel Shepherd and deputy director Chris Soult join us to talk about their work and how you can tap into these free supports. Think you've experienced discrimination? You can submit an inquiry on the PghCHR portal, call their office at 412-255-2600, or email human.relations@pittsburghpa.gov.  Learn more about Stand for All, the city's new anti-hate, anti-bias coalition. **This episode originally aired on February 22, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 22nd episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Planned Parenthood of Western PA Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

More and more vape shops are popping up in Pittsburgh — there are nearly 30 in Downtown alone! — and city council is considering a bill that would put some restrictions on where they can open. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo explain the proposal. Plus, they talk about the Trump administration's threats to withhold billions of dollars in food stamp funding if PA doesn't turn over personal data, Gov. Josh Shapiro's remarks on political violence at a recent anti-hate summit in Pittsburgh, and how a permitting mishap with the team behind the (Emmy award-winning!) show "The Pitt" led to extra traffic Downtown. Notes and references from today's show: Pittsburgh lawmakers want to restrict where vape shops can open [KDKA] Vape shop regulations proposed in Pittsburgh City Council would keep stores away from schools [WESA] U.S. Census: One in five Pittsburgh residents live in poverty [P-G] Pittsburgh-area pay growth lags U.S. average [Axios Pittsburgh] ‘An extra burden': Southwestern Pa. braces for SNAP benefit losses [Next Gen Newsroom] Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn't share personal data [WESA] 'Demand is at an all-time high:' 4 The Record speaks with leaders from Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank [WTAE] How To Fight Food Insecurity in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Gov. Josh Shapiro, who survived arson attack, condemns political violence at anti-hate summit [Spotlight PA] 'The Pitt' filming permit mishap on Downtown Pittsburgh bridge backs up traffic [KDKA] Filming for ‘The Pitt' Is Expected Back in Pittsburgh This Week [Pittsburgh Magazine] Volunteer Actors Needed for Allegheny General Hospital [Instagram] PRT avoids service cuts, fare hikes with over $100 million in state funds [TribLive] Fall colors may be less vibrant in Pittsburgh this year [Axios Pittsburgh] Go Leaf Peeping on These 4 Fall Getaways Near Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There's a lot of debate about where Pittsburgh is part of the East Coast, Midwest, or Appalachia, but one thing we can say for sure: Pittsburgh is not part of the South. And for some people, that means that our barbecue scene can be lacking. While we might not live up to the pitmasters in the Carolinas or Texas, we promise that if you're willing to look, you'll still find tender meats, tasty sauces, and great sides. City Paper's Colin Williams is here to tell Host (and born-and-bred Southerner!) Megan Harris where to satisfy your barbecue cravings. Plus, if you love spice and heat, check out the city's first hot sauce festival at Velum Fermentation on October 4. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Pittsburgh has seen its share of catastrophe — from unexpected weather bringing flooding and brutal windstorms to man-made calamities like devastating fires, explosions, and even escaped monkeys. (Seriously. That's happened here a surprising number of times.) As our nation's leaders consider doing away with things like federal emergency response, we're taking stock of all the times it would've been really great to have more help, not less. Host Megan Harris is with writer and author Virginia Montanez to talk about some of Pittsburgh's biggest disasters and the important lessons we've learned along the way.   Learn more about the sponsors of this September 17th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

President Trump's been sending — or threatening to send — National Guard troops to major cities all over the country, and it got us wondering where Pittsburgh might be on his long list. Should Pittsburgh (or Philadelphia) be worried? City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Mallory Falk talk about what's happening, what's legal, and whether Gov. Josh Shapiro's big talk about being “prepared” could make us more of a target. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 16th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Pittsburgh's getting all glammed up before the NFL Draft next year. But shiny renovation projects (like a new-and-improved Market Square) can only go so far if our hillsides are covered in trash. The city, county and a bunch of local groups just launched a big cleanup campaign called "Immaculate Collection" to redd up our region before company comes over. But why does our city get so dirty in the first place, and what can we do about it? We're revisiting our conversation with Caily Grube, executive director of Allegheny CleanWays, about tackling Pittsburgh's trash problem. Allegheny CleanWays is one of the partners behind Immaculate Collection. Learn more about the campaign and their cleanup events here. **This episode originally aired on June 23, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 15th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Heinz History Center Fist Ascent City Theatre The Frick Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893.

A funicular in Portugal crashed, so some Pittsburghers are worried about our own inclines. After all, they're about the same age as the one in Portugal, and the Mon's been closed multiple times in recent years. We're sharing what we know so far, along with explaining how you can book an appointment for your new COVID-19 booster and flu shot this season. Plus, find out how you can get free museum tickets all year-round and our recommendations to celebrate Grandparents' Day in Pittsburgh this weekend. Who runs the best bingo game in Pittsburgh? Call or text our BINGO HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today's show: What we know about Lisbon's deadly funicular crash [BBC] Pittsburgh is the king of inclines, but can it keep its crown? [TribLive] The Duquesne Incline [Duquesne Incline] The Monongahela Incline: A Pittsburgh Icon [Monongahela Incline] How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] What Tariffs Mean for Pittsburgh Wine [City Cast Pittsburgh] Allegheny County's RAD Pass Is Extended Year-Round [Pittsburgh Magazine] RAD Pass: Year-Round Fun for Everyone! [RAD Pass] Pennsylvania pharmacy regulators vote to expand COVID-19 vaccine access [WESA] Kraft Heinz splits, but Heinz brand stays strong [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Goodbye popsicles and pools, hello hayrides and pumpkin beer! We're heading into fall festival season this weekend, so City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Francesca Dabecco are running through some of their favorite spots for apple picking, corn mazes, and more. Plus, we're previewing a few frights to get you in the spooky spirit.  Can't keep track of all the fun? Find a full list of fall festivals on our website. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 4th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The Steelers kick off their regular season this weekend, and if you go to a home game, you'll likely hear Styx's 1979 hit "Renegade" between the 3rd and 4th quarters. What started as your average in-game timeout song in 2002 became a good luck charm in the minds of Pittsburgh fans all over the world. But does the song produce tangible results or is it all just superstition? Researchers at Point Park University crunched the data to bring us a definitive answer. **This episode originally aired on September 1, 2022. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 3rd episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The beginning of fall in Pittsburgh doesn't just mean cozy drinks and county fairs. It's also the season for milk-chugging contests and parallel parking competitions. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing some of our favorite ways to experience our city this September, from a party on the Roberto Clemente Bridge to a creepy book club. And if you're looking for more fun, check out our episode about why Pittsburgh's becoming a comedy destination and learn where you can catch a great show. If you're new here, welcome! We've put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community.  For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Pittsburgh, check out Hey Pittsburgh's take on what to do this month.  City Cast Pittsburgh's Guide to September is made possible by our awesome sponsors: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Family House. And City Cast Pittsburgh is also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Reach us at pittsburgh@citycast.fm.

President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick promised more than $90 billion in private sector investments for PA to become a hub for energy and AI at a CMU summit this week. We talk about potential projects like data centers, power plant upgrades, and natural gas pipelines — and how much of that cash is likely to affect us in Western Pennsylvania. Outside the summit, CMU students and environmental activists protested the visit, and at least a few were met with pepper spray and campus censorship. Meanwhile, someone recently went rogue on Rialto Street in Troy Hill, and the city had to cover up their mark. Plus, we share a few wins of the week, like Emmy nominations for “The Pitt” and an overhaul of our city streetlights — and losses, like the Kraft-Heinz breakup and PNC Park's big spending to make up for the Bucco Bricks disaster. Notes and references from today's show: Energy/Innovation Summit: An overview the $90B plus in investments announced Tuesday [Pittsburgh Business-Times] Trump promotes energy and tech investments at a summit in Pennsylvania [Associated Press] Dave McCormick, Donald Trump announce billions in AI and energy investments in Pa. at innovation summit [Philadelphia Inquirer] Trump pledges more power to match AI investments in Pennsylvania [Axios] Pittsburgh police use pepper spray on energy summit protesters [TribLive] Fence fight: CMU orders students' anti-Trump message painted over ahead of president's visit [TribLive] CMU community pushes back on AI summit with paint, petitions, and protests [90.5 WESA] Pittsburgh Leads While Demanding Better from Washington [City of Pittsburgh] Mike Rowe warns of a ‘will gap' as millions of men abandon workforce — here's why [Yahoo Finance] Trump and the energy industry are eager to power AI with fossil fuels [Wired] Google career certificates and AI courses [Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh] What's next for Pittsburgh after big-time summit? [Pittsburgh Business-Times] Trump administration taking new steps to block wind and solar projects, undisclosed memo says [Politico] TRIVIA: How well do you know Pittsburgh's ice cream history? [City Cast Pittsburgh] When and how did Rialto get a divider line? [Reddit] Climb Pittsburgh's 900+ City Steps [City Cast Pittsburgh] Safer city, brighter future [Pgh LED] Pittsburgh's Best Gift Shops for Any Occasion [City Cast Pittsburgh] ‘The Pitt' receives 13 Emmy nominations [New York Times] What ‘The Pitt' Gets Right About Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] Big buzz for zero-proof [Pittsburgh Business Times] Pirates release plans for permanent display at PNC Park with the Bucco Bricks messages [KDKA] Pittsburgh City Council gives thumbs down to historic designation for Donny's Place [90.5 WESA] Kraft Heinz to split, report says [TribLive] Independents ask Pa. Supreme Court to let them vote in closed, partisan primaries [SpotlightPA] Big-dollar donors are helping fund fixes at the governor's mansion [SpotlightPA] Learn more about the sponsors of this July 18th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris and Emily recorded Episode 235 over Zoom. Emily was holding down the fort at Book Cougars HQ in Connecticut and Chris dialed in from Pittsburgh, PA. She was on the road back to Connecticut from Illinois and had some fun Biblio Adventures to share including a visit to Van Wert, Ohio where she visited The Brumback Library and had lunch with Linda, the BC's librarian. She also visited the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and got to browse Caliban Bookshop. Emily saved the day or at least story time at Wesleyan R.J. Julia. She was there with her daughter to share her granddaughter's first bookstore story time and ended up hosting said story time! Books we've read since the last episode and discuss include: — RENEGADE GIRLS: A QUEER TALE OF ROMANCE AND RABBLE-ROUSING by Nora Neus and illustrated by Julie Robine — THE GOOD HOUSE by Tananarive Due — A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND: THE KU KLUX KLAN'S PLOT TO TAKE OVER AMERICA, AND THE WOMAN WHO STOPPED THEM byTimothy Egan — A DOG IN GEORGIA by Lauren Grodstein (forthcoming 8/5) — THE GREAT GATSBY AT 100 by Sheila Liming — THE WRITING LIFE by Annie Dillard This episode's ghost story is “The Ghost in the Cap'n Brown House” by Harriet Beecher Stowe from THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES FROM ELIZABETH GASKELL TO AMBROSE BIERCE. We also talk about meeting up for coffee with Deanna (a listener from Virginia), our upcoming jaunts, and mention the books we've chosen to kick off the #BigBookSummer Reading Challenge. Many thanks to Shirley Russak Wachtel, author of THE BAKER OF LOST MEMORIES, for sponsoring this episode! We hope that if you go on a road trip this summer, you're able to drive at your preferred pace, on your preferred type of road, and listen to the audiobook of your choice. Happy Reading!

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The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is a free event that celebrates the city's rich literary community and love of reading. Poets, authors and readers gather at the Festival to pay tribute to Pittsburgh's growing literary reputation. The festival features local and nationally-recognized authors, dozens of poets, children's activities, bookstores, entertainment, publishers and more. https://www.pittsburghbookfestival.org/

Pittsburgh's acting police chief, Christopher Ragland, is stepping down just a few months after taking over the bureau (and just a few weeks after he was nominated to become permanent chief). Host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo discuss the latest development in the ongoing saga. Plus, they share how the state and county are trying to help federal workers who've been laid off, why public library use is up while public transit use is down, and one crafty and extremely Pittsburgh way people are measuring potholes at a local mall. Notes and references from today's show: Federal workers: US announced job cuts surge 245% in February on federal government layoffs [Reuters] How NIH cuts could stall Pittsburgh's economy [Axios Pittsburgh] At Steelworkers HQ, Deluzio and Lee speak with Pitt researchers about impact of NIH funding cuts [WESA] 3 Western Pa. federal buildings listed, then removed, to be closed or sold [TribLive] Employees cut by feds could get Pa., Allegheny County jobs [TribLive] From psychosis to sleep to drug resistance, these Pittsburgh research efforts are threatened by Trump spending cuts, orders [PublicSource] Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo [AP] JOBS: Career Opportunities for Impacted Federal Workers [Allegheny County]  JOBS: Continue Your Public Service with the Commonwealth [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania] Acting police chief resigns: Mayor Ed Gainey's pick for Pittsburgh police chief, Christopher Ragland, is withdrawing name, leaving force [KDKA] Leadership vacuum: Ragland withdraws as Pittsburgh police chief candidate, plans to retire [TribLive] Pittsburgh City Council members say 'good riddance' to former acting police chief in ethics debate [WESA] Police Chief Out, Broken Vending Machines, & Big Bucks for Downtown [City Cast Pittsburgh]  Library & PRT: Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library sees rise in patrons, but worries about balancing books in the future [WESA] Pittsburgh Regional Transit service report shows minor ridership drop [Pittsburgh Union Progress] Annual Service Report [Pittsburgh Regional Transit]  What else we're thinking about: How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh Mills potholes — much frustration, few answers [TribLive] A young great horned owl is rescued after falling down 100 feet from its Pittsburgh nest [KDKA] Waddle-ful News: The National Aviary is overjoyed to share the arrival of not one but TWO African Penguin chicks! [@national_aviary]  Learn more about the sponsors of this March 7th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens City Theatre Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra KESEM Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedian David Cross joins us this morning ahead of his show tonigght at the Carnegie Library of Homestead. Missi Matthews can't remember the last time she was this amped up for a Ravens matchup.

UACCM, Conway School District ink MOA for technical concurrent enrollment program; Arkansas Motorsports HOF to hold event at Petit Jean Musuem of Autos during upcoming swap meet; Chapel Hart to perform at Rialto Theatre this weekend; Water project funding to include money for improvements in Pope County; Fort Smith professor to renovate former Carnegie Library there; very few high school football teams playing tonight; we talk with Kevin Van Pelt of the Conway County Extension Service.

On today's show, assessing gender equity with the the Women's Foundation of Arkansas. Also, work begins to restore the Carnegie Library building in Fort Smith. Plus, April Wallace gives us local events for your weekend.

In this episode, we also explore the life and work of Oscar Howe, a pioneering Yanktoni Dakota artist known for his modernistic approach to Native American art. Howe's innovative style and vibrant paintings have left a lasting impact, challenging stereotypes and inspiring future generations of Native artists. Our visit to the Oscar Howe Art Gallery at the University of South Dakota and the Carnegie Library of Mitchell SD reveals more about this remarkable artist's journey, his struggles, and his contributions to contemporary Native American art. Through interviews and personal anecdotes, we gain insight into Howe's legacy and his unique vision that bridged traditional and contemporary art forms.

How often does Indiana rank as the No. 1 state in a national list? Well, here's a record for the books: More Carnegie Libraries were built in Indiana than any other state. Between 1901 and about 1918, 164 public libraries built in large part by funding from philanthropist and industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) were constructed in Indiana. More than 100 of them are still used as public libraries across the state. Others have been repurposed as everything from restaurants to museums, art galleries, local government offices and civic centers, with many retaining the "Carnegie" name in some way. To explore a range of aspects about "the Carnegies" – which include two branches still in use in the Indianapolis Public Library system – Nelson will be joined by studio guest Dr. William McNiece, president of the Marion County Historical Society, who has done a deep dive into the topic. The first Carnegie Library built in Indiana was in Goshen and the last town to receive funding was Lowell, Ind. OF Indiana's 92 counties, only 9 did not receive any Carnegie funding for a public library, according to Dr. McNiece.

Discover the ever-evolving landscape of library technology as we explore insights from the PLA Public Library Technology Survey. Our guests, Sara Goek, Project Manager for Data and Research at the Public Library Association (PLA); Dan Hensley, Co-chair of PLA's Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Committee (MEAC) and Coordinator of Staff Training and Development at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh; and Heidi Fendrick, a member of MEAC and State Data Coordinator at the Utah State Library Division, break down key findings from the 2020 survey, reveal how this data shapes library funding and advances digital equity, and share the significance of your library's participation in PLA's 2023 technology survey.

Winona LaDuke recalls “Salsa Tuesdays” outside the old Carnegie Library in Park Rapids. In 2021, water protector activists and members of the community would dance — salsa, macarena — in protest against Enbridge, the building's then occupant, the Canadian conglomerate behind the controversial Line 3 pipeline.“We would stand out there with little signs that said, ‘Water is life, protect the water, stop Line 3,'” LaDuke says. “We would always look at the building and hope that one day something would be different there.”On Thursday, Giiwedinong: The Anishinaabe Museum of Treaties and Culture opened on the spot. The museum sits just off the main drag of a downtown lined with candy shops, bars and an old cinema. Now, the stone building, built in 1908, is striped with red, white, yellow and black, the medicine wheel colors representing the four directions. It is the first museum in Minnesota devoted to the Indigenous perspective on treaty rights, environmental justice and culture.“This is not a tribal museum,” explains LaDuke, a member of the Mississippi Band of Ashinaabeg. “This is an Indigenous museum, but it is off the reservation. It received no state funding, it's entirely independent. We think of ourselves as the little museum that could.”In Oct. 2022, the building was purchased for the museum by Akiing, an Anishinaabe community nonprofit based on the nearby White Earth Indian Reservation.  “It's being put in a place that's so ironic,” says Frank Bibeau, a museum board member and the Akiing executive director.Bibeau is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe at White Earth and a treaty rights attorney. Park Rapids is in the heart of ceded treaty territory, explains Bibeau. Enbridge placed the Line 3 pipeline across Northern Minnesota despite public opposition. Water protector activists, including Native and climate advocates, warned it could pollute waterways. With the museum, Bibeau says they are correcting the actions of the building's past occupants, Carnegie and Enbridge. Related Winona LaDuke resigns as Honor The Earth leader after sexual harassment case “So, the imperialist who took and raped our land and resources created that building in Park Rapids,” Bibeau says. “The next round of imperialists also were there, and so we're taking that space, and we're saying that's not the proper use of this space. That's been harmful to our area.”At the museum are interim executive director Jerry Lee Chilton, a member of the White Earth Band, and museum organizer Mary Crystal Goggleye, who is Anishinaabe and Pueblo. They stand in the entry, surrounded by a freshly painted mural. In jewel tones, Red Lake artist Brian Dow painted animals representing many Anishinaabe clans. “Giiwedinong” is Anishinaabe for “in the north,” says Chilton, who is also the executive director of the Anishinaabe Agricultural Institute.“It's a lot of cool artifacts, a lot of cool heritage,” Chilton says. He points to the ground and cites the 1855 Treaty. “This was all reservation at one point. So, we're just bringing that to light,” Chilton says. Goggleye walks among the maps and photographs.“We are fighting for our history to be told,” Goggleye says. “We are in society, you see us in society, and we will revitalize our own history.”The intimate galleries of Giiwedinong unfold with historical photos, treaty maps, and documents. Displays outline ceded territories defined by the Treaties of 1837, 1854, 1855 and 1867. They also show the rights to hunt, fish and gather in these territories, and tell the stories about how these rights have been breached. More displays depict agreements the Anishinaabe had with other indigenous nations, like One Dish One Spoon, the treaty about shared hunting rights that dates back to the 12th century.“It's a new concept, an important concept,” says museum board member Travis Zimmerman, a descendent of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Zimmerman is also the site manager for the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, which is run by the Minnesota Historical Society. Giiwedinong is different, he says.“A museum run by an American Indian organization, having American Indian curators, and really having that Native voice come out, is something that you don't really see much of, anywhere really, much less in Minnesota.”The museum is an educational resource for Native and non-Native folk alike, Zimmerman says.“The thing that's really behind treaties, it's all about sovereignty, and I think that's what people don't realize and struggle with, that American Indians are sovereign nations,” Zimmerman says. “We always have been, and we always will be.”Giiwedinong also puts these treaty rights into a contemporary context. A special exhibit features photos and stories from the Line 3 protests, and the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock. A photo on display by Sarah (Miskwaa-ens Migiziwigwan) Kalmanson includes water protector activist Tania Aubid at Standing Rock in North Dakota. In September, Aitkin County judge Leslie Metzen dismissed charges related to a Line 3 protest against Aubid, LaDuke and fellow activist Dawn Goodwin.Metzen reasoned, “We moved them by force and power and violence off the land where they lived for thousands of years. To make peace, we signed treaties with them that promised many things they never received.”Kalmanson, an Anishinaabekwe descendant of White Earth, photographed many of these protests. She is also a curator and marketing director for the museum.“We had tens of thousands of people at Standing Rock. I was there. And I want to honor that. There were a lot of atrocities that happened,” she says.Curating the museum has been healing, she says.“It was pretty brutal, what we all went through, and I just feel really energized and I'm so happy to share and carry this on,” Kalmanson says. “I'm really excited to have folks come in and see how beautiful we are.”LaDuke says there will be another dance party at the opening tonight.

It's the Friday news roundup! Allegheny County leadership is at odds again — this time, over the fate of the Shuman juvenile detention facility in the East End; the new covid boosters are allegedly available, but Pittsburghers are having a lot of trouble finding them both in stock and covered by their insurers; and Banned Books Week kicks off this weekend, as state lawmakers consider ways to make it both easier and harder for individual school districts and libraries to be subject to those bans. Plus, did you know the whole commemoration began with a Pittsburgher? We love to cite our sources: PINJ and the Pittsburgh Independent have been doing great reporting about the plan to renovate Shuman and County Council's impending lawsuit  County Executive Rich Fitzgerald sued Council previously for passing an increase in the minimum wage for county workers, which he said he supports, but not in this manner Rollout of the new Covid booster has had issues nationwide, including insurance denials and canceled appointments One health and policy expert explained one cause for NPR: This is the first year the vaccine is being commercialized One person looking for the booster in Miami said it seems like the American health care system is ”circling the drain”  Pittsburgh native Judith Krug was a banned books crusader before her death in 2009 The Washington Post analyzed book challenges nationwide and found the majority were filed by just 11 people The latest report from PEN America, which tracks book bans, found that almost 75% of reported book bans in the last school year were connected to organized efforts, mainly from advocacy groups, elected officials, or enacted legislation Lancaster Online reported on the legislation around book bans in PA, including a proposed bill to ban book bans at libraries and public schools and another bill that would require schools to notify parents about "sexually explicit content" in curriculums Our own Mallory Falk did a deep dive on an attempted book ban in Central York for WHYY's Schooled podcast last year, and and the Inky looked at where Pennsylvania ranks with book bans nationwide Check out the Carnegie Library's plans for Banned Book Week, including the 30 Books in 30 Minutes event online and in person Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library in Guthrie, Oklahoma holds in its collection a pistol that is tied to one of the most freakish, bizarre, and macabre series of events in the history of the Wild West. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Franklin Institute has a Model B Wright Brothers Flyer that was once the prized possession of a wealthy scoundrel on the run from the law. And the San Diego Air & Space Museum in California has an ordinary looking lawn chair that was jerry-rigged to soar to unimaginable heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 In the seventh installment of highlights from this year's Scherler Sundays concert and interview series, we're getting another healthy helping of Olympia, WA rock and roll music. First up is Riley Kendig and his newly christened Magenta Sextet in their first public appearance, performing fully-realized arrangements of tunes off his excellent debut bedroom pop cassette entitled “Yr Car.” Next up, local power trio UK Gold takes the stage for a blistering onslaught of urgent post-punk outbursts. This episode was engineered by Kefa Crow, documented by Andrew Ebright, and mixed by Rose Nielsen.Recorded outdoors before a live audience behind the historic Carnegie Library in downtown Olympia, WA on July 30th, 2023.Much obliged to Three Magnets Brewing Company, Rainy Day Records, San Francisco Street Bakery and Old School Pizzeria for sponsoring this live event.  Support this podcast by giving flexible monthly donations via patreon.com/lowprofile

On July 23rd, 2023 a meeting of the minds occurred behind the Carnegie Library in downtown Olympia, WA.  Pat Maley and Mary Sharp (formerly of Oly rock duo Little Red Car Wreck) arrived with their new band Guidon Bear to warm up the grassy knoll for Anna Oxygen, who has lived in New York for almost twenty years, and Tae Won Yu + Rachel Carns, better known as Kicking Giant.  In between all the music, I spoke to the five of them about their glory days in the 90s Olympia punk scene, and got caught up on what's been going on since. Spoiler, a lot's been happening!  This episode was engineered, mixed and edited by Rose Nielsen, and documented by Andrew Ebright.Low Profile is supported by you on Patreon.com/lowprofile, plus in-kind support from Olympia's Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records, San Francisco Street Bakery and Three Magnets Brewing Company. 

This is the fifth installment of highlights from this year's Scherler Sundays concert and interview series. Today's show was recorded on July 16th behind the Carnegie Library in Olympia, WA and features performances from San Diego band The Gift Machine and Hot Rush, plus Joshua James Amberson reads from his latest book “Staring Contest.” The Gift Machine is returning to Low Profile, after being featured way back on episode 7. Their latest album is called “Consolation Prize.” This episode was engineered by Kefa Crow, documented by Andrew Ebright, mixed and edited by Rose Nielsen.Low Profile is supported by you on Patreon.com/lowprofile, plus in-kind support from Olympia's Old School Pizzeria, Rainy Day Records, San Francisco Street Bakery and Three Magnets Brewing Company. 

 On today's show, Jason Traeger of the Traegermethod podcast is filling in for me as host, presenting performances and conversations with Olympia synth rock artist Doctor Sleep and Tacoma rapper Ralph Reign. Interestingly enough, both of these guys incorporate a Nintendo Game Boy into their distinctly different sounds. This episode is being cross-released on both Low Profile and Traegermethod via the podcast universe. If you like one show, you'll probably like the other, and there's a lot of episodes to dig into. This is the second installment of Scherler Sundays 2023, recorded by Andrew Ebright and Kefa Crow, in front of a live audience behind the Carnegie Library in Olympia, Washington.

This week we chat with Brittany Thurman, a native of Kentucky, who has recently published her first children's picture book titled FLY illustrated by Anna Cunha. She worked as a children's specialist at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh which is where the idea to write her own book occurred, and she even took inspiration from one of the children who would come to her storytimes. FLY is the story of a young girl who wants to enter a double dutch jump rope competition but doesn't know how to double dutch. She asks her friends for tips and while they don't know how either, they each give her a piece of knowledge that helps her be more confident in her dreams. In this episode, she tells about the creation of this book as well as other books that she has in the pipeline, including one about the first public library built for and staffed by African Americans in the United States, which is the Western branch of the Louisville Free Public Library system. Brittany is a very busy new author. You can find Brittany on instagram at @britjanee and at her website at www.brittanythurman.com. Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover or on Instagram at @perksof beingabookoverpod to see what we're up to. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Fly by Brittany Thurman and Illustrated by Anna Cunha 2- Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams by Mandy Gonzalez with Brittany Thurman 3- Forever and Always by Brittany Thurman 4- Addie Walker--American Girl series 5- Goosebumps series by R.L.Stine 6- Replica series by Marilyn Kaye 7- Mary Kate & Ashley series 8- A Surgeon in the Village: An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa by Tony Bartelme 9- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 10- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 11- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 12- Stunt Boy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds 13- A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow 14- Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

This week we chat with Brittany Thurman, a native of Kentucky, who has recently published her first children's picture book titled FLY illustrated by Anna Cunha. She worked as a children's specialist at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh which is where the idea to write her own book occurred, and she even took inspiration from one of the children who would come to her storytimes. FLY is the story of a young girl who wants to enter a double dutch jump rope competition but doesn't know how to double dutch. She asks her friends for tips and while they don't know how either, they each give her a piece of knowledge that helps her be more confident in her dreams. In this episode, she tells about the creation of this book as well as other books that she has in the pipeline, including one about the first public library built for and staffed by African Americans in the United States, which is the Western branch of the Louisville Free Public Library system. Brittany is a very busy new author. You can find Brittany on instagram at @britjanee and at her website at www.brittanythurman.com. Follow us on Facebook at The Perks of Being a Book Lover or on Instagram at @perksof beingabookoverpod to see what we're up to. For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. Books Mentioned in this Episode: 1- Fly by Brittany Thurman and Illustrated by Anna Cunha 2- Fearless: Boulevard of Dreams by Mandy Gonzalez with Brittany Thurman 3- Forever and Always by Brittany Thurman 4- Addie Walker--American Girl series 5- Goosebumps series by R.L.Stine 6- Replica series by Marilyn Kaye 7- Mary Kate & Ashley series 8- A Surgeon in the Village: An American Doctor Teaches Brain Surgery in Africa by Tony Bartelme 9- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 10- Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi 11- Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi 12- Stunt Boy, in the Meantime by Jason Reynolds 13- A Comb of Wishes by Lisa Stringfellow 14- Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

Gov. Josh Shapiro has been in office for 100 days; the former Alcoa plant in New Kensington will be home to a new manufacturing plant backed by former Amazon leader and billionaire Thomas Tull; and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2023 list of Best Books for Babies.

The life and crimes of the world's greatest art forger...is our guest tonight, Tony Tetro. Listen to Tony tell his amazing story that includes works of art the world over...and read his just released book "Con/Artist" by Tony Tetro and Giampiero Ambrosi.

In February 1912, the city of Minot celebrated the new library in town. After funds were secured with money from the New York philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, construction quickly followed. Carnegie offered $15,000 for the construction, with additional money from the Minot Women's Literary Club for furniture and decorations.

Jon-Erik, curator of the Captain Espy Post at the Carnegie Library in Carnegie, Pa, invited me to speak on October 8. Seeing as how I am not an historian, nor a lecturer, I suggested he interview me because, clearly, he saw something about me intersting enough to invite me that I couldn't (and still can't) see. Being a great guy, Jon-Erik agreed and did a great job. It was a lot of fun for me and quite an honor. It was nice to meet listeners I haven't met before, see some familiar faces and gain a few new ones from it. I hope we get to do more out there.    Check out the Captain Espy Post next time you're in the Pittsburgh-area. Click here

A library funded by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 for $10,000 still stands in the town of Little Falls, Minnesota. Mike Worcester, executive director of the Morrison County Historical Society, tells the story of this library and it's role in building the community of Little Falls.

The penultimate live episode for this series of highlights from the Scherler Sundays concert series features three Olympia acts and one out-of-towner, Austin Leonard Jones.  The Mona Reels has been the ongoing  project of singer-songwriter Peter David Connelly for over 20 years, today we hear his current and self-proclaimed favorite line-up of the band, a six-piece ensemble.  Included is a suite of songs from their latest record, "Without Love."  The Mona Reels will also be kicking off the seventh season of Low Profile later this month.  Olivia Rose is the namesake of the red-hot Pacific Northwest band Oh, Rose.  In this performance, however, she is joined by a cellist and several backup singers, delivering a performance unlike anything else out there, including a debut performance of a brand-new song.Lee Baggett is best known for his work with Kyle Field in the band Little Wings, and is a terriffic songwriter himself.  Originally from San Luis Obispo, CA, he moved to Olympia and started a family some years ago.  His latest album, "Anyway," is out now on Perpetual Doom Records and features a brand new set of sunshine-laden road songs.  Austin Leonard Jones is one of the best kept secrets in modern country music.  Originally from Texas and currently based in Ojai, CA, his latest album is called "Dead Calm."  Like Lee Baggett, his new album is available on Perpetual Doom Records.  Coincidentally, Lee and Austin perform with the same rhythm section for this performance: Spencer and Henry of the band Generifus, who were featured a few weeks ago in this series.Find links to all of these artists and their music at lowprofilepodcast.com and get into it!The performances and interviews on this episode were recorded live in front of an audience in Olympia, WA behind the historic Carnegie Library on July 31 and August 7th, 2022 by Miles Rozatti.Scherler Sundays is a collaboration between Low Profile and the Three Magnets Brewing Company.

Patrick Haggerty brings his six-piece Lavender Country band to the grassy knoll.  After a candid interview in front of the Scherler Sundays audience, the band's lively honky-tonk set serves as a framework for Haggerty to tell his life story using his songs as the soundtrack, making for a very special show celebrating almost 50 years since their release of the first openly queer-themed country album.  Engineered by Robin Carmosino, behind the historic Carnegie Library in Olympia, WA.Scherler Sundays is a collaborative effort from Low Profile and Three Magnets Brewing Company.This edit of the show includes less than half of the complete performance, which you can find at patreon.com/lowprofile when you become a supporter of Low Profile.

Today's live highlights reel features interviews and performances from July 10th and 17th, 2022.  First up it's NYC-based Zachary Cale, who shares about his musical journey and finding his rock chops in Olympia at the turn of the century.  Next, Portland's Jack Habegger returns after guest-hosting last week for his first time as the interviewee before performing with his band Celebrity Telethon.  Then, we jump ahead a week to meet Olympia neo-bluegrass artists the Pine Hearts, and Oly's indie rock favorites Generifus.  All of this was recorded in front of an audience behind the historic Carnegie Library in Olympia WA as part of the Scherler Sundays concert series.  The first half was engineered by Robin Carmosino, and the latter half by Miles Rozatti.  Scherler Sundays is a collaborative effort by Low Profile and Three Magnets Brewing Company.The entire performances and unedited interviews will be made available for supporters of this show athttp://Patreon.com/LowProfileJoin today and help keep the cogs cranking, and scope out the bonus content you get access to as a supporter!More from the featured artists:Zachary CaleJack Habegger's Celebrity TelethonThe Pine HeartsGenerifusFind all previous episodes of Low Profile at lowprofilepodcast.com

Musical storyteller Michael Hurley made his debut on Folkways records way back in 1964 and shows no signs of slowing down because there's always another story to tell. His songs have been covered by The Violent Femmes, Cat Power, Yo La Tengo and previous Low Profile guests Eugene Chadbourne and the Holy Modal Rounders. Michael's performances are few and far between these days, and interviews with him are even more rare. Without him American music would not be the same, and it was an honor to welcome this living legend to the stage.James Madea is a mutual friend of mine and Michael's, and the two of them are planning to start a new band and make a new record any day now.  Madea's songwriting is spot-on: feels like you know it by the time it's done, and it really sticks.  According to James, none of these songs have ever been recorded or released before this episode, so that's an exclusive to the max.  Most music fans in Olympia probably know James Madea from our vinyl mecca Rainy Day Records where he obsessively curates a treasure trove of 45RPM singles, or his occasional DJ sets as Wildman James, spinning underground garage rock gems most people have never heard. He's also a founding member of the group Spider and the Webs, along with his wife Sara Pete and Bikini Kill's Tobi Vail. But Wildman James is also a gifted songwriter, with leanings toward early rock and country music, echoing the lonesome twang of artists like Townes Van Zandt, Billie Joe Shaver and Hasil Atkins.Regrettably, though somewhat predictably, I found myself with my first positive test for COVID-19 a few days before this eagerly anticipated show and could not attend.  I hadn't heard these remarkable performances until the weekend of this episode's release, and I can say you're in for a real treat.  The noble Jack Habegger returns as guest host on my behalf, thankfully, and makes it all work.  This episode was engineered by Miles Rozatti in front of a live audience behind the historic Carnegie Library in downtown Olympia, WA on July 3, 2022.  Note: this episode is edited for time, but if you become a supporter on patreon.com/lowprofile you can hear the entire show.lowprofilepodcast.comScherler Sundays is a collaborative effert by Low Profile and Three Magnets Brewing Company.

For the second collection of highlights from the Scherler Sundays 2022 concert and interview series, we have a document from an indie rock lover's dream: Doug Martsch of Built to Spill and John Atkins of 764-HERO, and more recently, his new band Sun Breaks. Doug and John each play intimate acoustic sets behind the old Carnegie Library in Olympia. For this show, I interviewed the two of them together since they have a bit of mutual history in their formative years in their respective music careers- you'll hear about that in a bit. I'm including about 20 minutes from each performance on today's show, and it was really difficult to choose which songs. Doug had a terrific selection of familiar cover tunes, including songs by Cat Stevens and Mazzy Star that aren't included here. If you want to hear the complete, unedited show you can find a link to that at patreon.com/lowprofile.Doug Martsch is best known as the man behind Built To Spill, Boise's undisputed kings of indie rock since the early 1990s, Treepeople before that, and a solo album called “Now You Know” released 20 years ago. Built to Spill also toured as the late Daniel Johnson's backup band, and shortly thereafter released the album "Built to Spill Plays the Songs of Daniel Johnson" in 2020. But my first exposure to his music was through his band with Olympia's Calvin Johnson on K Records, The Halo Benders. His wry lyrics and virtuosity on the guitar have made a life-long fan out of me from day one.Three Magnets Brewing Company, this season's collaborator, has also released several beers inspired by Built to Spill albums/songs, and were absolutely thrilled when Doug agreed to perform at Scherler Sundays! Built To Spill has a new album, When the Wind Forgets Your Name, out this Fall.  He plays a tune from it here, along with some other BTS favorites and a few surprising cover tunes.John Atkins' band 764-HERO toured with Built to Spill in the early 1990s when they were label mates on Up! Records, and this commonality inspired the idea to interview Doug and John together for this show.  John's music is cemented in the minds of indie fans in the Northwest and beyond.  Following 764-HERO, the ever-evolving Atkins' other projects Hush Harbor, and currently, Sun Breaks, have continued to create emotionally charged, contemplative records.  Today, you'll hear some favorite tunes from across the past few decades in John's catalog.This episode was recorded and engineered by Robin Carmosino behind the historic Carnegie Library in Olympia, WA on June 26th, 2022.

New Cheat episodes weekly starting in August with a whole new season of Cheat! Greg Priore was thrilled to be named the head archivist and manager of the special collections room at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He'd been trained in archives management and had an appreciation for the rare books he was now expected to protect. 25 years after Priore's appointment to the role, the library decided to do an inventory of their special collection. That's when they discovered that over three hundred rare and valuable items were missing. And there had only been one person who'd had constant access to the collection for all those years: Greg Priore. A Somethin' Else production. Exclusive! Grab the NordVPN deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/cheat Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Priore was thrilled to be named the head archivist and manager of the special collections room at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He'd been trained in archives management and had an appreciation for the rare books he was now expected to protect. 25 years after Priore's appointment to the role, the library decided to do an inventory of their special collection. That's when they discovered that over three hundred rare and valuable items were missing. And there had only been one person who'd had constant access to the collection for all those years: Greg Priore. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices