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Chris Carter of The Pittsburgh Post Gazette joins Donny Chedrick on The Fan Hotline and gives us his opinions on the recent blockbuster trade, team needs and more

In this hour, Jason Mackey from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette comes on with Donny Chedrick to discuss recent news involving the Steelers and the Pirates. July 4, 2025, 9:00 Hour

In this hour, Donny Chedrick and Nicholas "Harry" Callas talk about hot-dog-eating contests and fireworks now that we've reached the 4th of July. Also, Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. July 4, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about the Steelers' big trade from Monday and what could possibly happen with T.J. Watt.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson rehash some former predictions Crowley made about the Steelers' win total. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. July 2, 2025, 8:00 Hour

7/1/25 - Hour 1 Rich breaks down a busy day on the NBA front that saw the Oklahoma City Thunder hand Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a super max extension, and the Milwaukee Bucks signing Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers then waiving the injured Damian Lillard. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac tells Rich why Steelers' traded S Minkah Fitzpatrick for Dolphins CB Jalen Ramsey, and discusses how long the contract standoff between the team and All-Pro edge-rusher TJ Watt could last.  Miami Herald columnist Omar Kelly tells Rich why the Dolphins traded CB Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers, reacts to TE Darren Waller coming out of retirement for a trade to Miami, says what QB Tua Tagovailoa must do to take his game to the next level, and discusses how committed WR Tyreek Hill is to remaining in Miami heading into the new season. Rich weighs in on what's at stake this season for the Dolphins and Steelers after their big offseason moves and Pittsburgh's looming TJ Watt holdout. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Brian gives the Minkah-Jalen Ramsey trade a B+. They are banking on Ramsey to be a big time playmaker. The Steelers offense can be more physical with Jonnu Smith on the field and two tight ends. Is Ron Cook writing a book? Should Don Kelly return next season? Joe thinks it's very likely. Austin wants to see a bigger sample size.

Happy Tuesday! We reminisce about our guy Mark the Shark who had his last day at The Fan today. Jeremiah Smith promises that he'll never lose to Michigan again. Ohio State Radio Network color commentator Jim Lachey joins the show. Paul Finebaum is shooting for the moon with his latest Arch Manning take. Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! When is the Patrick Mahomes reign of dominance ending? We play Chet Roulette. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the recent Steelers trade and what it means for the future of the organization. And a strange, tennis-themed Tell the Truth emerges out of nowhere.

Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Brian is in lockstep with Mark Kaboly in thinking the Steelers were not going to re-sign Minkah Fitzpatrick after the season. Brian wonders why the Dolphins were willing to move on from Jalen Ramsey. Brian doesn't think this means anything for T.J. Watt's contract.

Jarrett Bailey continues his tour around the NFL and previews the 2025 season for the Pittsburgh Steelers with Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. What will Aaron Rodgers look like? Can Pittsburgh get an extra win to put themselves in better position to win a playoff game? All that and much more.

Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and the Locked On Steelers Podcast joins Alan Saunders to discuss all things Pittsburgh Steelers. On today's episode, the guys discussed the fate of the Steelers' offensive line rebuudling project, expectations for 2025, and if anything can be learned from the three weeks of offseason pracitces in the rear-view window, or if we have to wait until training camp.The guys also talked about Beanie Bishop and the Steelers' secondary plans for the upcoming season. #steelers #herewego #nfl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.11 E.39 Former President Barack Obama has recently claimed that the United States is "dangerously close" to becoming an autocracy. In this episode, I discuss why the former president is absolutely wrong in making this absurd comment.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.11 E.38 There is a major transformation going on in the geopolitical landscape. President Trump is strengthening U.S. ties with the Muslim-majority countries around the world. Reportedly, Pakistan had decided to nominate President Donald J. Trump for Nobel Peace Prize. In this episode, I discuss the matter.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson are joined by Pirates beat writer Noah Hiles for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette going over the incident that took place in the Pham and Santana altercation in Detroit.

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.11 E.37 Tim Walz, as the vice-presidential candidate, faced a massive loss in the November 2024 election. And yet, from his activities it appears that he may be seeking a higher office in 2028. From is recent actions and words, it seems that he is desperately trying to seek attention. In this episode, I talk about Tim Walz and discuss my thoughts on whether or not he will run for president in a few years.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk about the latest involving the Steelers with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson react to some national commentary about whether or not this will be Mike Tomlin's final season with the Steelers. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. June 18, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Brian thinks there is a clear top 4 quarterbacks in the NFL, who is 5? It might be Jalen Hurts. Brian is not ready to say Kaleb Johnson will be a star. Brian thinks he's a good player, but needs to see him play before saying he won't be Najee. Brian thinks DeShon Elliott had a strong 2024 and wasn't the problem for the Steelers.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are now in the down period between minicamp and training camp, but before the lull kicks in it is time to look back at what went down during Mandatory Minicamp. To do so, host Jeff Hartman welcomes Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat reporter Chris Carter to talk all things minicamp on the Monday Morning Conversation on the "Let's Ride" podcast. This podcast is a part of the Steel Curtain Network, a proud partner of the Fans First Sports Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Monday, if there is such a thing! If you were rooting for the course during the US Open, you won. Trey Hendrickson is back in communication with the Bengals. James Rapien of Locked on Bengals joins the show. We play Party Like a Rothstar. Ryan Baker joins us for the final two hours of the program. One CFB QB is getting outrageous hype in the offseason. How should the Cavaliers handle these phone calls about Darius Garland? Bill Bender of The Sporting News joins the show to talk college football. Will Howard really likes Aaron Rodgers so far. Which NFL teams/players are going to make us flip them on our TVs this season? A former NFL player may have a surprising pick for best QB in the NFC. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins the show to discuss the reaction to Aaron Rodgers practicing with the team last week. And we finish things off by Telling the Truth.

Ann talks US Open at Oakmont Co Club, it's rich history, previews the Final Round; visits with Gerry Dulac, golf & football writer, Pittsburgh Post Gazette about the U.S. Open leaderboard, the five U.S. Opens at Oakmont he covered, and his thoughts about the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers; Ann talks with Andy Bessette, Travelers, to preview the upcoming Travelers Championship.

Ann visits with Gerry Dulac, golf & football writer, Pittsburgh Post Gazette about the U.S. Open leaderboard, the five U.S. Opens at Oakmont he covered, and his thoughts about the Steelers signing Aaron Rodgers.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson discuss which side you blame more for the T.J. Watt holdout. Also, Pirates' broadcaster Neil Walker and Jason Mackey from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. June 13, 2025, 9:00 Hour

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson point out a position on the Steelers that they have struggled developing lately. Also, Chris Carter and Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. June 13, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.11 E. The left-wing activists are getting ready to have "No Kings Day" protests across America, on June 14. In this episode, I share my thoughts about this so-called "No Kings Day."ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express. Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk with Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about QB Aaron Rodgers at Steelers' minicamp, the holdout of LB T.J. Watt and other news surrounding the team.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue addressing the ongoing situation with the Steelers and LB T.J. Watt. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. June 11, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Aaron Rodgers is scheduled to talk at 3:15pm. T.J. Watt is not at mandatory minicamp but no one is making it much of a big deal. Brian thinks there's a 94% chance Watt signs a new contract. Would you go on a darkness retreat?

Hour 3 with Joe Starkey: Zach Frazier said Aaron Rodgers addressed the team and said he's all in. Steelers reporter Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the show. Two of the greatest calls in Fan history. T.J. Watt is not at mandatory minicamp but no one is making it much of a big deal. Brian thinks there's a 94% chance Watt signs a new contract.

6/9/25 - Hour 2 In ‘Overreaction Monday' Rich weighs in on Joe Burrow, Nick Chubb to the Texans, Rams OLB Jared Verse, the NFC North, NBA Finals, Carlos Alcaraz, the US Open, and Red Sox vs Yankees. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the Steelers, how the 4-time NFL MVP will fit in with the team's culture and offensive approach, and more.  Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/overreactionmonday⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://apple.co/whatthefootball⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Jim Jackson Show: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jim-jackson-show/id1770609432⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ No-Contest Wrestling with O'Shea Jackson Jr. and TJ Jefferson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-contest-wrestling/id1771450708 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Ron Darling joined Baskin & Phelps to talk about the Guardians' culture; Jomboy Media's Chris Rose spoke on the Guardians' playoff chances; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko broke down the Aaron Rodgers signing with The Afternoon Drive; Cleveland.com's Terry Pluto spoke on the Cavaliers offseason decisions; Eric Metcalf & Nathan Zegura broke down the storylines from Browns OTAs

In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Ron Darling joined Baskin & Phelps to talk about the Guardians' culture; Jomboy Media's Chris Rose spoke on the Guardians' playoff chances; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko broke down the Aaron Rodgers signing with The Afternoon Drive; Cleveland.com's Terry Pluto spoke on the Cavaliers offseason decisions; Eric Metcalf & Nathan Zegura broke down the storylines from Browns OTAs

In interviews on 92.3 The Fan this week, Ron Darling joined Baskin & Phelps to talk about the Guardians' culture; Jomboy Media's Chris Rose spoke on the Guardians' playoff chances; Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko broke down the Aaron Rodgers signing with The Afternoon Drive; Cleveland.com's Terry Pluto spoke on the Cavaliers offseason decisions; Eric Metcalf & Nathan Zegura broke down the storylines from Browns OTAs

Join Bob Papa and Chris Bisignano as they welcome Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Steelers and golf writer Gerry Dulac. They dive into Giants OTAs, Aaron Rodgers' new deal, Russell Wilson's time in Pittsburgh, and whether Jaxson Dart has a shot at starting.

Nick and Jonathan discuss what the Steelers signing of Aaron Rodgers means for Mike Tomlin, and they're joined by Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Then, they discuss the issues with the bottom of the Guardians lineup.

Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins Afternoon Drive to discuss Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers. He talks about the reaction to the signing in Pittsburgh, if Mike Tomlin's job security relies on Rodgers, his experience with Kenny Pickett, and more.

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson address a potential reason why CB Beanie Bishop might get cut this offseason. Also, Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Pirates' broadcaster John Wehner each come on The Fan Hotline. June 4, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Ray Fittipaldo from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to address the Steelers' meeting with WR Gabe Davis, along with other news surrounding the team.

Tyler is joined by Busting Brackets' Tristan Freeman to sort the incoming ACC transfers into Blue Chips, Red Chips and White ChipsLater, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joins to discuss the Pitt incoming transfer class.Follow the show on Twitter: @UpTheCoastsPod @tcrons21Follow Tristan: @hoopsnut351 @BustingBracketsFollow Abby: @abbyschnable

In this hour, Adanm Crowley and Dorin Dickerson continue arguing about the crucial strike three called on C Henry Davis took on Friday when the Pirates played the San Diego Padres. Also, what would the Pirates' baseball season have looked like if Don Kelly would have been manager from the start? And Colin Beazley from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline. June 2, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Colin Beazley from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette to address the weekend in Pirates' baseball and how they're going to approach the season moving forward now that they're 22-38.

In the latest episode of Working People, we go back to the picket line to get a critical update on the longest ongoing strike in the United States. In October 2022, over 100 workers represented by five labor unions—including production, distribution, advertising, and accounts receivable staff—walked off the job on an unfair labor practice strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PPG). The strike began after the newspaper's management, Block Communications, which is owned by the Block family, cut off health insurance for employees on Oct. 1 of that year. After more than 2.5 years on strike, with other unions reaching contracts or taking buyouts and dissolving their units, workers represented by the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are the last remaining strikers holding the line. We speak with a panel of union officers for the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh about how they've managed to stay on strike so long and about recent legal updates that have given them hope that an acceptable end to the strike may be on the horizon. Panelists include: Ed Blazina, striking transportation writer at the PPG and one of the Vice Presidents of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh; Erin Hebert, also one of the Vice Presidents of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh and a striking copy-editor and page designer at PPG; Emily Matthews, photographer on strike and treasurer for the Post-Gazette Unit of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh. Additional links/info: Pittsburgh Union Progress website, Facebook page, X page, and Instagram Donate to Support Striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Workers Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh website Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “TRNN wins 2025 Izzy Award for coverage of East Palestine, OH, trainwreck & chemical disaster” Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Union Progress, “The strike is over for 3 Pittsburgh news production unions, but the journalists' strike continues” Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital Star, “The strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is now the longest in the nation. And it's not over” Mel Buer, Working People / The Real News Network, “Two years into a strike, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers aren't ready to give up” Bob Batz Jr. & Steve Mellon, Pittsburgh Union Progress, “A start to the end of the strike? Feds file for temporary injunction to return Pittsburgh news unions to work” Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams / The Real News Network, “‘AI will not scab us': Post-Gazette newsroom decries use of artificial intelligence” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “(Livestream) After months of striking, media workers aren't backing down” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “(Livestream) Strikes at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, University of Michigan, and more” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's half-year strike” Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor

We don't necessarily need to shape-shift into flies on the wall. Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers surely had an excellent meeting earlier this offseason in Pittsburgh, Pa.There's a very good chance that both head coach and quarterback view this looming partnership as a chance to stick it to the doubters and reclaim control of their narratives.Tomlin hasn't won a playoff game since the 2016 season, albeit with teams that never finish with a losing record. Rodgers hasn't been a good quarterback in four years.How did the Steelers get here? How will this all end? On this week's Substack Live at Go Long, I chat with Brian Batko of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Always love seeing Brian on our trips to Steelers Country. He offers a sharp perspective on everything Tomlin and Rodgers. Yes, those Steelers of 2019 fought like hell — it was fun following that group for a B/R feature — but those wins with “The Duck” ‘n co. present a bitter counterfactural. We explore.As a reminder, you can always join our Substack Live videos by downloading the app here and turning notifications on. I'll also schedule episodes ahead of time so you can add them into your calendar.Also: Here is my column on the state of affairs in Pittsburgh, icymi. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.golongtd.com/subscribe

In this hour, Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson try to solve the mystery of why the Steelers keep their WR depth so shallow. Also, does Pirates' CF Oneil Cruz have hall-of-fame potential? And Chris Carter and Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette each come on The Fan Hotline. May 30, 2025, 8:00 Hour

Noah Hiles from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about the latest involving the Pirates.

Chris Carter from The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette comes on The Fan Hotline to talk to Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson about the latest involving the Steelers.

In the latest episode of Working People, we go back to the picket line to get a critical update on the longest ongoing strike in the United States. In October 2022, over 100 workers represented by five labor unions—including production, distribution, advertising, and accounts receivable staff—walked off the job on an unfair labor practice strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PPG). The strike began after the newspaper's management, Block Communications, which is owned by the Block family, cut off health insurance for employees on Oct. 1. After more than 2.5 years on strike, with other unions reaching contracts or taking buyouts and dissolving their units, workers represented by the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh are the last remaining strikers holding the line. We speak with a panel of union officers for the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh about how they've managed to stay on strike so long and about recent legal updates that have given them hope that an acceptable end to the strike may be on the horizon. Panelists include: Ed Blazina, striking transportation writer at the PPG and one of the Vice Presidents of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh; Erin Hebert, also one of the Vice Presidents of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh and a striking copy-editor and page designer at PPG; Emily Matthews, photographer on strike and treasurer for the Post-Gazette Unit of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh. Additional links/info: Pittsburgh Union Progress website, Facebook page, X page, and InstagramDonate to Support Striking Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WorkersMaximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “TRNN wins 2025 Izzy Award for coverage of East Palestine, OH, trainwreck & chemical disaster”Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Union Progress, “The strike is over for 3 Pittsburgh news production unions, but the journalists' strike continues”Ian Karbal, Pennsylvania Capital Star, “The strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is now the longest in the nation. And it's not over”Mel Buer, Working People / The Real News Network, “Two years into a strike, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette workers aren't ready to give up”Bob Batz Jr. & Steve Mellon, Pittsburgh Union Progress, “A start to the end of the strike? Feds file for temporary injunction to return Pittsburgh news unions to work”Brett Wilkins, Common Dreams / The Real News Network, “‘AI will not scab us': Post-Gazette newsroom decries use of artificial intelligence”Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “(Livestream) After months of striking, media workers aren't backing down”Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “(Livestream) Strikes at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, University of Michigan, and more”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's half-year strike”Permanent links below…Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music…Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongAudio Post-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

From the moment he was born, Grady Stiles entertained audiences around the United States as the sideshow performer “Lobster Boy.” But behind the scenes, Stiles' life was one of turmoil, alcoholism, and even murder. That all came to an end one night in the fall of 1992, when a killer entered Stiles' Florida home and shot him to death. In the days that followed Grady Stiles murder, investigators quickly unraveled a conspiracy plot to kill Stiles, which had been set in motion by his wife, Mary Theresa, and his stepson, who'd hired a teenage carnival worker to commit the murder. After a lifetime in the spotlight because of his physical deformity, it was Grady Stiles' death that brought him the ultimate fame, but what had he done to earn such a brutal end?Thank you to the Incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research and Writing support!ReferencesAllen, William. 1978. "Her dad faces trial in fiance's slaying." Pittsburgh Press, October 6: 4.Associated Press. 1994. "Defense: Abuse led wife to hire husband's killer." Miami Herald, July 13: 24.Florida Department of Corrections. 2014. Corrections Offender Network. March 5. Accessed April 30, 2025. https://pubapps.fdc.myflorida.com/OffenderSearch/detail.aspx?Page=Detail&DCNumber=532246&TypeSearch=IR.Ireton, Gabriel. 1979. "'Lobster Man' guilt in kin's fiance death." Pitsburgh Post-Gazette, February 23: 3.Jackson, Orval. 1994. "Judge rules self-defense must include admission." Tampa Tribune, July 15: 20.—. 1994. "Wife of 'Lobster Boy' guilty." Tampa Tribune, July 28: 1.Lester, John. 1992. "Legless carny slain at his house." Tampa Tribune, December 1: 7.Maryniak, Paul. 1979. "Deformed slayer gets probation." Pittsburgh Press, April 30: 1.—. 1979. "Performer's slay trial goes to jury." Pittsburgh Press, February 22: 2.Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 1978. "Legless man charged in slaying." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, September 28: 7.Rosen, Fred. 1995. Lobster Boy: The Bizarre Life and Brutal Death of Grady Stiles Jr. New York, NY: Pinnacle.Stay in the know - wondery.fm/morbid-wondery.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Altina Schinasi is known as the inventor of cat-eye glasses, but she was also an artist, a documentarian, and an activist. And she was very frank about her own faults and bad decisions. Research: “Altina Schinasi 1924 (1907-1999).” Helen Temple Cook Library. Dana Hall School. https://library.danahall.org/archives/danapedia/alumnae/altina-schinasi-1924-1907-1999/ “Altina Schinasi's 116th Birthday.” Google Doodle. https://doodles.google/doodle/altina-schinasis-116th-birthday/ “Altina Schinasi, The Harlem Girl Who Knew Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Salvador Dali And Invented Cat-Eye Glasses.” Harlem World. June 21, 2023. https://www.harlemworldmagazine.com/altina-schinasi-the-harlem-girl-who-knew-martin-luther-king-rosa-parks-salvador-dali-and-invented-cat-eye-glasses/ “Artist Altina Schinasi Miranda Dies at 92.” Ventura County Star. Aug. 17, 1999. https://www.newspapers.com/image/935509837/?match=1&terms=Altina%20Schinasi Bachz, Betty. “From Audrey Hepburn to Hailey Bieber: How cat-eye frames became a timeless look.” Vogue Scandinavia. Oct. 8, 2021. https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/history-of-the-cat-eye-sunglasses “Heiress Asks Divorce.” The Cleveland Press. June 21, 1933. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1164656661/?match=1&terms=Altina%20Schinasi “The League’s Legacy.” Art Students League of New York. https://www.artstudentsleague.org/timeline#timeline “Mengel Module Furniture - Morris B. Sanders.” Modernism 101. https://modernism101.com/products-page/industrial-design/mengel-module-furniture-promotionalsales-ephemera-for-morris-b-sanders-furniture-designed-in-1946-produced-by-the-mengel-furniture-company-of-louisville-ky/ “Morris Schinasi.” The Daily Times. Sept. 13, 1928. https://www.newspapers.com/image/724032205/?match=1&terms=Morris%20Schinasi “Morris Schinasi Leaves $1,300,000 to Institutions.” The Daily Times. Sept. 28, 1928. https://www.newspapers.com/image/724032801/ Ravo, Nick. “Altina Schinasi Miranda, 92, Designer of Harlequin Glasses.” The New York Times. Aug. 21, 1999. https://www.nytimes.com/1999/08/21/arts/altina-schinasi-miranda-92-designer-of-harlequin-glasses.html “Rose-Colored Glasses.” Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Sept. 12, 1939. https://www.newspapers.com/image/88914623/?match=1&terms=%22harlequin%20eyeglasses%20%22 Sander, Peter. “Altina.” 2014. Schinasi Estate Put at $8,014,962.” The Springfield Morning Union. May 2, 1930. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1067224117/?match=1&terms=Altina%20Schinasi Peabody, Pam. “Visions: sculptor Altina interviewed by Pam Peabody.” American Women Making History and Culture. WFPW. 1978. https://archive.org/details/pacifica_radio_archives-WZ0295.01 Zaltzman, Lior. “The Pioneering Sephardic Jewish Mother Invented the Cat-Eye Glasses.” Kveller. Aug. 4, 2023. https://www.kveller.com/this-pioneering-sephardic-jewish-mother-invented-the-cat-eye-glasses/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.