Matt Peiken

Wake Up, Pittsburgh!

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Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in under four minutes.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: WakeUpPIT.transistor.fm

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Matt Peiken

Episodes

Monday, Nov. 17: School Closures + Fetterman Health Update + HIV Funding + Parish Closures + Park Ecology 17.11.2025 4:10

Today's newscast includes these stories: School Closures: Plan may shutter nine Pittsburgh schools, alarming Hill District families. Fetterman Health: Senator recovers after v-fib episode; credits defibrillator for survival. HIV Funding: Ryan White cuts threaten medication, housing support for vulnerable Pittsburgh residents. Parish Closures: St. Joseph may shut seven churches amid attendance, bud...

Friday, Nov. 14: Police Chief Nomination + Fetterman Hospitalized + Black Photography Exhibition + Musician Lemon Returns 14.11.2025 4:11

Today's newscast includes these stories: Police Pick: O’Connor selects Lando as chief, sparking input concerns. Fetterman Hospitalized: Ventricular episode injures senator; condition stable. Zoning Upheld: Judge dismisses challenge, preserving inclusionary housing rule. Photo Exhibit: Carnegie showcases historic Black photojournalism archive. Lemon Returns: Merce Lemon headlines hometown show afte...

Thursday, Nov. 13: Continued Impasse + School Violence Shrinks + Esplanade Moves Forward + Rep. Lee Meets Students 13.11.2025 4:07

Today's newscast includes these stories: Pay check pauses and hiring freezes chill area schools as state impasse endures Violence has decreased across Pittsburgh’s seven Safe Passage schools $740 million Esplanade project ready to advance after years of planning — but some residents remain opposed Rep. Summer Lee visits Pitt for student-led town hall Public to get first glimpse of proposed Alle-Ki...

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Council Controversy + Mayor's Final Speech + Deluzio Slams Senate + Pittsburgh's 'Black Book' Scandals 12.11.2025 4:18

Today's newscast includes these stories: Council erupts over planning email likening proposal to Trump. Gainey warns of tough finances in final budget speech. Deluzio slams Senate shutdown deal on The Daily Show. Pittsburgh labs pilot tech to support independent senior living. Pittsburgh’s black book scandals rival Epstein-era secrecy.

Trailer: Wake Up, Pittsburgh! 10.11.2025 0:40

Catch up on all the Pittsburgh news every weekday morning. Our newscast podcast draws stories from across the local news media landscape to keep you in-the-know in less than five minutes.