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June 6, 2025

Shaved Kielbasa, Angry Steelers Fans & Undercover County Agents

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Shaved Kielbasa, Angry Steelers Fans & Undercover County Agents

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Trump's latest visit to Pittsburgh left us with more questions about US Steel – and stirred up some anger from Steelers fans. We've got new data on the county employees taking home the biggest paychecks, and you can test your skills at one of the most difficult golf courses in the country. Plus, the Pittsburgh Diocese has a new bishop with a very specific favorite meal.

Notes and references from today’s show:

  • Steelers email fans upset over Trump receiving jersey at rally [KDKA]
  • Steelers Sign QB Aaron Rodgers [Sports Illustrated]
  • Your Guide to Steelers Training Camp [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • Pittsburgh Penguins Name Dan Muse the 23rd Head Coach in Franchise History [NHL]
  • McCutchen ties Clemente for third on Pirates' all-time homers list with 240 [WESA]
  • Why a Pittsburgher Just Officially Became Baseball’s Best Hitter [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • From U.S. Open merchandise to concessions, here's what fans can expect at Oakmont next week [KDKA]
  • A Brief History of Oakmont Country Club [Pittsburgh Magazine]
  • Visitors expected to fill hotels, rent private homes for U.S. Open in Oakmont [TribLive]
  • How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • See what Allegheny County employees earned in 2024 — and how the county is hiding names of many top earners [PublicSource]
  • PPS District 9 challenger concedes to incumbent school board president in primary election race [WESA]
  • Bishop Eckman takes over leadership of Pittsburgh diocese as Bishop Zubik retires [WESA]
  • Bethel Park parish proud to call new Pittsburgh Bishop Mark Eckman their own [TribLive]
  • Pittsburgh Juneteenth event organizer takes city to court over permit delay [TribLive]

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