Best Direct Impact Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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Paul Zeise Live: Are Pirates heading toward another 5-year rebuild? Paul Skenes trade chatter? 39:39

6h ago39:39

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Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Are the Pirates heading toward yet another five-year rebuild following the firing of Derek Shelton as manager and the continued lack of results from general manager Ben Cherington? Or should owner Bob Nutting consider other options if he…

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Steelers schedule: Should Browns be a layup? Are Bills, Lions or Vikings the toughest test? 22:59

11h ago22:59

22:59

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko ranks the team's 2025 schedule by degree of difficulty. Will Myles Garrett and the Browns be the easiest foe coach Mike Tomlin's team sees? Or will they still be able to challenge the offense that's been re-tooled with names including DK Metcalf, Kenneth Gainwel…

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Trump Heads to Capitol to Address House GOP; Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to Start Cease-Fire Talks | NTD Good Morning 1:29:25

1h ago1:29:25

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Trump Heads to Capitol to Address House GOP; Trump Says Russia and Ukraine to Start Cease-Fire Talks | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Will Steelers get Aaron Rodgers before OTAs? Would his absence hurt them? 31:18

1d ago31:18

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Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Will Aaron Rodgers sign with the Steelers before OTAs, scheduled for next week? How much will it hurt preparation for coach Mike Tomlin's team if he doesn't? What could it mean for quarterbacks already under contract, including Mason Rud…

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Pirates-Reds: Can Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter take advantage of middling NL Central rival? 8:45

1d ago8:45

8:45

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's upcoming series with the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. Can Mitch Keller, Andrew Heaney and Bailey Falter keep the struggling offense in the game against this relatively average NL Central rival? Will Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen and the offense get an opportunity to turn things around again…

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Is Steelers' DK Metcalf a more complete WR1 than George Pickens? 28:59

1d ago28:59

28:59

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the advantages DK Metcalf gives the team as its No. 1 WR in place of George Pickens, who was traded to the Dallas Cowboys earlier this month. What does Metcalf do better than Pi…

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GOP’s Big Budget Bill Advances to House Floor; Trump to Push for End of War in Call with Putin | NTD Good Morning 1:34:51

2h ago1:34:51

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GOP’s Big Budget Bill Advances to House Floor; Trump to Push for End of War in Call with Putin | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Former Pirate Cole Tucker explains playing for Don Kelly, transition to broadcasting 33:31

4d ago33:31

33:31

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes former Pirates first-round draft pick Cole Tucker to get his perspective on the Pirates' managerial change from Derek Shelton to Don Kelly. What does Tucker remember about playing for Kelly? Why does he believe the club and former teammates including K…

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Should Steelers sign a WR2 like Keenan Allen or Amari Cooper? Or trade for Allen Lazard? 30:37

5d ago30:37

30:37

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko ponder WR2 options for GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin following the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Should the team sign a big name like Keenan Allen, Amari Cooper or Gabe …

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Trump Concludes Final Day of Middle East Trip; U.S. Says Trump-Putin Meeting Needed for Breakthrough | NTD Good Morning 1:30:04

3d ago1:30:04

1:30:04

Trump Concludes Final Day of Middle East Trip; U.S. Says Trump-Putin Meeting Needed for Breakthrough | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Pirates mailbag: Are offensive struggles a development problem? Henry Davis catching Paul Skenes? 12:14

5d ago12:14

12:14

On his weekly Pirates mailbag video, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: What are the reasons the Pirates' offense is struggling so profoundly. Is it a problem with GM Ben Cherington's development regime? Why does Henry Davis instead of Joey Bart catch for Paul Skenes starts? Could hitting coach Matt Hague …

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Own Who You Are: Claiming Your Leadership Identity 10:55

4d ago10:55

10:55

In this episode, Tywauna Wilson guides you through the foundational step of claiming your leadership identity so you can stand out and lead with clarity and confidence. Discover the actionable framework and strategies you need to define who you are as a leader—and why it matters now more than ever. Today, I'll cover: The three essential components …

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Steelers schedule REACTION: Does NFL believe Aaron Rodgers is signing? Another BRUTAL end to season? 54:40

6d ago54:40

54:40

Host Adam Bittner welcomes Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Maceky to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news, which included the release of the Steelers' schedule on Wednesday night. Is the NFL signaling that it expects Aaron Rodgers will ultimately sign with the team by creating a Week 1 matchup with the New York Jets, his former squad?…

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Trump Visits UAE for Final Stop in Middle East Trip; Trump and Putin to Skip Turkey Peace Talks | NTD Good Morning 1:33:03

4d ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Trump Visits UAE for Final Stop in Middle East Trip; Trump and Putin to Skip Turkey Peace Talks | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Steelers won't trade T.J. Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick? Will Kaleb Johnson take Jaylen Warren's carries? 29:00

7d ago29:00

29:00

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo eye potential remaining moves for GM Omar Khan this offseason. Why do trades of high-priced veterans including T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick seem unlikely? Even after George Picke…

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Trump in Qatar After Meeting Syria's Leader; Trump Says Direct Talks With China's Xi Possible | NTD Good Morning 1:33:23

5d ago1:33:23

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Trump in Qatar After Meeting Syria's Leader; Trump Says Direct Talks With China's Xi Possible | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Hype for Steelers' Will Howard, Ben Roethlisberger comparisons going a bit too far? 32:35

7d ago32:35

32:35

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Has the hype for Steelers sixth-round pick Will Howard gotten a bit out of control? How valid are the comparisons between his game and that of Ben Roethlisberger? And what are proper expectations for him in a quarterback room with Mason …

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Steelers NFL schedule preview: Ireland vs. Vikings? More surprises to come? 27:03

8d ago27:03

27:03

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Mark Bergin of the Bleav podcast network to preview the NFL schedule release and what it might hold for the team. What should we make of the already-announced Ireland matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 28? How many primetime games will Mike Toml…

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Trump Meets with Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh; White House Slashes 'De Minimis' Tariff on China | NTD Good Morning 1:34:12

6d ago1:34:12

1:34:12

Trump Meets with Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh; White House Slashes 'De Minimis' Tariff on China | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Was George Pickens fair in calling Steelers 'cheap organization'? 30:28

8d ago30:28

30:28

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. What should we make of George Pickens appearing to call the Steelers a "cheap organization" in the comments of an Instagram post — and his subsequent attempts to walk it back? Is there some validity to his statements? Or is this just ano…

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Pirates-Mets: Can Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller maintain momentum? Stifle loaded lineup? 9:16

9d ago9:16

9:16

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the club's series against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Can Paul Skenes, Mitch Keller and Bailey Falter build on the series win against the Atlanta Braves and stifle a powerful Mets lineup that includes names like Pete Alonso, Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor? And how will Andrew McCutchen, Ke'Bryan…

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Does Steelers' Omar Khan REALLY believe in his WRs without George Pickens? Will Howard shining? 28:10

9d ago28:10

28:10

On the Monday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to GM Omar Khan's comments about his receivers at rookie minicamp over the weekend. Does he really believe in the group as constituted, following the trade of George Pickens to th…

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Bessent Says U.S. and China to Pause Most Tariffs for 90 Days; Trump to Slash Drug Prices with EO | NTD Good Morning 1:32:11

7d ago1:32:11

1:32:11

Bessent Says U.S. and China to Pause Most Tariffs for 90 Days; Trump to Slash Drug Prices with EO | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Steelers GM Omar Khan wanted fresh start in trading George Pickens, likes WR depth behind DK Metcalf 7:39

12d ago7:39

7:39

Steelers GM Omar Khan speaks with reporters in conjunction with the team's rookie minicamp at its South Side facility. He explains why the team decided to trade George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys this week; why he likes his depth at WR behind DK Metcalf with names like Roman Wilson, Robert Woods and Calvin Austin III; and why he didn't make a mov…

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Steelers rookie camp report: Will Howard already looking comfortable at QB? 8:42

11d ago8:42

8:42

Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Brian Batko and Ray Fittipaldo recap the first day of rookie minicamp for NFL draft selections and undrafted free agents at the team's South Side facility. Why did QB Will Howard look and sound impressive as he looks to find his way alongside Mason Rudolph and -- possibly -- Aaron Rodgers? What did Derrick Harmon have…

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Did Steelers make BAD NFL draft picks with George Pickens, Kenny Pickett, & others? Or GOOD trades? 34:29

12d ago34:29

34:29

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko analyze the team's numerous trades to send former top draft picks away in recent years. Including the deals that have sent George Pickens and Kenny Pickett elsewhere the past two years. We…

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Trump Calls for 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire; Pope Leo XIV Elected as First American Pontiff | NTD Good Morning 1:33:26

10d ago1:33:26

1:33:26

Trump Calls for 30-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire; Pope Leo XIV Elected as First American Pontiff | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Should Steelers trade T.J. Watt next? Derek Shelton firing reaction? 30:52

13d ago30:52

30:52

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin consider dealing star pass rusher T.J. Watt following the George Pickens trade to the Dallas Cowboys? Does it make sense to continue bolstering their NFL draft capital with an eye toward selectin…

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Pirates BREAKING NEWS: Manager Derek Shelton fired after team's last-place start to the season 14:34

13d ago14:34

14:34

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles and sports columnist Jason Mackey react to the breaking news that manager Derek Shelton was fired Thursday. Why was Shelton relieved of his duties now, and what led up to it? What does this mean for the team going forward under Don Kelly, who was named manager in Shelton's stead? Is Kelly the long-term choice…

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Pirates mailbag: Will Bob Nutting finally consider selling team after slow start? 16:41

13d ago16:41

16:41

On his weekly mailbag podcast, Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles answers reader questions. Among them: Will owner Bob Nutting consider selling the team after its slow start to 2025 and amid relentless scrutiny from fans? Are Billy Cook and Nick Yorke MLB caliber players? Or just more bad trade returns for GM Ben Cherington? Will 2024 first-ro…

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Are Steelers PUNTING on 2025 after George Pickens trade? Mike Tomlin, Omar Khan looking to 2026 QBs? 35:31

13d ago35:31

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Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to a busy week of Pittsburgh sports news. Are GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin signaling an intention to punt on the 2025 season after trading George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys? And allowing names like Najee Harris, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields to leave via NFL fre…

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NTD News Good Morning Full Broadcast (May 08) 1:33:44

11d ago1:33:44

1:33:44

NTD News Good Morning Full Broadcast (May 08)By Epoch Media Group

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Series recap: Pirates swept again, this time by the Cardinals — where do they go from here? 10:05

13d ago10:05

10:05

Post-Gazette Pirates insiders Noah Hiles and Colin Beazley break down the Pirates' series sweep, their second in a row, at the hands of the St. Louis Cardinals, which concluded Wednesday afternoon with a 5-0 loss, their seventh in a row. The conversation starts with a rundown of the last six years of the Ben Cherington and Derek Shelton era, with s…

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Paul Zeise Live: Do Steelers' offseason moves indicate a lack of direction after George Pickens trade? 34:06

14d ago34:06

34:06

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern, primarily the Steelers' decision to trade George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a third-round pick in next year's NFL draft. How does this move fit into a confusing offseason so far, one that's included big additions in DK…

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SHOCKER: Steelers TRADE George Pickens? What is Omar Khan's plan at WR? Impact on Aaron Rodgers? 26:20

14d ago26:20

26:20

On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo react to the team's decision to trade WR George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys. Why would GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin make this move now? After the NFL draft? If they thought t…

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U.S. and China Set to Resume Trade Talks in Switzerland; REAL ID Enforcement Beginning on Wednesday | NTD Good Morning 1:34:57

14d ago1:34:57

1:34:57

U.S. and China Set to Resume Trade Talks in Switzerland; REAL ID Enforcement Beginning on Wednesday | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Are Pirates fixable amid skid? Or has Derek Shelton run out of answers? 33:21

15d ago33:21

33:21

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. He welcomes Washington Wild Things general manager Tony Buselli to analyze the Pirates' most recent losing funk, which included a loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Is this team fixable around stars like Paul Skenes, Oneil …

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Bizarro-Steelers? What are Browns doing with Kenny Pickett, Diontae Johnson, Devin Bush & Shedeur? 28:48

15d ago28:48

28:48

On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes Akron Beacon Journal Browns insider Chris Easterling to discuss the AFC North rival's chaotic offseason that has former Steelers at the center of it. What is going on with Kenny Pickett and the crowded QB room? Where does he fit in with names including …

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Treasury Secretary Bessent to Testify in Congress; Court Rejects Trump Bid to Revoke Migrant Status | NTD Good Morning 1:32:52

15d ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Treasury Secretary Bessent to Testify in Congress; Court Rejects Trump Bid to Revoke Migrant Status | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Is Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger underrated like ex-Ravens rival Terrell Suggs says? 31:18

16d ago31:18

31:18

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Is former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underrated compared to names like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Peyton Manning and others as former Baltimore Ravens rival Terrell Suggs suggested on a podcast recently? Or does he get his j…

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Pirates-Cardinals series preview: A chance to stack some wins? 8:27

16d ago8:27

8:27

Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the upcoming series with the St. Louis Cardinals, a team Pittsburgh has actually had some success against this season. Can the Pirates take advantage of what has been bad pitching from the Cardinals? Will Carmen Mlodzinski be making his final start for a while? And what is this series' bold prediction?…

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Are Steelers confident in Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu & OL after ignoring it in the NFL draft? 29:33

16d ago29:33

29:33

On the Monday edition of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Ray Fittipaldo analyze the offensive line after GM Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin chose not to add to it via the NFL draft. Is that a sign of confidence in young players including Broderick Jones, Tr…

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Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison; Police Stop Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga Concert in Brazil | NTD Good Morning 1:33:18

16d ago1:33:18

1:33:18

Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz Prison; Police Stop Bomb Plot at Lady Gaga Concert in Brazil | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Mackey's Saturday Conversations: Steven Brault on Oneil Cruz's evolution, Paul Skenes' maturity 30:35

18d ago30:35

30:35

On his weekly Saturday Conversations podcast, Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey welcomes SportsNet Pittsburgh analyst and former Pirates pitcher Steven Brault to discuss the team's slow start. What it an MLB clubhouse like when a team gets off on the wrong foot? Where do the Pirates most need to improve under manager Derek Shelton? And wha…

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Paul Zeise Live: Should Steelers consider Will Levis trade amid Aaron Rodgers uncertainty? 32:55

18d ago32:55

32:55

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Should Steelers general manager Omar Khan and coach Mike Tomlin consider Titans quarterback Will Levis as a potential alternative should their NFL free agency pursuit of Aaron Rodgers fall through now that Levis appears poised to be disp…

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Pirates-Padres: Bad matchups for Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter & Andrew Heaney? 8:21

19d ago8:21

8:21

Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the San Diego Padres this weekend at PNC Park. Can starters Mitch Keller, Bailey Falter and Andrew Heaney persevere in traditionally tough matchups against this dangerous lineup? Or will names like Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado and Luis Arraez get the best of …

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How much upside does Steelers' Will Howard have as a QB? Will Derrick Harmon play NT as a rookie? 32:33

19d ago32:33

32:33

On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast, presented by Edgar Snyder & Associates, Post-Gazette Steelers insiders Christopher Carter and Brian Batko analyze the team's 2025 NFL draft class that was finalized last week. What is the talent ceiling for sixth-round pick Will Howard as a QB? Will he be a career backup type like a Landry Jon…

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U.S. Closes Loophole for Cheap Parcels from China; Trump Moves Mike Waltz to U.N. Ambassador | NTD Good Morning 1:32:56

19d ago1:32:56

1:32:56

U.S. Closes Loophole for Cheap Parcels from China; Trump Moves Mike Waltz to U.N. Ambassador | NTD Good MorningBy Epoch Media Group

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Paul Zeise Live: Do Steelers finally have WR depth with Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson? 31:34

20d ago31:34

31:34

Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news live around 5 p.m. Eastern. Do the Steelers have enough depth at receiver now that Robert Woods has joined Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson behind DK Metcalf and George Pickens? Or will those three still have to prove themselves as reliable pieces for coach Mike …

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Could Steelers, Mike Tomlin reach breaking point like Penguins, Mike Sullivan? Or is he safer? 37:20

20d ago37:20

37:20

Post-Gazette sports columnist Jason Mackey joins host Adam Bittner to react to a busy week in Pittsburgh sports news. How much pressure is on Steelers coach Mike Tomlin following the firing of the Penguins' Mike Sullivan? Will he face expectations to win in 2025, after GM Omar Khan decided to keep names like George Pickens and T.J. Watt rather than…

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