Best AVLs Podcasts (2026)

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Wednesday, Jan. 7: Mayor's First Executive Order + '26 Election Races + Waymo On Road + New Urban League Head 4:02

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: O’Connor orders faster permits, keeps community input intact Haas rematch targets Gaydos in pivotal 2026 House fight Waymo tests robotaxis in Pittsburgh, driverless rides coming soon PPS COVID services lag; families can still claim support Jennifer Thompkins to lead Urban League of Greater Pittsbu…

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Tuesday, Jan. 6: O'Connor Sworn In + PNC Expands + City Paper Closes + Brookline Teen Outreach 3:53

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: O’Connor sworn in as mayor, Shapiro pledges partnership PNC closes $4.1B FirstBank deal, expands Denver-Phoenix reach State funding adds North-James signal to North Avenue project Brookline Teen Outreach gives teens meals, support, belonging Pittsburgh City Paper shuts down after 34-year run…

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Monday, Jan. 5: Homicides Drop + Mazzocco on Ballot + Teen Arrest Scrutiny + Young Carnegie Mayor 4:04

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Allegheny County homicides fall 33% as shootings drop Democrats pick Jennifer Mazzocco for pivotal Pa. House special Civil rights groups demand answers in Wilmerding teen arrest Rooftop solar slows after federal 30% credit ends Dec. 31 Carnegie swears in 23-year-old Sam Bigham as mayor…

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“I Read Them All” ft. Sam Klemet of the Detroit Auto Show 15:57

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My Drive. My City. My Show. Although written as three individual statements as part of the high-octane creative campaign around the Detroit Auto Show, we could easily rephrase them as questions. For us in The 313, what does our drive look like? What should our city be? And what does our show—the Detroit Auto Show—mean to us? Sam Klemet, Executive D…

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Tuesday, Dec. 30: Weather Outages + Homewood House Takeover + Heroic AI Startup + Pricey Fire Trucks Idle 3:37

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Wind outages linger; snow and 20s follow this week Council moves to seize Homewood House, keep seniors housed Pittsburgh AI startup says it’s found 730 trafficking victims Foam fire trucks cost $600K, still unused after five years Fort Pitt Museum closes Jan-Feb for Revolutionary War revamp…

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Monday, Dec. 29: Mayor Gainey Reflects + Judge Blocks DOJ + Court-Ordered Mental Care + Pittsburgh Students Pursue Trades 4:04

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Mayor Gainey reflects on term as he leaves office Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for trans youth records Allegheny County to launch court-ordered mental health care Pittsburgh startups secure major 2025 VC deals More Pittsburgh students choose trades over college…

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Tuesday, Dec. 23: Downtown Makeover + Lando Promises Focus + Vacant Homes Persist 3:46

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Downtown revitalization projects advance ahead of 2026 NFL Draft Incoming chief Lando vows 100% focus amid scrutiny Vacant homes persist as affordable housing shortage deepens McCandless approves 10-year parks plan emphasizing trails, connectivity Monroeville convention center wins $900K for roof,…

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Monday, Dec. 22: Tax Increase + ICE Detentions Surge + Water Board Responds + EPA Hearing in Pittsburgh 3:57

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council advances 20% property tax increase ICE detentions in Pittsburgh surge eightfold in 2025 PWSA board responds after transparency probe, eyes rate hike Shapiro touts $5M for neurodegenerative research at Pitt Pittsburgh hosts EPA hearing on wetlands rule rollback…

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Gina Romero - Los derechos a la libertad de asamblea pacífica y de asociación 28:24

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Gina Romero - Los derechos a la libertad de asamblea pacífica y de asociaciónBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Friday, Dec. 19: Schools Budget + Penguins Purchase + Gainey, Kail-Smith Reflections 4:00

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: PPS approves 2026 budget with 2% tax hike. Hoffmann family nears purchase of Penguins from Fenway Sports. Gainey’s one-term legacy: bridge collapse, housing, budget fights. Longtime Councilor Kail-Smith retires, calls for political middle. RK Mellon backs Zegenex and Untapped.…

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Thursday, Dec. 18: Data Center Approved + Fast-Tracking Rejected + Millvale Take Hike + Groundbreaking Union Leader + Snow Response Bashed 4:11

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Springdale approves hyperscale data center despite resident backlash Pittsburgh Planning Commission rejects fast-track zoning approval deadlines Millvale proposes 58% tax hike; senior relief ordinance added Roxanne Brown elected first Black woman to lead United Steelworkers Post-Gazette slams Pitt…

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The Value of Being Yourself ft. Elena Ciccotelli of the EVs for Everyone Podcast 30:25

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An entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for informing people about the latest trends and technologies as they relate to electric vehicles, and a golden doodle who is possibly related to Chewbacca. All of that (and more) encompasses the life and work of Elena Ciccotelli, host and producer of the EVs for Everyone podcast! Her podcast offers a fun and en…

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Wednesday, Dec. 17: Snowplow Shortage + Allegheny Dementia Grant + Documenting School Struggles + La Roche Donation + Hair Discrimination Law 4:07

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Today's Pittsburgh newscast includes these stories: Snowplow shortage delays side-street clearing after Pittsburgh storm Allegheny County expands dementia outreach with CDC grant Pittsburgh King podcast captures daily school struggles, small triumphs La Roche receives major campus donation from founding order Rep. La’Tasha Mayes’ CROWN Act bans hai…

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Gina Romero - The Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association 28:03

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Gina Romero - The Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of AssociationBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Tuesday, Dec. 16: Unsafe Silica Levels + Springdale Data Center + Pittsburgh Home Values Drop + Sisters Supporting Immigrant Justice 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Enlow Fork mine silica levels exceeded limits; rule stalled. Springdale approves massive data center amid noise, power worries. Pittsburgh home values down 13.2% from peak, Zillow says. Catholic sisters’ weekly ICE vigils press for immigrant justice. Grants fund youth, signage, pollinators to boost Pittsburg…

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Monday Dec. 15: New PPD Chief + Tax Hikes Loom + Tourism Championed + East Hills Drive + Holocaust Survivor Passes 4:03

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Jason Lando tapped as Pittsburgh police chief, pending Council vote. Pittsburgh tax hikes loom: county up, schools and city next. VisitPITTSBURGH touts tourism plan progress, neighborhood readiness index. East Hills Drive repaved, hailed as long-delayed equity milestone. Holocaust survivor and educator Oscar…

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Friday, Dec. 12: Budget clash + Crafton Revises Zoning + PNC Workers Worried + Food Resilience Boost + Sports Performance Exhibit 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council clashes with mayor over tight 2026 budget Crafton adopts revised zoning to grow business and housing PNC staff fear full office return as mandate rumors grow Zeromile Cooperative plans Lawrenceville food hub to boost resilience Kamin Science Center debuts Sports360 exhibit on athletic perf…

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David Pavot - The International Legal Framework for Fighting Doping in Sport 39:26

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David Pavot - The International Legal Framework for Fighting Doping in SportBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Thursday, Dec. 11: Taxable Value Drops + Reading Scores Slip + New Duquesne School + Free Bus Passes + Pro Women's Volleyball 3:46

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Today's episode includes these stories: Tax value of key Strip District office tower slashed Pittsburgh third-grade reading proficiency slips again, reforms planned Duquesne unveils $68M Rangos School of Health Sciences Downtown city workers to receive free transit passes pilot Push grows to bring professional women’s volleyball team to Pittsburgh…

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Wednesday, Dec. 10: 30% Tax Hike? + Housing Fund Cuts? + Schools Shortfall + False Alarm Fines + Early Draft Planning 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council weighs 30% tax hike, 5% department cuts Proposed Pittsburgh budget cuts target housing fund, small-business support Pittsburgh Public Schools pursues 4% tax hike amid shortfall Greensburg to fine repeat false fire alarms starting January City accelerates hosting plans for 2026 NFL Draft pl…

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Off-Duty Cop Gigs + Property Tax Hike? + Budget Gap Fallout + Carnegie Museum Director Leaving + Driverless Care Training 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh left millions uncollected from off-duty police security gigs Warwick proposes 30% Pittsburgh property tax hike to close deficit Budget gap endangers Pittsburgh housing fund and small business support Carnegie Museum natural history director departing for Chicago Botanic Construction starts on Penn…

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Monday, Dec. 8: Mayor's Budget Blasted + Freeway Removal + Corporate Responsibility + Academic Freedom + TransYOUniting Honored 4:08

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Gainey’s final budget blasted as crisis; O’Connor inherits shortfall. Editorial urges planning freeway removal to reconnect Pittsburgh’s riverfront neighborhoods. Ten Pittsburgh companies honored on Newsweek list for corporate responsibility. Pitt grad workers demand academic freedom protections; university …

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Friday, Dec. 5: Hospital Urgency + Challenge to Reschenthaler + Pittsburgh Cyberstalking Case + Academic Freedom + Hill District Theaters 3:56

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Today's newscast includes these stories: PA lawmakers race to regulate hospital deals after wave closures Democrat Alan Bradstock mounts long-shot challenge to Rep. Reschenthaler Pittsburgh influencer indicted for AI-assisted cyberstalking of women Pitt grad workers press for academic freedom in union contract Feature uncovers Hill District theater…

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David Pavot - Le régime juridique international de lutte antidopage dans le sport 48:48

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David Pavot - Le régime juridique international de lutte antidopage dans le sportBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Thursday, Dec. 4: Waymo in Pittsburgh + Property Tax Hikes + Public Schools Outlook + 'Mon Bomber' Search 4:11

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Waymo self-driving testing downtown Pittsburgh, step toward public robotaxis Allegheny County approves $3 billion budget without property tax hike Report highlights gains, persistent inequities in Pittsburgh Public Schools Verona, Bell Acres propose 2026 property tax increases Journalists deploy underwater t…

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Wednesday, Dec. 3: Snowstorm impacts + Reading Scores Fall + Water Board Investigation + Esplanade Launches + 82-Year Mystery Ends 4:07

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Snowstorm delays buses, flights, and snarls morning commute Reading scores fall, absenteeism rises in PPS report Investigation: Pittsburgh Water board shows near-total voting unanimity Esplanade riverfront project launches in Chateau WWII airman from Pittsburgh identified after 82 years…

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Tuesday, Dec. 2: Environmental Cleanup + Allegheny Health Profits + 2050 Plan Shakeup + Chartiers Valley Raises + Oakland Residents Fight for Community 3:58

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Oil firms fund $3.3M cleanup of Lawrenceville river pollution Allegheny Health Network posts third straight profitable quarter Council reconsiders funding for 2050 city plan Chartiers Valley support staff win raises in new contract Longtime Oakland residents fight to preserve community amid gentrification…

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Monday, Dec. 1: Allentown T Debate + Hospital Rankings + Tax Credit Preserved + Blighted Homes Solution + EV Charging Protest 3:59

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Allentown temporary T sparks hilltop debate over permanent Pittsburgh transit. Pittsburgh hospitals see Leapfrog safety grades ranging A to D. Waterfront tax credit preserved, fueling Pittsburgh riverfront parks and projects. New agreement lets Pittsburgh Land Bank secure blighted homes faster. Panther Hollo…

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#2: Hydrogen, Simulation, and High-Impact Teams – Emmanuella Sotiropoulou on Engineering the Future of ICE Fast 30:20

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In this episode, we speak with Emmanuella Sotiropoulou, Vice President of Prometheus Applied Technologies. From early engineering curiosity to leading a niche high-impact company, Emmanuella is driving innovation in hydrogen combustion. We explore how Prometheus transforms diesel engines into hydrogen engines using holistic combustion solutions – c…

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Tuesday, Nov. 25: Pittsburgh Tax Hikes? + RAD Parks Investment + Sala Udin Reflects + University Funding, Enrollment 4:05

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Pittsburgh council eyes tax hikes, cuts to fix 2026 budget. RAD approves record $148 million for parks, libraries, culture. Sala Udin retires from school board, laments unfinished equity work. New performance-based formula will reshape funding for Pitt, Penn State. CMU international enrollment dips as immigr…

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Monday, Nov. 24: Allegheny Air Quality + Lower Hill Redevelopment + Airport Holiday Test + Boosting Prep Sports + Riverhounds Title 3:44

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Allegheny County sharply hikes polluter fees to strengthen air enforcement Penguins deal lapses, reopening Lower Hill redevelopment and community promises New Pittsburgh airport terminal faces crucial Thanksgiving travel test Tull Foundation grants boost high school sports in nine districts Riverhounds captu…

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Notable Events In Los Angeles: On-Road Evaluation of Active Driving Assistance Systems 9:10

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Although ADAS features can be beneficial in certain situations, drivers must remain diligent and engaged behind the wheel. In a comprehensive study, AAA researchers evaluated five passenger vehicles with low-speed-capable active driving assistance systems across the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Two primary objectives were established for the stud…

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Friday, Nov. 21: Land Bank Boost + Women Fighting Neighborhood Flooding + Sharpsburg's First Black Mayor + Row House Cinema Revival 4:02

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Land bank gains priority to cheaply acquire Pittsburgh’s tax-delinquent properties. Local women leaders fight worsening flooding in Pittsburgh’s vulnerable neighborhoods. Kayla Portis is Sharpsburg’s first elected Black mayor, advancing redevelopment. Pittsburgh earns 3-star Certified Welcoming designation f…

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Sebastián Mantilla Blanco - Protección y seguridad plenas en el derecho internacional de las 24:25

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Sebastián Mantilla Blanco - Protección y seguridad plenas en el derecho internacional de lasBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Thursday, Nov. 20: Health Merger + Catholic Leadership + Pollution Fees + Charge of 'Neocolonialism' + Campus Politics 4:27

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Health Merger: WVU expands Western Pennsylvania care through multihospital acquisition. Catholic Leadership: Duquesne in Pittsburgh appoints Dausey president. Air Fees: Allegheny County raises pollution charges significantly. ‘Neocolonialism’: Lincoln-Lemington critic challenges safety complex impacts. Polit…

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Wednesday, Nov. 19: Coghill Cancellation? + Progressive Challenge + Winter Shelter + Nova Place + Mayoral Appointees 4:07

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Today's newscast includes these stories: Plan Contract: Coghill seeks to cancel $6M city planning deal over costs. WFP Challenge: Working Families Party prepares primary opponent for Sen. Fetterman. Winter Shelter: County opens 140-bed North Side site amid homelessness concerns. Nova Place: Tech hub marketed as major data-center site by Newmark. Ma…

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Sebastian Mantilla Blanco - Full Protection and Security in International Investment Law 24:44

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Sebastian Mantilla Blanco - Full Protection and Security in International Investment LawBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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

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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. J…

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

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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…

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

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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 ha…

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

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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.…

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie V- Les grands débats de la justice pénale internationale 34:56

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie V- Les grands débats de la justice pénale internationaleBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie IV- Le système de justice pénale internationale 41:55

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie IV- Le système de justice pénale internationaleBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Frédéric Mégret - Partis III- Les grands principes du droit international pénal 27:16

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Frédéric Mégret - Partis III- Les grands principes du droit international pénalBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie II - Les principales infractions internationales 33:53

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie II - Les principales infractions internationalesBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie I - Les origines et la nature du droit international pénal 22:36

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Frédéric Mégret - Partie I - Les origines et la nature du droit international pénalBy Audiovisual Library of International Law

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Trailer: Wake Up, Pittsburgh! 0:40

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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 less than five minutes.By Matt Peiken