St Vincent College Readies for Steelers
St Vincent College is home to the best NFL training camp in the country, and part of the reason is facility manager Larry Hendrich. He talks to John about preparations for camo, as well as what to expect if you go there.
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Catching Up with Ben Roethlisberger
Big Ben is getting ready for training camp, and John Shumway had a chance to chat with him to see what the Steeler quarterback has been up to.
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Pittsburgh Has Too many Cats
Do you have room for a cat or kitten in your home? Local animal shelters don't, so they're literally giving them away. Gretchen Feiser with the Western PA Humane Society tells John why there are too many cats up for adoption.
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Shouldn't Gas Be Lower?
When oil goes up, gas prices go up, and when oil goes down, gas prices should too, right? Don Bowers of Superior Petroleum talks to John about why we don't always see a correlation between gas prices and oil prices.
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The Coolest Mayor in the Region
John Fetterman may look like he'd be more comfortable on a Harley then sitting behind a desk as mayor of Braddock, but that doesn't mean he isn't making real change in his depressed area. John talks to Mayor Fetterman about how things in Braddock are goin
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Feeding Training Steelers
It's almost time for Steelers Training Camp, and John talks to St Vincent College's Executive Chef Rick Laskie on how he feeds all those players-- wait until you hear how much food they eat!
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How Do Pittsburgh Schools Rate?
The PSSA's are being released today, and Pittsburgh City School Superintendent Mark Roosevelt joins John to discuss if he's happy or not over the results.
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More on Cell Phones and Cancer
John spoke with Dr Ron Herberman and Devra Lee Davis, the originators of the UPMC memo on the danger of cell phones causing cancer.
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Dollar Bank Jamboree Set to Rock Point State Park
The Dollar Bank Jamboree happens this Saturday, July 26, and the impressive line-up is sure to please any visitor to Point State Park. Joe Smith joins Larry and John to discuss the show, as well as what you need to know when coming to Point State Park.
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Keep Kids Away from Cell Phones
Dr Ron Herberer with UPMC joins Larry and John to discuss his call for cell phone usage to be limited- especially kids- because he thinks they cause cancer.
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Local Communites Fight Off Bad Economy
Aphalt prices have doubled and the price of everything is rising, which hurts local communities operating budgets. Larry and John talk to Guy Costa with the city of Pittsburgh and Bruce Light with Penn Twp on what they're seeing.
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Gas Finally Falls with Oil Prices
International oil expert Dr Kent Moors joins Larry and John to discuss Hurricane Dolly's impact on the oil markets, as well as how gas prices are finally starting to come down.
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Lou Gossett Jr Talks to KDKA
Lou Gossett, Jr is starring in Larry and John Mowod's movie "Shannon's Rainbow," amd while he's in town, he talks to Larry and John about making the film, as well as what he's doing in Washington, D.C.
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Sports Brace for Less Beer Money
Budweiser is a big sponsor of many sports, but with InBev talking about a drawback of ads and sponsorships by the beer giant, sports and TV networks are worried about revenue. Sports marketing expert Darin Perry discusses further with Larry and John...
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Art Rooney, Jr Talks About the Steelers Possible Sale
Art Rooney Jr says that the possible sale of the Steelers is rooted in family concerns and business conflicts. He joins Larry and John to discuss what's happening in the Rooney Family and what could happen to the Steelers.
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Could Advertiser Pull Back Hurt Sports?
with the recent InBev takeover of Anheuser-Busch, media speculators expect at least a 50% cut in advertising by Budweiser. TV Analyst Dr Robert Thompson talks to Larry and John about what effect that would have on sports and TV.
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The Impact of Obama's International Tour
Barack Obama is visitng Iraq, Afghanistan, and other international locale to see what's happening first-hand on the ground. Larry and John talk to political analyst Dr Gerry Schuester on how Obama's traveling will affect the presidential election.
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Obama in Iraq
Barrack Obama is in Iraq as part of an international tour. CNN's Dick Uliano reports on what the presidential hopeful is doing with Larry and John.
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Dog Fed Glass Shards- and Lives
Mary Ann Stull says that her dog Scooter was fed glass shards mixed with his food. She tells her story of saving her dog to Larry and John.
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Estate and Capital Gains Taxes Drive Steelers Sale
The current estate tax rate is 45% for the Feds, and when looking at the Steelers ownership issue, that's a lot of money for Art Rooney's descendents to pay. Estate planner Brad France discusses the issue with Larry and John.
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Measles Hit the US and Tips to Stay Cool
Can you believe it- there's a measles outbreak in the US. Larry and John talk to Dr Bruce Dixon about preventing the measles, as well as what to do in this exteme heat to not get sick.
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Economy Watch: US Auto Industry Suffers
GM used to be the driving force of the US economy, but with another bad quarter, GM execs are making big cuts that affect everyone. Detroit auto analyst Jeff Gilbert joins Larry and John to discuss how the US auto industry is doing.
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Economy Watch: How it All Affects You
PNC Economist Robert Dye has been watching the economy for a while, and he thinks there could be good news soon. He talks to Larry and John about how all these issues and how they affect you.
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Economy Watch: Mortgages, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac
You probably never heard of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, but you should know why they're downfall could affect you directly. Former Pittsburgh Fannie Mae office head Dr Howard Slaughter Jr joins Larry anf John to discuss the mortgage crisis.
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Economy Watch: Oil
Times are tough, and one of the biggest driving forces in creating this bad economy is the price of oil. International oil expert Dr Kent Moors discusses what is driving oil and gas prices with Larry and John.
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Al Jazeera Filming in Pittsburgh
Arabic television network Al Jazeera is filming in the Pittsburgh area. Why? Larry and John find out when they talk to Rania Kamman, a presenter with the Al Jazeera network.
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For Sale- Two Super Bowl Rings
If you want to own a bonafide piece of Steelers history, then eBay is giving you the chance. Two Super Bowl rings from the 70's era are up for auction, and auction head Fred Fall joins Larry and John to talk about how you can get them.
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Borough Allows Four Day Work Week
The borough of Seven Fields, PA decided that to help curb employee commuting costs, they'd allow a four day work week. Borough manager Tom Smith joins Larry and John to discuss what they're doing and if it works.
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Remembering Homewood's "Grandmother"
Cora Mae Raiford died in a fire in her Homewood home. A pillar of the community, she is remembered for helping others as the neighborhood grandmother and the example she set for her sons. Larry and John talk to son Milton about his mom's rememarkable life
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Pittsburgh Casino Licesne Should Be Pulled
Don Barden is bringing in a new majority owner of the Majestic Star Casino in Pittsburgh to save the troubled project, but State Rep. Mike Turzai tells Larry and John that he thinks the casino license should be revoked and resubmitted for bidding.
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Sheetz and Gas Wars
Louie Sheetz of Sheetz gas joins Larry and John to discuss why gas prices aren't skyrocketing in Pittsburgh, as well as a new service by Sheetz.
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Larry Richert and actor and writer John Mowod have co-written a script to a movie that is currently in production in Pittsburgh. "Shannon's Rainbow" is a heart wrenching and intense drama about a teenaged girl named Shannon, who faces and overcomes tragedy through the love of a horse and the mother she never knew. Look for it to hit the screens in 2009, and you can get more information by visiting the movie's website by clicking below, or check out the story KDKA TV did on the movie.
Click here to see KDKA's morning news anchor Bill Rehkopf in his Willie Stargell jersey!
2009 will bring an end to analog TV, as mandated by Congress, and this will affect anyone in the US with a TV. Are you ready? Did you know you can get a coupon for a digital converter from the government? Check out the digital TV FAQ site by clicking the link below.
Here's the link to learn more about energy saving lightbulbs as discussed with Larry and John.
Londoner Lyndon Jennings is a big Steelers fan, and he visits Pittsburgh every so often to take in a home game. He and his girlfriend Liz are now on a world tour that includes Vietnam, China, Japan, Austalia, and many other exotic locales. Their only US visit was Pittsburgh for a Baltimore Ravens game- and of course, KDKA Radio! Here is Lyndon's first correspondence from Australia.
Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh are getting ready to open a state-of-the-art health clinic that will provide free health care to anyone in the Pittsburgh Region. Get more information at the Catholic Charities website below.
Pittsburgh native Justine Evanik broadcasts her life 24/7 on a webcam that she takes EVERYWHERE. Larry and John first talked to her when she made national news with her 300 page iPhone bill, and they invited her back for the 24th Annual KDKA Spaghetti Breakfast.
The PA "Do Not Call" list has reached its 5th aniversary, and with it an expiration for anyone who signed up. Here is the number to renew with the state, as well as the federal list number.
Mayor Lou Barletta of Hazelton, PA has a big illegal immigration issue that required the passing of laws to deter the problems. However, a federal judge says the laws are unconstitutional, and Mayor Barletta needs your help to keep up the fight. Visit his website for more informationa and a way to help.
Six year old Matisse Reid has never eaten in her whole life due to an impaired digestive system. Now, she and her family have traveled from New Zealand to Pittsburgh for a life saving operation at Childrens' Hospital. Visit her website for more information and an opprotunity to help.