Edible Mascots, New City Budget & Leave Our Bootleg Merch Alone!

About this episode

The episode discusses the NFL Draft, city budget changes, and various social issues in Pittsburgh.

The NFL Draft is finally here! Host Megan Harris, producer Sophia Lo and contributor Colin Williams share what we're looking forward to (a Pop-Tart sacrifice!), questioning (a crackdown on bootleg sports merch), and still waiting to see (a fully-open-to-the-public Arts Landing). Plus, we talk about a court ruling that strikes down a state ban on Medicaid-funded abortions, a hunger strike at PA's largest ICE detention center, and a new, costlier city budget. In our members-only segment, we discuss whether Heinz is trying too hard, in light of the news that it's offering a lifetime supply of ketchup to the 57th draft pick. Notes and references from today’s show: Pittsburgh International Airport is 'absolutely ready' to be the city's front door during the NFL Draft [P-G] Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District [TribLive] Pittsburgh has quietly started replacing colorful Wayfinder Signs with black and gold [P-G] Pennsylvania judges say blocking Medicaid for abortion violates state constitution [Spotlight PA] Commissioners respond to claims of hunger strike at Clearfield County immigration detention center [WTAJ] Council approves Pittsburgh city budget changes…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Harris

Guests: Sophia Lo, Colin Williams

Topics covered

• NFL Draft
• city budget
• bootleg merchandise
• Medicaid-funded abortions
• hunger strike
• food justice

Keywords

• NFL Draft
• Pittsburgh
• city budget
• bootleg merchandise
• Medicaid
• hunger strike
• Heinz
• food justice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heinz, NFL

Books & works: Arts Landing

Places: Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh

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