Who Wins Summer in the USA? Pittsburgh Makes Its Case

Who Wins Summer in the USA? Pittsburgh Makes Its Case

From City Cast Pittsburgh by City Cast

May 21, 2026 · 54 min

About this episode

City Cast hosts debate which city is the best for a summer weekend trip.

City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson hosts this showdown where 12 City Cast reps, including City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris, compete head-to-head and debate which city is the best for a weekend trip this summer. From hot tub boats (exactly what they sound like) to epic outdoor summer festivals, our hosts are bringing the best of what their city has to offer this season. Can Megan beat out her competitors from Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle, and the Twin Cities? Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, May 21st episode: ⁠PGH Cultural Trust⁠ ⁠PGH Book Fest⁠ ⁠Window Nation⁠ ⁠Pittsburgh Steelers⁠ ⁠The Frick Pittsburgh⁠ Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning ⁠newsletter⁠. We’re on Instagram ⁠@CityCastPgh⁠. Text or leave us a voicemail at ⁠412-212-8893⁠. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info ⁠here⁠.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sean McPherson, Megan Harris

Topics covered

  • city competition
  • summer activities
  • travel
  • local culture
  • weekend trips

Keywords

  • summer
  • weekend trip
  • city competition
  • travel
  • festivals

Sponsors

PGH Cultural Trust, PGH Book Fest, Window Nation, Pittsburgh Steelers, The Frick Pittsburgh

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Cast

Places: Chicago, DC, Denver, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Philly, Portland, Salt Lake, Seattle

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