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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 58 MIN

Joe Pegher

from The Right Side of the Rivers · host Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services

In the first-ever live episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer are joined by Greenfield resident and committee member Joe Pegher for a candid conversation about Pittsburgh’s industrial heritage, the tragic US Steel plant explosion in Clairton, and the future of steel in the Mon Valley. They discuss current challenges facing the city — including police staffing shortages, crime response tools like ShotSpotter, and controversial traffic-calming measures — while highlighting Joe’s deep community roots and his perspective on local leadership in Council District 5. With personal stories and policy debate, this episode blends heartfelt reflection with clear-eyed analysis of what Pittsburgh needs to move forward.Special Guest: Joe Pegher.

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In the first-ever live episode of The Right Side of the Rivers, hosts Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer are joined by Greenfield resident and committee member Joe Pegher for a candid conversation about Pittsburgh’s industrial heritage, the tragic US...

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