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EPISODE · Oct 3, 2023 · 12 MIN

Why George Soros & Andrew Yang Care About Our DA Race

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

District attorney isn’t typically a sexy race, especially in Allegheny County where the same person has held the office since the late 1990s. But this year, incumbent Democrat Stephen A. Zappala has a big challenge. Not only because he already lost the party nomination in April to fellow Democrat and public defender Matt Dugan, but also because a tremendous amount of outside money is suddenly pouring in. Why do George Soros and Andrew Yang care about our upcoming election, and will it make any difference on Election Day Nov. 7? We’re with PublicSource reporter Charlie Wolfson to find out! Check your voter registration and polling place ahead of Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Stay connected with PublicSource throughout the week when you sign up for their free email newsletters. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

District attorney isn’t typically a sexy race, especially in Allegheny County where the same person has held the office since the late 1990s. But this year, incumbent Democrat Stephen A. Zappala has a big challenge. Not only because he already lost the party nomination in April to fellow Democrat and public defender Matt Dugan, but also because a tremendous amount of outside money is suddenly pouring in. Why do George Soros and Andrew Yang care about our upcoming election, and will it make any difference on Election Day Nov. 7? We’re with PublicSource reporter Charlie Wolfson to find out! Check your voter registration and polling place ahead of Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7. Stay connected with PublicSource throughout the week when you sign up for their free email newsletters. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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District attorney isn’t typically a sexy race, especially in Allegheny County where the same person has held the office since the late 1990s. But this year, incumbent Democrat Stephen A. Zappala has a big challenge. Not only because he already lost...

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