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Pop Talk Live: March 23, 2026
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Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
There are spots in your home that you clean on repeat, like the counters and floors, but what about the places that get a pass? Those “out of sight, out of mind” zones? Kim Rice and Michele Ramey from Cleaning Maid Beautiful are here with simple, free tips to get those spots truly clean.
Big voices, bold looks, and some seriously iconic costumes will be making their grand debut on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Opera is turning its theater into a full-on runway for the annual fashion show.
Spring Cleaning Week is officially underway on PTL, and we’re starting in a spot that most of us try to ignore: the drain. Patrick the Handyman is here to walk us through cleaning out the drain, step by step.
What did Heather and David do last weekend? Plus, they discuss other happenings in Pittsburgh culture, trending news and social media, food, sports, and more.
Kati is back and she's challenged Heather and David to a flower-arranging showdown!
The duo turned a simple stair lift into a first-class feline transportation machine, and now, Mama Lu and Angel have become the talk of TikTok.
Remember way back when when Heather Abraham's Taste It Tuesday pie wouldn't set? Well, we're making sure it never happens again because Terina from Cobblerworld is here to help us do some better baking!
For 75 years, Page's Dairy Mart has been a staple of the Pittsburgh community, and now they're debuting their very own ice cream truck! PTL's Daisy Jade got the "scoop" about this "sweet" ride.
Kati Nairn from Beyond Gray joins the show and she gives Heather and David some simple, stylish swaps that will make your home feel like spring!
It's the first day of spring and to celebrate it, Heather and David are talking about all the free ice cream you can get!
Pittsburgh Magazine's Sean Collier is back like he is every Thursday to give us his weekend guide!
The annual Ribfest on Pittsburgh's North Shore gets underway Thursday and runs through Labor Day.
A baby giraffe was born at Keystone Safari in Grove City.
Doctors are seeing an increase in hand, foot and mouth disease among kids in western Pennsylvania, but there are ways to prevent it from infecting your family.
Steeler, a bomb-sniffing dog at Pittsburgh International Airport, is officially the TSA's cutest canine.
The Hardee's location in Millvale was one of the few left in the Pittsburgh area.
When in Pittsburgh, you eat Pizza Lupo and drink Turner's iced tea. Pete Davidson gets that.
A Pennsylvania food company said it will cover the vet fees for Dallas Cheddar, a pup that was rescued with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head.
For hundreds of students, Monday is the first day of the new school year, and that includes Pittsburgh Public Schools.
The building of the new Commercial Street Bridge is an ambitious project that will crescendo with a full closure of the Parkway East next summer for 25 days.
The owners of the pub say they hope to reopen sometime next year.
Pittsburgh Today Live's Heather Abraham and David Highfield talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
Pittsburgh Today Live is setting sail once again!
Before we all board the Gateway Clipper Cruise on Wednesday, here's a look back at last year's KDKA-TV Turkey Fund kick-off cruise.
The KDKA-TV Turkey Fund kicks off with our PTL-Gateway Clipper Cruise on Wednesday. Here's how to donate.
Amazing! Tickets to the second PTL Gateway Clipper Cruise to benefit the 42nd annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund have sold out in a matter of minutes! Thank you! You can still donate to the KDKA-TV Turkey Fund by going to KDKA.com/turkeyfund.
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin is back in the kitchen with some tips about meal planning and prep.
Rania Harris has some ideas for a delicious holiday weekend breakfast.
All month long, Rania Harris is helping us put Thanksgiving Dinner on the table.
Giant Eagle Chef Crystal Baldwin is back with some ideas you might want to make for your Thanksgiving dinner table.
It's never too early to start thinking about Thanksgiving dessert!
Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin is getting our shopping lists ready for Thanksgiving.
It's only the first of November, but Rania Harris is getting Thanksgiving dinner started a little early.
This spooky recipe from Rania is a great late-night snack after trick-or-treat!
From Halloween to healthy habits, and even a little pet psychology, a lot is going on this month in the animal world! Here to break it all down and help us understand our furry friends a little better is veterinarian Dr. Mike Hutchinson.
We've been asking PTL viewers to send us pictures of their pets getting ready for spooky season and the response has been massive! Here are just a few of the dozens of submissions we've received!
Our PTL Pup, Maz, is back with Derek and Nan to give us an update on what he's been up to as well as tell us about a new book, Andy: A Dog's Tale!
We’re sitting down with Ray Ray, the adventurous cat from Kittanning who hitched a 100-mile ride on top of his family’s car! It turns out Ray Ray wasn’t about to miss vacation, even if it meant catching some serious air!
Heather and David played a new game of What's It Worth with Dr. Lori.
Graduation season is in full swing and the biggest trend isn't just walking across the stage, it's the design on your graduation cap.
For 89 years, Pittsburgh plant lovers have marked this time of year with a visit to May Market. It's a bustling marketplace of plants, art, bulbs plant-based snacks and so much more. Boaz took part in the tradition on the show today.
Phipps Conservatory's about to launch its newest summer flower show, Jungle Quest. Boaz was there today to get a sneak peek of the show.
Daisy took us to a vintage event space in Sewickley called Oh So Frilly Events for a heartfelt way to honor mom for Mother's Day.
Several parking operators in Pittsburgh said your best bet is to lock in a monthly lease now if you're worried about parking options during the NFL Draft.
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
Online voting in USA Today's 10Best poll runs through April 20.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
The shootings each happened on Monday evening.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Wait times aren't expected to improve until government funding is restored and TSA officers receive paychecks.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Bubba from 100.7 STAR joined us for another edition of Pop Talk Live!
The Wing-A-Ding Bracket Challenge continues with a look at the PTL side of the "Ate the Whole Plate 8."
There are spots in your home that you clean on repeat, like the counters and floors, but what about the places that get a pass? Those “out of sight, out of mind” zones? Kim Rice and Michele Ramey from Cleaning Maid Beautiful are here with simple, free tips to get those spots truly clean.
Big voices, bold looks, and some seriously iconic costumes will be making their grand debut on Monday night, as the Pittsburgh Opera is turning its theater into a full-on runway for the annual fashion show.
Spring Cleaning Week is officially underway on PTL, and we’re starting in a spot that most of us try to ignore: the drain. Patrick the Handyman is here to walk us through cleaning out the drain, step by step.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
Andrew McCutchen will be on the opening day roster for the Texas Rangers.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Pitt has hired College of Charleston coach Robin Harmony to take over its struggling women's basketball program.
The contract will begin in the 2026-27 season and run through the 2028-29 season.
Seth Jarvis scored on a power play and assisted on two other man-advantage goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Penguins 5-1.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
A fast-casual restaurant and a massive plaza will be open on April 2 on Pittsburgh's North Shore.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
As people's daily routines are going to heavily impacted, many are wondering how their parking situation will be affected in the city.
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
Aliquippa and the city's water authority declared a state of emergency on Monday after three water main breaks.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Monday, finalizing President Trump's shakeup of DHS following months of scrutiny of Kristi Noem's leadership.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
