web01.fireside.fm Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:28:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Right Side of the Rivers - Episodes Tagged with “Clairton Explosion” https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/tags/clairton%20explosion Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 The Right Side of the Rivers is where Pittsburgh’s history and values meet today’s challenges. This show takes on public issues from a distinctly Pittsburgh point of view — offering commonsense conversations, right-of-center perspectives, and thoughtful discussions on the people, policies, and principles shaping Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania. Whether it’s local government, community priorities, or statewide debates, The Right Side of the Rivers brings clarity, balance, and a grounded approach to the issues that matter to our city and our future. en-us episodic Pittsburgh perspectives on public issues. Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services The Right Side of the Rivers is where Pittsburgh’s history and values meet today’s challenges. This show takes on public issues from a distinctly Pittsburgh point of view — offering commonsense conversations, right-of-center perspectives, and thoughtful discussions on the people, policies, and principles shaping Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and Pennsylvania. Whether it’s local government, community priorities, or statewide debates, The Right Side of the Rivers brings clarity, balance, and a grounded approach to the issues that matter to our city and our future. no Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services missy@sidekickmediaservices.com Joe Pegher https://therightsideoftherivers.fireside.fm/joe-pegher 188a5d3a-7f9a-457c-b449-1340dc7632e2 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services full Pittsburgh City Committee & Sidekick Media Services In Episode 3 of The Right Side of the Rivers, Todd McCollum and Russell Dryer welcome Greenfield resident Joe Pegher to discuss Pittsburgh’s industrial past, public safety concerns, and local leadership. The conversation covers everything from the Clairton US Steel explosion to neighborhood traffic issues and the future of Council District 5. 58:45 no 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. pittsburgh politics, allegheny county, council district 5, greenfield pittsburgh, joe peggert, todd mccallum, russell dyer, public safety, shotspotter, us steel, clairton explosion, steel industry, traffic calming, speed bumps, community leadership, republican podcast, city of pittsburgh, voter outreach, grassroots politics, pittsburgh public safety 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 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.

Support The Right Side of the Rivers

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