Adam Hall Laces Up with Larry and John
The Pens-Flyers series is finally here, and the winner will determine who plays for the Stanley Cup. Larry and John talk to Pens' winger Adam Hall about the playoffs...
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The Economics of Mothers' Day
Mothers' Day is a big day for retailers, and marketing guru Dr Audrey Guskey tells Larry and John why. Will you be buying Mom something special with your stimulus check?
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Flowers for Mom May Cost More This Year
What's better then sending Mom some flowers for Mothers' Day? Larry and John talk to Pittsburgh Cut Flower President Bob Lutholtz about the flower business and how busy it is for Mothers' Day.
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Pittsburgher Is In Control of the US Nuclear Stockpile
A Pittsburgher is in control of the entire US nuclear weapon stockpile, and he's heading back to the region. This isn't a James Bond villian, it's Maj General Robert Smolen, who joins Larry and John to discuss his role as head of nuclear weapons.
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Student Body Reacts to WVU President Controversy
Controversy continues over an ill-awarded degree from WVU. Now the student body is getting into the mix as calls for University President Mike Garrison to step down get louder. SGA President Jason Parsons tells Larry and John what the students are saying.
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$2.99 a Gallon of Gas for Three Years
You can now lock in your gas price at $2.99 a gallon, provided you buy a new Dodge, Chrysler, or Jeep. What's the catch? Steve Peterson of Pleasant Hills Chrysler/Jeep explains to Larry and John how it works.
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New Ways to Quit Smoking
Quiting smoking is hard enough without all the confusion of what techniques actually work. The US Health Department has released an updated list of techniques to quit smoking, and Dr Michael Fiore joins Larry and John to smoke out the info.
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Weather Channel Sexual Harassment Brings Up Many Issues
A recent story about Weather Channel and a sexual harassment charge between two prominent anchors and their bosses' response has brought up many employment law issues. Larry and John talk to local employment attorney Helen Kotler on what the law says.
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Clinton & Obama- What Comes Next?
Clinton wins Indiana, and Obama wins North Carolina- but what does that do to the race? Larry and John talk to political expert Dr Gerry Schuester about where we go from here.
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Will We Ever get Relief at the Pump?
Oil is at $122 a barrel, and while there may be short term relief coming, international oil expert Dr Kent Moors tells Larry and John the relief won't last long.
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Important Storm Safety When the Lights Go Out
Duquesne Light spokesperson Joe Vallarian stops in studio with Larry and John to discuss storm safety and electricity. Make sure you listen to this podcast before the next time your lights go out.
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When Turkey's Attack
Turkeys are everywhere- too many of them in fact. And now they're becoming a hazard. Game Commissioner Gary Fujak joins Larry and John to discuss what can be done.
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Motorcycles Are Becoming a Fuel Efficient Alternative
As people look for any alternative for saving gas, more and more consumers are trading in their cars for motorcycles, scooters, and bikes. Mark Gatto, owner of Gatto Cycles, tells Larry and John he's seeing it in his store...
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Mormonism from a Local Bishop
Ray Carter, a local Mormon bishop, wants to respond to the controversy surrounding his church and polygamy, and he joins Larry and John for a frank discussion on his religion.
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Sweeps Month Hits Local TV News
It's that time of year again when flowers bloom, the weather gets warmer, and local TV news goes into sweeps week. Larry and John talk to TV and pop culture professor Dr Robert Thompson about all the hoopla surrounding the sweeps.
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News from Crosby's Nova Scotia
KDKA TV's Allison Morris went to Nova Scotia to visit hockey phenom Sidney Crosby's hometown. She talks to Larry and John about what she found in the Pens' star's hometown.
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Bring On the Flyers!
The Pens defeated the NY Rangers in Game 5 in OT, and now await the Philadelphia Flyers. Jay Caulfield tells Larry and John all about the big win and what he expects the Flyers to bring to Pittsburgh.
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Drunk Driving Took Two of His Children
Imagine losing 2 of 3 children to drunk driving, like Oakmont area resident Les Leasure did. He shares his heartbreaking story with Larry and John, and brings his message of caution to KDKA and local schools to not drink and drive.
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Of Dice and Men
West Virginia is making huge profits from table games, so when and if will Pennsylvania roll the dice? Gaming Commissioner Sanford Rivers tells Larry and John that before they can even discuss table games, they have to finish the slots parlors first.
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Congressman Rallying for Gas Help
US Congressman Jason Altmire is raalying in the Pittsburgh area to get some relief at the pump, and he explains to Larry and John what he hopes to accomplish.
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Brothers Say Just Plug It In for 100 mpg
The Ewert Brothers, Chis and Andrew, have been playing with their parents' hybrid Prius. The results? A car that can go 100 mpg and a thousand miles on a tank of gas. Larry and John talk to them about how they did it and why Detroit hasn't yet.
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Pro Football Hall of Famer quarterback and Pitt alumnus Dan Marino was this year's commencement speaker at Pitt's graduation ceremony. See the video by clicking the link below.
The 34th annual American Cancer Society Larry Richert Celebrity Golf Classic will be held June 20, 2008 at the Longue Vue Club in Verona, Pennsylvania, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Society. Local Pittsburgh celebrities team up with each foursome to golf the beautiful and historic Longue Vue course. 
Click here to see KDKA's morning news anchor Bill Rehkopf in his Willie Stargell jersey!
2009 will bring an end to analog TV, as mandated by Congress, and this will affect anyone in the US with a TV. Are you ready? Did you know you can get a coupon for a digital converter from the government? Check out the digital TV FAQ site by clicking the link below.
Here's the link to learn more about energy saving lightbulbs as discussed with Larry and John.
Londoner Lyndon Jennings is a big Steelers fan, and he visits Pittsburgh every so often to take in a home game. He and his girlfriend Liz are now on a world tour that includes Vietnam, China, Japan, Austalia, and many other exotic locales. Their only US visit was Pittsburgh for a Baltimore Ravens game- and of course, KDKA Radio! Here is Lyndon's first correspondence from Australia.
Catholic Charities of Pittsburgh are getting ready to open a state-of-the-art health clinic that will provide free health care to anyone in the Pittsburgh Region. Get more information at the Catholic Charities website below.
Pittsburgh native Justine Evanik broadcasts her life 24/7 on a webcam that she takes EVERYWHERE. Larry and John first talked to her when she made national news with her 300 page iPhone bill, and they invited her back for the 24th Annual KDKA Spaghetti Breakfast.
The PA "Do Not Call" list has reached its 5th aniversary, and with it an expiration for anyone who signed up. Here is the number to renew with the state, as well as the federal list number.
Mayor Lou Barletta of Hazelton, PA has a big illegal immigration issue that required the passing of laws to deter the problems. However, a federal judge says the laws are unconstitutional, and Mayor Barletta needs your help to keep up the fight. Visit his website for more informationa and a way to help.
Six year old Matisse Reid has never eaten in her whole life due to an impaired digestive system. Now, she and her family have traveled from New Zealand to Pittsburgh for a life saving operation at Childrens' Hospital. Visit her website for more information and an opprotunity to help.