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City Cast Pittsburgh · September 9 · 27 min

The Latest John Fetterman Bombshell, Explained

U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s former staffers have a lot to say about his public behavior and private comments, according to a new exposé from the Wall Street Journal. Some highlights: complaining that a funeral for police officers killed in the line of duty was over three hours long (he ultimately didn’t attend), cancelling a meeting with paralyzed veterans over an upset stomach (while still feeling well enough for a Fox News interview the same day), and much more. We discuss the Journal’s findings, responses from other Pennsylvania lawmakers, and why Fetterman’s memoir might actually be worth a (hate) read. Notes and references from today’s show: Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator [Wall Street Journal] Exclusive: Fetterman blasts ‘disgruntled staffers’ and ‘smears’ after report details apathy toward his work [CNN] Sen. John Fetterman on Democratic Divides, DSA & Israel [The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart] PODCAST: Is Conor Lamb Back? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pa. Dems blast Sen. Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ and ‘pathetic’ following scathing report [PennLive] Report: Fetterman called Wall Street Journal story ‘a hit piece’ and apologized for a text message dismissing CHOP leaders [Philly Inquirer] “Former Fetterman Staffers” on X Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, September 9th episode: Carnegie Library P3R For the Love of Our Parks Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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U.S. Senator John Fetterman’s former staffers have a lot to say about his public behavior and private comments, according to a new exposé from the Wall Street Journal. Some highlights: complaining that a funeral for police officers killed in the line of duty was over three hours long (he ultimately didn’t attend), cancelling a meeting with paralyzed veterans over an upset stomach (while still feeling well enough for a Fox News interview the same day), and much more. We discuss the Journal’s findings, responses from other Pennsylvania lawmakers, and why Fetterman’s memoir might actually be worth a (hate) read.

Notes and references from today’s show:

  • Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator [Wall Street Journal]
  • Exclusive: Fetterman blasts ‘disgruntled staffers’ and ‘smears’ after report details apathy toward his work [CNN]
  • Sen. John Fetterman on Democratic Divides, DSA & Israel [The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart]
  • PODCAST: Is Conor Lamb Back? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
  • Pa. Dems blast Sen. Fetterman as a ‘disgrace’ and ‘pathetic’ following scathing report [PennLive]
  • Report: Fetterman called Wall Street Journal story ‘a hit piece’ and apologized for a text message dismissing CHOP leaders [Philly Inquirer]
  • “Former Fetterman Staffers” on X

Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, September 9th episode:

Carnegie Library

P3R

For the Love of Our Parks

Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm.

Want more Pittsburgh news? 

  • Sign up for our daily morning newsletter.
  • We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh.
  • Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893.

Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

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