Edible Mascots, New City Budget & Leave Our Bootleg Merch Alone!

The NFL Draft is finally here! Host Megan Harris, producer Sophia Lo and contributor Colin Williams share what we're looking forward to (a Pop-Tart sacrifice!), questioning (a crackdown on bootleg sports merch), and still waiting to see (a fully-open-to-the-public Arts Landing). Plus, we talk about a court ruling that strikes down a state ban on Medicaid-funded abortions, a hunger strike at PA's largest ICE detention center, and a new, costlier city budget. In our members-only segment, we discuss whether Heinz is trying too hard, in light of the news that it's offering a lifetime supply of ketchup to the 57th draft pick. Notes and references from today’s show: Pittsburgh International Airport is 'absolutely ready' to be the city's front door during the NFL Draft [P-G] Authorities seize counterfeit NFL merchandise in Strip District [TribLive] Pittsburgh has quietly started replacing colorful Wayfinder Signs with black and gold [P-G] Pennsylvania judges say blocking Medicaid for abortion violates state constitution [Spotlight PA] Commissioners respond to claims of hunger strike at Clearfield County immigration detention center [WTAJ] Council approves Pittsburgh city budget changes, including cuts to food justice program [WESA] As Trump proposes further cuts to science spending, this Pittsburgh researcher is moving to China [WESA] Popular convenience store chain plans to spend nearly $1 billion on 100 stores [PennLive] Learn more about the sponsors of this Friday, April 24th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Allegheny County Poll Workers Brew House Arts PGH Cultural Trust Serial Killer 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.