WESA-FM (Pittsburgh, PA)

WESA (90.5 FM) is a public radio station located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It transmits at a frequency of 90.5 MHz and has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 25 kW. As a full member of NPR, WESA is also connected with Public Radio International and American Public Media.

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The next James Bond film will have Dune's Denis Villeneuve as its director

2 days ago | wesa.fm | Bill Chappell

Dune director Denis Villeneuve views the world of James Bond as "sacred territory." Now he'll have a chance to shape that world: the Quebecois filmmaker is directing the next installment of the venerable spy's adventures. "I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery," Villeneuve said as Amazon MGM announced that he will helm the next 007 movie.
NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2025 so far

3 days ago | wesa.fm | Meghan Sullivan |Beth Novey

After long days focused on the facts, our newsroom reads a lot of fiction at home. We asked our NPR colleagues what they've enjoyed reading so far this year, and these are the titles they shared.
Shadyside's Lilith fuses Puerto Rico, Sicily and friendship — set to a banging kitchen anthem

4 days ago | wesa.fm | Priyanka Tewari |Susan Peterson

Shadyside restaurant Lilith opened in 2023, and its Puerto Rican- and Sicilian-inspired dishes have made it one of the city's most coveted reservations. It’s an intimate 36-seat space with emerald walls — and a name that recalls the mythological story of a reclaimed feminist icon. According to lore, Lilith was Adam’s first wife, made of the same soil as him, and when she refused to submit to him, she was banished from the Garden of Eden.
Sea lions return home after toxic algae exposure

5 days ago | wesa.fm | Christopher Intagliata |Ailsa Chang |Kira Wakeam

After the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the southern California coast, marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected, and releasing the last few back into the wild. Copyright 2025 NPR
The Oklahoma City Thunder downs the Indiana Pacers to win NBA title

5 days ago | wesa.fm | Becky Sullivan

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions after downing the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the finals. It was a thrilling series, clouded with a game-ending injury for Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton. Copyright 2025 NPR
More local governments in Pa. would be able to tax more to cover fire, EMS costs under new bill

5 days ago | wesa.fm | Min Xian

Hundreds of local governments in Pennsylvania would gain expanded taxing power to fund their cash-strapped fire departments and emergency medical services under a bill advancing in the legislature. Last year, the state legislature gave some local governments the ability to levy higher property taxes to fund fire companies and EMS providers. Now, a bill that would expand that opportunity to over 1,400 more municipalities has passed the Democratic-controlled state House.
For Independence Day, NPR wants to know: What does freedom mean to you?

5 days ago | wesa.fm | Suzanne Nuyen

Nearly 250 years ago, the Founding Fathers adopted the Declaration of Independence, severing the 13 colonies' connection to Britain and declaring themselves an independent nation. Since then, Americans have observed July 4 as the birth of the United States, debating their freedoms — and celebrating them. This year, NPR wants to know how freedom has been on your mind leading up to the holiday. What does freedom mean to you? How are you observing Independence Day?
Parents accused of putting their infants in unsafe sleep positions charged with felonies

1 week ago | wesa.fm | Ann Rejrat

Two sets of Pennsylvania parents face felony charges after police say their infants died in unsafe sleep positions. While experts and family advocates say young babies should sleep on their backs without anything in the crib, simply failing to follow the recommendations shouldn’t amount to a crime. In both cases, brought in the past six months, law enforcement say the parents knowingly put their children at risk.
Pups at the Pittsburgh airport bring paws-itivity during busy summer travel

1 week ago | wesa.fm | Julia Fraser

Long lines at security, flight delays, crowded gates — summer is the busiest time of year at Pittsburgh International Airport. Last June, 970,000 passengers flew through Pittsburgh International Airport, according to the Allegheny County Airport Authority. By comparison, the slowest month is January when Pittsburgh had only 624,000 passengers. “We're expecting a very busy summer travel season, just like last summer,” said Bob Kerlik, director of public affairs at Allegheny County Airport Authority.
What happened to VR and the metaverse?

1 week ago | wesa.fm | Ailsa Chang |Mallory Yu |Vincent Acovino

Virtual reality was once promised to be the future of not only video games, but social media. Is that future still possible? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Vishal Shah, VP of the Metaverse, to find out. Copyright 2025 NPR