Larry Richert
The host of the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert since 2001, Larry Richert is Pittsburgh’s master Master of Ceremonies and an ambassador for Pittsburgh. Born in Millvale and raised in McCandless Township, Richert graduated from North Allegheny High School and Clarion University.
Larry is the public address announcer at Heinz Field for Steeler home games and also serves as the voice of NFL Films/Steelers Highlights and is active in dozens of charities including the American Cancer Society as host of their Celebrity Golf Classic held every June.Larry and his wife Cindi have three children.
Are The Rise Of Zombies Causing Rising Gun Sales?
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to George Hill, former Army Ranger and tactical firearm instructor, about how gun sales are going up thanks to zombies in our pop culture.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/27
The Do’s & Don’ts Of Vanity License Plates
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talks to PennDOT’s Jan McKnight about vanity license plates, how to get one, and what you can and can’t get on one.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/26
PA Personalized Vanity Plates
Check out if your vanity license plate is available with PennDOT’s app.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/26
Oscar Winning – Good Movie-Making Or Good Marketing?
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Edward Sylvan, film industry financing and marketing expert, about how he thought the Academy Awards show went, what he thought of the winners and losers, and his critique of the Hollywood system that rewards good marketing over good movie making.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/25
Lights! Glamour! Action! Pittsburgh Celebrates Oscars & Local Filming
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Dawn Keezer, Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, about their big Oscars party, as well as the latest on the state film credit.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/20
Diving Into The Sequester With Congressman Rothfus
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to US Congressman Keith Rothfus on what the Sequester is and what is being done about it.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/19
Pittsburgh Auto Show Rolls In This Weekend
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to John Putzier, Executive Director of the Greater Pittsburgh Auto Dealers Association, about 2013 Pittsburgh car show.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/14
RMU Speaker Series: Jeannette Walls
KDKA Radio’s Larry Richert was joined by Dr. Connie Ruzich, a Robert Morris University Professor of English, at Heinz Hall to listen to speaker, Jeannette Walls.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/14
Local Business Built On Bacon Is Smokin’!
KDKA-AM’s Larry and Joh talk to Jared Lordon, co-founder of Allegheny City Smokehouse about their smoked meats venture.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/13
Crafty Tour Takes You To Local Breweries
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Jake Voelker, founder of Pennsylvania Brew Tours, about how you can take a tourbus to local craft breweries in the Pittsburgh area.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/12
Cardinal Wuerl: Pope’s Resignation Is A ‘Great Surprise’
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Cardinal Donald Wuerl about his reaction to Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/11
Gun Shop Responds To Gun Control Debate By Giving Away Assault Rifle
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Eric Lowry, owner of Pittsburgh Tactical Firearms, about his gun giveaway, as well as gun owners’ rights.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/06
Another Round Of Cool Technology With The Gadget Guru
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John have another visit with Dr Frank Viggiano, the Gadget Guru, who has some cool new tech a 55″ TV under $600, and a way to save big on phone service.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/05
Super Bowl Commercials Recap
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Brunner Advertising Executive Creative Director Jay Geisen about what Super Bowl commercials he thought were effective and which missed the mark.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/04
Getting Ready For “Super” Commercials
KDKA-AM’s Larry and John talk to Dr Robert Thompson, TV and Pop Culture expert, about the impact of Super Bowl ads, what ads work best and which one we should watch for.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/02/01
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | Two and a Half Men |
| 8:30 PM | Mike & Molly |
| 9:00 PM | Criminal Minds |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |













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