Rob Pratte
Rob is a proud Beaver County resident. He was born in New Brighton and currently lives in Rochester. Rob has been with NewsRadio 1020 KDKA since 1983 and currently hosts Weekend Magazine. He covers a range of topics and issues during the program including travel, home improvement, veterinary medicine and Black and Gold Sunday’s. Rob’s guests on past shows have included Mary Steenburgen, Rob Reiner, Congressman Jason Altmire and Congressman Tim Murphy.
Along with time on the radio airwaves, Rob currently hosts various cable television shows and has hosted programs such as Heritage Valley Health System Front Page seen Sunday’s on the CW and Highmark High School Sports Practice during the high school sports season which airs Sunday morning’s on FSN. Rob Pratte has touched millions of lives. His quite remarkable range of talents and “people” power have taken him from board rooms to political back rooms and from Congressional offices to star-studded dressing rooms. In his spare time (if he has any!)
Rob loves model railroading, working out and hanging with his kids. Rob is married to Kelly and his three children, Tyler, Robbie and Eva attend St. John’s the Baptist School in Monaca.
Black And Gold Sunday: March 3, 2013
Rob Pratte hosted Black and Gold Sunday from Kuhn’s Market with Bob Dvorchak, Jeff Cohen and Frank Augustine.
Will State Sen. Jim Ferlo Run For Mayor?
KDKA’s Rob Pratte spoke Sunday morning with State Sen. Jim Ferlo to talk about the recent decision of Mayor Luke Ravenstahl not to seek another term in office.
Black and Gold Sundays, Feb. 24, 2013
Rob Pratte broadcasted live from Kuhn’s Market as he hosted Black and Gold Sundays. Pratte spoke with Ted Arneault and Bob Dvorchak, as well as Jayme Meridith, Shelly Anderson, and Mike Bires.
A Story Of Hope Through Ballet & The Highmark Caring Place
KDKA’s Rob Pratte talk with the Director of The Highmark Caring Place Terese Vorsheck and Ballet star Maria Caruso about what they have worked on together to help kids and their grief.
Rep. Keith Rothfus Discusses Start Of Term
Rob Pratte sat down with Rep. Keith Rothfus to talk about the start of his term in office.
Local Clergymen Discuss Pope’s Resignation, Selecting New Leader
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte is joined by local clergymen to discuss Pope Benedict’s historic resignation and the process of electing a new pope.
Bob Casey & Tim Murphy On Heinz Deal, Legionnaire’s
Rob Pratte gets a political perspective on current issues with Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Tim Murphy.
State Rep. Matzie Talks Pa. Budget
State Rep. Rob Matzie of the 16th Legislative District joined Rob Pratte to talk about the state budget.
Attorneys Talk County Property Taxes
Attorneys Bill Merchant and Marty Gefsky joined Rob Pratte to talk about Allegheny County’s property tax battle.
Former Airline Workers Talk About Struggling Industry
Les Szell and John Allison worked in the airline business for years.
County Economic Developement Director Talks Prosperity
Allegheny County Economic Development Director Dennis Davin talked to Rob Pratte on the deal made to drill for natural gas on Pittsburgh International Airport property.
State Reps Talk Current Issues
State Representatives Jim Christiana of the 15th district and Jaret Gibbons of the 10th district talked to Rob Pratte Saturday morning to talk about issues affecting people right now.
National Security Expert Talks Preparedness
Sam Rosenberg is President of Inpax Academy of Personal Protection along with being a former Marine and CSI adviser.
Black and Gold Sunday: RMU Football & The Superbowl
Rob Pratte spent two hours talking about Robert Morris University football, the upcoming Super Bowl and recent rule changes in the NFL with the guests.
Making Sopresatta And Prosciutto
Rob Pratte discussed Italian cooking and culture Sunday, along with memories of being in the kitchen.
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | The Big Bang Theory |
| 8:31 PM | Two and a Half Men |
| 9:01 PM | Person of Interest |
| 10:01 PM | Elementary |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |
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