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.
Heritage Valley Health System Is Bringing Healthcare to Its Patients
KDKA-AM’s Rob Pratte talks to Norm Mitry, the CEO of Heritage Valley Health System, about their new concept of “medical neighborhoods.”
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/20
New AG Talks Job, Grandfather
KDKA-AM’s Rob Pratte talks to new PA AG Eugene DePasqual about his new job, what he expects in his new position, and his grandfather.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/20
Local Political Experts Discuss Gun Control
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte discussed the polarizing issue of gun control with four local political experts.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/19
The Future Of The Natural Gas Industry
Two experts in the national gas industry spoke with KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte Saturday.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/19
Pittsburgh Works: Helping Seniors Gain Independence
Golden Bridges Senior Services Director Shawn Allen joins Rob Pratte to discuss how his company can help senior citizens regain independence.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/19
“La Mia Strada” Director Discusses Film, Italian Culture
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte spoke with Western Pennsylvania documentary director Michael DiLauro about his new film “La Mia Strada.”
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/19
Drivetime: What’s New At The North American International Auto Show
Vinnie Richichi talks about what’s new from the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/19
The Fight Between Highmark And UPMC
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte talked with Joe Friedman, an attorney with Thorpe, Reed and Armstrong about the court case between Highmark and UPMC.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2013/01/05
How To Get The Best New Years’ Bubbly
KDKA-AM’s Rob Pratte talks to Joe Conti, CEO of the PA Liquor Control Board, about what to look for when choosing wine, spirits, and champagne this time of year.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/28
How You Can Help Out This Holiday Season
Christmas is right around the corner and it’s the season of giving.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/23
Mental Health Issues In The News
KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte sat down with Dr. Suzanne Vogel-Scibilia, Beaver County Psychiatric Services Medical Director, to talk about mental health issues that have been in the news since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/22
Black And Gold Sundays: PiratesFest Edition
Rob Pratte was joined on this Black & Gold Sunday by members of the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/16
State Reps. Talk Castle Doctrine
Listen as NewsRadio 1020 KDKA’s Rob Pratte talks to State Representatives Mark Mustio and Jim Christiana about the recent tragedy in Connecticut, gun control and the Castle Doctrine.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/16
Judge Riccaridi Talks With Rob Pratte
PITTSBURGH (NewsRadio 1020 KDKA) — Judge Gene Riccaridi joined KDKA radio’s Rob Pratte to discuss the tragedy in Newton, Conn. this past Friday. Riccaridi believes it is a good idea to revisit the gun issue. [...]
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/16
A Look At What Can Change After The School Shooting
After the school shooting in Connecticut, KDKA Radio’s Rob Pratte had a roundtable with Pittsburgh police officers and officials from security firms to talk about what happened and how to prevent tragedies like this from happening again.
NewsRadio 1020 KDKA–2012/12/15
TV Schedule
| Full Program Grid | |
|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley |
| 7:30 PM | omg! Insider |
| 8:00 PM | Undercover Boss |
| 9:00 PM | Blue Bloods |
| 10:00 PM | Blue Bloods |
| 11:00 PM | KDKA-TV News at 11 |
| 11:35 PM | Late Show with David Letterman |














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