KDKA-TV Launching New Daily Talk Show To Replace Dr. Phil

PITTSBURGH, PA — Dr. Phil's imminent retirement has left KDKA-TV with a pending void in its afternoon programming schedule. The station announced Monday that void will be filled with a new program, "Talk Pittsburgh," debuting March 20 at 3 p.m.

The program will address the big three news stories – known as the known as "3 at 3" - that impact Pittsburgh residents every day.

"But it goes beyond just the who, what, when, where and why," Shawn Hoder, KDKA-TV news director, said in a statement. "Our daily guests will include experts, analysts, and everyday
Pittsburghers, who will break down the headlines to make it meaningful to the people living, working and raising families in our area."

KDKA news anchor Heather Abraham will helm the show.

The show's first guests will include Pennsylvania Chief Justice Debra Todd, Gisele Barreto Fetterman, Pitt Director of Athletics Heather Lyke, Next Level Chef Kamahlai Stewart, and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, Paul Siefken.