WTAE Channel 4 announced the launch of "WTAE Listens," a 30-minute public affairs program which will strive to do exactly what its name suggests…listen. Every week, WTAE will listen to the people who live in and around Pittsburgh about the issues in their communities, and the people they see trying to make things better."'WTAE Listens' hopes to put a spotlight on all issues in Western Pennsylvania – both good and bad," said WTAE President and General Manager Charles W. Wolfertz III. "We want to have extended conversations with those who have the ability to make changes and to highlight efforts currently in place that are making a difference for our neighbors.""This program will give a platform to those who might typically be voiceless and will let them share stories of both the good work and needs of our community," said WTAE News Director Jim Parsons. "WTAE Channel 4 has a talented team of journalists, and we look forward to showcasing individual members of our News team as the weekly host for this show, starting with Sheldon Ingram this Sunday""WTAE Listens" premieres Sunday, Jan. 8 at 11:30 a.m. with a conversation about causes for recent increases in crime among young people in Pittsburgh and potential solutions already being implemented.If you would like more information on this topic, please call Stacey Reibach, Director of Community Affairs, at 412-244-4427 or email Stacey.Reibach@hearst.com. If you would like to schedule an interview with Charles W. Wolfertz III, please call Carrie Trisch at 412-244-4669 or email Carrie.Trisch@hearst.com.About WTAE Channel 4WTAE is a digital multi-media company providing news, weather, sports, information and entertainment content on WTAE Channel 4, WTAE.com, and Cozi TV. Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 is honored with prestigious broadcast journalism awards including the Peabody and Edward R. Murrow Award. Pittsburgh’s Action Weather 4 is Western Pennsylvania’s most recognized weather forecast provider and is available on air, online, and on smart phones. WTAE Channel 4, the ABC station in Pittsburgh the nation’s 26th largest market, is owned by Hearst Television, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst, a leading media company whose global holdings include 30 local television stations and two local radio stations.About Hearst TelevisionHearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over more than 120 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Its Hearst Media Production Group unit produces original programming across linear and streaming platforms for domestic and international distribution. Its Very Local app, free to download on household OTT devices and available across popular streaming services, offers 24/7 access to local news, weather and an array of local and regional programming. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.