Youth Expression Showcase

Our weekly radio program invites students in Grades K-12 to perform live on the air. Hear young musicians, singer/songwriters, photographers, writers, poets and other people who express themselves through the arts.

Oral History

SLB Radio’s Oral History Program connects teens with adult role models in their communities. Click here to listen.

Callers

Since 1978, The Saturday Light Brigade has broadcast LIVE spontaneous on-air phone calls from kids and adults as part of its Saturday morning radio program. Now you can hear some of the most memorable calls from people participating in on-air games and other participatory features or simply calling to tell us about something exciting.

Performance

Join us as we celebrate the original talent in our midst with these weekly archives of in-studio performances by regional and national musicians and artists. Folk, bluegrass, jazz, singer/songwriter, international, storytellers and more!

Interviews

Audio replays from the hundreds of arts, human services and other non-profit organizations interviewed by SLB each year.

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Clairton CASTLE 2015: Round Table Discussion – Peer Pressure & Bullying

February 11, 2015 – 12:27 pm

Fifth grade students at Clairton CASTLE were asked to discuss peer pressure, bullying and their personal experiences with both–as well as the best ways to combat both.

Clairton CASTLE 2015: Round Table Discussion – The Clairton Bears

February 9, 2015 – 11:38 am

Fifth grade students at Clairton CASTLE participated in a round table discussion concerning their high school football team’s loss in the PIAA Championship and the consequent fight that has yielded scrutiny from outside sources.

Live Music: Joel Lindsey

February 7, 2015 – 2:33 pm
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From 2-7-15: Singer/songwriter Joel Lindsey.

YES: Sophie Gledhill

February 7, 2015 – 2:26 pm
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From 2-7-15: Sophie Gledhill (10, Edgeworth Elementary) with original compositions on vocal and acoustic guitar.

YES: Big Brother Big Sister of the Month

February 7, 2015 – 2:23 pm
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From 2-7-15: Remington and Jeremiah on their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Gr. Pittsburgh along with BBBS staff member Sandra Eritano.

YES: Pittsburgh Music Academy

February 7, 2015 – 2:20 pm
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From 2-7-15: Young violinists from Pittsburgh Music Academy.

Preview: YO, Vikings

February 7, 2015 – 2:15 pm
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From 1-7-15: Rob James and cast members with a preview of the Stage 62 production of Yo, Vikings!

Voices of Brothers and Sisters Emerging

February 5, 2015 – 4:00 pm

During the 2014- 2015 school year, SLB , in partnership with Brothers and Sisters Emerging convened a group of middle and high school students. While learning about digital audio recording, the group also spent time discussing attributes of role models and identifying adults with a connection to Garfield to be interviewed. With support as needed, students then arranged, conducted and edited the interviews.

Pittsburgh King After School: Dinner With Anyone

February 5, 2015 – 12:45 pm
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We asked After Schoolers at Pittsburgh King who they would have dinner with if it could be anyone that has ever lived. Some students chose family members while others chose athletes or celebrities to share their meal with.

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Dinner With Anyone

February 4, 2015 – 12:48 pm
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We asked our first two blocks of Brashear students if they could have dinner with anyone ever – dead or alive – who they would choose. There were some interesting responses, ranging from family members to Michael Jackson to Penguins goaltender Marc Andre Fleury.