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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Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Academy 2017-2018

February 2, 2018 – 12:16 pm
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In the 2017/2018 school year, students at the Sr. Thea Bowman Catholic Academy radio club learned how to write and record features for radio.

Streaming Justice Webcast 2018: Students Honor MLK

January 15, 2018 – 12:00 pm
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On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, high school students hosted Streaming Justice, a live five-hour webcast. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., participants hosted the live webcast, selected the songs played during their segments and learned about the equipment used in a live broadcast. Discussions covered topics such as civil rights, youth engagement, public education and other matters of justice and equity.

Brashear After School 2017-18

January 10, 2018 – 12:58 pm
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Check out some of the new audio from Brashear – including an interesting Q&A session about China!

Play it Forward

January 10, 2018 – 12:48 pm
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Play It Forward Pittsburgh is a citywide collaboration to register organ, eye and tissue donors on the National Donate Life Registry, raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation, raise funds to improve pediatric transplant outcomes, and encourage relevant policy updates. Individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and other groups can join Play It Forward Pittsburgh.

Perry After School 2017-18

December 19, 2017 – 6:22 pm
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We’ve had some great After School sessions so far with the students at Perry High School. Check out some of their ideas, opinions, and conversations thus far this school year – and be sure to check back as work is added to their playlist!

Ronald McDonald House Charities: 2017 Red Shoe Ball

December 4, 2017 – 7:50 pm
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On Saturday, November 4th, 2017, Ronald McDonald House Charities supporters gathered at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh hotel to celebrate the night in black and white and to raise funds. Attendees recorded messages of hope to let RMHC children and families know that a large community is rooting for them.

Propel Braddock Hills Middle School 2017-2018

November 21, 2017 – 12:00 pm

Students from Ms. Neal’s class at Propel Braddock Hills Middle School share their thoughts, advocate for causes, and edit their own audio in the first trimester of radio club.

Believe Brashear 2017

November 20, 2017 – 4:48 pm
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Occurring annually, Believe Brashear is an event the showcases the magnet programs, sports teams, and clubs Brashear has to offer prospective eighth grade students, as they make the important decision of selecting a high school.

Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon at Brashear

November 9, 2017 – 3:59 pm
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On Thursday, November 9th, Brashear students welcomed local veterans to …

Sherman Alexie Visits Pittsburgh Perry

October 16, 2017 – 3:50 pm
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On October 16th, renowned author Sherman Alexie visited Pittsburgh Perry …