Youth Expression Showcase

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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.

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Interview: Thank you, Mister Rogers: Music and Memories

September 25, 2019 – 8:20 am
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From 09/25/2019: Contributors to Thank You, Mister Rogers: Music and Memories on their memories of Fred Rogers and what it means to be part of this 2019 release of new takes on neighborhood favorites.

2018 GRAMMY Nominee: Justin Roberts

January 27, 2018 – 8:05 am
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From 01/27/2018: Justin Roberts on his album, Lemonade, nominated for this year’s GRAMMY Award for Best Children’s Album.

Interview: [You]nity Zine Release Party

September 24, 2016 – 8:00 am
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From 09/24/2016: Duquesne University Senior, Nijah Glenn Nasiadka, with details on the [YOU]nity Zine Release Party, 9/30 (7 to 10 pm), Irma Freeman Center for Imagination

Interview: James Edward Mills

September 17, 2016 – 9:05 am
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From 09/17/2016: James Edward Mills Climbing The Hill, featuring free activities including a community dialogue about the importance of getting urban youth outdoors, a neighborhood hike, rock climbing, and screening of on An American Ascent, a documentary about the first African American expedition to tackle Denali.

Caller: George Hogan, Harambee Ujima

July 16, 2016 – 9:00 am
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From 07/16/2016: George Hogan of Harambee Ujima talks about the annual Black Arts and Culture Festival. 07/16 and 07/17, Kelly St. between N. Homewood and Lang Ave.

Caller: Akil, Hip Hop on L.O.C.K.

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Akil from Hip Hop on L.O.C.K. gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Caller: Jamar, Kennedy Blue Communications

July 9, 2016 – 11:00 am

From 07/09/2016: Jamar from Kennedy Blue Communications gives his account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Caller: Sonia, Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh

July 9, 2016 – 9:30 am
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From 07/09/2016: Sonia of the Pakistani American Association of Greater Pittsburgh gives her account of the Pittsburgh Bicentennial Parade.

Interview: Michele of Attack Theatre

April 9, 2016 – 8:00 am
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From 04/09/2016: Michele de La Reza of Attack Theatre on Laws of Attraction, a production using physics and modern dance to explore the complexities of human relationships, opening 4/15 – 4/16. Additional shows run 4/20 – 4/23 and 4/27 – 4/30.

Interview: Marlin’s LUMA: Art in Darkness

April 2, 2016 – 10:05 am
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From 04/02/2016: Marlin previews the production of LUMA: Art in Darkness, an internationally-touring show of light and illusion, at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg, 4/8, 8pm.