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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In Studio Pop-Up: Opposites Abstract

February 4, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 2/4/2023: Megan Altruz, Cher Willems, and Scott Sosebee on Opposites Abstract, a new Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh exhibit based on the book by author/illustrator Mo Willems

Interview: Tuskegee Airman Museum, Khari Hicks

February 4, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 2/4/2023: Khari Hicks with details about open house celebrations at the  Center for Aviation Technology and Training (CATT), Thursdays through Saturdays (10 am to 3 pm), Hosanna House, Wilkinsburg.

Interview: American Menu, Lundeana Thomas & Joyce Meggerson-Moore

January 28, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 01/28/2023: Joyce Meggerson-Moore and Lundeana Thomas previewing the New Horizon Theater production of American Menu, 2/3 to 2/19, Carnegie Library, Homewood 

Interview: “Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad” Linda Haston

January 21, 2023 – 7:50 am
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From 01/21/2023: Linda Haston, director of the Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad production from Prime Stage Sprouts, from Jan 20 – 29 at the New Hazlett Theater. 

Interview: Tuff Sound Apprenticeship, Amos Levy

January 14, 2023 – 8:35 am

From 1/14/2023: Amos Levy, Teaching Artist with YMCA Lighthouse in Homewood, to publicize the Tuff Sound Apprenticeship. 

Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pastor Cynthia Wallace

January 14, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 1/14/2023: Pastor Cynthia Wallace with details about Martin Luther King, Jr., Day programming at Bible Center Church in Homewood.

Interview: National Mentor Month, Kristan Allen

January 14, 2023 – 7:50 am

From 1/14/2023: Interview with Kristan Allen of the Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern PA to discuss National Mentorship Month.

Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mónica Méndez

January 14, 2023 – 7:20 am
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From 1/14/2023: Interview with Mónica Méndez from the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh to discuss programming, initiatives, and events hosted by the Children’s Museum for Martin Luther King Jr. Day (1/16).

Interview: Teen Mental Health Advocate Series, Sarah Pesi

January 14, 2023 – 6:50 am
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From 1/14/2023: Sarah Pesi, Coordinator at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation of Pittsburgh talking about the Teen Mental Health Advocacy Series. For the application and more information visit the PA Youth Advocacy Network website. 

Interview: Hill Dance Academy Kwanzaa Preview, Ayisha Morgan-Lee

December 24, 2022 – 10:05 am
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From 12/24/2022: Ayisha Morgan-lee with details on Hill Dance Academy …