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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Youth Express: Big Brother Big Sister of the month

July 13, 2019 – 10:05 am
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Stephen Deems and Shawn (12th grade, Pittsburgh Brashear) discuss their relationship as forged by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh

Youth Express: Story Pirate Podcast, Evan Blume

July 6, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 07/06/2019: Evan Blume (2nd grade, Pittsburgh Sunnyside) discussing his original story Barry and the Big Climbing Tree and its inclusion in the podcast Story Pirates

In Studio Pop-Up: Lee Stivers

June 29, 2019 – 8:20 am
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From 05/29/2016:  Lee Stivers with details on a free workshop for youth at the 2019 Whiskey Rebellion Festival in downtown Washington, 7/13, 1-2 pm

Interview: Luminari Summer Camps, Susan Brozek Scott & Gina Catanzarite

June 8, 2019 – 7:50 am
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From 06/08/2019: Susan Brozek Scott and Gina Catanzarite with details on Luminari summer camp opportunities for youth.

In Studio Popup: Tom Roberts Remembers Leon Redbone

June 1, 2019 – 9:05 am
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Tom Roberts with a tribute to Leon Redbone.

Youth Express: Kentucky Avenue School

May 25, 2019 – 10:05 am
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From 05-25-2019: Kentucky Avenue School 5th graders Isa Kulick, and Harry McElhattan on projects and accomplishments from their school year.

In Studio Pop-Up: Steel City Shakespeare

May 4, 2019 – 8:35 am
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Steel City Shakespeare previewing its upcoming performance of Richard III at Troy Hill Citizens Park (5/4, 5/5, 5/11, 5/12) and the Fineview Overlook (5/18, 5/19)

Interview: Pittsburgh Concert Chorale, Susan Medley

May 4, 2019 – 7:50 am
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Susan Medley of Pittsburgh Concert Chorale on its Name that Tune show, 5/4 (7:30 pm) at Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church and 5/5 (4 pm) at Ingomar United Methodist Church

In Studio Pop-Up: Young Voices for the Planet

April 27, 2019 – 8:35 am
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Lynne Cherry from Young Voices for the Planet a youth media initiative for environmental advocacy

Youth Express: Fairchild Challenge, Penn-Trafford High School

April 20, 2019 – 9:35 am
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Penn-Trafford High School freshmen Tali Brobst, Dakota Dandrea, Sydney Herrmann and senior Brianna Stephans on their Fairchild Challenge project. The Fairchild Challenge is a national program encouraging teens to connect with the environment, sponsored locally by Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens