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Live Music: Chet Vincent

February 25, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 02/25/2023: Music and conversation with Chet Vincent, whose album Young Leaves will be released on 3/4

Youth Express: Sara Woodside

February 25, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 02/25/2023: SLB Youth Advisory Council member Sara Woodside, (16, Ellis School) discussing how learning disabilities can affect students.

In Studio Pop-Up: The Global Switchboard

February 25, 2023 – 8:35 am
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From 02/25/2023: Lais Alexander and Holly Hickling of The Global Switchboard with details on a new campaign for welcoming refugees and immigrants to the Pittsburgh.

Preview: Alumni Theater Company, Today’s World

February 25, 2023 – 8:20 am
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From 02/25/2023: Antonio Allen (12th grade, The Neighborhood Academy) on his one act play to be performed as part of Alumni Theater Company’s Senior Project ’23. 

Live Music: Lem

February 18, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 02/18/2023: Music and conversation with Lem, a self-professed lo-fi joke folk duo. 

Youth Express: Cele Cerneka, Flute

February 18, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 02/18/2023: Cele Cerneka (12) of Canfield, Ohio shares musical selections on flute

Youth Express: VlogU

February 18, 2023 – 10:05 am
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From 02/18/2023: Conversation with Jason Garland (17, CAPA), Zyannah Ziegler (18, CAPA), and Lauren Shuty (19, University of Pittsburgh) along with Ezra Jones, Erin Davis and VlogU lead, Aaliyah Lewis, from the Warhol.

Live Music: Lenni Green

February 11, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 02/11/2023: Music and conversation with Lenni Green centering on the new concept album Stupid Stars.

Youth Express: Allegheny County Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors

February 11, 2023 – 10:35 am
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From 02/11/2023: Conversation and readings with Allegheny County’s 2022-2023 Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors: Rho Bloom-Wang (11th grade, Winchester Thurston), Aja Lynn (12th grade, Hampton High School), Jade Davie (12th grade, Lincoln Park) and Audrey Alling (12th grade, Hampton High School).

Live Music: Esai Aliquo

February 4, 2023 – 11:05 am
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From 2/4/2023: Music and conversation with Esai Aliquo (12th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA), accompanied by her grandfather Don Aliquo Sr. (saxophone) and Craig “Izzy” Arlet (guitar)