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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Interview: “Homestead Steel Mill: The Final Ten Years” Mike Stout

September 11, 2021 – 7:50 am
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From 09/11/2021: Author, labor supporter, and protest singer Mike Stout joins us for an interview about his book “Homestead Steel Mill: The Final Ten Years” and its corresponding online series “Homestead Steel To Green New Deal” with labor historian Charlie McCollestor (3:00 – 5:00 PM on 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23, 10/30).

Live Music: Bombici Akustik

September 4, 2021 – 11:05 am
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From 09/04/2021: Bombici Akustik with horns, tapan, and tuba playing classic and new Balkan hits.

Interview: “Show People”, Eric Leslie

September 4, 2021 – 8:20 am
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Eric Leslie previews Little Lake Theatre’s (Canonsburg, PA) production “Show People” (9/4 and 9/11 at 2:00 and 7:30pm, 9/5 at 2:00pm, 9/9 and 9/10 at 7:30pm).

Interview: Storytelling Competition, Jim Resh

September 4, 2021 – 7:50 am
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Jim Resh joins us to talk about the storytelling competition themed “It Happened To Me” at the Northern Appalachian Folk Festival (9/11) in Indiana, PA.

Interview: ReelAbilities Pittsburgh 2021

September 4, 2021 – 7:20 am
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Kathryn Spitz Cohan tells us about ReelAbilities Pittsburgh 2021, a festival of award-winning films that promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and artistic expressions of individuals with disabilities.

Live Music: Liz McBride

August 28, 2021 – 11:05 am
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From 08/28/2021: Live music and conversation with singer-songwriter Liz McBride.

Youth Express: North Hills Community Outreach Volunteers

August 28, 2021 – 10:35 am
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From 08/28/2021: Emma Kim (17) and Luke Bender (17) of North Hills and Arshia Zaidi (14) of North Allegheny share their thoughts on the importance of serving the community and reflect on what their volunteer experiences through North Hills Community Outreach (NHCO) have taught them.

Live Music: Play Music on the Porch Day 2021

August 28, 2021 – 9:05 am
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From 08/28/2021: Three music acts join us from around North …

Interview: Read Comics in Public Day, Marcel Walker

August 28, 2021 – 8:35 am
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From 08/28/2021: Artist Marcel Walker joins us in the studio to talk comic books on Read Comics in Public Day.

Interview: Hazelwood Local, Tina Dillman

August 28, 2021 – 8:20 am
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Tina Dillman from Hazelwood Local tells us about the Sweat & Sway Free Fitness Session at Hazelwood Green Plaza that will take place on August 29 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.