Building Community Through Audio

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SLB Radio Productions, Inc. uses radio and audio to amplify voices of youth — and members of other communities whose stories are often marginalized — to educate, empower, and build community. We believe that all people have the capacity to develop authentic voices and know that their voices matter — that they matter — and that their voices can be used for self-expression, inquiry, and change.

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July 31, 2026

Ink to Ear 2026

During Ink to Ear at SLB Radio, summer campers created short stories, personal essays, poems, and dramas, then brought them to life through audio storytelling techniques. They utilized voice acting, music, and a variety of editing skills. Here are some samples of their work.
July 25, 2026

Live Music: Rebecca Lang & Chris Kennedy

From 07/25/2026: Music and conversation with singer-songwriter Rebecca Lang (acoustic guitar, vocals) and Chris Kennedy (acoustic guitar)
July 25, 2026

Youth Express: Youth Media Center Recorded Poetry Contest Honorees

From 07/25/2026: Teen poets Mahika Chopra (11th grade, Shady Side Academy) and Leeza Koedinger (9th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA) sharing original writing from our Youth Media Center poetry contest
July 25, 2026

Youth Express: Allegheny Observatory

From 07/25/2026: Sarah Rached (freshman, Carnegie Mellon University) and Nadre Digbohou (12th grade, Fox Chapel High School) discussing their Allegheny Observatory-supported proposal for the Beamline for Schools (BL4S) competition, hosted by CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics
July 24, 2026

YMC Recorded Poetry Contest 2026

SLB's Youth Media Center hosted a recorded poetry contest allowing teens to share original poems and commentary about their writing.
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