Jane Marcus of Animal Friends drops by our studios, bringing a beautiful little pet with hopes of finding it a home. If you’d like to adopt a cuddly little creature, Animal Friends is a great place to start!

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents “runt,” a one man play by award-winning, Canadian/Jamaican writer/actor Michael Phillip Edwards. “runt” is a powerful autobiographical story of one man’s journey from cowering child to an autonomous man. We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Edwards live in our studios for a preview.

Mac Howison of the Sprout Fund, along with project managers Justin Kasznica and Amanda Long, join us to talk about their recently funded programs that support innovative ideas and grassroots community projects in Pittsburgh.

Caroll Spinney, voice and puppeteer for Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch from famed television series Sesame Street, joins us live in the studios to discuss his career and preview ToonSeum’s upcoming event KA-BLAM III, the Return of Saturday Mornings.

Jackie Jonas joins us to preview her benefit performance of Middle Passage. This evening of stories and music celebrates the Black American experience and features drumming, gospel music, original and traditional stories. Jackie will be joined by Middle Passage singer Raphael Kelly. Proceeds from this performance, held at the Union Project in Highland Park.