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What's New from WQED FM
WQED’s Dead Air with Trundle Manor’s Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx!
WQED is excited to partner with the residents and curators of Trundle Manor, Mr Arm and Velda Von Minx, for our Halloween celebration, Dead Air! Mr Arm and Velda join Jim Cunningham to talk about the spooky festivities and their unusual home.
Dead Air is a month-long celebration of all things weird and eerie. Every Thursday in October, WQED will air local horror films and documentaries, as well as classic films like George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. You’ll also hear creepy tunes on WQED-FM. Mr Arm and Velda talk about the oddities and curiosities viewable on their tours of Trundle Manor, including antique medical equipment and jarred specimens. They also share why they and others love Halloween.
Carnegie Mellon Opera: The Turn of the Screw
Carnegie Mellon Opera presents Benjamin Britten’s chamber opera, The Turn of the Screw! Anna Singer speaks with director Matthew Haney, conductor Tyson Deaton, and the two Governesses, Alanna Burden and Sara Porjosh, about the show.
You can see The Turn of Screw at WQED’s Studio A, running from October 6th – October 9th. Performance details and tickets are available on Carnegie Mellon University’s website.
The Lindsay Theater’s Upcoming Showcases & 2026 Documentary Series
Rishi Sethi, resident filmmaker at the Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley, joined Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show to talk about upcoming Emerging Filmmakers Showcases and the Lindsay’s 2026 Documentary Series.
The Lindsay kicked off its 2026 Documentary Series on September 11th. Featured films cover renowned artists, nature, relationships, and relevant issues. Get all the details and explore other upcoming events on the Lindsay Theater’s website.
PSO Tour Report – Morning – September 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra heads home from their 2026 European Tour after playing their final concert at the Vienna Konzerthaus last night. WQED-FM’s Jim Cunningham managed to interview several people about the last concert and the tour in particular.
More Great WQED Multimedia Podcasts
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Conversations with Coach Cowher
Coach Bill Cowher's series of one-on-one conversations with Pittsburgh’s finest — athletes, innovators, and artists who’ve carried the city’s grit, passion, and heart into every arena of their lives.
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Gumbands: A Podcast with Rick Sebak
GUMBANDS is a podcast about Pittsburgh, its people, its history, its neighborhoods, its small businesses, its food, its charms, its stories, and many of its surprises.
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@ the Symphony
Conductors, soloists and composers involved in making great Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performances talk about their music.
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Voice of the Arts
Insights and anecdotes from musicians, dancers, artists, actors and directors, as well as audience response.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Radio
A complete two hour concert hosted by Jim Cunningham. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
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Encore!
Did you miss a recent live broadcast? Or do you just want to hear it again? Relive recent WQED-FM live broadcasts on the Encore podcast page. Stream full length broadcasts by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and others.
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Artists in the World
Hosted by WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham and CMOA's Dana Bishop-Root, Artists in the World uplifts artistic voices and explores multiple histories, geographies, and current events.
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Pittsburgh Symphony on Tour
Jim Cunningham reports from the PSO's domestic and international tours.
WQED Cultural Calendar
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Bal Folk: Live Music & French Social Dance
Join us for a spirited Bal Folk dance evening featuring music by Lisa Tamres and Fabien Goulay of Pardon My French! Rooted in French and other Western European traditions, Bal […]
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An Afternoon in Paris: Silent Film with Live Music
Step into the playful spirit of Jazz Age Paris with a special silent film presentation inspired by the French Moderns: Matisse / Renoir / Degas exhibition. Join us for Ernst […]
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Pittsburgh Symphony Interviews
Pittsburgh Symphony Radio hosted by Jim Cunningham, a complete two hour concert with Music Director Manfred Honeck and guest artists heard on over 100 PRI and NPR stations across the country. Listen for interviews and features, historic recordings and the latest weekly concerts from Heinz Hall.
