DUQ News presents an occasional series that looks at issues of religion, ethics, leadership, and other important topics that both affect and interpret the news of the day. Each program features a single topic explored in several segments, with the opening segment featuring Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty interviewing an expert in that program's topic. Other segments include additional interviews with community leaders, analysis of how that program topic affects the lives of Pittsburghers, and more.

Episode 1: "Freedom of-- or from-- Religion"
(Original Air Date: September 30, 2007)

"The Metaphoric Wall of Separation of Church and State"
Guest: Daniel Dreisbach, Professor of Justice, Law and Society at American University

The so-called wall of separation between church and state…...has it been breached? Has the line been blurred??? Erased??? A discussion between Dr. Charles Dougherty, president of Duquesne University and Daniel Dreisbach, Professor of Justice, Law and Society at American University. Also, on this program, one of the controversial issues concerning church and state…faith based initiatives….how are local organizations adapting? And discussions with 2 women who want to serve their religion but are going about it quite differently. LISTEN

DUQ Journal 11/25/07
"The Steelers Mark Their 75th Anniversary While Pittsburgh Prepares to Celebrate 250 Years"
Guest: Andy Masich, President and CEO of the Heinz History Center

The Pittsburgh Steelers were founded in 1933 by the late Art Rooney Senior. During those 75 years and especially in the last 35, the Steelers have given Pittsburghers many thrills including 5 Super Bowl titles. This program includes a discussion between Dr. Charles Dougherty, president of Duquesne University and Andy Masich, co-author of the autobiography "Dan Rooney: My 75 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL."
Also on this program, DUQ reporter Mark Nootbaar provides a look at the special exhibit of the 75th anniversary of the Steelers at the Heinz History Center. The Steelers have been part of Pittsburgh's history for three quarters of a century and Pittsburgh over the next 12 months will be celebrating its 250th birthday. This program features two stories that are part of DUQ's Pittsburgh 250 Initiative: Nine Mile Run as a microcosm of Pittsburgh's history; and, a look at how the three rivers' relationshp with residents has changed through evolving economic realities. LISTEN

DUQ Journal 1/27/08
"Finding and Nurturing New Leaders for the Pittsburgh Region"
Guest: David Zubik, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh

Are leaders born or made? Are they just the individuals that citizens elect for public office? What about those who direct companies, non-profits and other organizations? And, if you are a leader of one of those groups does it automatically make you a community leader? On this program, Duquesne President Charles Dougherty speaks with one of Pittsburgh's newest leaders, Bishop David Zubik. Also, we'll have a conversation with Aradhna Dhanda, C-E-O of Leadership Pittsburgh and we’ll hear about a program to develop women leaders. LISTEN

New Treatment For Wounded Soldiers
Broadcast Date: February 24, 2008
Tens of thousands of U.S. military personnel have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. What is the extent of medical care they are receiving on the battlefield as well as when they return home? What has the Army done in response to the criticism of care of soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital. Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty speaks with Major General Gale Pollock, the first woman to serve as Acting U.S. Army Surgeon General. Plus Katherine Fink reports that Pittsburgh has been at the forefront of research into sports-related concussions. Now that expertise may be used to help military personnel. Listen

White Collar Crime and Business Ethics
Broadcast Date: March 30, 2008
Does society and the justice system go easier on white collar criminals? Or is that the public’s perception? White collar crime certainly didn’t begin with the Enron scandal but it did attract much media attention. One of the first instances of large-scale white-collar crime was Ivar Kreuger, a Swedish industrialist from the 1920s who masterminded a pyramid scheme that bilked $400 million from investors. On this program, the history of white collar crime and the impact on business ethics. Also, we present another in our series of stories marking the 250th anniversary of Pittsburgh. Plus, Mark Nootbaar will talk with Douglas Fogle, curator of the 55th Carnegie International about why he decided to name the exhibition "Life on Mars." LISTEN

National Symposium on Handgun Violence
Broadcast Date: April 27, 2008
About 30,000 Americans are killed a year with guns. Second Amendment Rights supporters decry efforts to impinge on the rights of law-abiding citizens in an effort to crack down on gun crime. David Hemenway believes the issue should be addressed as a matter of public health. Hemenway is the author of Private Guns, Public Health and is director of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center and the Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center. He spoke with Duquesne University President Charles Dougherty. How do we protect the public while still protecting the 2nd amendment rights of citizens. We ll hear from participants of a National Symposium on Handgun Violence. Shootings like the one at Virginia Tech last year have prompted a new look at gun laws. In addition, we will have a report about proposals for new gun restrictions in Pennsylvania have encountered heavy resistance from those who say these kinds of measures ignore the root cause of violence. LISTEN