DUQ Programs: Upcoming Specials and Program Highlights
America Abroad
"Battleground Lebanon"
Sunday, September 21, 6 pm
Lebanon has just spent six month's without a president. This edition of America Abroad explores the roots of Lebanon's instability, the growing influence of Hezbollah, and the relationship that the country has with its neighbors.
Presidential Debate
Friday, September 26, 9 pm
NPR coverage of the presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, with analysis from NPR reporters and commentators. This first debate takes place at the University of Mississippi in Oxford and the candidates discuss Domestic Policy.
DUQ Journal
Sunday, September 28, 6 pm
Another edition of the monthly series from the DUQ newsroom that looks at important issues affecting the Pittsburgh region. This month, a collection of reports and interviews on the topic of energy.
Vice Presidential Debate
Thursday, October 2, 9 pm
NPR coverage of the vice-presidential debate between Joe Biden and Sarah Palin, with analysis from NPR reporters and commentators. This debate takes place at Washington University in St. Louis.
Intelligence Squared
"Universal Health Coverage Should Be The Federal Government's Responsibility"
Sunday October 5, 6 pm
Another installment of NPR's debate series. Arguing for the motion: Art Kellerman, Paul Krugman, and Michael Rachlis. Arguing against the motion: Michael F. Cannon, Sally C. Pipes, and John Stossel.
Presidential Debate
Tuesday, Ocotber 7, 9 pm
NPR coverage of the presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, with analysis from NPR reporters and commentators. This second debate will be done town hall-style, and it takes place at Belmont University in Nashville.
American Radioworks: Pueblo, USA
Sunday October 12, 6 pm
The wave of immigrants from south of the border has forever changed America and Pueblo, USA shows how the immigrants are both a boon and a burden to their new communities.
Presidential Debate
Wednesday, September 15, 9 pm
NPR coverage of the presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, with analysis from NPR reporters and commentators. This final debate takes place at Hofstra University in Hempdstead, NY.
Intelligence Squared
"America Is Finally Winning The War In Iraq
Sunday October 19, 6 pm
Another installment of NPR's debate series. Arguing for the motion: Frederick W. Kagan and General Jack Keane (Ret.). Arguing against the motion: Charles Ferguson and Sir Malcolm Rifkind.
DUQ Weekend Program Highlights
Fridays
JazzSet
Fridays, 10 to 11 pm
JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater, the Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz vocalist, spotlights the hottest live performances from festivals, clubs and theaters around the world.
European Jazz Stage
Fridays 11 pm
September 12: North Sea Jazz Festival 2008
Bright moments from the 2008 festival hosted by Daniel Frankl.
September 19: Remarkable Singers- Kurt Elling, Lydia van Dam, United Women's Orchestra with Michael Schiefel
Daniel Frankl hosts three vocal concerts with highly individual singers from the US and Europe.
September 26: Zapp String Quartet, Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw
The Zapp String Quartet is Holland's most sparkling, hardest grooving string ensemble. Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw in special concert, arranged for three young soloists: Robert Rook on Piano, Milan Bonger on saxophones and Stefan Lievestro on double bass. Hosted by Daniel Frankl.
Saturdays
Commonwealth Club of California
Saturdays, 6 to 7 am
This American Life
Saturdays, 1 to 2 pm and repeated Sunday at Midnight
Since it's inception, This American Life and Ira Glass have taken public radio by storm. This American Life offers a new kind of radio storytelling with writers, performers, reporters and producers sharing stories centered around a weekly theme.
In 2001 Time Magazine voted Ira Glass "America's best radio host" and writer David Mamet said, "We're blessed, from time to time, with a spontaneous generation of humor and insights. And nowhere is this more exciting than in the emergence or the reinvention of an art form....And now here's Ira Glass.....who seems to have reinvented radio."
Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz
Saturdays, 2 to 3 pm
Each week on this Peabody-award winning show, Marian McPartland and her guests reminisce, improvise and swap stories, songs and techniques about jazz.
River Walk Jazz with the Jim Cullum Jazz Band
Saturdays, 6 to 7 pm
September 13: Peeking Through the Keyhole- Salute to Bandleader Don Albert
September 20: Licorice Stick Gumbo- The Masters of New Orleans Clarinet
September 27: Women of the Harlem Renaissance
October 4: A Woman's Touch- Celebrating Women Composers in Jazz
October 9: TBA
October 18: Gennett Records- The Little Studio That Could
October 25: Tunesmiths' Triple Crown- Youmans, Barris & Green
Sundays
On The Media
Sundays, 7 to 8 am
The show reports on and analyzes significant media issues of the day and the relationship of the media to culture and society.
Hearing Voices
Sundays 3 to 4 pm
September 7: Poland- A Ghost Story
Poland battles against the Germans and then the Russians at the start of the Second World War
September 14: Vox Pop- For 9/11
The stars of this show are Americans, expressing their opinions, particiapting in our democratic discussion. We travel 8000 miles of America gathering "Vox Pop," raom the streets of New York City in the hours during and weeks after 9/11
September 21: Old School- Back-to-School Special
Host Katie Davis discusses along with other school officials about matters of school
September 24: My Prostate Diaries: A Slight Discomfort
The diary entries of Jeff Metcalef, an English Professor at the University of Utah, and his battle with Prostate cancer in 2004
October 5: The Stamberg Files: Essays, Audio- tours, and Intervies
Host Susan Stamberg knits her way through history, takes us on a personal tour of DC, and tries to interest her colleagues in resurrecting her Relish recipe.
Studio 360
Sundays, 10 to 11 am
Hosted by novelist and journalist Kurt Andersen, "Studio 360" explores art's creative influence and relationship to everyday life through stories and conversation ranging from opera to comic books. Each week, the program features:
• Commentary - Andersen discusses something percolating in contemporary culture, from the TV season to politics as entertainment.
• Cover Story -Features explore a central idea, from Shakespeare's enduring influence on popular culture to our urge to ornament everything from Christmas trees to architecture to music.
• Design for the Real World - Designers and artists talk about everyday items from the Swiss Army knife to the Post-it Note.
• Portraits - Profiles of famous artists and people behind the scenes.
• How Art Works - Artists, musicians, and scientists explain everything from why certain songs stick in your head to how color affects your emotions.
The Splendid Table with Lynne Rosetto Casper
Sundays, 4 to 5 pm
Whether you love to cook or just love to eat, Lynne Rosetto Casper takes you on a journey around to world to encounter wonderful food, culture, travel and adventure.
* All programs are subject to change.
* All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
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