Ahead of the season premiere next week, now is the perfect time to catch up on any episodes of Carlow’s podcast you may have missed. Season Two of A More Just and Merciful World brought us face-to-face with leaders who are doing the work in boardrooms, classrooms, city halls, and communities across Pittsburgh.
Over the course of eleven episodes, University President Dr. Kathy Humphrey sat down with guests whose work reminds us that building a more just and merciful world isn’t abstract. It’s showing up. It’s making space. It’s leading with empathy and conviction, even when the path forward is uncertain.
Now, as we look ahead to the premiere of Season Three featuring PA State Senator Jay Costa, we invite you to revisit these conversations, or discover them for the first time. To guide your journey, here’s a look back at five standout episodes that define the last year of the podcast.
Episode 1: Sister Patricia McCann, Walking with Courage
Premiered Sept 23, 2025
Season Two opened with Sister Patricia McCann, Carlow alumna, Sister of Mercy, and longtime advocate for human rights. In conversation with Dr. Humphrey, Sister Patricia looks back on a life shaped by courage, conviction, and compassion, including her experience marching for voting rights in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama.
Her story is also one of optimism and persistence. Sister Patricia reflects on the bravery of those who came before her and the importance of continuing to show up for others, offering a powerful example of how mercy can become action in the world around us.
Episode 3: Sabrina Saunders Mosby, Showing Up and Creating Space
Premiered Nov 17, 2025
Sabrina Saunders Mosby, President and CEO of Vibrant Pittsburgh, Carlow alumna, and member of the University’s Board of Trustees, joined Dr. Humphrey to discuss the many ways she works to create a more just and merciful world in Pittsburgh.
Their conversation explores the importance of community support, creating opportunities, and understanding the role each of us can play in strengthening the places we call home. Sabrina shares how showing up for others and building meaningful connections can create opportunities that extend far beyond any one person.
Episode 6: Dan Rooney, Leadership the Steeler Way
Premiered March 5, 2026
Dan Rooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization joined Dr. Humphrey for a wide-ranging conversation about Pittsburgh, Ireland, football, and the lessons that shape strong leadership. Rooney also reflects on his own connection to Carlow’s Campus Lab School and the values that have guided him throughout his life and career.
Together, they explore what it means to lead with purpose and to “do things the Steeler way,” including the importance of community, responsibility, and staying grounded in the values that shape an organization. It is a conversation about leadership rooted as much in character as accomplishment.
Episode 10: Sara Innamorato, Empathy in Government
Premiered June 2, 2026
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato joined Dr. Humphrey to discuss her role in the Pittsburgh community and the ways local government can help create a more just and merciful world.
Drawing on her own upbringing and experiences, Innamorato shares an approach to leadership grounded in empathy and an understanding of the challenges facing individuals and families across the region. Their conversation explores family and childcare programs, regional needs, and the role values can play in shaping decisions that affect an entire community.
Episode 11: Corey O’Connor, Building a Stronger Pittsburgh
Premiered June 16, 2026
Season Two closed with newly elected Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, who joined Dr. Humphrey for a conversation about leadership, education, and the future of the city they both call home.
O’Connor reflects on his background, the importance of strong partnerships, and the role educational institutions can play in preparing a strong workforce and supporting a thriving region. He also shares his hopes for Pittsburgh and the priorities he believes can help strengthen the city in the years ahead.
Subscribe to A More Just and Merciful World on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, and join Dr. Humphrey as she continues to explore what it means to lead with purpose and build a world rooted in justice and mercy.