Theological Thursday: Amanda Tyler, Esq., Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee and Christians Against Christian Nationalism, joined the show to help us dissect and define the division of beliefs in this manner.

Evening WURDS 2.10.22 - Amanda Tyler, Esq

Dr. Gittens is one of the country’s leading specialists in sexual function for men and women, hormone replacement, male infertility and wellness. He is a board-certified urologist, fellowship trained specifically in sexual medicine and male infertility. He joins the show to talk about how men can overall improve their sexual health.

Love & Life | Dr. Paul Gittens - 9.26.23

Monica Rush is the program manager who is responsible for overseeing the ITWorks Program. She joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss it.

Reality Check 10.10.23 - Monica Rush

Tracey L. Gordon, Register of Wills, Joins the show to discuss tangled titles and how to ensure that money and property are safely transitioned after the death of a loved one.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 10.24.23 - Tracey Gordon

Dr. Ayo Maria Gooden (AKA Dr. Ayo Sanyika) is a board certified African-Centered/Black psychologist, the immediate past president of the Delaware Valley Association of Black Psychologists (DVABPsi), and a licensed psychologist in PA. Dr. Ayo joins the show to talk about whether or not it's a good idea to be in a relationship with someone who is of a different religion than you.

Love & Life | Dr. Ayo Maria Gooden - 10.25.23

Dr. Carol Penn and Diem Jones joined Dr. James Braxton Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about The Gambia Collaborative Mission and their fundraiser event.

Evening WURDs 12.27.2023 - Dr. Carol Penn & Diem Jones

Ron Pressley is an attorney, who was the probate deferment initiative attorney in the register of wills office with Tracey Gordon. Ron rejoins the source to continue the conversation about why people need to have wills to protect their assets.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Ron Pressley - 1.2.2024

Dr. Sanul Jean Corrielus is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in non-invasive procedures. His remarkable 22-year career has been dedicated to improving cardiovascular health through an innovative and holistic approach to patient care. He joins the show to discuss  the main principles people should follow to maintain a healthy heart.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Dr. Sanul Corrielus - 1.4.23

State Sen. Art Haywood joins us to talk about his ethics complaint against Sen. Doug Mastriano, who participated in the January 6th insurrection.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 1.4.3 - State Senator Art Haywood

Kathia Woods of Cup of Soul joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss the entertainment news stories of 2023.

Reality Check 12.27.23 - Kathia Woods

Philadelphia City Council member Isaiah Thomas joins the show. As the chair of the education committee, he talks to us about the state of Philadelphia's public schools, when it comes to the budget, safety, and infrastructure.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 1.23.24 Isaiah Thomas

Chris Norwood joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs for the weekly Critical Commentary with Cousin Chris segment.

Evening WURDs 3.6.2024 - Chris Norwood

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal joins the show. The Sheriff calls in to dispute accusations from a story ran by the Philadelphia inquire, which claims she misused public money.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 4.23.24 - Sheriff Rochelle Bilal

Laborers Live Election Day Special 4.23.24 1st Hour

Andrea interviews a team participating in the Penn Relays that took place in Philadephia from April 25th-27th. This team is from a high school in Jamaica called Holychild High School. During the interview, Andrea asks the members of the team what they like about competing in the Penn Relays, the hardships they've faced, what they want to do post-high school, and more.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Holychild High School Track Team - 4.29.24

Senator Bob Casey joins the show. He is the senior U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, a seat he has held since 2007. He is up for reelection this year, and talks to us about President Joe Biden's statement to no longer send bombs to Israel. Senator Casey also weighs in on the recent Kensington clean up efforts

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 5.9.24 - Senator Bob Casey

More than 200 people attended "Artificial Intelligence, Black Realities: Unpacking AI's True Impact" presented by WURD Radio, DiverseForce and P4 Hub on May 8. This thought-provoking Philly Tech Week panel hosted by technology and lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey highlighted AI as a technology in its early stages that Black techies and newbies must quickly adopt. The panel explored the good, the bad and the promise of AI.

Artificial Intelligence Black Realities:Unpacking AI's True Impact

Norman Scott is the founder, owner, CEO, CFO, and creative director of Good Fellaz Cigars, LLC: his own cigar shop in Center City Philadelphia. Norman joins the show to further discuss the context of his business, and to talk about what distinguishes his cigar shop from others in the city.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Norman Scott - 5.13.24

Representative James Clyburn is an American politician and retired educator serving as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina. He previously served as House Majority Whip between 2007 and 2011 and between 2019 and 2023. Rep. Clyburn joins the show to talk about what Joe Biden has done for Black America since he was elected president.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | US Rep. James Clyburn - 5.14.24

Bishop Dwayne Royster is Executive Director of POWER Interfaith and member of the Save Chinatown Coalition. He joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss their opposition to the proposed 76 Place,Sixers arena.

Reality Check 5.13.24 - Bishop Dwayne Royster

City Councilmember Jeffery Young joins the show. He represents the fifth Councilmanic district. Councilmember Young talks to us about a proposed triage facility for homeless users that has been proposed in his district.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 5.15.24 -Jeffery Young

Marianne Fray, Seun Ross, Saleemah McNeil and Shawnee Benton Gibson joined Sara Lomax for the Women's Wellness special broadcast to discuss maternity care.

Women's Wellness 5.22.2024 - Panel 1

Dr. Carol Penn, Dr. Helena Fontes, Deborah Roebuck and Catharyn Turner joined Sara Lomax for the Women's Wellness special broadcast to discuss mental, emotional and spiritual well being.

Women's Wellness 5.22.2024 - Panel 3

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joins the show. she speaks to us about the next phase of her plan to clean up Kensington. As well as the Fair Funding Bill, for Philadelphia public schools.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 6.11.24 - Mayor Cherelle Parker

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us to talk about the appointment of a special prosecutor for crimes committed on or near Septa

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 6.18.24 - Larry Krasner

Dr Verghese is a Physician Investigator, and Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology. He joined Dr. Peterson for the Men's Health segment on Evening WURDs to talk about Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Verghese also had his patient who has dealt with Alzheimer's to share his experience with the disease.

Evening WURDs 6.18.2024 - Dr. Cherian Verghese

Keir Bradford-Grey is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department and Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She is also a former candidate for PA Attorney General in the 2024 elections. Keir joins the show to give her take on the 2024 presidential debate that took place last week between Donald Trump & Joe Biden.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Keir Bradford Grey - 7.2.24

Joel Wilson is the Founding Member and President of IBB Investment Group, LLC: a diverse group of progressive and business-minded African Americans, who work together on various investment strategies, to ultimately pour wealth into the Black community in Philadelphia. Joel joins the show to talk about strategies to invest on any budget. He also touches on what potential investors can do if they did not invest on Jan. 1st, 2024.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Joel Wilson - 7.3.24

Chris Murray is a radio show host, journalist, and college professor. With more than 30 years of experience as a print and broadcast journalist, Chris has been covering sports on a regular basis since 1994. Chris joins the show to give a sports update on a local & national level. He talks about the 76ers recent acquisition of Paul George, Bronny James getting drafted to the Lakers, and more.

Love & Life | Chris Murray - 7.2.24

Michelle Palmer joined Dr. Peterson for the Tuesday Teach-in segment on Evening WURDs to talk about education in Philadelphia.

Evening WURDs 7.2.2024 - Michelle Palmer

Laurel Elder is a Professor of Political Science and the Department Chair at Hartwick College (in upstate New York). She joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss her most recent book is The Partisan Gap: Why Democratic Women Get Elected But Republican Women Don’t (NYU Press 2021).

Reality Check 7.24.24 - Laurel Elder

Philip Nimoityn, MD, FACC, is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia at Jefferson. He joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss how heart disease develops, why a precise treatment approach​to remedy heart inflammation​​is​show​ing​​​positive results and how ​people can​reduce​certain​ risk factors through lifestyle changes and medication.

Reality Check 7.24.24 - Dr.Philip Nimoityn

Daniel Hornung is the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. He joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about President Biden's announcement about the GDP growth, the economic agenda and the reduction of inflation.

Evening WURDs 7.25.2024 - Daniel Hornung

Sarah Kendzior is the author of the bestselling books The View From Flyover Country, Hiding in Plain Sight, and They Knew. She has a PhD in anthropology from Washington University in St Louis, where she studied authoritarian regimes. She joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about the Presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Evening WURDs 7.25.2024 - Sarah Kendzior

Dr. Mark Anthony Neal joined Dr. Peterson for the Tuesday Teach-in segment on Evening WURDs to talk about ‘legible’ Black masculinity in the context of our current political context and more.

Evening WURDs 7.23.2024 - Dr. Mark Anthony Neal

Tavis Smiley is the host of the Tavis Smiley show. He joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about the presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Evening WURDs 7.25.2024 - Tavis Smiley

Emma Brown joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about the mass shooting that occurred in West Philadelphia.

Evening WURDs 7.25.2024 - Emma Brown

St Senator Sharif Street- Chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss how the party is adjusting to President Biden dropping out and Vice President Kamala Harris seeking the democratic nomination for President in the upcoming election.

Reality Check 7.24.24 - St Sen Sharif Street

Reality Check 7.24.24 - Kathia Woods

Dr. Zenida Driver is the executive director for Sunrise Community of Pennsylvania. She is a life-long student of human behavior and social interaction with over 15 years of experience as an accomplished trainer, professional speaker, and supervisor.

Dr. Zenida joins the show to talk about whether America is ready for a Black woman president, as well as Joe Biden's address to the country after he decided to drop out of the 2024 presidential race.

Love & Life | Dr. Zenida Driver - 7.25.24

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

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