Wake Up With WURD 2025 Playlist

Linn Washington Jr., is a Professor of Journalism at Temple, where he is a co-founder of the award-winning Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab. In addition to his Temple degrees, Washington holds a law degree from Yale University.  Linn talks to us about the latest on the court cases facing President Elect Donald Trump.

Linn Washington - 1.8.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

In the wake of Democratic losses in the latest elections, State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta is running to be the vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. He joins us to tell us why.

Malcolm Kenyatta - 1.8.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner on a new approach to juvenile justice, which will direct juvenile offenders towards rehabilitation instead of incarceration

D.A. Larry Krasner - 1.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Patricia Wilson Aden, President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance shares the launch of its newest tool,  Philadelphia’s first-ever “Social Impact Database.”  This digital resource highlights more than 100 social impact programs offered by Philadelphia’s cultural institutions – programs that are changing lives in areas like education, access and inclusion, youth development, and mental health and wellness.

Patricia Wilson Aden - 1.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

On this edition of WURD on Business, Ron "Da Barber" Murray, owner of the Pennsylvania Barber School join the show. Along with
Kiea Hutty, Assistant Vice President, Small Business Banker with Bank of America.

Ron Murray - 1.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

General Counsel Catherine Twigg and Executive Director Tonya McClary of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission join the show. They talk to us about the new contract given by the city to the police union

CPOC - 8.19.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

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.