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

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

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 Sheriff Rochelle Bilal joins the show. She addresses the controversy behind dozens of favorable headlines about herself, attributed to local news organizations such as NBC10, CBS3, WHYY, and The Inquirer, all listing the dates of publication. However, none of the articles listed can be found.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 2.6.24 - Sheriff Rochelle Bilal

Michael Sierra-Arévalo joins the show. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of “The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing”. From 2020 to 2023, he served on the City of Austin’s Public Safety Commission.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 2.13.24 - Michael Sierra Arevalo

Dr. Laurence Belkoff is the chairman of the Department of Specialty Surgery and the Division of Urology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a Clinical Professor at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Belkoff joins the show to talk about why it’s important for men, especially over the age of 40, to be screened for prostate cancer, and to also discuss lifestyle changes men can practice to prevent getting prostate cancer.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders |  Dr. Laurence Belkoff - 2.13.24

Chablis Lakes is the owner-operator of The Mad Zapper Hair Removal. She is a licensed Electrologist who specializes in the permanent removal of unwanted facial hair.  Chablis is from Westminster, MD, and is known as The Mad Zapper in the Electrology industry. Chablis joins the show to talk about her motive for creating The Mad Zapper Hair Removal, and the services it provides.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Chablis Lakes - 2.16.24

Reverend Mark Tyler of Mother Bethel AME Church joins the show. Early in the morning of February 19, an as yet unidentified individual threw rocks through stained glass windows at the historic church at 419 S. 6th Street in Society Hill. The windows that were damaged date to the 1890s. Reverend Tyler explains how you can help with the effort to repair Mother Bethel AME Church

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 2.21.24 - Reverend Mark Tyler

Vice president of the United, Kamala Harris joins the show live from the White House. The Vice President discusses topics such as the state of black people in the criminal justice system, funding for HBCU's, and student load forgiveness.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 2.27.24 - Kamala Harris

Annabella Aspiras is the Director for Patient Engagement,Cancer Moonshot. She joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss the next phase of the Cancer Moonshot, kickstarted in 2022 by President Biden with new goals, emphasizes the role that Americans themselves can play in this effort—by getting back to cancer screenings missed during the pandemic, quitting smoking, and even participating in research—and how agencies across the federal government can work together to further support these goals.

Reality Check 2.26.24 - Annabella Aspiras

Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker is the founder of the two K-8 Global Leadership Academy (GLA) Charter Schools: a school organization that prides itself on providing a pristine learning community for Philadelphia’s youth scholars. Zakiyyah Salahudin is a grandparent of a student at The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School in Philadelphia, a school that is in danger of officially closing its doors after 25 years. They both join the show to talk about the fate of Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School, and to discuss the process of Dr. Naomi getting approved for having her own high school by the Board of Education.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders |  Dr. Naomi Johnson Booker & Zakiyyah Salahudin - 2.28.24

Zekeera Belton is Collage Group’s Vice President of Client Services. She joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss The first Collage Group report finds that:
Three in four Black Americans commemorate Black History Month, as 76% of the segment celebrates. Taking into account all of the racial demographics, 26% of Americans celebrate Black History Month.

Reality Check 2.27.24 - Zekeera Belton

Emily Dong, from the Saturday Free School for Philosophy and Black Liberation and Emma Bezilla from the Free Library’s Department of Education, Philosophy, and Religion.   
They joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss the Year of Baldwin.

Reality Check 2.28.24 - Year Of Baldwin

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 Mayor Cherelle Parker joins the show. After yet another shooting at a SEPTA bus stop which injured 8 high school students, Mayer Parker addresses what is happening with our youth, as well as how to make public transportation safe.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 3.7.24 - Mayor Cherelle Parker

The 339 Manumissions And Beyond Project is a reparative, spirit-led, genealogical search to uncover the lives and family trees of the 339 Africans who were granted their freedom by members of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Quakers, once it was decided that Quakers could not be enslavers. Andrea is joined by 5 members of this organization: Avis Wanda McClinton, Stephanie Leonard, Kathryn (Kitty) Mizuno, Judith Bines Vargas, & Tina Lawson. They all join the show to discuss the initiative of the 339 Manumissions Project, and to inform our listeners on the hidden history of Quakers owning slaves in the Philadelphia area.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | 339 Manumissions Project - 3.11.24

Dr. Aaron Smith and Dr. Molefi Asante joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about African American studies and their event on Temple University's campus.

Evening WURDs 3.13.2024 - Dr. Molefi Asante & Dr. Aaron Smith

Dr. Molefi Asante is a professor in the Department of Africology at Temple University, where he founded the PhD program in African-American Studies. Dr. Aaron Smith is the assistant professor of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University. They both join the show to discuss the allegations of Temple University using discriminatory practices against African American professors in Temple's Liberal Arts Program.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Dr. Aaron Smith & Dr. Molefi Asante - 3.27.24

Nikisha Bailey, Matthew Nam, Win Win Coffee, Technical.ly’s Sarah Huffman joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss Revived Win Win Coffee brand is launching a platform to streamline the coffee supply chain.
After closing their brick-and-mortar store in 2020, Nikisha Bailey and Matthew Nam are preparing to launch CoffeePLUG, which directly connects farmers to buyers.

Reality Check 3.26.24 - Technically Philly

The 339 Manumission and Beyond Project is a reparative, spirit-led, genealogical search to uncover the lives and family trees of the 339 Africans who were granted their freedom by members of the Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Quakers, once it was decided that Quakers could not be enslavers. The 339 Manumissions team join The Source for a 2nd time to have an extended conversation about the history of Quakers owning slaves in the Philadelphia region. The members of the 339 Manumission team included in this interview are Avis Wanda McClinton, Stephanie Leonard, Dr Ruby Braye, and Kitty Mizuno.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | The 339 Manumissions  Project Pt. 2 - 4.2.24

Lauren Footman joins the show. She consults for corporate, non-profit, higher education and government sectors. Lauren recently served as inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer for Delaware County. She was fired after filing an EEOC Complaint against her boss.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 4.3.24 - Lauren Footman

Dionne Poyser joins the show. She is the dedicated owner of Angels Health Service, PoyseD Productions, and Winning With Love, a non-profit organization. Her passion for connecting people led her to create the Philadelphia Senior Expo, where she and her team are eagerly planning to provide seniors with a platform to connect and access valuable resources.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 4.3.24 - Dionne Poyser

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

Laborers Live Election Day Special 4.23.24 2nd 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

Florida State Senator Lori Berman joined Dr. Peterson to talk about the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to protect reproductive freedom.

Evening WURDs 4.30.2024 - Lori Berman

Dr. Peterson is joined by WURD's very own Rev. Kala J as she reports her findings on the student protests at the University of Pennsylvania. Kala J dives into the importance of why these protests and coverage of the ongoing war in Gaza are conversations that are relevant to the black community not just in Philadelphia but, nationwide.

Evening WURDs 5.1.24 - Kala J

Michael Sierra-Arévalo joins the show. He is a leading expert on policing, violence, and public safety whose work is widely featured in outlets such as The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, GQ, NPR, Vox, and more. Michael talks to us about The Ryan Pownall case. A Philadelphia officer who was fired after the fatal shooting of David Jones. The officer was recently reinstated with back pay.

Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones 5.1.24 - Michael Sierra-Arevalo

Hillary Do runs PhillyBOLT (Build Our Lives Together), a non-profit that works to empower, cultivate, and support grassroots leaders to drive community-led change. Hillary joins the show to discuss public education to invest in neighborhood schools, redistribution of wealth into the community, and to give her take on what a thriving Philadelphia looks like from her perspective.

Love & Life | Hillary Do - 5.2.24

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. She joins the show to give her thoughts on whether or not Black people should use the N-word, and whether it's right for non-white people of color to use it as well.

Love & Life | Dr. Zenida Driver - 5.2.24

Valerie Ray, aka Valray, is the founder and CEO of Valray Productions: her own music and entertainment company. Valray joins the show to talk about an upcoming Mother's Day Brunch event her entertainment company is having on May 12th from 2pm-6pm at Taj Mahal Philadelphia.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Valerie Ray - 5.3.24

Councilmember Anthony Phillips represents Philadelphia’s 9th District, covering Burnholme, Crescentville, East Oak Lane, Fern Rock, Lawndale, Lawncrest, Logan, Melrose Park, Mt. Airy, Olney, Oxford Circle, Summerdale, West Oak Lane.  He joins the show to give a wrap of Philadelphia's City Council Meeting that took place on May 2nd, 2024. He talks about Philadelphia City Council making decisions on an elected school board, Philadelphia charging fines for cars with dark window tints, and more.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Councilman Anthony Phillips - 5.3.24

Keir Bradford-Grey is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department and Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Keir was also a democratic candidate for the PA Attorney General Elections in 2024. She joins the show to further talk about her experience running in the attorney general elections, what she's learned from it, and advice she has for others that would like to run in the future..

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Keir Bradford Grey - 5.3.24

Penn Medicine Nurses Week Community Day is an annual event
It serves as the kickoff of National Nurses Week which runs from May 6 to May 12. Celebrating and appreciating Penn’s nurses, bringing nursing staff together from Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Penn Medicine Nurses Week Community Day 5.4.24 - Hour 1

Penn Medicine Nurses Week Community Day 5.4.24 - Hour 2

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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