Reality Check 2025 Playlist

Dr.Ian Smith is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Met Flex Diet, Shred: The Revolutionary Diet, Super Shred: The Big Results Diet, Fast Burn!, Blast the Sugar Out!, The Clean 20, and twenty other books, including the award-winning series of Ashe Cayne mystery novels, with millions of copies in print. The creator and founder of national health initiatives including The Makeover Mile, he was a longtime medical contributor to The Rachael Ray Show and host of the nationally syndicated, Emmy Award-winning The Doctors. He joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss his new book, EAT YOUR AGE: Feel Younger, Be Happier, Live Longer.

Dr. Ian Smith 1.6.25 - Reality Check

Michael Tillery has written for SLAM magazine, New York Times, Sportskeeda, Bleacher Report, The Nation, Sacramento Mag, The Shadow League, and Landscape — which formerly was The Undefeated.

Michael joins Tonya Pendleton to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' convincing win over the New York Giants this past Sunday and who they will play in the first round of the playoffs.

Michael Tillery 1.6.25 - Reality Check

City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss the vote on 76 Place, the incoming Trump administration and how City Council can protect communities from harmful policies in Washington.

City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier 1.6.25 - Reality Check

Nick Kelly  VP of Sponsorships and Partnerships, Verizon
joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss Verizon FanFest that will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 4:30pm-10:00pm ET.

Nick Kelly 1.7.25 - Reality Check

Ernest Crimm joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss Virginia officials charge white NICU nurse for allegedly breaking the bones of Black infants.

Ernest Crimm 1.7.25 - Reality Check

Kathia Woods 1.8.25 - Reality Check

Isaac Avilucea 1.8.25 - Reality Check

Gail Bean 1.9.25 - Reality Check

Wei Chen is the Civic Engagement Director Asian Americans United. He joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss What’s next for activists who opposed the 76ers Arena.

Wei Chen 1.9.25 - Reality Check

Kevin Mazzucola is Executive Director of the ADAGP Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia. He joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss The 2025 Philadelphia Auto Show that will run from January 11th to the 20th.

Kevin Mazzucola 1.9.25 - Reality Check

Wei Chen is the civic engagement director for "Asian Americans United": an organization seeking to create an organized response to rising issues of anti-Asian violence, substandard housing, and the need for educational services for non-English speaking Asians in the city.  

Wei joins the show to give his take on the 76ers no longer sticking to their original plan to build their new arena in downtown Philadelphia near the Chinatown neighborhood.

Wei Chen | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.13.25

Michael Tillery has written for SLAM magazine, New York Times, Sportskeeda, Bleacher Report, The Nation, Sacramento Mag, The Shadow League, and Landscape — which formerly was The Undefeated.

Michael joins the show to talk about the Philadelphia Eagles' recent playoff win against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, January 12th.

Michael Tillery | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.13.25

Dr.Deborah Roebuck,the Menopause Whisperer joined Tonya Pendleton to discuss health and wellness for menopausal women in the new year and tips on how to approach every year with positivity as we age.

Dr.Deborah Roebuck 1.9.25 - Reality Check

George Dines is the host of the podcast, "The Common Sense Millionaire": a podcast that gives listeners financial tips on how to be smarter from a financial and investment perspective. 

George joins the show to talk about how housing insurance comes into play with the people who have lost their homes in the California wildfires.

George Dines | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.13.25

Adriel Orozco is the Senior Policy Counsel of the American Immigration Council: an organization that strives to strengthen the United States by shaping immigration policies and practices through innovative programs, cutting-edge research, and strategic legal and advocacy efforts grounded in evidence, compassion, justice, and fairness. 

Adriel joins the show to talk about the potential mass deportation of undocumented immigrants in the US under the upcoming Donald Trump administration.

Adriel Orozco | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.14.25

Monique Martin is the founder and director of the "Minty Fresh Circus":  a US-based circus show performed by an all-Black cast, with a majority-Black creative team celebrating the healing power of Black music & movement, infused with the joy & resilience of those who traversed the transatlantic slave trade. 

Monique joins the show to further discuss what the Minty Fresh Circus entails.

Monique Martin | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.14.25

Denise Clay-Murray is the co-host of Philadelphia Hall Monitor, a radio program covering Philadelphia City Council and city government. In addition to her hosting duties, she has been an independent journalist since 2005, and has covered politics in Philadelphia for a variety of news outlets including the Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Philadelphia Magazine, Love Now Media, Resolve Philadelphia, City and State Pennsylvania, and Billy Penn. 

Denise joins the show to discuss what went into the decision to keep the 76ers Area in the South Philly Sports Complex, as opposed to moving it to Downtown Philadelphia near Chinatown.

Denise Clay-Murray | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.14.25

P.O.C. (Proof of Consciousness) is the host of WURD’s environment-centered Friday morning show, “ecoWURD Magazine,” which airs every Friday from 10am to 11am ET. She is also the visionary Founder and Host of REVIVE RADIO, an influential online broadcasting platform.

P.O.C. joins the show to talk about how much play climate change has in the spread of the LA Wildfires in California.

P.O.C. | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.14.25

Karen Taylor-Bass is an award-winning media strategist, activist, author, and inspirational speaker. She is the creator of the annual International Soulful Yoga: A Hybrid Experience. Bass has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Sirius XM, AARP, Fox News, and Dr. Oz.

Karen joins the show to talk about social media’s overall impact on one’s mental health.

Karen Taylor-Bass | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.14.25

Dr. Wylin D. Wilson is Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, where she teaches within the Theology, Medicine, and Culture Initiative. Pastor Marshall Mitchell is the pastor of the Salem Baptist Church of Abington. He has been pastoring that church for over 11 years. He is also a Hollywood audience consultant with “Wit PR”, his own media & marketing company.

Pastor Mitchell & Dr. Wilson both join the show to talk about the impact of Dr. King’s legacy, as well as the impact of the Black Church in the African American community.

Dr. Wylin D. Wilson & Pastor Marshall Mitchell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 1.20.24

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.