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

Kendra Van de Water joins the show. She is co-executive director of YEAH Philly. Recognizing the increase of violence among young people and the absence of culturally relevant, teen-focused organizations, YEAH was founded in 2018 by Kendra Van de Water and James Aye. Understanding the correlation between poverty, opportunity, and violence, YEAH provides services to address the short and long-term needs of teens in the evenings when violence is most prevalent.

Kendra Van De Water - 1.10.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Vicki Baker serves as one of the directors of Tindley Tea café, and long standing member of Tindley Temple Leadership team. Vicki talks to us about Tindley Tea Café and it’s inception. As well as
what inspired the team to open up the café

Vicki Baker - 1.10.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are board certified physicians and they are twins. The doctors joins us to talk about how the pandemic interrupted childhood immunizations across the country, and rates have not yet recovered. As a result, hundreds of thousands of children are increasingly vulnerable to diseases that were once very rare. How is this affecting children?

Twin Sister Docs - 1.14.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Ryan Boyer joins the show. He leads the building trades, and talks to us about the Sixers arena deal falling through, what’s next for the team and the city, and what it will mean for the rest of us.

Ryan Boyer - 1.14.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Devon Trolley, Executive Director of Pennie joins the show. She talks to us about getting coverage through Pennie, and the deadline to sign up

Devon Trolley - 1.14.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Brandon T. Jackson, star of  "Tropic Thunder", and "Percy Jackson & the Olympians" joins the show. He talks to us about “The Family Business: New Orleans”, a new show which premieres with first two episodes on 1/23 on BET+.  and will air each Thursday through March

Brandon T. Jackson - 1.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Akbar Hasan is a Personal Financial advisor counseling individuals and small businesses. He has three decades of corporate finance experience in two of the world’s largest law firms. He unwraps the mystery of money offering practical, insightful, and easy to understand guidance.

Akbar Hasan - 1.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Attorney Damon Tyner is a former Atlantic County Prosecutor and former Superior Court Judge. He is currently Managing Member of The Law Offices of Damon G. Tyner, LLC, an Atlantic County based law practice. He joins us to talk about Special Prosecutor Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump.

Damon Tyner - 1.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Technology and lifestyle expert Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer turned tech journalist, media personality, content creator, professional speaker, and author." She joins us to talk technology and the looming TikTok ban

Tech Life Steph - 1.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Todd Bernstein is the President of Global Citizen and Founder & Director of Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service. He joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD.

Todd Bernstein - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

Karen Asper Jordan of the Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD.

Karen Asper Jordan - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

Mona Terrell Wallace from the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD.

Mona Terrell Wallace - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

Philadelphia School Superintendent Tony Watlington joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD.

Tony Watlington - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to talk about the Sixers Arena and Market Street.

Mayor Cherelle Parker - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

Dr. Timothy Golden is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College. For 20 years, he was a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and in the federal courts. He joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD.

Tim Golden - Wake Up With WURD 1.20.2025

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.