Evening WURDs 2025 Playlist

Tess Hart is the Co-Founder & CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing, who has been a pioneer in inclusive hiring. Triple Bottom employs a Fair Chance workforce, partnering with local nonprofits to support individuals who face barriers to employment.

Tess believes in building businesses where everyone has a seat at the table, and a stake in success. She joins to talk about Triple Bottom Brewing’s participation in the Fair Chance workforce, and the accessibility of employment for those that face challenges.

Tess Hart - Evening WURDs 4.21.25

Scientist Tyraine Ragsdale, known by his DJ name as Master Scientist Grand Hank, is finalizing his upcoming science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) center on 501 E. Armstrong Street in Germantown. It's known as the Grand Hank STEM Center for Youth.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his motivation to start the Grand Hank STEM Center for Youth and his vision for it. 

Tyraine Ragsdale - Evening WURDs 9.23.25

Attorney Alex Bomstein is the Executive Director of the Clean Air Council, long-time environmental advocate and someone who brings a wealth of experience, leadership skills and a passion for Clean Air Council’s mission to protect everyone’s right to a healthy environment.

He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss his recent Philadelphia Citizen article “Brace Yourself for Hotter Summers, Bigger Allergies, Worsening Air Quality”. 

Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/trump-epa-climate-change-pa/

Attorney Alex Bomstein - Evening WURDs 9.23.25

Carol Riddick is a singer and songwriter who has graced stages in her hometown of Philadelphia, and across the globe. She will be performing live with Gerald Veasley next Friday, October 3rd at this year’s WURD Radio Founders Day.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the music of Nina Simone that she will be performing with Gerald Veasley at WURD Radio’s Founders Day, and being a keynote speaker at Lupus: The Unknown Disease event as a Lupus caregiver and advocate, this Saturday, September 27th at the Hope Partnership Education Center from 11 AM - 3 PM. 

Carol Riddick - Evening WURDs 9.24.25

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss the lack of leadership in the Democratic Party, and Trump canceling his meeting with Democratic leaders ahead of the government shutdown deadline. 

Chris Norwood - Evening WURDs 9.24.25

Chantay Love is the Co-Founder and President of EMIR Healing Center, where their dedicated team upholds the mission to provide services and support to family members and friends who have been affected by homicide because Every Murder Is Real!

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss EMIR’s Day Of Hope and all of the work they do in the city of Philadelphia. 

Chantay Love - Evening WURDs 9.24.25

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.