Jay McCalla held senior positions in both the Rendell & Street Administrations. A veteran political consultant, McCalla’s work has been published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine and the Chestnut Hill Local. He brings deep knowledge to politics, and does so from an African American perspective. He joined Wake Up With WURD's Solomon Jones, to talk how Republicans reacted during Joe Biden's State of the Union, the war on social security, Tyre Nichols, Pennsylvania House Democrats, and more.

Wake Up With WURD 2.9.23 - WURD On Business - Art & Soul Gallery And Boutique

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.