Eric & Kai are the hosts of WURD’s new Saturday show, “UnPacking”,  a dynamic and thought-provoking radio show that delves into a wide array of topics, inviting listeners on an exploratory journey of discussion and discovery. Eric & Kai both join the show to further discuss the context behind UnPacking, and their motives for creating it.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Kai Stewart & Eric Cole - 6.12.24

Aleks Matray is the executive director of the Big Picture Alliance: an organization whose mission is to empower Philadelphia youth to define their own narrative through filmmaking & digital media arts. Damien Woodard is a queer filmmaker native to Philadelphia and continues to grow their creative accomplishments within the community they grew up in. They both join the show to talk about the context behind the 2024 “Big Picture Film Fest” which will be premiering new films produced by Philly youth through the Big Picture Alliance - Friday June 21st, 6pm @ The Parkway Central Library in Philadelphia.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Aleks Matray & Damien Woodard - 6.12.24

Cheri Syphax is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Booker's Restaurant & Bar in West Philadelphia. Faheem Goree is the technical producer of The Source. They both are apart of Andrea's "Love Is" Segment, where they discuss all things under the umbrella of romantic, platonic, and family relationships. On this segment, they discuss the important role that fathers play in their family's lives.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Cheri Syphax & Faheem Goree - 6.13.24

Joel Wilson is the Founding Member and President of IBB Investment Group, LLC: a diverse group of progressive and business-minded African Americans, who work together on various investment strategies to pour wealth into the Black community in Philadelphia. He joins the show to discuss all 3 US primary marketing closing up on June 4th, and what that means for the economy. He also talks about IBB being recognized for a 5-year investment achievement award, and talks about a recent open house event IBB hosted at a Black-owned coffee shop, “Coffee Cream & Dreams”.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Joel Wilson - 6.14.24

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.  Kenyatta Johnson is the president of the Philadelphia City Council. They both join the show to give WURD listeners a briefing on Philadelphia's latest city council meeting on Thursday, June 13th. They also talk about changes people can expect within the Philadelphia legislature.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Anthony Phillips & Kenyatta Johnson - 6.14.24

Nia Coaxum is the Philly Joy Bank Program Manager within the Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health. Philly Joy Bank is a guaranteed income pilot that provides pregnant Philadelphians with no-strings-attached cash to improve birth outcomes.
Nia joins the show to further discuss what Philly Joy Bank entails., and to also talk about their upcoming launch event that will be taking place on June 22nd @ Smith Memorial Playground in Philadelphia.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Nia Coaxum - 6.17.24

Nile Blass currently serves as the DMV regional organizer for the League of Women Voters of the United States, overseeing strategic planning and capacity-building initiatives at the DMV and national levels. Nile joins the show to give an update on the landscape of the 2024 presidential election, as it is seen through the eyes of young voters in this country.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Nile Blass - 6.17.24

Gia L. James is the author of, “A Place Called There”: a captivating memoir that chronicles Gia's journey from adoption to a quest for identity, set against the backdrop of her remarkable life and the familial bonds that define it. Gia joins the show to further discuss the context of her memoir, and her book signing event that will be taking place on June 18th @ 4:00pm at Moody Jones Gallery in Glenside, PA.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Gia L. James - 6.17.24

Katherine Sherif, MD is the Professor & Vice Chair for the Department of Medicine, at Thomas Jefferson University. She joins the show to talk about how we are brainwashed by agribusiness marketing. Especially in regard to how many agribusiness campaigns try to convince people that meal replacements are superior to actual food.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Dr. Katherine Sherif - 6.18.24

Macqueline Sparkman is the West Fairmount Park walk Leader for “We Walk PHL”:  a free walking group that meets several times per week at various public parks in the Philadelphia area. Sugar Roane is a Vernon Park Walk Leader for We Walk PHL, and Nicole Seahorne Hameen is an Education & Engagement Specialist for We Walk PHL. They all join the show to further discuss the initiative of We Walk PHL, and to discuss the roles they all play within the organization.

The Source | Macqueline Sparkman, Nicole Seahorn Hameen & Sugar Roane - 6.18.24

Rachael Hanible is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and Founder of Missing Peace Financial Group. She has taught finance classes for kids and teens in over 120 Schools, Universities, Programs, and Nonprofit Organizations. She joins the show to give her take on the best ways for married couples to combine their finances, and to also discuss examples of good and bad debt.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Rachael Hanible - 6.19.24

Faheem Goree is the technical producer of The Source. Cheri Syphax is a podcast host, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Booker's Restaurant & Bar in West Philadelphia. They both are apart of Andrea's "Love Is" segment, where they discuss all things relationships: romantic, platonic, family, and more. On this segment, they talk about finding your true love, having your child being convicted of a crime, and much more.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Cheri Syphax - 6.20.24

Darisha K. Parker is the representative for the 198th Legislative District (Philadelphia County) for the PA House of Representatives. She has held this position since November 2020. Rep. Parker joins the show to give WURD listeners an update on pertinent state legislature in PA.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Rep. Darisha K. Parker - 6.21.24

Gertrude “Trudi” Wray is a retired Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge, who worked for the United States Army and Air Force as a soldier for 23 years. She also has worked for the US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the past 10 years. She joins the show to talk about her experiences of being discriminated against at the DLA by subjecting her to a hostile work environment on the basis of her race and gender.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Trudi Wray - 7.1.24

Anthony Lee is a licensed realtor in PA, and is the lead managing partner for “Realty One Group Focus”. Anthony has several years of experience in helping 1st time homebuyers achieve the American Dream of homeownership. He joins the show to talk about a recent act that passed in Georgia, stating that landlords can no longer ask tenants for 3x of the rent in the form of a security deposit. It can't exceed 2x the rent. This act is called The Safe at Home Act, which went into effect on July 1st, 2024.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Anthony Lee - 7.2.24

Keir Bradford-Grey is a partner in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department and Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. She is also a former candidate for PA Attorney General in the 2024 elections. Keir joins the show to give her take on the 2024 presidential debate that took place last week between Donald Trump & Joe Biden.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Keir Bradford Grey - 7.2.24

Felix Jones is a registered nurse at the Penn Rehabilitation Hospital and has been one for the past 18 years. In addition to being a nurse, Felix is a part of a nonprofit organization "Re-Claim You" where he works to reclaim self-confidence and motivate communication through network events and productive Cognitive behavior therapy sessions in the Community. He joins the show to discuss the effects that alcohol has on the human body.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Felix Jones - 7.3.24

Nyla Ford is a talented filmmaker and media specialist with a strong background in behavioral health and human services, holding an associate degree in the field. Shariff Blackwell is the founder of S.K.I.L.L.Z Group Inc., an organization that focuses on empowering youth through initiatives like annual coat drives, holiday events for the unhoused, and educational programs. Rev. Leroy Miles serves as the Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church.

They all join the show to talk about a film that Nyla and her brother created, “Silent Killer”. It was created to spread awareness about Prostate Cancer. It is a feature-length film that follows Darnell, a middle-aged African American man whose reluctance to undergo a prostate exam.

The Source w/ ALS | Nyla Ford, Rev. Leroy Miles & Shariff Blackwell - 7.3.24

Joel Wilson is the Founding Member and President of IBB Investment Group, LLC: a diverse group of progressive and business-minded African Americans, who work together on various investment strategies, to ultimately pour wealth into the Black community in Philadelphia. Joel joins the show to talk about strategies to invest on any budget. He also touches on what potential investors can do if they did not invest on Jan. 1st, 2024.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Joel Wilson - 7.3.24

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.

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