Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to talk about why Christa Barfield, the owner of "FarmerJawn": a non-profit whose mission is to cultivate farming into the lifestyles of urban people in the city of Philadelphia,  has been recently hit with a cease and desist order. Isaac also touches on how President Trump’s Social Security check order will affect Pennsylvanians, and Philadelphia's gun permit declines. 

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.2.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

On this segment, Isaac talks about the low amount of Pennsylvanians obtaining a REAL ID. Only 26% of Pennsylvania driver's license and state ID holders have upgraded so far. 

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.9.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to talk about to give me insight on the arson incident at Governor Shapiro's home, the Philadelphia 76ers Fans declining attendance at games, and much more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check - 4.16.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories. 

Isaac joins the show to talk about Eagles Star Receiver AJ Brown, and his car recently getting stolen. He also talks about Pa Governor, Josh Shapiro, potentially being a presidential candidate in 2028, AI-powered camera systems being deployed across Philadelphia to catch traffic rule-breakers, and more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.23.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac Avilucea joins the show to talk about The Corruption Scandal at Philly’s 30th Street Station, the Philadelphia's Mount Vernon Cemetery on the verge of being sold, and more. 

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.30.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to speak on Federal funding potentially being in jeopardy for Philly's "Chinatown Stitch project", billboards being put up around Philadelphia that are protesting the Trump administration's cuts to national parks, and more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.7.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

On this show, Isaac talks about West Chester University of PA paying up for an "AI-free" graduation, The Philadelphia DA Race between Larry Krasner and Pat Dugan, and much more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.14.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to talk about the Philadelphia Inquirer printing a summer reading list full of AI-generated fake titles, Philly’s new liquor rivalry between Fireball & Malört, Anti-DOGE billboards slamming the national park cuts, and more. 

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.21.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to discuss the mass shooting that took place in the Lemon Hill section of Philadelphia on Memorial Day, Philadelphia embracing the “Tiny homes” trend, the Philly district attorney race potentially having a rematch in November 2025, and more.

Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 5.28.25

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to talk about the frequent use of firearm switches in Philadelphia. A "switch" is an illegal device that can be attached to a firearm, that can turn an ordinary firearm into a killing machine that can send out dozens of rounds within seconds. 



Isaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.4.25

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