Jeff Gaskin is the Pastor of Living Waters Christian Center in West Philadelphia. Pastor Gaskin joins the show to talk about LWCC's upcoming event, Fall Fest. Fall fest, taking place on Nov. 15th, is a free community event that will feature food, fitness activities, and an opportunity for Philadelphians to connect with one another. 

Pastor Jeff Gaskin | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.10.25

Kathy Hempstead is a representative from The Robert Wood Foundation, a leading national philanthropy whose main focus is to make health and wellness a main priority for all Americans.
Kathy joins the show to talk about the role Medicaid and Medicare plays in supporting older Americans, and to talk about the current state of healthcare under the current political regime. 

Kathy Hempstead | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Dr. Victoria Best is the founder of Victoria’s Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS), a free tutoring service offered to youth of all backgrounds in Philadelphia. Dr. Best joins the show to further talk about her inspiration in founding VUOTS, and to discuss the various services it provides. 

Dr. Victoria Best | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Nneka Harris is a participant at Center in the Park, a senior activities center in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Nneka joins the show to further discuss the various services Center in the Park has to offer to seniors. 

Nneka Harris | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Andre D. Carroll is the state representative for Pennsylvania’s 201st Legislative District. He joins the show to to further discuss Pennsylvania still not having a state budget, and the things that are coming into play to further establish a budget. 

Andre D. Carroll | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Cherita Odums is the Benefits Consultant for The O Insurance Group, a multi-generational health insurance agency. Cherita joins the show to further discuss Health insurance options and deadlines.

Cherita Odums | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Craig Grossmans is the Community Outreach Coordinator for Always Best Care, a senior care organization. Craig joins the show to further discuss the initiatives and services of Always Best Care. 

Craig Grossman | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Cleo Smalls is the director of Center in the Park, a senior care/recreations facility in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Cleo joins the show to further discuss the various services and activities Center in the Park has to offer to the senior community in Philadelphia. 

Cleo Smalls | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.11.25

Dr. Patrick Leddin is the co-author of a new book titled "Disrupt Everything—and Win". This book is about how life’s biggest disruptions, from career pivots to personal upheavals, can become turning points if we learn to harness them.

Dr. Leddin joins the show to further discuss the book, and to talk about how to turn life’s chaos and curveballs into catalysts for growth.

Dr. Patrick Leddin | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.12.25

Jenné Johns is the founder and president of Once Upon A Preemie, Inc., a Black woman-led nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing racial equity in maternal and neonatal healthcare. 

Jenné Johns joins the show to discuss the significance of Prematurity Awareness Month, her organization, Once Upon A Preemie, and her personal experience with having a premature-born son.


Jenné Johns | The Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 11.12.25

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.

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