George Dines is the host of the podcast, "The Common Sense Millionaire": a podcast that gives listeners financial tips on how to be smarter from a financial and investment perspective.

George joins the show to further talk about the status of social security benefits of Americans under the current Donald Trump administration. 

George Dines | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.2.25

Trisha Calvo is the Deputy Editor of Health & Food for the Consumer Reports, an independent, nonprofit member organization that works side by side with consumers for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. A health and nutrition editor for more than 30 years, Trisha has held senior editor positions at Rodale Books, Shape magazine, and Fitness magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Science in business journalism from Baruch College in New York City.

Trisha joins the show to talk about why it’s important for melanated individuals to use screen, and the potential dangers of not wearing sunscreen when exposed to the sun for extended periods of time.

Trisha Calvo | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.2.25

Sibil "Fox" Richardson and Robert "Rob" Richardson are a New Orleans-based couple renowned for their unwavering commitment to criminal justice reform and family resilience. Their compelling journey gained national attention through the 2020 Oscar-nominated documentary "TIME", which chronicles Fox's relentless 21-year campaign to secure Rob's release from prison.

Fox and Rob join the show to  talk about their new production set to come out on Juneteetth, “TIME II: Unfinished Business". This film highlights Fox & Rob’s efforts to reform the criminal justice system.  Fox, who served 3½ years for her role in the bank robbery, emerged as a passionate advocate for her husband's freedom. Her efforts culminated in Rob's release in 2018, following a clemency grant by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards.


Sibil "Fox" & Robert "Rob" Richardson | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.2.25

DJ Tee Alford is the mastermind behind WURD’s early Saturday Program, “Funky People Radio”: a continuous dance mix of the latest Afro Soul–Deep House rhythms, with R&B, Disco & Funk classics. 

Dj Tee Alford joins the show to talk about WURD’s Black Music Month Event on June 13th, 2025, which will shine a light on disco music & house music in the Black community. DJ Tee Alford will be DJ-ing at this event.


DJ Tee Alford | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Ernest Crim III is an Anti-Racist Educator and hate crime survivor who uses (Black) historical narratives to empower and educate families and train educators through an equitable lens.

Ernest joins the show to talk about the recent shutdown at Job Corps, how that has led to multiple individuals being homeless, and the overall impact it has on the lives of the individuals enrolled in Job Corps. 

Ernest Crim III | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Dr. Angelo Brown is the assistant professor of criminology at Arkansas State University. His research and teaching in criminal justice and criminology are primarily on policy and policing from a comparative and intersectional perspective. He is a research associate for the Division of Governmental Studies and Service, analyzing state patrol data.

Dr. Brown join the show to further discuss the nuances of the P. Diddy Trial, how he can be charged for crimes revealed in the midst of a civil suit that was settled, the testimonies that have been given so far & what they imply, and more.

Dr. Angelo Brown | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Erika Alexander is widely recognized for playing Maxine Shaw, a sharp-tongued, witty attorney on Living Single. Her portrayal became iconic for representing a strong, intelligent Black woman on television. She also appeared in shows like The Cosby Show and Wu-Tang: An American Saga. Kim Coles is best known for her role as the lovable and quirky Synclaire James on Living Single. Prior to that, she was a cast member on the sketch comedy show In Living Color. Coles is also a comedian, author, and motivational speaker.

They both join the show to talk about the podcast they are both hosting: "ReLiving Single" Podcast. In this podcast, Erika and Kim are giving their audience behind the scenes stories, going through Living Single’s most iconic moments, and further reminisce on what made Living single such a iconic television program for the African American Community.

Erika Alexander & Kim Coles | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

Sarah Huffman is a reporter at Technical.ly: an organization that runs several outlets focusing on tech news, serving markets in New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Delaware, and the District of Columbia. Amelia Zellander is  the founder and CEO of BioLattice, a tissue engineering company based in Philly. Last month, she won Startup of the Year at BioLabs Philadelphia's annual investor day. BioLattice’s aim is to transform innovative ideas into medical products as a means of expanding patient access to solutions that restore, repair or rebuild damaged cornea tissue. 

They both join the show to further talk about Zellander's "BioLattice" and her experience in the Philly startup community.


Sarah Huffman & Amelia Zellander | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25

A'Lelia Bundles is an American journalist, author, and public speaker, best known for her biographies of her great-great-grandmother, Madam C.J. Walker, and great-grandmother, A'Lelia Walker. Born on June 7, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, Bundles graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. She had a distinguished career as a producer and executive at NBC News and ABC News. 

A'Lelia joins the show to talk about her book: "Joy Goddess: A'Lelia Walker & the Harlem Renaissance". The book is a biography of Madam C.J. Walker's daughter, A'Lelia Walker, who became America’s first high-profile black heiress and a prominent patron of the arts. The book goes into detail about the maturation of A'Lelia Walker struggling to define herself as a wife, mother, and businesswoman outside her famous mother’s sphere. 


A’Lelia Bundles | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.4.25

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

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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