PR Maverick and Branding Queen Pam Perry Joins the show. She is the creator of "Speakers Magazine" and gives us tips on how to promote and brand themselves in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and, yes — 60+

Pam Perry - 6.12.25 Soulful Sunrise w/ Karen Taylor Bass

Bobby LaPin Aka, "Capt. Bobby", is the  Owner Of Sail Local and Environmentalist: a tourist attraction in Baltimore, MD that uses boats to host events, give people cruises, tours, etc.

Bobby joins the show to talk about the recent oil spill in Baltimore, and its devastating impact. Beyond the environmental damage, this crisis highlights long-standing issues with John Hopkins Hospital and systemic neglect.

Bobby LaPin | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 6.13.25

Chris Bolden-Newsome is the Founding Co-Director of the Sankofa Community Farm at Bartram’s Garden - Sanfoka Community Farm is a 3.5-acre production & teaching farm rooted in the African diaspora experience in SW Philly.

Chris joins the show to  spotlight the start of Sankofa Community Farmstand season at Bartram’s Garden. Every Thursday and select Saturdays, neighbors can purchase healthy, local food while supporting a larger mission of cultural preservation and food justice.



Chris Bolden-Newsome | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 6.13.25

With Father's Day approaching, Andrew Morris joins the show to have a discussion about celebrating black fathers. 

Andrew Morris - 6.13.25 Soulful Sunrise w/ Karen Taylor Bass

As WURD pushes back on attacks on the media, and reaches out toward our family of listeners, WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax joins us live in studio to talk about it.

Sara Lomax - 6.13.25 Wake Up With WURD w. Solomon Jones

Jordyn Jay is the founder and executive director of the BTFA (Black Trans Femmes in the Arts) Collective and the executive producer of BTFA Productions– a worldwide movement that seeks to produce and preserve the artistic innovations and creations of Black trans femmes and address systemic inequality through advocacy and action. 

Jordyn joins the show to talk about the initiatives of the Black Trans Femmes in the Arts (BTFA) Collective, and to also shine a light on the activity taking place in the Black Trans Art Community!

Jordyn Jay | Mid-Day Show w/ Tiffany Bacon - 6.17.25

Robin Wiessmann, CEO & Executive Director of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), joins the show to talk about  the CONVERGENCE House Party. Taking place during National Homeownership Month, this grassroots, citywide initiative spans four neighborhood events across Philadelphia. The “House Party” format blends home-buying education, community engagement, and direct access to resources—all designed to help Black, Hispanic, and low-to-moderate-income residents overcome systemic barriers to homeownership.

Robin Wiessmann - 6.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Grammy nominated R&B Artist Tony Terry Joins the show. He talks to us about his role in the upcoming stage play from The Paul Williams Theatrical Group, "The Diary of Black Men: How
Do You Love a Black Woman"

Tony Terry - 6.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones

Dyana Williams is a producer, artist development coach, journalist, founder of the International Association of African American Music, and co-founder of Black Music Month. Dyana joins the show to talk about the importance of Black Music Month, the significance of Juneteenth, Philadelphia being declared an official music city, and much more.

Dyana Williams | Mid-Day Show w/ Tiffany Bacon -  6.18.25

Erika Barber is the Director of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program at Center in the Park: a nationally accredited senior community center located in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood.

Erika joins the show to talk about what the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program Entails at Center in the Park, and how it positively impacts the community. 

Erika Barber | Mid-Day Show w/ Tiffany Bacon - 6.18.25

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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