Michael Coard is the host of WURD’s Saturday afternoon program, ‘Radio Courtroom’, from 1-3 pm. Michael is also a Criminal Defense Attorney and Activist, who has more than 15 years of trial experience. He joins the show to give his take on the current political climate, especially after he successfully led the charge in having the information of the slaves George Washington owned reinstated at the president's house on 6th & Market Streets in Philadelphia. 

Michael Coard on current political climate | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 2.27.26

Shevell Higgs is the Philadelphia Civic Engagement Coordinator for Conservation Voters of PA. She joins the show to talk about the city’s ongoing fight against illegal dumping. The conversation focused on updates from the city’s dumping task force, what progress residents may start seeing, and how partnerships with the Office of Clean and Green and Mural Arts are helping restore Philadelphia’s roads, highways, and neighborhoods.


Shevell Higgs on illegal dumping | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.6.26

Mel Michelle Lewis is a multidisciplinary artist, writer, teacher, and environmental justice practitioner. She joins the show to talk about how art can help communities understand and respond to environmental challenges. This conversation explored how creative expression, storytelling, and education connect everyday people to environmental justice and empower neighborhoods to advocate for healthier, more sustainable communities.

Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis on environmental challenges | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.6.26

Linda Carroll-Pitts is a former member of the US Air Force, who experienced being on the Indian Ocean in Doha, Qatar, as the Iran strikes broke out, and then getting out of the Middle East 12 hours before it shut down. She joined the show to further unpack the context of this experience.

Linda Carroll-Pitts on Iran | BWLC w/ Joan Bell & Vanessa Fields - 3.6.26

On this episode of the Black Women's Leadership Council, hosts Joann Bell and Vanessa Fields dive into Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's recent budget address, the departure of a key member of Parker's cabinet, a recent hearing in Philadelphia City Council about the state of the economy for Black women in Philadelphia, and much more.

Joann Bell & Vanessa Fields on Philly Politics | The Black Women's Leadership Council - 3.13.26

Steve Luxton, the CEO of the Energy Coordinating Agency, and Nidhi Krishen, join the show to talk about the launch of the Mobile Energy Center. The new mobile resource connects Philadelphia residents with utility assistance, weatherization services, and energy-saving programs—bringing real solutions directly into neighborhoods that need them most.

Steve Luxton & Nidhi Krishen on saving energy  | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.13.26

Shannon Morales is a leader at Diversitech 2026 and CEO of Tribaja. She joins the show to talk about how diverse talent in technology is shaping solutions for environmental and social justice. The conversation explored how innovation, data, and community-driven tech can help build more equitable and sustainable communities.

Shannon Morales on diversity in tech | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.13.26

 Evlondo Cooper is a Climate and Energy Senior Researcher at Media Matters for America. He joins the show to talk about the decline in climate coverage across major broadcast networks. He broke down how reduced reporting is widening the gap between real world climate impacts and public awareness, especially as environmental risks continue to rise nationwide.


Elvondo Cooper on climate coverage | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.20.26

Joanna McClinton is the house speaker for the PA House of Representatives. She joins the show to talk about her community food giveaway in partnership with State Representative Amen Brown. She broke down why these efforts still matter as food access becomes more limited, and how her office is stepping up to support families navigating rising costs, reduced benefits, and ongoing challenges across Philadelphia neighborhoods.  



Joanna McClinton on food access | ecoWURD Magazine w/ P.O.C. - 3.20.26

Billy Miller is a political strategist professional in the Philadelphia area, and Maurice Floyd is a political lobbyist and consultant. They both join Joann Bell and Vanessa Fields on The Black Women's Leadership Council to talk about the current political landscape of Pennsylvania, after the congressional forum at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Northwest Philadelphia which featured  candidates, State Rep. Morgan Cephas, State Sen. Sharif Street,  Dr. Ala Stanford, and State Rep. Chris Rabb.

Maurice Floyd & Billy Miller on PA Congress Race | BWLC w/ Joann Bell & Vanessa Fields - 3.20.26

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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