Jude Husein currently serves as the Director of State Advocacy for the Pennsylvania State Senate as the only Arab staffer in the General Assembly. She joins the show to give WURD listeners an update on the city legislature in Philadelphia, as it pertains to the recent gun violence in Philadelphia, voting, community affairs, and more.

Love & Life | Jude Husein - 3.18.24

With so much chaos and uncertainty in the world, Christians can find it difficult to know how to respond to the news stories and events happening in our communities, nation, and world, especially to those that run counter to what the Bible teaches. This series of podcasts in 2024 will help Christians think biblically about these new stories and events by looking at them from a Christian worldview

The need for strong male leadership | Episode 23

"It's In Your Power" Episode One. With the help of Project Longevity in Connecticut, Beth Quinones is reentering society determined not to return to prison. For the sake of her daughter as well as herself, Beth has earned multiple certifications and continues to take as many trainings as she can through the American Job Center. Warren Leach, Beth's client care coordinator for Project Longevity, sees her as an inspiration, one of the reasons that he loves his job. "I don't think there's anything that I can't do, said Quinones. "Remember, only you can limit yourself."  

"It's In Your Power" is recorded and produced by Jay Dunn for the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB). More at www.nrwib.org

"Electric Autumn" credit to drmseq from Pixabay

Beth & Project Longevity, NRWIB 2024

Greg Jackson is the Deputy Director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention at the White House. Greg also serves as the National Advocacy Director for the Community Justice Action Fund, committed to reducing gun violence by empowering those most impacted by violence to lead, organize, advocate and create solutions in our country. He joins the show to talk about The White House's newly announced effort to reduce the number of guns sold without background checks, a component of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

Love & Life | Greg Jackson - 4.11.24

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Amina Calland is a West Philadelphia Native who is the founder of “Own Your Mortality” (OYM): an environment that fosters mortality, awareness, and inspiration through education, training, and innovation in the community & funeral service industry. She is also a supporter of the “Put the Jawns Down” Campaign: an initiative to reduce the gun violence taking place in Philadelphia. She joins the show ti further talk about the context behind this campaign, and to discuss how it plans to attack the issue of gun violence.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Amina Calland - 5.6.24

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Lt. Governor Austin Davis is the youngest Lieutenant Governor in the country and the first Black Lieutenant Governor in Commonwealth history. As Lieutenant Governor, Austin presides over the Pennsylvania Senate, chairs the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons, leads the Local Government Advisory Committee, and is the chair of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Council. He joins the show to talk  about the actions President Biden and Vice President Harris have taken to combat gun violence and invest in keeping communities in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania safer.

The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Lt. Gov. Austin Davis - 5.24.24

Dr. Jessica H. Beard is a trauma surgeon and public health researcher at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine. She is also a Stoneleigh Foundation Fellow and the Director of Research for The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. She joins the show to further talk about a recent study she conducted that details how local television news stations cater to a certain demographic of people in certain areas when reporting a violent crime.

Love & Life | Dr. Jessica Beard - 5.28.24

US Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, discusses the trajectory of gun violence in the nation’s history and how recent changes in the law may be helping the country enter a third "great decline" in gun violence over the last 100 years.

Sen. Chris Murphy's Remarks At Compass Youth Collaborative Annual Meeting

Dr. Nikolas Nikas is the author of ”Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decisions at the End of Life.” We look at this important topic.  Joan Lewis shares the latest Vatican news.

6/26/24 8:00 AM

Catholic Connection -062624- Interview with Dr. Nikolas Nikas

Join host Rachel Baker on Scrubcast as she chats with Dr. Stephanie Chao, an associate professor in Stanford’s Division of Pediatric Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Chao shares her circuitous journey to becoming a pediatric surgeon (through transplant and HPB). She also delves into a few of her innovations such as the use of virtual reality in managing children's anxiety during procedures and the development of 3D optical scanning for chest wall evaluations. Dr. Chao also discusses her work on the PLEDGE campaign to reduce gun violence affecting children and her recent experience as a Presidential Leadership Scholar. 
00:00 Introduction to Scrubcast and Guest Dr. Stephanie Chao
00:34 Dr. Chao's Journey to Pediatric Surgery
03:11 Innovative Use of VR in Pediatric Surgery
06:24 3D Light Scanners for Chest Wall Evaluation
08:53 Mentorship and Professional Development
11:17 The Pledge Campaign Against Gun Violence
15:01 Presidential Leadership Scholars Experience
18:46 Final Thoughts and Advice
23:53 Conclusion and Credits

Tackling Challenges in Pediatric Healthcare

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Today, we talk about a LIVE-ACTION Simpsons cast, we discuss Bmore's gun violence issues, and rock the PREZ: "Turner & Sploosh 4"

Praphit Presents_8/23/24 - TURNER & SPLOOSH 4 "The Cocktail"

Gun violence is stealing childhoods. Dr. Marc Gorelick, CEO of Children's Minnesota, and Chanda Smith Baker demand action, urging a comprehensive approach that tackles poverty, mental health, and responsible gun ownership to prevent further tragedies. Purchase Dr. Gorelick's new book "Saving Our Kids: An ER Doc’s Common-Sense Solution to the Gun Crisis":
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The Silent Epidemic: A Conversation with Dr. Marc Gorelick

Cape Town’s Escalating Gun Violence: A Deepening Crisis Hanover Park Community Policing Forum secretary Yaseen Johaar discusses.

Julie Alli in conversation with Yaseen Johaar about the escalating gun violence in Cape Town

Scott Charles is a trauma outreach manager at Temple University Hospital. As the trauma outreach manger, Charles oversees the hospital’s violence prevention and intervention initiatives. For nearly two decades, Charles has worked on the front lines of a national public health crisis that claims 38,000 U.S. lives each year. 

Scott joins the show to talk about what he does as the outreach manager for TU Hospital and to give his take on the state of gun violence in Philadelphia.

Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton | Scott Charles - 10.7.24

Pluie de balles et goût de métal. Massacre dans un lycée américain.

Line of Fire

A haunting musical interpretation of Brian Bilston’s viral poem, “America is a Gun.”
Set to a minimal acoustic and orchestral arrangement, this track contrasts global cultural icons with America’s identity through the lens of gun violence. Reflective, poetic, and unsettlingly relevant.

🎙️ Lyrics by Brian Bilston
🎵 Music by Arman Flint

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America is a Gun

Dr. Lasé Ajayi is a San Diego-based pediatrician and American Medical Association Trustee. She is also a palliative care physician and a researcher. She is Secretary of the Board of the American Medical Association, and was the first black woman to be President of the San Diego County Medical Society. 

She joins the show to speak on gun violence among teens in America, and she will also discuss the Ad Council’s “Agree to Agree” effort. The Agree to Agree effort is a campaign that aims to address the full spectrum of gun violence in the U.S., including gun suicides, intentional shootings and unintentional shootings.

Dr. Lasé Ajayi | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.9.25

The Department of Surgery at Stanford University

Quatre musiciens complices vous embarquent dans un voyage original, intense et dansant, au fil de chansons Rock/World. Jeu subtil entre
méditation et montée en tension. Des histoires poétiques, en français et en anglais, écrites avec une sincérité distillée d'humour. Une énergie lumineuse qui résonne, une onde qui se déploie en chacun de nous.
Karen Gallois (chant, violon), Nicolas Gallois (guitare), Olivier Mireur (basse, bodhrán, choeur), Berivan Sart (percussions, batterie). Paroles : Karen Gallois. Musique: Seventh Wave. Photo: ©Elsa Broclain. Design: ©Yohann Beauget

Powerful photography, video and multimedia from an experienced writer/ photojournalist, with an emphasis on youth, community and social justice.

Salaamedia, founded in January 2016, aims to go beyond the limits of traditional journalism by telling human stories while seeking to inspire people towards active citizenship and participation in helping resolve these challenges.

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.

Conversations with Chanda isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement. Hosted by powerhouse CEO, philanthropist, and unapologetic truth-teller Chanda Smith Baker, this award-winning show cuts through the noise to confront the issues that shape our world: race, power, leadership, justice, and philanthropy. With a fearless voice and a deeply personal lens, Chanda brings listeners into raw, unfiltered conversations with national changemakers like, Robin DiAngelo, PhD, Luvvie Ajayi Jones, Caroline Wanga, and Ibram X. Kendi, as well as the bold Twin Cities leaders shaking up business, community, and culture. Whether it's pushing past politeness or unpacking the quiet power behind real change, Conversations with Chanda is where leadership gets real — and personal. This is not just a listen. It’s a call to lead. Subscribe and download now — your next breakthrough starts here.

Crafting immersive soundscapes that blend electronic rhythms with global influences, I create music that moves both the mind and the soul. Inspired by the pulse of different cultures, my compositions fuse deep atmospheres, cinematic melodies, and vibrant beats - taking listeners on a journey beyond borders.

From hypnotic synth waves to organic world instruments, every track tells a story, evoking emotions and inspiring creativity. Whether you're looking for an uplifting groove, a chill escape, or a soundtrack for your next adventure, you’ll find something here that resonates.

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