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Tameka Royal is the CEO of Democracy Prep Public Schools in New York City. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the debate over equity and school choice sparked by Nikole Hannah-Jones’ New York Times article.

Ericka Jones is the co-owner of Puzzles of Color, which brings diversity to the puzzle industry and gives people a new way to engage with art from jigsaw puzzles. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the company Puzzles of Color and its new digital app.

Ben Hovland is the Senior Fellow of Democracy at the Center for American Progress and former chairman of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss election security for November 3rd’s midterms.

Leigh Owens is the Education & Advocacy Director of the Pennsylvania Prison Society. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Time Done Day on October 20th in Harrisburg, and voting for incarcerated individuals this November.

Agapi Gessesse AH-GAP-EE GUH-SESS-AH is the CEO of The Coalition of Innovation Leaders Advancing Respect, a Canadian non-profit organization and think tank based in Toronto that builds inclusive pathways into Canada's innovation and technology economy. Previously, Agapi served as Executive Director of the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals, where she expanded national partnerships, scaled mu...

Chelsea Cox is the founder of C2 Consulting, an organization whose mission is centered on empowering businesses by transforming complex data into actionable insights and strategies. By combining advanced visualization techniques, engaging content creation for various platforms, and in-depth analytical investigations, C2 stands out as a beacon of innovation and impact. Chelsea is also a Philadelphi...

Marquise Davon is an educator, storyteller, and content creator. He is the host of the Keepin’ It a Bean podcast, which brings together storytelling, an honest dialogue, and cultural commentary. Known for his ability to engage with guests from diverse backgrounds, Marquise creates a safe space for open dialogue, pushing boundaries, challenging societal norms, and promoting understanding. Davon is...

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Austin Cole is the National Co-Coordinator for the Black Alliance for Peace. He joined Amadee Braxton to discuss AI mistaken tip to Philly police, Flock cameras, and the campaign for a data center moratorium.

Michael Coard is an attorney, WURD Radio host, columnist, founder of the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition, and the angriest Black man in America. He joins us to talk about the latest in the Nolan Wells case.

Judge James T. Giles, formerly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Fred Thieman, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania join the show. They discuss the important deadlines, the ballot process, mail-in voting and how to be prepared on election day.

After a shocking police shooting, mental health is a hot topic. Kyle Carter from NAMI Philadelphia joins us to talk about what families can do when someone they love is struggling.

Dr. Ann Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reflection Point. She joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Evening Stories segment to discuss a poem by Maggie Smith entitled, "Good Bones".

Corey Husak is the Director of Tax Policy at the Center for American Progress. He is an expert on tax issues, including the state and design of congressional legislation-related taxes and the state of academic research on taxation, revenue, and economic growth. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss his recent analysis of wealth inequality growing un...

Pennsylvania State Representative La’Tasha Mayes represents the 24th district which contains parts of Pittsburgh and was born in West Philadelphia. State Representative Mayes is an activist and community organizer for reproductive justice, and co-founder of New Voices for Reproductive Justice, an intersectional advocacy group emphasizing the reproductive health and well-being of Black women and LG...

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss voter education and the midterm elections.

Dr. Edward Balaban is a retired board-certified medical oncologist with extensive clinical experience practicing within Penn State Health, and an established leader in Pennsylvania medicine. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss how Medicaid cuts can impact cancer patients.

Cantrell Dumas is the senior researcher for Financial Regulation and Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his recent analysis entitled “Opening A Retirement Account is Not Enough to Close the Black Retirement Divide”. Article Link: https://jointcenter.org/opening-a-retirement-account-is-not-enough-to-close-the-black-retirement-divide/

Sharee Miller is an award-winning author and illustrator, who has created critically acclaimed picture books including “Don’t Touch My Hair”, “Princess Hair” and “Michelle’s Garden: how the First Lady Planted Seeds of Change”. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the NAACP nominated “Curfriends: New In Town”, and the Multiverse "Meet the Creator" event happening Saturday, October 17th from 1PM - 3PM...

Louisiana Congressman Troy Carter is currently on his 3rd term in representing the Greater New Orleans area. He serves on the exclusive Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 119th Congress and continues to serve on the House Homeland Security Committee and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Louisiana's redistricting plan, America’s affordability crisi...

Tanya T. Morris is the founder of “MOM Your Business”, an organization that specializes in equipping Black and Brown women, ages 35 to 55 years old, with the skills, resources, and capital necessary to achieve both personal and professional success. Jason Coles is the founder and CEO of Katika, a community resource app connecting people to local events and information from non-profits and Black bu...

Kyle Carter is the CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to providing free mental health support, education, and advocacy for individuals living with mental health conditions and their families across Philadelphia County. This Saturday on Oct. 17th, NAMI will be hosting an event, “NAMIWalks Philly”. This an an annual walk NAMI hosts, and it w...

Chef Angie Brown is a celebrated, classically French-trained chef and a prominent figure in the Philadelphia culinary scene. Currently serving as the Culinary Director at Rex at The Royal, she is renowned for her masterfully executed menus that blend French Creole, Cajun, Spanish, and Soul food traditions. Over her 35-plus-year career, she has broken barriers as the first African American woman to...

State Representative Morgan Cephas joins the show. The State House delegation meets to talk about a West Philadelphia police shooting which critically injured one officer and took the life of another. Can anything be done at the state level?