WURD Radio

Solomon Jones is the host of WURD Radio’s morning show, “Wake Up With WURD” and founder of ManUpPHL — whose mission is to step into the lives of men who are strategically most likely to be victims or perpetrators of gun violence and provide them with the mentoring accountability, resources and consistency they require to change their lives and make our communities safe. He joined Dr. Peterson to d...

Daria Dawson is the Executive Director of America Votes, the coordination hub of the progressive community for over 400 organizations, which works to mobilize voters across the country. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss a recent NBC News poll, finding fewer Democrats and Independents plan to vote by mail this year.

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier joins the show. She talks to us about the Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a Resolution, to formally recognize Black Bottom as the first and official name of a historic section of West Philadelphia.

Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are board certified physicians, and they are twins. They join us to discuss a new study which suggests that people regain weight after they stop dieting or taking weight loss drugs, because of something that happens at the cellular level.

As part of National Hair Day, Lou Lubie and Makedah Hughes join the show. They are the Authors of "The Roots of My Hair", a graphic novel about hair and who gets to define it.

World Mental Health Day is on Oct. 10th Dr. Ewune Ewane (Eh-Woo-neh) (Eh-Wah-neh) is a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Exuviate Psychological Health Services, an organization dedicated to helping adults shed, strengthen, and shape through compassionate, evidence-based psychological care. As a health psychologist, she champions the delicate balance of the mind-body connection through...

September was National Recovery Month Dr. Chidimma Acholonu (Chih-Dih-Mah) (Ah-Cho-Low-New) is a pediatric emergency medicine physician. From the emergency department, Dr. Acholonu sees the real-world consequences of adolescent substance use and exposure, including severe intoxication, accidental ingestion, impaired judgment, dangerous drug interactions, and emergencies involving counterfeit pills...

Dr. Breyon Williams is the Chief Economist at Groundwork Collaborative, an organization whose mission is to fight to change economic policy and narratives in order to build public power, break up concentrations of private power, and deliver true opportunity and prosperity for all. https://groundworkcollaborative.org/person/breyon-williams-ph-d/ Last week, Vice President J.D. Vance announced that 7...

Julia Cadwallender is the Managing Director for Read by 4th. Anna Toomey is the Director of the “Left Behind”, which highlights the first public dyslexic school in New York. They joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Philly Reads segment to discuss dyslexia and resources to support it.

Kyle Carter is the CEO of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Philadelphia which allows access to free mental health resources, support groups and education classes. He joined Dr. Peterson to share what families can do when their loved one is struggling, the importance of recognizing World Mental Health Day on October 10th, and why this year’s NAMIWalks Philadelphia theme is “Be The Change”...

Devon Ombres is the Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss the biggest case this Supreme Court term and his recent analysis entitled — “Previewing the 2026-2027 Supreme Court Term: Continuing the Rightward March”. Article Link: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/pre...

Karen Smith has been one of the most sought-after artists in the tri-state area. A New York Native and Philadelphia Transplant, Smith has performed and collaborated with many individual artists and art organizations, providing rhythms, sounds and high-energy percussion to many platforms, in and outside the areas. She has received a number of grants including: Leeway Foundation, Illuminate the Arts...

Jaylen Christie is an award-winning writer, cartoonist, and PR practitioner leading strategic communications planning and overseeing day-to-day execution of ongoing publicity initiatives that generate media coverage. He is also the author and illustrator of the comic book "Stink Bomb Man and The Brain Kids". On October 6th, he's releasing “Thermosphere”, a new illustrated novella featuring the cha...

Tech Life Steph is joined by small-business expert and entrepreneur Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady” to discuss AI Agents and how to make AI work for business owners.

This episode of On The Record with Ernest Owens focuses on the host Ernest, speaking with callers about regional news.

Asia Nicole is the Founder of Women of Valor. She joined Eric Cole to discuss her journey as the Founder of Women of Valor.

Zack Mackey is the Bilingual Domestic Violence Program Manager of Community Engagement at Lutheran Settlement. He joined Eric Cole to discuss his work and how he got into what he currently does at the Lutheran Settlement. Eric Cole was also joined by Jasmine Goodwin and Dr. Ronke Oke. Jasmine Goodwin is the Founder of The Black Girl Agenda. Dr. Ronke Oke is a Workplace Culture Consultant. They bot...

Sherri Darden is the owner and publisher of Scoop USA Media. She is the first and only Black female 100% owner and publisher of a regularly published newspaper in Philadelphia. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss an event she attended in regards to motivating people to vote in the midterm election, and the importance of Black media.

Ernest Crim III is an Emmy-nominated producer, author and antiracist educator, who uses Black historical narratives to empower and educate through a culturally equitable lens. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss a Chicago Reader article that was recently published entitled — “Every month, Every Day, Every Hour: The Lack of Mental Health Care in Illinois Prisons Exacerbates a Larger Cycle of Harm”.

Education specialist Dr. Tawanna Jones joined Amadee Braxton on Solutions to share information on how to access special education services for children.

Speaker and author Katherine Martinko joined Amadee Braxton on Solution to provide tips to parents on safety and setting healthy habits when it comes to children, smart phones, and screen time.

Dr. Ann Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reflection Point. She joined Dr. Peterson for September's Evening Stories segment to discuss "The Lamp at the Turning", a short story written by E. Lily Yu and published in the Kenyon Review Online in 2011.

Allizandra Herberhold and Dr. Bruno Dias are from the Education to Action School Security Summit. Allizandra Herberhold's work focuses on individuals who are moving toward extremist ideologies and how families can recognize concerning behavior and intervene. Dr. Bruno Dias is a national expert in violence prevention and behavioral threats. They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Education to Action Sc...

On this edition of WURD On Business, Rodney Hardy of Hardy’s Funnel Cakes joins Kiea Hutty - Business Banking Relationship Manager with Bank of America and Iola Harper - Executive Director of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

Ken Curry joins the show. He is President of the N.22nd St. Business Association. He talks to us about the Allegheny West Foundation, who host their 2nd Annual, North 22nd Street October Festival. Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-6pm