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Mustafa Rashed is the president & CEO of Bellevue Strategies and is responsible for the firm’s strategic planning and vision. He joins the show to discuss what recent polling number are saying about the upcoming midterm elections

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss the importance of voting in the midterm election.

Denisa Superville is a journalist and writer of the recent Philadelphia Citizen article, “More Students Attending School”. She joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss her coverage of almost 40% of Philadelphia students who were chronically absent in the last school year, and solutions starting with accountability. Article link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/ideas-w...

Dr. David Johns is the CEO and Executive Director of the National Black Justice Collective, podcast host of “Teach the Babies”!, and editor of “The Black Papers: A Policy Agenda for Black Liberation in the 21st Century”, being released on Friday, October 30th. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss “The Black Papers”, the response to Project 2025 which includes 100 contributors and focuses on a host of...

Camille Rich is a Philadelphia native who has lived in Paris, France for the last 35 years. She raised 3 children in Paris and is very familiar with its landscape. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the protests and riots currently happening in Paris.

Tya Winn is the Executive Director of Community Design Collaborative, a Philadelphia-based independent nonprofit organization that pairs volunteer architects, engineers, and designers with local non-profit organizations to provide pro bono preliminary design services. Opening this Monday, October 5, at Suburban Station: Preserving Black Presence, a new DesignPhiladelphia exhibition bringing centur...

Leanne Robinson is a British actress and singer known for her six-year run as Nabulungi in The Book of Mormon in the West End, after debuting on the National Tour. She originated Zindzi Mandela in Mandela: A New Musical’s UK premiere and cast recording at the Young Vic Theatre, earning acclaim. Leanne debuted in New York as a featured soloist with Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music Hall, performing...

Voneé Hill is a maternal health advocate who is the founder of Linked Family Services, an organization that prides itself on preventing child welfare crises by advancing caregiver wellness, maternal health, and family well-being. On Thursday, Oct. 22, Hill and Linked Family Services will celebrate a major step forward with a ribbon-cutting and community Open House at Linked Family Services in West...

Dr. Ala Stanford joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the Jalen Hurts blood clot controversy and explain why blood clots are a serious health concern. What causes blood clots? What warning signs should you look out for? And how can a blood clot become life-threatening if left untreated?

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Patricia A. King Manager of Community Engagement, PECO joins us.

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Terrell Lewis, Business Development Lead and a Retention and Recruitment Team Member, JEVS Care at Home talks with us.

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Markesha Hayes, the Activities Coordinator of Lindley Yorkhouse joins us.

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Thomas Neal Property Manager, Lindley Yorkhouse joins us.

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Kim Robinson from Keystone First joins us.

Sassy Seniors Live at Lindley House! Dr. Naija Orr the President & CEO of the Philadelphia of Aging.

Senator Vincent Hughes joins the show. He talks to us about the urgency of voting early and his “Get Ready to Vote” events scheduled at the Voting Satellite Offices located at 4029 Market Street and 5610 Lancaster Avenue, Thursday, October 22 between 3pm and 6 pm.

Senator Vincent Hughes joins the show. He talks to us about the urgency of voting early and his “Get Ready to Vote” events scheduled at the Voting Satellite Offices located at 4029 Market Street and 5610 Lancaster Avenue, Thursday, October 22 between 3pm and 6 pm.

Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson joins the show. She breaks down why showing up to the polls is vital ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

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Dr. Tim Golden is a visiting professor of philosophy at Whitman College. For 20 years, he was a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and in the federal courts. Tim talks to us about the federal government is threatening to lock up local election officials amid claims that noncitizens are voting in massive numbers.

Omar Sabir Joins the show. He is Chair of the City Commissioner. He talks to us about voting registration, when Philadelphians can begin early voting and what they should expect.

As the midterms approach you might ask yourself, why does your vote matter? Joining us to answer that question is Democratic Party Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta

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.