Bridging Philly

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about latest Facebook privacy scandal. Experts weigh in on what this means and how to protect your information. Other guests include Christian woman whose mission is strippers and founder of Au-Some Lives, Inc. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/...

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the price of resistance. This the country marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was one of the most famous lives lost in the struggle for racial equality, but countless others also made sacrifices. Fast forward, and lives are still being lost. So what is the...

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about racial disparities in who gets approved for home loans in Philadelphia. This week City Council held a hearing investigating recent what some are calling modern day redlining. All sides weigh in on the impact and what the city can do to ensure equitable lending. Other guests include a Trans Latina activi...

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Pennsylvania's new congressional map. It was drawn by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court after maps by the Republican legislature and Governor Tom Wolf were rejected. The US Supreme Court did not step in. Cherri also discusses the latest on the Meek Mill case and highlights the 15th annual African American Hi...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the status of Temple University's proposed on-campus football stadium. This week Council President Darrell Clarke pulled his support after tension with area residents reached a boiling point. The newsmaker is social media comedy sensation GheeFunny and Maternity Care Coalition reps discuss their groundbreaking ef...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the dearth of women in political office. To celebrate Women's History Month she digs into the momentum behind the pink wave, chats up Philly's history making Controller and a millenial queen maker who training women to get elected. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Se...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about youth leading the way for gun control following the Parkland mass shooting. Gregg also chats with an 8-year-old girl who's defying the odds of her deadly brain cancer diagnosis and a KYW Black History Month GameChanger. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the school to prison pipeline as the guests discuss some of the latest innovations being employed in Philadelphia classrooms. Also, discussion with Wilco Electronic Systems about recent sale of certain assets to Comcast and celebrating a KYW GameChanger. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about LOVE in Flashpoint's inaugural Valentine's Week show. Statitics show "love" is the number one reason to get married, yet fewer Americans are taking the plunge. Also, discussions of open marriage and self care. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio See omnystudio.com/polici...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's reaction to some fans "celebrating" the Eagles' SuperBowl win with vandalism. Black Lives Matter Philadelphia called the response a "double standard." Activists, police and an attorney weighs in. Ex-juvenile lifer Kempis Songster goes to to the Super Bowl and a GameChanger with VOICE ge...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's battle against opioid addiction and the decision to open safe injection sites. Eagles head chaplain Rev. Herb Lusk talks about the team's faith for the Super Bowl and KYW GameChanger Cancer Who? gets honored. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that orders Republican lawmakers to redraw current Congressional district maps. The clock is ticking as the February deadline looms. Karl "Dice Raw" Jenkins talks up his new muscial and Queening Mentoring program changes the game. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm an...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the negotiations on Capitol Hill to create a bill for Dreamers. The clock is ticking and incidiary comments made by President Donald Trump complicated matters. Hear from all sides, learn about a millenial serial entreprenuer and Philadelphia Works. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the #MeToo movement, which was center stage this week at the Golden Globe Awards.  Gregg also chats up some of the women behind the 2018 Women's March on Washington as they gear up for their January 20th demonstration. Rev. Gregory Holston, executive director of POWER, explained the causes the clergy-based group...

Flashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about President Donald Trump's new Tax Law, which went into effect this week. She also chats up reformed convict turned million dollar New Jersey business man Tracey Syphax, who got a special gift this Christmas from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. She also talks to Todd Bernstein regarding the King Day...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at some of the best segments of the year. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the vulnerability of seniors when it comes to fire. She also chats up singer Bobby Hill about his new voice and highlights a young non-profit, Banksgiving, that empowers urban youth. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the growing use of taking sanctuary in churches to resist deportation. She sits down with advocates from all side to find out how the process works and why faith groups are so willing to defy federal law. Also, the Public Interest Law Center has made headlines with big class actions and the National Marian Anders...

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the US Supreme Court's decision to allow Travel Ban 3.0 to move forward. She sits down with advocates from all side to get reaction and more. Also, the Pennsylvania Innocence Project has had a banner couple of years exonerating several individuals wrongfully convicted and Impact 100 South Jersey is seeking women...

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the how to deal with the aftermath of sexual misconduct within an organization, sits down with Philadelphia DA-Elect Larry Krasner to chat about plans for his transition into office and looks at the face of HIV and AIDS in light of World AIDS Day. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm...

Flashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the the case of rapper Meek Mill, talks to activist Feminista Jones and finds out more about Camden-based Women of the Dream, Inc. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the recent vote to dissolve the School Reform Commission, Mary Baxter aka "Isis Tha Savior" helps push policy that would provide more human treatment to women who are pregnant while incarcerated and last a ministry group will hold a special Thanksgiving dinner for those in need. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at...

We tackle the tough issue of gerrymandering. Newsmaker Michael Froehlich, put out a bounty on "We Buy Houses" signs and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Urban Affairs Coalition, which is gearing up for its annual breakfast. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for...

This week on Flashpoint: We look at recent revelations of pervasive sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood, on Wall Street, on Capitol Hill and beyond and the resultant backlash. We also talk Philadelphia Unity Cup and Philly's Men Are Cooking. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/...

This week on Flashpoint: The issue of the politics of the #TakeAKnee movement. How Amazon's HQ2 in Philly would benefit the average city resident. Finally,a new organization designed to turn Facebook and Twitter rants into political activism. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for pri...