Philadelphia Community Podcast

We begin with the interview with Philadelphia City Councilman Derek Green who tells us about upcoming hearings to look at existing racial and abelist disparities made worse by the coronavirus pandemic. It’s happening Tuesday July 28th at 10 am and you can stream it live on www.phlcouncil.com/watch If you’d like to testify email Derek. Green@phila.gov . 1:00 These are challenging times for small bu...

We talk so much about the importance of essential workers during this pandemic, but how about we pay them a living wage? That and racial justice are the goals of a protest scheduled Monday July 20th at 1 pm at 7th and Arch sponsored by SEIU Local 32BJ. I speak to union organizer and hip hop artist Verse Mega. Twitter/Instagram @32BGSEIU @versemega. If you’re feeling life is tough and it has been f...

We talk so much about the importance of essential workers during this pandemic, but how about we pay them a living wage? That and racial justice are the goals of a protest scheduled Monday July 20th at 1 pm at 7th and Arch sponsored by SEIU Local 32BJ. I speak to union organizer and hip hop artist Verse Mega. Twitter/Instagram @32BGSEIU @versemega. If you’re feeling life is tough and it has been f...

With COVID cases spiking across the country – it’s important to understand why. What we know is that masking, social distancing, handwashing and avoiding face touching are proven strategies for preventing infections. How seriously are we taking these steps? Apparently not so. Penn State has been conducting a survey to find out why and what we can do about it. I speak with Robert P. Lennon, MD, JD,...

With COVID cases spiking across the country – it’s important to understand why. What we know is that masking, social distancing, hand washing and avoiding face touching are proven strategies for preventing infections. How seriously are we taking these steps? Apparently not so. Penn State has been conducting a survey to find out why and what we can do about it. I speak with Robert P. Lennon, MD, JD...

COVID cases are spiking and Philadelphia has put the pause button on going fully Green on reopening – postponing indoor dining among other things. So what locations are risky for coronavirus infections, not so risky or worth the risk? I had a conversation with an MIT Researcher Seth Benzell who coauthored a paper on that issue. But first there have been some very exciting and positive conversation...

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati speaks to a travel expert on tips for safely traveling during COVID and talks with State Rep Jordan Harris about What Philadelphia's Reading. COVID cases are spiking and Philadelphia has put the pause button on going fully Green on reopening – postponing indoor dining among other things. So what locations are risky for coronavirus infections, not so risky or worth...

This week we're reairing a wonderful love story. Lynette and Daniel Trawick.

Hope you’re enjoying the extra freedom we have now that Philadelphia has finally reached the yellow phase and if all goes well we’ll go green on July 3rd so let’s keep doing what we’re doing, wearing masks and social distancing - it’s working and it’s the best we have until we get a vaccine. Moving on – Happy father’s day to all you dads and uncles, grandfathers, mentors who have taken on the role...

A week ago there was a massive and peaceful justice for George Floyd demonstration in Philadelphia that filled the space between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and City Hall with a diverse and mostly young crowd demanding reforms to a system that led to the police involved death of not only George Floyd but has sustained economic disparities that have led to the disproportionate numbers of deaths...

A week ago there was a massive and peaceful justice for George Floyd demonstration in Philadelphia that filled the space between the Philadelphia Museum of Art and City Hall with a diverse and mostly young crowd demanding reforms to a system that led to the police involved death of not only George Floyd but has sustained economic disparities that have led to the disproportionate numbers of deaths...

I spoke with Josh Yeboah-Gyasi - the organizer of one of the first major protests demanding justice for George Floyd but first – how do you self-care during these challenging times? I speak with Samuel Johns, senior producer of a podcast called Ten Percent Happier. https://www.tenpercent.com/ http://www.samueljohns.com/

Today we speak with Zemoria Brandon from the Sickle Cell Association of America Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter about World Sickle Cell Day 2020. http://www.sicklecelldisorder.com/ I spoke with Josh Yeboah-Gyasi - the organizer of one of the first major protests demanding justice for George Floyd but first we check in with Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati and her guest segment VLS Journeys.

Loree Jones is what I call a true public servant – and her journey has landed her at an organization that has become a critical lifeline during this COVID 19 pandemic. Loree Jones is now the President and CEO of Philabundance. I spoke to her about her vision for the future of the organization. https://www.philabundance.org/ You’d think a youth basketball organization might have to suspend operatio...

Loree Jones is what I call a true public servant – and her journey has landed her at an organization that has become a critical lifeline during this COVID 19 pandemic. Loree Jones is now the President and CEO of Philabundance. I spoke to her about her vision for the future of the organization. https://www.philabundance.org/ You’d think a youth basketball organization might have to suspend operatio...

We were so happy to bring you interviews with some of nurses selected to be honored by Independence Blue Cross 2020 Celebrate Caring campaign. An extra congrats One of them, Jeff Salvatore along with his crew the Swab Squad at Jefferson University Hospital received a 2020 Webby award for their awesome video to the tune of Level Up. This week we speak to Kem Mayer, Einstein Medical Center Philadelp...

We were so happy to bring you interviews with some of nurses selected to be honored by Independence Blue Cross 2020 Celebrate Caring campaign. An extra congrats One of them, Jeff Salvatore along with his crew the Swab Squad at Jefferson University Hospital received a 2020 Webby award for their awesome video to the tune of Level Up. This week we speak to Kem Mayer, Einstein Medical Center Philadelp...

May is Stroke Awareness Month. I spoke to a volunteer for the American Stroke Association, David Feinman who is riding his bike from Philadelphia to Florida to raise funds for the organization in the name of his late grandfather – who was a stroke survivor. http://www2.heart.org/goto/NortonGRide https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/pennsylvania/philadelphia The COVID 19 pandemic has created a great...

May is Stroke Awareness Month. I spoke to a volunteer for the American Stroke Association, David Feinman who is riding his bike from Philadelphia to Florida to raise funds for the organization in the name of his late grandfather – who was a stroke survivor. http://www2.heart.org/goto/NortonGRide https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/pennsylvania/philadelphia The COVID 19 pandemic has created a great...

The challenge of a Crisis can sometimes lead to extraordinary innovation and unique partnerships. That’s exactly what’s happening at Temple University with the Temple University COVID Assistance Team (TUCAT). I mean we’re seeing engineers collaborating with artists and architects among others who have joined forces to come up with creative solutions for mass producing medical shields for healthcar...

I speak with Einstein Philadelphia President & COO Dixie James, President & and Vice Chair for Emergency Medicine, Dr. Merle Carter about what Einstein Healthcare Network is doing to combat COVID-19, and how the pandemic is hitting the African American community they serve especially hard. https://www.einstein.edu/ One of the coolest fundraisers is Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Reach and Raise yog...

Vanesse Llloyd Sgambati speaks with Dr. Jim Smith about some things to think about when we start getting back to work during this pandemic. Plus Vanesse shares her perspective on "What is Philadelphia Reading?"

The Philadelphia Union and the Philadelphia Union Foundation has created the “FIGHT FOR PHILLY” initiative to provide thousands of items of Personal Protective Equipment and thousands of meals to frontline workers and vulnerable populations in the greater Philadelphia area. I speak with Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott https://www.philadelphiaunion.com/fight4philly

Ted Millstein of Patriot Home Care tells us how he found a source of PPE and is sharing it with first responders. https://www.patriothomecare.org/

There are also pretty wonderful volunteers for the organization CASA who work to be to be the "eyes and ears" of the court - to advocate for abused and neglected children so their needs don't get overlooked by the system. Executive Director Happi Grillon tells us how we can help. https://www.casaphiladelphia.org/