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Anne Sempowski Ward is the co-owner of the Chicago Sky in the WNBA, and Fort Lauderdale United Football Club of the USL Super League. Anne has spent half of her 30 year career leading billion-dollar brands and architecting key corporate growth strategies in Fortune 100 corporations, while the other half has been focused on building high growth, middle market companies. She is recognized as a well-...

Dr. Marsha Richardson is the Director of the School and Mental Health Counseling Program in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Richardson’s extensive professional experience as a practitioner includes providing clinical and managerial oversight of a school-based mental health program that specializes in the utilization of Nicholas Hobbs and the PEP model of car...

Barry Woodson is the Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at Trumark Credit Union, with over 20 years of experience in the financial field. Community involvement is a core part of Mr. Woodson’s leadership approach, where he actively participates in local initiatives that support financial wellness, small business growth, and community empowerment. He joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Rea...

Councilman Isaiah Thomas is serving his second term on City Council, and was voted Majority Whip by his colleagues and currently serves as the Chair of the Education Committee. Whether addressing public safety, public education or making the city government more transparent - Councilman Thomas believes in a government that works for the people and improves the basic quality of life for all. He joi...

The Twin Sister Docs joins the show. They talk to us aboutvthe link between when we eat and brain function, and the surprising school activity that leads to better learning

Lawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins the show. He talks to us about the weekend shooting outside the White House and what we know about the shooter.

Zabeth Teelucksingh is the president of the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting Philadelphia as an influential World Heritage City and as a vital, diverse center for global affairs. On May 28th, World Heritage Day, from 1pm-3 pm, GPA will host a closing reception event for World Heritage Month, a month-long, citywide celebration of a city's global identity and...

Donnita Hathaway is the youngest daughter of legendary soul artist Donny Hathaway, and the visionary Founder and Executive Director of The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project (DHLP), a national nonprofit harnessing the healing power of music to advance mental health awareness, emotional wellness, and suicide prevention through a culturally responsive lens. Launched officially on October 1, 2025 — Donny...

Lynda Grace Black & Magda Martinez are artists who are the creators of “To Be Here”, a multi-day exhibition and storytelling performance, which will take place at Christ Church Neighborhood House (20 N. American Street, Philadelphia). The exhibition will take place from June 11th to 13th. TO BE HERE reflects on family journeys to Philadelphia, the realities of staying, and the resilience required...

Art Haywood (D) & Todd Johnson (R) were candidates in PA's 4th District State Senate Primary Race. They both join the show to further discuss their platforms for the senate seat. They were interviewed by Midday Break Room host, Tiffany Bacon, and Philadelphia Hall Monitor host, Denise Clay-Murray.

Dr. Nola Haynes is a former adjunct senior fellow for the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for a New American Security. She Joins us to talk about Pope Leo's historic apology for the Catholic Church’s role in chattel slavery

Omar Tate and Cybille St. Aude-Tate are the owners and chefs of the restaurant Honeysuckle. They joined Keir Bradford-Grey and Brother Shomari to discuss their restaurant.

Angelique Hinton, Dr. Molefi Asante, and Bilal Qayyum joined Keir Bradford-Grey and Brother Shomari for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

PA Speaker Joanna McClinton and Councilman Jeffrey Young joined Keir Bradford-Grey and Brother Shomari for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

Bilal Qayyum and Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Solomon Jones, Keir Bradford-Grey and Brother Shomari for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election, Mayor Parker's plans for Philadelphia, and share reflections on Malcolm X's birthday.

Jasmine Sessions joined Solomon Jones and Joann Bell for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

Senator Vincent Hughes joined Solomon Jones and Joann Bell for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

Senator Nikil Saval joined Solomon Jones and Joann Bell for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

State Representatives Regina Young and Jordan Harris joined Solomon Jones and Joann Bell for the Midterm Election Night Special Broadcast to discuss the midterm election and share their reflections of Malcolm X's birthday.

Rev. Greg Holston, movement strategist, and Seth Anderson-Oberman, Executive Director of Reclaim Philadelphia, joins Amadee Braxton to discuss the coalition around Chris Rabb's win and the movement to change business-as-usual in Philadelphia politics.

State Rep. Chris Rabb is the winner of the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional seat. He joined Amadee Braxton to discuss how he won the race and why a key theme of his campaign was "We save us."

Morgan Cephas is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 192nd House district in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She joined the show to talk about the recent 2026 primary elections, voter turnout, and more.

Larry Krasner is an American attorney who has served as the 26th District Attorney of Philadelphia since 2018. He joins the show to discuss him recently calling out Philly Democratic chair, Bob Brady, to step down from his position.

Ernest Owens is an award-winning journalist and CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC. He is the Editor at Large for Philadelphia Magazine and President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists. He joins the show to give his thoughts on the recent 2026 primary elections in PA, voting rights, and much more.

Timothy Welbeck joins the show. He is an Assistant Professor of instruction at Temple University. Tim talks to us about Ona Judge Day, and breaks down who she is and the important role she plays in Black history.