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Dr. Khadija Douglas is a naturopathic doctor deeply passionate about women’s health and wellness, dedicated to helping women feel heard, empowered, and supported at every stage of life. Rather than simply chasing symptoms, Dr. Douglas focuses on restoring balance, uncovering root causes, and creating personalized care plans that honor the whole woman. Dr. Khadija Douglas currently practices in Mon...

Ashley Redfearn is the CEO of American Paradigm Schools (APS): a non-profit, charter management organization that supports and serves four charter schools in North and Northeast Philadelphia. With the Philadelphia School Board making a recent decision to close 17 Philadelphia public schools, a Philadelphia charter school, Memphis Street Academy (MSA), is also at risk of closing its doors. MSA offe...

Janet M. Taylor joins the show. She is the Host of Got Clutter? Get Organized! Podcast and Professional Life Organizer. Janet talks to us about exploring the powerful connection between an organized environment and mental wellness, and how decluttering our spaces can help declutter our minds

Dr. Nicole Rayfield is the founder and CEO of “Polish Me Unbothered”, an award-winning, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free nail polish brand created to celebrate & empower the many shades of women in the workplace. Nicole recently created the “Table Trolley,” a simple yet revolutionary way to singlehandedly transport your folding table from point A to B. This creation is especially for vendors who have...

Carrol Titus is a former Fortune 50 tech executive and educator with an MBA in Game Theory. She is the author of the book, Unicorn Blue and the Caradoodle Quest. This book blends adventure and applied STEM concepts to build critical thinking, confidence, and scientific literacy, with proven results. The purpose of this book is to engage girls early and close gaps in STEM learning. Carrol joins the...

Shaun Griffith is a Philadelphia-based tax attorney running in the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District seat, which is being vacated by retiring Congressman Dwight Evans. He joins the show to further discuss his platform for PA's 3rd District Congressional Seat.

Joanna McClinton is a Democratic lawmaker from Philadelphia who has represented Pennsylvania’s 191st House District since 2015. In 2023, she made history as the first woman elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Speaker McClinton joins the show to further discuss the importance of primary elections, and also gives her take on who she believes is the best candidate for PA's 3...

Philly City Repair Project reps, Ockimey & Dominique London, join the show to talk about their grassroots efforts to clean and green neglected community spaces, turning vacant lots into vibrant gathering places and strengthening neighborhoods through hands-on revitalization and community-led design. Their work supports collective stewardship and environmental improvement in Philadelphia by empower...

Matt Shorrow is the Policy and Program Coordinator for PSR PA. He joined the show to talk about Pennsylvania House Bill 2151 and why the organization is urging senators to vote no. Shorrow explained how the bill could weaken local control, limit stronger municipal protections, and increase public health and environmental risks tied to data center development across Pennsylvania.

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner joins the show. He talks to us about voter protections in Tuesday's highly anticipated election. DA Krasner also talks to us about his plans to handle any threats or voter intimidation attempts.

Host Chris Murray and O.J. Spivey from the Philadelphia Tribune talks about the Sixer's recent decision to fire Daryl Morey.

On this episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, host Tech Life Steph sits down with influential podcaster David Shand of the Social Proof Podcast Network to discuss the importance of taking a strategic and professional approach to podcast creation. Shand also emphasizes that aspiring podcasters should avoid overspending on equipment in the early stages, noting that devices such as smartphones c...

On this episode of On The Record with Ernest Owens, Business Manager for the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council Ryan Boyer joins Ernest again to discuss who they think are the frontrunners of the recent 3rd Congressional District primary.

Dr. Jazmin Evans is a scholar and health advocate. She joined Eric Cole to discuss her recent graduation, the "Is God Is", mental health awareness month, The Queens tour, and Kevin Hart's response to a George Floyd joke made by Tony Hinchcliffe.

Jabbar Magruder is a retired Staff Sergeant and Iraq War veteran. He joined Amadee Braxton to discuss the Iran War's hasty execution and its impact on servicemembers safety and well-being.

Mustafa Rashed of Bellevue Strategies joins the show. He talks to us about Democrat John Fetterman voting with the GOP, Southern states rushing to redraw district lines, and the 3rd Congressional District race in Philadelphia.

Lucia Simonelli joins the show. She is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the First Congressional District. She is focused on affordability issues and advocates for universal health care.

Oliver St. Clair Franklin joins the show. He talks to us about the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts' screening of the movie "Becoming American: Philadelphia Story". In celebration of World Heritage Month, which is a citywide celebration taking place throughout May, highlighting the culture, history, and global impact of Philadelphia as a World Heritage City.

Brandon Tensley is a journalist from Capital B News in Atlanta, Georgia. Jen Taylor-Skinner is a journalist from The Electorette, a popular political podcast. Levi Rickert is a journalist from Native News Online, reporting defending tribal sovereignty. Tea Troutman is a journalist from Scalawag Magazine, covering news of oppressed communities in the South. They all joined Dr. Peterson for the URL...

Rachael Garnick is the Coalition Manager of the Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition and Teach PLUS Pennsylvania, where she leads a statewide initiative to advance early literacy policy and promote the science of reading. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the story of the viral video of the Philadelphia student asking his classmates how to read and comprehend the sentence: 'She wore a silhouette of cl...

Qasim Rashad is an elected Committee Person for the 22nd Ward in Mt. Airy, Chair of the 4th Senatorial State Committee covering parts of Montgomery County and Northwest Philadelphia, and candidate for Northwest Philadelphia’s 200th Legislation District, a seat that Rep. Chris Rabb is currently in. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his plans to serve as a Pennsylvania House representative.

Dr. Leslie Gauntlett joins the show during National Eye Health Month. She is an Optometrist and talks to us about why it is important to get yearly eye exams.

Brother Shomari is the WURD Radio host of “Groundings", where he aims to help spread wisdom and knowledge to the listening audience. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the MOVE bombing that happened on the 6200 block of Osage Avenue 41 years ago.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment for an in-depth discuss about Philadelphia's decision to close 17 schools.

Dr. Deshawnda Williams is a licensed clinical social worker, community advocate, and candidate for Northwest Philadelphia’s 200th Legislation District, a seat that Representative Chris Rabb is currently in. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the slow pace of the funding the formula process, how she plans on supporting small businesses and job growth, and what actions she plans to advocate for.