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Stacy Hawkins is Professor of Law at Rutgers University. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Lisa Cook and the Trump Administration Supreme Court case, birthright citizenship, employee discrimination, and the United States Semiquincentennial.

Renee Washington is a National Sports Anchor and analyst with FIFA, ESPN and NBC, Professional Speaker, and Former Three-Time All-American and Soccer Hall of Famer. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the United States Men's Soccer team's matchup against Belgium, and her reaction to the 76ers trade for Jaylen Brown.

This episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph features an hour long sit down with Ar. Aaron Bass, CEO of EastSide Charter School of Wilmington, Delaware. Together Tech Life Steph and Dr. Bass discuss how he got to the position he's at, and the process of how he was able to be successful fundraising for projects that positively affect the black community.

Host Ernest Owens is joined by Camari Ellis and Jimmy Williams, founders of Buy The Hood Camp, a free financial literacy program for the youth that focuses on investing, managing daily finances, and business.

Gregory Jenkins works as the Director of the Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering, and Design with Africa at PSU. He joins the show to talk about the hot weather, which has sometimes reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, in the past few days in Philadelphia.

Araceli Guenther is the Board Chair of the Mexican Cultural Center Philadelphia. She joined the show to talk about how the FIFA World Cup is creating new opportunities for Philadelphia's Mexican community. On the eve of Independence Day, we explored how culture, environmental justice, and economic equity intersect, highlighting the importance of building neighborhoods where every community can thr...

Thom Nixon is an Environmental Justice advocate. He joins the show to speak on the topic of Environmental Injustice in Delaware County, about the ongoing fight for environmental justice in Chester and surrounding communities. Our conversation explored the lasting impacts of industrial pollution, community-led advocacy, and why residents are calling for stronger protections to ensure every Pennsylv...

Karen Marie Williams is an Assistant Principal in the School District of Philadelphia, where she serves as the school’s equity champion and community outreach lead. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Martyrs Day.

Roxanne Patel Shepelavy is the executive editor and co-executive director for The Philadelphia Citizen. She joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss her article, "How Soccer Saved Our 250th". Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/world-cup-soccer-saved-250th/

Dr. Cheryl LaRoche is an associate research professor in Historic Preservation in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland, College Park. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss The President's House Slavery Exhibit.

Parfait Bassalé is a belonging strategist, singer-songwriter, and author dedicated to fostering belonging and transforming systems through the power of friendship. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his book, "The Way of Befriending: Transforming Relationships and Organizations for Belonging".

Chrystal Dunkers is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss National Black Mental Health Month.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss the Supreme Court denying the Trump administration's request to end birthright citizenship.

Larry Krasner is the 26th District Attorney of Philadelphia. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the reelection of Bob Brady.

Akoto Ofori-Atta is the Co-Founder and Chief Audience Officer at Capital B News. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Capital B News's launch of an editorial project called "For the Record", an oral history of 250 stories representing 250 years of history.

Christopher Rogers is the Co-Coordinator of Friends of Tanner House, who are committed to the preservation and growth of the rich Black cultural wealth of North Philadelphia. Michael Idriss is the Manager of the African American Interpretive Program at the Museum of American Revolution, where he shares his vision for developing and delivering programs that explore the lives, experiences and impact...

Nick Valencia is a veteran correspondent with more than two decades of street-level journalism experience. In June 2025, he launched his own media company, Nick Valencia News, after 19 years at CNN. In a matter of months, he has gained nearly 100 million views across social media and established himself as one of the country's leading new media platforms, according to the Pew Research Center. In h...

Taylor Jung is an independent multimedia journalist focused on illuminating critical socioeconomic issues and fostering connections with the communities she covers. She also serves as a digital producer and reporter for Epicenter NYC, covering how government can work for New Yorkers and issues that help them navigate everyday life—such as transit changes and public services.

Janine Spruill joins the show. She is the Founder/CEO of "Lil Filmmakers". Lil’ Filmmakers uses the craft of filmmaking to teach social emotional learning and professional skills to underserved youth

Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are board certified physicians and they are twins. They join the show to talk about Americans , who spend more than $1 billion a year on fish oil supplements, largely because of claims that the omega-3 fatty acids they contain can support brain health. But new research suggests they may not be getting what they pay for.

Award-winning journalist, lawyer and Supreme Court expert John A. Jenkins joins the show. He talks to us about how the executive branch can try to push the envelope against public will and legal boundaries

Dr. Michael C. Grayson is a nationally recognized credit expert, financial educator, author, and consumer advocate who has spent more than 25 years helping individuals improve their financial standing, eliminate debt, and understand the credit system. He currently holds all three credit industry records including the highest recorded credit score. He is the founder of the Credit and Debt Managemen...

Felipe De La Hoz is an immigration-focused journalist who has written investigative and analytic articles, explainers, essays, and columns for the New Republic, The Washington Post, New York Mag, Slate, The Intercept, The Baffler, The Appeal, The Daily Beast, The Nation, Insider, and others. Felipe joins the show to talk about The US Supreme Court rejecting a plan to get rid of birthright citizens...

Arnetta Randall is a filmmaker, playwright, producer, and director. Randall's latest film, Love to Love You Baby, currently making its way through the film festival circuit, explores the emotional complexities faced by LGBTQ individuals navigating faith, family, and self-acceptance. At the heart of the story is a young woman struggling to reconcile her sexuality with the Christian beliefs that sha...