WURD Radio

WURD Radio

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WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

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WURD Radio

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Mia and Caroline Winschel - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Tina Alishia Brown - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Amy Konicki - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health. P.O.C is joined by Amy Konicki of the Free Library of Philadelphia to promote the free seed libraries, where you can borrow free seeds to plant at home or in y...

Kate Southerland - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health. P.O.C is joined by Kate Southerland of the Philadelphia Housing Authority to discuss affordable housing in Philadelphia.

Chauntee Andrews - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health. Chauntee Andrews of DANCE4LIFE joins P.O.C to discuss DANCE4LIFE's 18th anniversary and their performance at Bartram's Gardens.

Chris Bolden-Newsome - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

June Waters-Bey - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health. P.O.C is joined by June Waters-Bey of Vision For Equality to discuss learning privileges for children who learn information differently.

Amy Needle - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health. Co-Chair, Philadelphia Historic District 250th Committee Amy Needle joins P.O.C to discuss 52 Weeks.

Dr. Donna Bailey - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Michele Scott - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD servs as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Nick Gayton and Olivia Boon - Bartram's Garden Earth Day Event 2026 20.04.2026

P.O.C host of WURD's program EcoWURD serves as the host of the Bartram's Garden Earth Day Live Event, sponsored by The Bellwether District, PECO, Philadelphia Parking Authority, Philadelphia Water Department and Community Behavioral Health.

Sarah Mueller talks April Film Festival | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 4.20.26 20.04.2026

Sarah Mueller is the executive director of cinéSPEAK, a Philadelphia-based arthouse cinema and journal that cultivates experiences and opportunities for filmmakers and moviegoers, celebrating and strengthening local community and global movements for collective liberation. On April 24th from 5–8 PM, cineSPEAK will host their “Under the Stars" Film Festival. This event celebrates their annual outdo...

Jazlyne Sabree talks 'The Spectrum of Resilience' | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 4.20.26 20.04.2026

Jazlyne Sabree is a Jersey-born/ Philadelphia-based interdisciplinary artist. Her work has been exhibited with many esteemed institutions such as the Montclair Art Museum of Montclair, New Jersey, The Newark Museum of Newark, New Jersey, and The Colored Girl’s Museum of Philadelphia, PA. From April 6th to June 27th, Jazylyne’s latest body of work, The Spectrum of Resilience, will be on view at the...

Ben Tinsley talks French with us (Week 7) | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 4.20.26 20.04.2026

Ben Tinsley is a French teacher based in Colombia, South America. A teacher of almost 2 decades and a lifelong student, Ben has dedicated his professional and personal life to the pursuit of substantive diversity, equity, and belonging in education. In the classroom, he has had the opportunity to work with teachers and schools around the world to develop curricula that center Black Indigenous Comm...

Cheryl and Joel Seay | New World View - 4.19.26 19.04.2026

David Barnes and guest host Yanina Carter sit down with Cheryl and Joel Seay who lost their son Jarell on April 24, 2011 to gun violence. The parents join New World View to discuss the day that changed their lives, how they fought for justice for their child and what they have done to bring more attention to gun violence in the city with the jarell C Seay foundation.

Black Tech Career Outlook | Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph- 4.19.26 19.04.2026

On this episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, host Stephanie Humphrey is joined by a panel of guests tied to the National Society of Black Engineers, including Delorean Andrews, Yulanda Essoka, and Mike Smallwood to have a discussion around Career Outlook for those in tech fields today.

Joann Bell and Stan Strauter | On The Record s2 - 4.19.26 19.04.2026

Joann Bell of Black Women's Leadership Council returns to host with her special guest Stan Strauter to discuss the Ghanaian President's controversy when coming to the United States.

Saleemah Miller - Wellness Before and After Delivery - Soulful Sunrise 4.15.26 17.04.2026

Saleemah Miller joins the show. She is the founder of the Oshun Family Center. As part of Black Maternal Health week, Saleemah talks to us about wellness before & after delivery for mom & family; Incorporating partnerships with Doulas, etc

Stephanye Watts and Dennis Pickeral - Stenton Museum and Dinah Day - Evening WURDs 4.16.26 17.04.2026

Stephanye Watts and Dennis Pickeral are from the Stenton Museum, once a home to six generations of Logans and a diverse community of enslaved, indentured, and free laborers. They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Stenton Museum, and the Pennsylvania Dames celebration of the Third Annual Dinah Day this Saturday, April 18th for Dinah. Dinah is a formerly enslaved Black woman, who demanded her freed...

Dr. Angeline Dean - Melanated Neurons - Evening WURDs 4.16.26 17.04.2026

Dr. Angeline Dean is the Founder of Melanated Neurons, a monthly STEAM subscription box for Black children ages 7–12 designed to build pride, curiosity, and confidence through truth-based learning. After piloting in Southern New Jersey with experiences like Black-owned farms and Black Wall Street economics, Melanated Neurons is expanding for families, homeschools, and youth groups to help Black ch...

Evening Stories - "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" - Evening WURDs 4.16.26 17.04.2026

Dr. Ann Smith is the Founder and CEO of Reflection Point. She joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Evening Stories segment to discuss "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime", a poem created by Yip Harburg in 1931.

Mike Mayo - Providing Peer Support and Advocating for Patients - Wake Up With WURD 4.16.26 17.04.2026

Mike Mayo Has been Working Penn Medicines CORE as a Certified Recovery Specialist for HUP54. Providing peer support, and advocating for patients with substance use disorder. Mike talks to us about How can CORE assist with people living with Substance Use Disorder?

Jasmine Armstrong - Economic Impact of 2026 - Wake Up With WURD 4.16.26 17.04.2026

Jasmine Armstrong joins the show. She is Senior Director of Hospitality & Events from Visit Philly. Jasmine talks to us about why 2026 is a once-in-a-generation moment for Philadelphia.

Brian Fraga - Catholic Reaction to Trump - Wake Up with WURD 4.15.26 17.04.2026

Brian Fraga from the National Catholic Reporter joins the show. President Trump in comments lashed out at Pope Leo. Followed by posting an A.I. image of himself depicted as a Jesus like figure. Brian talks to us about the reaction from the Catholic community.

Wendy Lewis - Parkinson's Disease - Evening WURDs 4.15.26 16.04.2026

Wendy Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of The Parkinson Council, whose mission is to provide financial support to local nonprofits and institutions dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease, their families and care partners. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss what Parkinson's disease is and what environmental factors can cause it, the importance of early de...

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