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Guest Host Candice Johnson sits down with Ernest Owens, President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, author of the book “The Case For Cancel Culture” and the host of WURD Radio’s On The Record, to discuss how the city does not directly make money from hosting FIFA games in the city since the proceeds go back into the pocket of the FIFA organization.

Dr. Shawn Jackson joins the show. She is a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner, healthcare entrepreneur, and founder of Serenity Hormone Replacement Therapy and Wellness. Dr. Jackson talks to us about celebrating healthy options for women.

Zakia Williams is co-founder of Black Men Heal. Tim Massaquoi is a Former NFL Player, Executive Leader and Licensed Professional Counselor whose research focuses on systems-level interventions in mental health service delivery. They join us to talk about a mental health event and career fair centered on the brothers.

Guest host of Evening WURDs Candace Johnson is joined by T. Francis, creator of "In Podcast Mode" a unique conversation game designed to get friends and colleagues talking about deep themes in social settings.

CEO of Shop The Hood, Shauna Hailey joins Evening WURDs and Guest host Candace Johnson to discuss retail therapy and the importance of circulating the black dollar within the black community. Shauna Hailey recommends various black businesses partnered with Shop The Hood in order to promote more black owned products like clothing, accessories, sunscreen and culinary products.

Attorney Robert Tillman is the Principal Owner of Tillman Law Group, and a lawyer who has been in the profession for over 30 years. Robert Tillman joins Candace on Evening WURDs to talk about what led him to becoming a lawyer, and to answer multiple questions WURD listeners had about properties, what Robert's law group covers, and much more.

Dr. Darrin Anderson is the president and CEO of The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia. This organization empowers Black Americans and other historically underserved communities to achieve social equity, economic independence, civic power, and full civil rights. On June 12th, ULGP marked the official construction launch of its new Center for Well-Being and headquarters with a "Framing the Future...

Carla Clarkson and Stacey Pearl are founders of “Only in Philly”, a one-of-a-kind World Cup destination created by local entrepreneurs and designed to showcase the very best of the city during the world's largest sporting event. Located at The Link Studios, 213 Arch Street in Philadelphia's historic Old City neighborhood, ONLY IN PHILLY transforms a three-story venue into an immersive celebration...

Wallace “Wallo267” Peeples is a media personality, motivational speaker, and a New York Times bestselling author, cultural commentator and one of the most impactful voices today on mindset, discipline, and personal transformation. After serving 20 years in prison for armed robbery, he was released in 2017 and rebuilt his life through social media, public speaking, and community advocacy. He is bes...

Linn Washington Jr., is a Professor of Journalism at Temple, where he is a co-founder of the award-winning Multimedia Urban Reporting Lab. He joins us to talk about the Justice Department working to stop reparations, and re-imprison Black men.

Dr. Zenobia Story joins the show. She is principal of Global Leadership Academy Southwest, which was voted for charter nonrenewal last week by the Philadelphia School Board.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage of Evening WURDs discussing the Fifa fan fest and the differences in how Black players are described compared to White players by broadcasters.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage on Evening WURDs. They discussed Love Island, and they were joined by Amari to discuss the game between France and Iraq, and why he is rooting for France.

Candace Johnson and Renee Washington guest hosted the special Fifa World Cup coverage of Evening WURDs discussing how the World Cup works and how it brings together a community.

John Graham is the Founder of Upfront Martial Technologies Incorporated. He joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss dating hydration.

Golan Perry, from Strangelove's Beer Bar, joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss how Strangelove's is thriving during the world cup, what it has to offer, and discuss what his cheesesteak order would be.

Viviane is an Esthetician at Viviane Aires Skin Wellness Facial Studio. She joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss how to maintain melanin glow all summer long.

Dan Krewson is the Senior Vice President Director of Commercial and Business Banking at TruMark Credit Union. He joined guest host Candace Johnson for this week's Ready, Set, Grow segment to make sure small business owners and entrepreneurs are ready for the influx of tourists coming to Philadelphia by discussing financial readiness, leveraging opportunity, and planning for long term.

Dr. Christian Weller is the Senior Fellow for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress, where his expertise includes retirement income security, macroeconomics, money and banking, and international finance. He joined guest host Candace Johnson to discuss how the Iran war has increased borrowing costs.

Oscar Payne is the Managing Director at The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts’ (PCC), an organization whose mission is to celebrate and preserve the legacy of jazz through accessible education for the Greater Philadelphia region, and to support the evolving art form through talent development, programming, and public performance. The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing A...

Tai Christensen (Kris-Chin-Sin) is a nationally recognized personal finance expert with a career dedicated to closing the real estate wealth gap and empowering minority borrowers to build lasting wealth through homeownership. She is also the founder of Origin & Oak Creative, where she helps organizations develop culturally competent, inclusive financial communication that meets diverse audiences w...

Cheryl Ann Wadlington joins the show. She is a global change agent and leading consultant in the field of personal growth and CEO of The Evoluer House. We talk about her upcoming event, Holistic Me, specifically designed to address the challenges teen girls of color face in the U.S. With escalating rates of sex tracking, teen suicide and the Black girl related school to prison pipeline, programs l...

Karen Smith joins the show. She is a Percussionist, Playwright, Director, Producer, and Poet. On today's show we celebrate the healing power of music, the upcoming International Soulful Yoga Day, Father's Day, and Juneteenth with drums to reset the nervous system.

Dr. Shanda McManus is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and author of the forthcoming memoir Brother Epistles (June 2026). A powerful advocate for health equity, she educates medical and community audiences on weathering, narrative medicine, and how to dismantle health disparities. Her book, Brother Epistles, examines gun violence as a public healt...

Host of New World View David Barnes and WURD's Roxi Fab team up to host the 2026 Juneteenth Parade and Festival live from Malcom X Park. Hour two features guest: Jennifer Turnage, Philadelphia Water Department. All presented by: The Pennsylvania Lottery, Jefferson Health Plans, Harmelin Media, Dedicated Seniors Medical Center, and the Philadelphia Water Department.