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Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are board certified physicians and they are twins. They join us to talk about a new study may have bad news for midnight snackers. They conclude that for those eating more than a quarter of their daily calories after 9 pm, there could be a price to pay in their gut health.

Future Cain is a social-emotional leadership and workplace wellness expert who is the CEO and Founder of Future of SEL and the host of Healing Our Future videocast. She is an international speaker who has been featured in Forbes and the New York Times. Future is a certified culture facilitator, is one of LinkedIn’s Top Black Voices to follow, and a trusted consultant for a variety of organizations...

Chiquita Mason is the founder of “Redefined Beauty”, a makeup brand that specializes in making smudge-proof matte lipsticks and high-shine, non-sticky lip glosses with a smooth, effortless finish. Frustrated by having to constantly reapply lipstick or compromise on quality for affordability, she launched this brand to create highly dependable, everyday lip products for women of all ages, skin tone...

Karen Smith joins the show as part of Black Music Month. She is a Percussionist, Playwright, Director, Poet, Producer, Teaching Artist and Curator. For more than 10 years Karen Smith has been taking her drums on the road with her movement, "Have Drums, Will Travel Immediately"

Tyrone Dixon is the Deputy Director for the Office of 2026 in Philadelphia, working under Mayor Cherelle Parker to prepare the city for America’s 250th Anniversary. He joins us as part of our "Ready Set Grow" series. An initiative to help local businesses prepare for the boost in tourism during the 250th Anniversary. "Ready Set Grow" is sponsored by Visit Philadelphia.

Errin Haines joins the show. She is president of the National Association of Black Journalists. Errin joins us to talk about the Meet The Press interview with Donald Trump and Kristen Welker.

Marco Cerino joins the show. He is a staff writer with the Philadelphia Tribune. Marco joins us to talk about City Council’s budget vote, and what could be next.

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 Eagles season without AJ Brown, the Sixers's changes in the front office, the NBA Finals, and Serena Williams.

Gina Moore and Ah-Keisha McCans are from The Revolution School. It is a small innovative high school in Philadelphia whose core academics are taught at the Honors level, and has a project-based model that empowers students to build a portfolio of interest-driven, real-world work that enriches their coursework and adds a personalized, compelling layer to the traditional transcript. They joined Dr....

Trevor Higgins is the Senior Vice President of the Energy and Environmental Department at the Center for American Progress, with expertise in tackling climate change and environmental justice, clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Center for American Progress’ plan to save households money in energy costs and build a better energy system that saves Ame...

Sheriff Rochelle Bilal sworn into a 4-year term to lead the Office of the Sheriff for the city of Philadelphia January of 2020. Sheriff Bilal is the first elected African American woman sheriff in the 343-year history of the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office. She joined Dr. Peterson to respond to a recent Philadelphia Citizen article, "The Untouchable Sheriff" and discuss the reorganization plan of th...

Dominique Oster is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and adjunct professor who specializes in expansive sexuality, relationships, and trauma. She approaches her work from a psychobiological and intersectional perspective to help folks understand how culture, communication, and chemicals shape our sex lives. She also runs her own practice, Oster Therapy. Dominique joins the show to talk about what...

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...

Melissa Boteach is the Chief Policy Officer for ZERO TO THREE, an organization whose mission is to ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life. Since 1977, they have helped families and professionals better understand the importance of early childhood development. Clara Busse is a maternal and child health researcher and an advocate for toddler and infant childcare. She spends...

On this episode of Life and Tech with Tech Life Steph the conflict between artist and AI gets discussed from the perspective of artists who both use and do not AI. Featured first in this discussion is the founder of Love Now Media, Jos Duncan Asé too explore the idea of artists whose work is used by AI getting some residuals. Next Tech Life Steph is joined by artists Dan Flores @DeltaTangMike and...

On this caller focused episode of On The Record with Ernest Owens, Host Ernest reflects on Mayor Parker and City Council's tax related decisions and the recent rejection of the proposed rideshare tax by Mayor Parker.

Wren Ganey is the Advocacy Manager for PennFuture. She joined the show to talk about the importance of long term investment in Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces. We discussed upcoming legislative efforts, the role parks play in community health and quality of life, and PennFuture’s priorities for protecting green spaces and strengthening neighborhoods heading into Summer 2026.

James Garrow is the Deputy Commissioner of Philadelphia's Department of Public Health. He joins the show to talk about summer preparedness and the resources available to help residents stay safe during extreme heat. He discussed cooling centers, emergency alerts, health guidance, utility assistance, and how the city is preparing to support communities across Philadelphia throughout the summer of 2...

Dr. Cathryn A. Turner is the Medical Director of Acute Inpatient Psychiatry at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She joined Eric Cole to discuss mental wellness for Black children.

Anthony Robinson, Executive Director of Netroots Nation, joined Amadee Braxton to discuss the progressive convening in Philadelphia happening from June 4-6 and the importance of this political moment.

Shawmar Pitts of the Philly Thrive joined Amadee Braxton to discuss community concerns about a rumored data center being built in the Bellwether District.

Candace Johnson is an entrepreneur and media personality, who previously worked as an acclaimed news television producer and you can now catch her guest hosting here on WURD Radio! She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss WURD Radio's Beats, Flows, and Neo Soul event on Thursday, June 11th and other upcoming events in the summer that people can look forward to.

Councilwoman Nina Ahmad holds one of the 7 At-Large seats on City Council, and is currently the Chair of the City’s Health Services. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her efforts to save Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School, the Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness Campaign, and the creation of a Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission.

Dr. Nina Ahmad is an At-Large member of the Philadelphia City Council, serving a term that runs through January 2028. She made history as the first South Asian American, first Muslim woman, and first immigrant in recent history elected to the council. Dr. Ahmad joins the show to talk about Philadelphia's fiscal budget, her efforts to save Lankenau High School, and more.

Errin Haines is a political contributor at MSNBC and editor-at-large for The 19th, which is a nonprofit newsroom covering politics and centering women. Her reporting focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and politics. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss "Revolutionary: Our Declaration of Belonging", an event she had at the Museum of the American Revolution at 101 South 3rd Street, exploring...