Bridging Philly

Flashpoint: Solutions at the US border, Philly's chief defender and black Rosie the Riveter

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about solutions needed at the US Southern Border. Guests include Steven Larin, Senior Director of Legal Services & Immigration Policy for the Nationality Services Center, Ricky Palladino, an attorney who is a member of the Immigration Lawyers Association Philadelphia Chapter who is the liaison to ICE and Raynard Jackson, a columnist who is a staunch Republican and Trump supporter.

The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief Defender of the Philadelphia Defender Association.

Our changemaker of the week is the Gregory Cooke, president of the Basil and Becky Education Foundation, which will celebrate African American "Rosie the Riveters" this Black History month.

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

The possible hate crime against actor Jussie Smollett earlier this week in Chicago, in which attackers allegedly beat the "Empire" and tied a noose tied around his neck, evoked a strong reaction everywhere. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and "Flashpoint" host Cherri Gregg called the city of Philadelphia to discuss local stats on acts of hate and more. Interviews: Rue Landau, Naiymah A. Sanchez and Ed Iannucci.

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The possible hate crime against actor Jussie Smollett earlier this week in Chicago, in which attackers allegedly beat the "Empire" and tied a noose tied around his neck, evoked a strong reaction everywhere. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and "Flashpoint" host Cherri Gregg called the city of Philadelphia to discuss local stats on acts of hate and more. Interviews: Rue Landau, Naiymah A. Sanchez and Ed Iannucci.

The African American Children's Book Fair will celebrate it's 27th year. It's the largest single day events for African American Children's Books in the Country. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg sat down with founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati regarding this year's Feburary 2nd event.

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The African American Children's Book Fair will celebrate it's 27th year. It's the largest single day events for African American Children's Books in the Country. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg sat down with founder Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati regarding this year's Feburary 2nd event.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the longest federal government shutdown in US history. We walk through the flames of this discussion with Cary Conglianese, a law and political science professor at University of Pennsylvania, Larry Ceisler, a political strategist and Gary Morton President of AFGE Council 239, representing 8,000 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Congressman Dwight Evans, 3d Dist., who was reelected to serve in the US House and is part of the Democratic majority. Evans discusses his new committee appointments, as well as the Democrats' strategy to turn up the heat on Republicans so that the shut down can get shut down.

Our changemaker of the week is the African American Museum of Philadelphia. President and CEO Patricia Wilson Aden provides details a longtime partnership with Citizens Bank to make the museum more accessible during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

 

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the longest federal government shutdown in US history. We walk through the flames of this discussion with Cary Conglianese, a law and political science professor at University of Pennsylvania, Larry Ceisler, a political strategist and Gary Morton President of AFGE Council 239, representing 8,000 employees of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Congressman Dwight Evans, 3d Dist., who was reelected to serve in the US House and is part of the Democratic majority. Evans discusses his new committee appointments, as well as the Democrats' strategy to turn up the heat on Republicans so that the shut down can get shut down.

Our changemaker of the week is the African American Museum of Philadelphia. President and CEO Patricia Wilson Aden provides details a longtime partnership with Citizens Bank to make the museum more accessible during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

The North Philadelphia mother who went viral on social media for her lavish prom send off pleaded guilty this week to federal charges related to illegal acceptance of SSI disability benefits. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with the defense attorney in the case regarding the plea.

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The North Philadelphia mother who went viral on social media for her lavish prom send off pleaded guilty this week to federal charges related to illegal acceptance of SSI disability benefits. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with the defense attorney in the case regarding the plea.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions in the aftermath of false Blackface allegations against the Mummers. We walk through the flames of this discussion with Charles Gallagher, a LaSalle sociology professor who is a nationally recognized expert on race and ethnicity, Mikhel Harrison, State Director of Indivisible who organized a protest against the Mummer's New Year's Day performance and Michael Inemer, longtime Mummer and Captain of the Finnegan NYB.

The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Jeff Brown, President and CEO of Brown Superstores. He made headlines when he announced he has no choice but to close his Shoprite in Overbrook because of the soda tax.

Our changemaker of the week is Footprints to Recovery. Bridgette Vail, executive director of the Wayne Facility provided details about their "Socks of Love," initiative.

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

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