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  • PA Redistricting, Meek Mill, & A Cultural Showcase
    Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Pennsylvania's new congressional map. It was drawn by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court after maps by the Republican legislature and Governor Tom Wolf were rejected. The US Supreme Court did not step in. Cherri also discusses the latest on the Meek Mill case and highlights the 15th annual African American History and Cultural Showcase.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio
    37 min
  • TU Stadium, Local Social Media Comedian & Maternity Care Coalition
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the status of Temple University's proposed on-campus football stadium. This week Council President Darrell Clarke pulled his support after tension with area residents reached a boiling point. The newsmaker is social media comedy sensation GheeFunny and Maternity Care Coalition reps discuss their groundbreaking efforts.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM.
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    43 min
  • TU Stadium, Local Social Media Comedian & Maternity Care Coalition
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the status of Temple University's proposed on-campus football stadium. This week Council President Darrell Clarke pulled his support after tension with area residents reached a boiling point. The newsmaker is social media comedy sensation GheeFunny and Maternity Care Coalition reps discuss their groundbreaking efforts.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM.
    43 min
  • Women's History Month, Philly's Controller & She Can Win
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the dearth of women in political office. To celebrate Women's History Month she digs into the momentum behind the pink wave, chats up Philly's history making Controller and a millenial queen maker who training women to get elected.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    35 min
  • Women's History Month, Philly's Controller & She Can Win
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the dearth of women in political office. To celebrate Women's History Month she digs into the momentum behind the pink wave, chats up Philly's history making Controller and a millenial queen maker who training women to get elected.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    35 min
  • Empowered Youth, Defying The Odds & KYW GameChanger
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about youth leading the way for gun control following the Parkland mass shooting. Gregg also chats with an 8-year-old girl who's defying the odds of her deadly brain cancer diagnosis and a KYW Black History Month GameChanger.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    20 min
  • School to Prison, Assets Sold To Comcast & KYW GameChanger
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the school to prison pipeline as the guests discuss some of the latest innovations being employed in Philadelphia classrooms. Also, discussion with Wilco Electronic Systems about recent sale of certain assets to Comcast and celebrating a KYW GameChanger.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    33 min
  • Flashpoint - Valentine's Edition
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about LOVE in Flashpoint's inaugural Valentine's Week show. Statitics show "love" is the number one reason to get married, yet fewer Americans are taking the plunge. Also, discussions of open marriage and self care.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    40 min
  • Alleged Police Dbl Standard,Ex-Juvy Lifer at SB LII & GameChanger
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's reaction to some fans "celebrating" the Eagles' SuperBowl win with vandalism. Black Lives Matter Philadelphia called the response a "double standard." Activists, police and an attorney weighs in. Ex-juvenile lifer Kempis Songster goes to to the Super Bowl and a GameChanger with VOICE gets honored.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    34 min
  • Drug Injection Sites, Eagles Chaplain & KYW GameChanger
    Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's battle against opioid addiction and the decision to open safe injection sites. Eagles head chaplain Rev. Herb Lusk talks about the team's faith for the Super Bowl and KYW GameChanger Cancer Who? gets honored.
    Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.
    See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
    32 min

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From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved…