Kevin Shird is a  three-time published author, activist and lecturer. He joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to discuss his latest book, "A Life for a Life: Poor Choices and Unresolved Trauma Is Killing America."

Mazzie Casher  is the co-founder and executive director of the Philly Truce Foundation. He spoke with Reality Check host Tonya Pendleton about the initiative for Philly Truce, the motive for creating it and the services it offers the community.

Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about the current state of the city. Parker addressed youth gun violence, affordable housing resources and the proposed and potentially harmful cuts to SEPTA.