Philly Prime Podcast

Veteran Philly Anti-Violence advocate Bilal Qayyum joins the show with some interesting new information on the violence problem in Philly. He will discuss new programs to help at risk teens and what’s ahead for stemming the shootings and murders in Philadelphia.

This week on the Philly Prime Podcast we will dig deep into last week’s mass shooting in Philadelphia that left 5 people dead and 2 others wounded. Deputy Police Commissioner Frank Vanore, a 30 + year veteran of the force, joins us the discuss this horrific crime, the suspect and the “ghost guns” used to carried out the shootings. Please join us as we breaking all down.

Dangerous Drifting, drag racing and massive crowds jamming Philly Highways. One incident actually shutdown I-95 and lead to a fatal police involved shooting.

Philadelphia, Delaware and PA State Troopers are investigations and cracking down. Veteran Philadelphia Police Captain Jason Smith of the Major Crimes Unit joins the podcast to break it all down.

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A rash of separate incidents across the region this past weekend involving teenagers from Bucks County to Chester, Philadelphia and Ocean City NJ. Large crowds of kids gathering, Drinking, fighting, shooting, even stealing guns in one instance. Local Authorities investigating and cracking down.

Philadelphia School Police Chief and former Deputy Philly Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show to discuss this growing problem.

After a wide open primary election Cherelle Parker emerges as the Democratic nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia. How did she win? How will the November general election race with GOP nominee David Oh shape up? What Parker's mayoral platform could look like going forward and a whole lot more.

FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to break it all down.

It’s down to the wire in the race for the Democratic nomination for Mayor in Philadelphia. New polls, new TV ads and a race to the May 16th finish line. Who can win it?

We will break it all down with FOX29s senior correspondent Jeff Cole and FOX29s political analyst Bruce Gordon. Their thoughts, insights & predictions on who walks away with the nomination as well as the challenging times ahead for the next mayor.

Violent suspects targeting Police in Philadelphia. Officers fired on 3 times in 3 weeks. We will explore the latest violence against police here with FOP President John McNesby.

We will also discuss the looming problem of too few officers on the streets, recruiting new officers and filling the shrinking ranks in the next few years. McNesby also weighs in on the upcoming Democratic primary for Mayor after the recent debate and we'll discuss the candidates plans to combat gun violence.

Another mass school shooting leaves 3 children and 2 school administrators & a teacher dead in Nashville. The heavily armed shooter is tracked down and killed still inside the school, preventing even more casualties. Three weapons are recovered inside.

Former Philly Police Lieutenant and current Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood Jr. joins the podcast to discuss the shooting, the quick and deadly response by police and school security. He has a new security program designed to safeguard schools and students.

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The Philly Mayor's race heats up. The primary is May 16th. 12 Democrats, 1 Republican vying to replace Jim Kenney.

FOX29 Political analyst Bruce Gordon joins the podcast to discuss the candidates, the top issues, TV ads, debates and how this race could shake out over the final six weeks. Please join us as city voters get ready to pick their next mayor.