On this Labor Day edition of On The Record, Ernest discusses local city events and chats with callers.

Nicole Fuller is the Executive Director of PhilaPosh. She joins the show to talk further about PhilaPosh's initiatives and her role at PhilaPosh.

Dr. Nina Ahmad is an American scientist, politician, and women's rights activist currently serving as an At-Large Member of the Philadelphia City Council. When she assumed office on January 1, 2024, she made history as the first person of South Asian descent to serve on Philadelphia’s City Council.

Dr. Ahmad joins the show to talk about her recent menopause initiative that helps aid women who are experiencing menopause symptoms in the workplace.

Monica Robinson is the AFL-CIO Community Outreach Coordinator. She joins the show, along with 4 other guests to talk about the work AFL-CIO is doing in the community.

Thelma Clemons is the President of Philadelphia Chapter of A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and Rahine West is the President of the Philadelphia Chapter of Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. They both join the show to talk about both of their respective organizations.

Russell Zerbo is an Advocate for the Clean Air Council. He joins the show to talk about concerns surrounding Amazon’s proposed Fairless Hills data center and more than 350 diesel and gas generators. Zerbo explains how the project could contribute to smog forming pollution, what it could mean for nearby environmental justice communities, and why residents are being encouraged to speak up.

Bruce B. Rush is Interim Business Manager for the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter Housing Corp. Keith D. Ellison is President of The Ellison Group. They join the show to talk about the upcoming Germantown Food Truck Festival. Saturday, September 12th from 1pm to 6pm

Carlton Williams joins the show. He is the new Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia. Director Williams talks to us about on his journey to his current position, as well as his vision for the future of Philadelphia.

Paul Hetznecker joins the show. He is Board Chairman of the Philadelphia Defender Association. Paul talks to us about the federal appeals court ruling that the ICE mandatory detention policy is unlawful.

MaryScott Greenwood joins the show. She is the former CEO of the Canadian American Business Council (CABC) and a former U.S. diplomat to Canada. She has a foot in both countries, giving her a completely balanced look at the repercussions of the US vs Canada trade war