Anthony Carter is the author of “This I Know”, a heartfelt and empowering memoir that explores race, faith, friendship, social justice, spiritual devotion, corporate America, and identity through the lens of a Black Catholic leader.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his motivation for writing this book, the process of getting his lifelong friend Denzel Washington to write the foreword, and his overall inspiring story of his life.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss the resignation of Joe Kent, and the heated exchange between Senators Rand Paul and Markwayne Mullin at the Senators' hearing.

Nekima Levy Armstrong is an award-winning civil rights lawyer, scholar-activist, author of the children’s book - “J is for Justice”, and past president of the Minneapolis NAACP.

She joined Dr. Peterson to share her story about ICE agents arresting her during a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Dr. Gerald Horne is Professor of History at the University of Houston who published dozens of books and teaches undergraduate courses that includes the Civil Rights Movement and U.S. History through Film, and graduate costumes in Diplomatic History, Labor History and 20th Century African American History.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Black history, the war with Iran, his research on communism, and the upcoming election.

Eric Marsh Sr. is the co-founder of The Fathering Circle, a support organization for male caregivers of all kinds. This group serves as a form of outreach and engagement to men across the region who believe in creating a new vision of parenting that encourages balanced parenting, gender equality and support for fathers and their families.

Eric joins the show to discuss his work at The Fathering Circle, his inspiration to co-create it, its initiatives, and to discuss upcoming events he'd like for WURD listeners to know about.

Deana Ramsey is the principal for the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center (PJJSC), a public high school in Philadelphia that serves persons aged 10-21 who were allegedly charged with a crime. Their mission is to provide personalized learning for each student to achieve credits toward completing the Pennsylvania requirements for their High School Diploma, GED, and Post-Secondary Success for the 21st Century learner. Deana is a thirty-year educator, Philadelphia native, and visionary leader in education. She is a fierce advocate for equity and social justice. She’s the winner of the prestigious 2018 Lindback Principal Award and the current 2025-26 recipient of the Committed to Education Award from the Schoolmen's Club of Philadelphia.

Deana joins the show to talk about the initiatives of PJJSC, what they’re doing to improve the mental health of its students, and some misconceptions people may have about PJJSC.

Forrest McClendon is a stage actor, singer, and professor. He is an actor in the musical “Jelly’s Last Jam”, at Bristol Riverside Theatre. This musical is influenced by Jazz legend, Jelly Roll Morton. Told through dazzling choreography, powerful storytelling, and Morton’s iconic music, the show explores his meteoric rise, struggle with identity, and the cultural impact of his groundbreaking sound.

Forrest joins the show to talk about his role in Jelly's Last Jam at Bristol Riverside Theatre, and to talk about his career in the entertainment industry.

Rev. Leroy Miles, Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care and Counseling, and Alexia Dounbouya, CEO of Cocolife and Servant Leader of Enon Tabernacle's Doula Ministry. They join us to discuss Mommy and Me, a program to help address the maternal maternity crisis that's impacting the Black community.

Kristen Graham is an education reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. She joins us to talk about the School District of Philadelphia’s $300 million deficit.

Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald join the show. They talks to us about the legal and medical news on children’s vaccines, and new findings about young men and heart disease.