Dr. Peterson sits down with Lucero Marquez, Associate Director for Federal Climate Policy at American Progress for the "Centering American Progress" Segment. Ms. Marquez joins Evening WURDs to discuss how Trump’s policies have weakened both energy infrastructure and disaster response.

Dr. Peterson is joined by President Christopher Goins and 9th Grade Success and Data Coach, Sherley Olophern, both are from Philadelphia Academies to discuss the recent “Black, Hispanic and Latino 9th Grade Male Summit”. The purpose of this year’s summit theme is to foster brotherhood, power and joy to embolden young black and brown students.

Dr. Lindsey Beauboeuf is the founder of Mozaïk Lifestyle Medicine, a personalized, direct primary care practice in Atlanta rooted in lifestyle medicine, cultural humility, and Christian faith. Dr. Lindsey specializes in lifestyle-focused primary care for Black and Afro-Caribbean communities, emphasizing mindful eating, stress management, and chronic disease prevention during high-stress, high-calorie seasons.

Dr. Lindsey joins the show to further discuss her work at Mozaïk Lifestyle Medicine, and to also talk about healthier eating practices people can implement into their diets.

Akeem Davis and Taysha Marie Canales are key figures in the Philadelphia premiere of the play "Good Bones" at the Arden Theatre Company, which began previews on January 22, 2026.

Good Bones was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright James Ijames (known for Fat Ham) and focuses on themes of gentrification, community, and the cost of the American dream. The play runs at the Arden's Suzanne Roberts Theatre in Philadelphia and has been extended through March 15, 2026.

Plot:

“A new sports stadium is being built in the middle of a neighborhood. Aisha returns to her hometown to help the developers revitalize the place she grew up in and starts working with a local contractor who has a different vision for its future. The Philadelphia premiere of the newest play by James Ijames, 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of Fat Ham, about community, change, and the soul of our cities.”

Taysha and Akeem both join the show to further discuss their roles in Good Bones.

This marks the first episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, hosted by Stephanie Humphrey. In the episode, Humphrey engages with WURD callers to gauge their comfort level with emerging technologies such as AI, while also exploring strategies for parents seeking to limit children’s screen time. Later, she is joined by guests Dr. George James—CEO of George Talks and author of I Give Myself Permission—and Jason Coles, founder of Katika, a Black-owned business discovery platform that connects people to trusted local Black businesses. Together, the trio discusses the anxiety many people experience when learning new technology.

Host Ernest Owens is joined by Councilmember Reverend Nicolas O’Rourke, the City Council’s Minority Whip and a member of the Working Families Party. Councilmember O’Rourke discusses the recent fatal shooting involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis — a case that has sparked nationwide protests and debate over federal immigration enforcement tactics — and explores strategies the Parker administration could adopt to prevent similar ICE-related incidents in Philadelphia.

Host Chris Murray sits down with several representatives from the Unrivaled League, a women’s three-on-three basketball league where many WNBA athletes compete during the offseason, with tour stops across the United States. The discussion features Alex Niedbalski-Sykes, President of the Philadelphia Sisters, along with Ashley Lunkenheimer and John Leary, as they discuss bringing the league’s inaugural tour stop to Philadelphia on January 30, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Bishop Dwayne Royster, Executive Director of Faith in Action, was on location in Minneapolis. He joined Amadee Braxton to share his reflections on the general strike, and the resiliency of the people in their fight for safety and dignity against ICE.

National Nurses United President Cathy Kennedy, and lead organizer Alex Newell Taylor joined Amadee Braxton to discuss why this moment is ripe for a renewed movement for Medicare for All in the United States.

Gregory Jenkins is the Director of the Department of Meteorology and the Alliance for Education, Science, Engineering, and Design with Africa at Penn State University. He discussed the snowstorm expected this weekend (1/23/26), what residents should prepare for, and how weather impacts safety, infrastructure, and vulnerable communities across the region.