Dr. Susan Stukes joins the show. She is CEO of Covenant House Health Services and talks to us about their upcoming job readiness fair

Irv Randolph joins the show. He is the Managing Editor for the Philadelphia Tribune. After a 31 year career, Irv reflects on his time at the Tribune and tells us why now is the right time to retire.

Dr. Nicole Rayfield is the founder and CEO of “Polish Me Unbothered”, an award-winning, vegan-friendly, cruelty-free nail polish brand created to celebrate & empower the many shades of women in the workplace.

Morgan Lloyd is the programming coordinator for The African American Museum (AAMP) in Philadelphia, he first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans.

From January 17th-19th, AAMP will be having a MLK celebration that includes half-priced admission, film screening of the movie, ‘Selma’, art-making activities, and more:

https://www.aampmuseum.org/mlk-2026-celebrate.html

Vee Mindful is a Certified Relationship Coach, Speaker, YouTube & Podcast Host, and Published Author. She is a dating & intimacy Coach with 16+ years of experience, who coaches and supports Men and Women to and through their Relationship journeys.

Vee joins the show to discuss why ghosting is harmful when you're in intimate relationships, and healthier alternatives to ghosting if a person feels unsafe or overwhelmed.

On The Record, host Ernest Owens is joined by Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal, a 27-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department and former president of the Guardian Civic League. Sheriff Bilal addresses her viral remarks accusing ICE agents of breaking the law during enforcement operations in Philadelphia. She discusses the national attention her comments have received and reiterates her commitment to upholding the rule of law, standing firmly by her position.

Dr. María Puerta Riera is a Venezuelan American political scientist. She joined Amadee Braxton to discuss the nuances of the US attack and capture of the Venezuelan president and his wife, Trump's political use of Venezuelan immigrants, and the historical context that led to this crisis.

District Attorney Larry Krasner joins the show. He talks to us about the shootings by federal agents in both Minnesota and Portland, and how Philadelphia would respond after Vice President JD Vance claimed federal agents have total immunity.

Nyle Jacks is the Executive Producer of The Midday Break Room on WURD Radio. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his experience going to Ghana for the first time. He goes over his flight to and from Ghana, the food, the slave castles, and how long it took to adjust from the time difference between Ghana and Philadelphia.

Ismael Jimenez is a longtime Philadelphia educator and activist. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the “Blackprint 20: Still We Teach, Still We Rise” event hosted by the Center for Black Educator Development on February 6th and 7th.