Attorney Damon Tyner is a former Atlantic County Prosecutor and former Superior Court Judge. He is currently Managing Member of The Law Offices of Damon G. Tyner, LLC, an Atlantic County based law practice. Damon takes a fresh look at the Supreme Court ruling on Texas maps that could mean the loss of Black districts.

Eric Cole is no stranger to the WURD airwaves as he is the host of "Unpacking" as well as host and producer of The Hung Up Podcast and a member of the local award - Division 16 Dem Committee. Eric Cole joins Evening WURDs to discuss “Unpacking” and his work in the community as a local ward committee member.

Joining Evening WURDs's Centering American Progress segment is Alice Lillydahl, a research associate for Structural Reform and Governance at the Center for American Progress. Alice Lillydahl is here to discuss her recent column entitled “The Trump Administration's Dangerous Embrace of Cancel Culture”.

Dr. Peterson is joined by guest Alex Domingos, Advocacy and Policy Strategist at the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania, where he focuses on criminal legal reform and immigration rights; and also supports advocacy for Inclusion Education across the state. Alex Domingos discusses his work as a Senior Organizer for the ACLU of Pennsylvania's Campaign for Smart Justice, mass incarceration, ending immigration detention in Pennsylvania and efforts to support inclusive education at the state and local level.

Host Dr. Peterson is joined by the Director of Government Banking at TruMark Financial Credit Union, Jack Eckhardt to discuss their various programs for small business owners. Jack Eckhardt also answers how can TruMark Financial can support small businesses as Philadelphia prepares for it's 250th celebration.

Ethiopia was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in 2022, and that designation is set to expire on December 12, 2025. With conditions in Ethiopia continuing to worsen, ACT is working to secure an extension of TPS so Ethiopians in the U.S. can remain protected.

Evyonna Stevenson is the founder and creator of The Crochet Star. She is a fiber artist who creates one-of-a-kind handmade crochet pieces that bring warmth, color, and joy into everyday life. Her work includes items for the home and for the entire family—moms, dads, kids, and even pets. The Crochet Star will be featured as a vendor in WURD’s Empowerment Experience.

Evyonna joins the show to further discuss her business, The Crochet Star, and her thoughts on her business being featured as a vendor in WURD’s upcoming Empowerment Experience.

Alana Bell-Benjamin is the owner and founder of ‘Bell Naturals’, a skin care company whose mission is to help individuals find the ideal face kit to having a body oil that brightens their skin. Bell Naturals will be featured as a vendor in WURD’s upcoming Empowerment Experience.

Alana joins the show to further talk about her business, and her thoughts on her business being featured in WURD’s upcoming Empowerment Experience.

Eboni Zamani is a Philly native who is a filmmaker, writer, photographer, and budding creative technologist. She is the creator of the web series, “A Song for Nia”. This web series is a digital ‘dramedy’ series about the homecoming of Nia, a young Black creative living in LA, for her cousin’s funeral.

Tasha Holmes is a Philly-based actor and self-published author originally from Virginia. Recent theatre Credits include: Dot (Shelly) written by Coleman Domingo with South Camden Theater, and Secrets (Lisa) at Plays and Players Theater. Tasha also works with Eboni on A Song for Nia.

They both join the show to further discuss the context behind the upcoming web series, A Song for Nia.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show. He talks to us about the decrease in homicide numbers for the city, and what he feels contributed to the decline.