Councilman at large Nicholas O'Rourke joins the show. He talks to us about changes to the city's contract goals, and what it means for minority contractors.

Helena Haywoode Henry, author of her debut book, “Last Chance LIVE!”. The novel is about an eighteen year old girl on death row who competes on a reality show in hopes of winning her freedom.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her book which delivers a thought-provoking narrative, as well as a gripping critique on racism and the criminal justice system.

Attorney Keir Bradford-Grey is the Head of Marrone Law Firm’s Civil Rights Litigation Department. Utilizing the depth of experience she earned as a trial attorney, Ms. Bradford-Grey provides an in-depth legal perspective to help resolve complex cases.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss how the Trump administration is affecting Philadelphia minority contracts.

Michael Schweisheimer is the Founder of PWP Video for mission-driven organizations and MISSION Story Slam, which helps community members and nonprofits share their story through the slams and the videos MSS creates of their story.

Monica Montgomery is from the Diaspora DNA Center, a cultural hub that explores origin stories and collective memories from the art, history, and lives of the global majority.

Roz Pichardo is from Operation Save Our City, a Philadelphia-based community outreach organization and victim advocacy group that provides trauma-informed care, life-saving skills, education, and basic necessities to people affected by homicide grief, addiction, or violence.

They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss how community groups share their mission and work with the MISSION Story Slam.

Alecia Taylor the national education reporter at Capital B News. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the conservative group - Turning Point USA’s recent “Education to Liberate” HBCU during homecoming season.

Mia Ives-Rublee is the Senior Director for the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress. She is best known for founding the Women’s March Disability Caucus and helping to organize the original Women's March on Washington in 2017.

Before coming to American Progress, Mia advocated for disability justice and inclusion at nonprofit organizations and businesses across the United States.

She joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Trump’s administration’s recent attacks on education.

Dr. Timothy Golden is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College. For 20 years, he was a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and in the federal courts. Tim talks to us about President Donald Trump said House Republicans should vote to release the files in the Jeffrey Epstein case, after previously fighting the release, even as a growing number of those in his own party supported it.

DA Larry Krasner Joins us to talk about crime in Philadelphia and the charges against Philadelphia Police officers in connection with a boxing program.

Dr. Leeja Carter is the CEO of the Coalition for Food and Health Equity, an organization that builds power within communities through sustainable, community-grown cultures of health. Dr. Carter founded CFHE to turn research into action. Her nonprofit directly addresses barriers to food access through innovative community programs, equitable food distribution models, and partnerships that prioritize dignity and health for all.

Dr. Carter joins the show to talk about the real impact of SNAP benefit cuts on marginalized communities, and the State of SNAP benefits since the government shutdown has ended.

Joanna McFall is the Market President of Keystone First, a Blue Cross Medical Assistance plan and the largest Medicaid plan in southeastern Pennsylvania. She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss this year’s Great Family Gathering.