Dr. Akanni Salako, is a doctor of physical therapy and a Forbes Health–featured wellness expert who has dedicated nearly a decade to helping women achieve sustainable transformation in their health, bodies, and relationships.

Dr. Akanii joins the show to further discuss the things women can do to improve their wellness through exercise, eating habits, mental health stability, and much more.

Marina McDougall is the Vice President of Experience and Engagement at the Academy of Natural Sciences. She will join the show to talk about an upcoming exhibit at the academy, Botany of Nations. This exhibit displays an indigenous perspective on the Lewis & Clark story, and will further dive into the relationship between people and plants. This exhibit will be open from March 28th, 2026 to February 14th, 2027. This exhibit is being done in collaboration with Sioux chef, Sean Sherman, known as “The Sioux Chef. With this collaboration, this exhibit will also invite audiences to engage with ancestral foodways as living, evolving traditions.

Marine joins the show to talk about the upcoming Botany of Nations Exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences, and how it tells the original story of Lewis and Clark through the lenses of Indigenous Peoples.

Renee Washington is a multi-platform host and producer for Front Office Sports, where she answers the company’s daily flagship studio show, FOS Today in New York City.

Ms. Washington has worked as an analyst and reporter with ESPN, NBC Sports, Fox Sports, among others. She also played professional soccer with the Sky Blue Football Club (now Gotham Football Club).

She joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Union and Sixers.

Civil rights activists and scholars Dr. Howard and Bryan Stevenson, along with psychologist, New York Times best-selling author and SiriusXM host, Dr. Robin Smith joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss Lion’s Story upcoming event “Healing & Justice: A Journey Through Story, Conflict and Collective Care” on September 25th at The Fitler Club.

The Lion’s Story’s mission is to guide individuals and institutions in building the courage, language and skills to face the tensions of identity and difference with open hearts.

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins the show. He talks to us about President Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to major Black-led cities.

Temple Health knows that true wellness is more than just physical care, it’s about nurturing the mind, body, and spirit. Temple partners with faith-based organizations, creating trusted entry points to healthcare right in the heart of our communities. For this month's Temple University Health System segment on Evening WURDs, we were joined by two people who are helping make this vision a reality: Lakisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health, and Reverend Leroy Miles from Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church—a valued partner in this important work.

They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss community health.

Dr. DeForest Soaries Jr. is former Secretary of State of New Jersey, founder of the DFREE Financial Freedom Movement and author of “Say Yes to No Debt”. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Black debt, financial trauma and keys to break generational curses.

Corey Husak is the Director of Tax Policy at the Center for American Progress. He specializes on tax issues, including the state and design of congressional legislation-related taxes and the state of academic research on taxation, revenue and economic growth.

He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss his recent analysis showing that Trump’s economic policies will make Americans in the bottom 99% of households poorer.

Dr. Starletta DuPois is an American actress with a career spanning stage, film, and television. DuPois has appeared in over 90 film and TV projects including The Notebook, Waiting to Exhale, Big Momma’s House, and Friday After Next. Dr. Starletta DuPois is co-starring in an action/ thriller film with actor, Leonardo DiCaprio, titled ‘One Battle After Another’. This is an action thriller that will also include Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and newcomer Chase Infiniti.

Dr. DuPois joins the show to talk about her role in ‘One Battle After Another’, and her career in the entertainment industry.

Brianna Quade is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania: one of the nation’s largest archives of historical documents. Brianna is the co-curator of an exhibit at HSA: “Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation”. This exhibit explores the history, migration, and preservation of African American communities in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Lawnside, New Jersey.

Brianna joins the show to talk about the significance of the “Voices of the Community: Local Black Preservation” exhibit, and what it entails.