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Senator Anthony H. Williams | On The Record - 9.21.25 by WURD Radio

Host Brother Shomari is joined by activist, politician, and former Councilman and State Assemblyman from New York, Charles Barron. The two discussed the differences between the city councils in both Philadelphia and New York and how Barron took an activist mindset to local politics.

Edward M. Epstein joins the show. He talks to us about his new book "Race, Real Estate and Education: Inventing Gentrification in Philadelphia.” The book is about the connection between efforts to change K-12 schools and Philadelphia’s transformation from an industrial city into one focused on tourism, higher education, and medicine

Dr. Ann Smith joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Evening Stories to discuss a short love story called "Canon In D With A Side of Tomato Soup” written by Rachel Printy.

Exonerated clients of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project often pursue further relief for their wrongful convictions, which commonly involves engaging in litigation and related discussions with the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

John Miller spent 21 years behind bars after being wrongly convicted in 1998 of second-degree murder, armed robbery, and possession of an instrument of crime, receiving a life sentence without parole.

His conviction was largely based on faulty witness testimony. Thanks to the tireless work of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, John was finally released and exonerated in July 2019. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Exonerated segment to share his incredible story of perseverance and fight for justice.

Criminal Defense Attorney and Activist Michael Coard, has more than 15 years of trial experience, and as many years in his work to break barriers that discriminate and disenfranchise citizens in the African American Community.

Each Saturday, Michael Coard can be heard on WURD Radio for his show “Radio Courtroom”, where delivers a perspective on handling legal situations that plague the growth and social stability in our region, offering the best of the best in legal advice.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Trump’s plans to alter the President’s House Site.

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.

Drawing on her former role as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia, she applies her skills of strategic process and negotiation to champion her clients for fair and equitable outcomes.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss Missouri’s Senator Eric Schmitt's recent comments on who America is for, and the effect it can have on us now and for future generations.

On this edition of WURD on Business, Shon “Chef Sunflower” Emanuel from "BTW It’s Vegan" joins Kiea Hutty, the Business banking relationship manager with Bank of America. As well as Iola Harper, the Executive Director of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

Anuj Gupta joins the show. He is President and CEO at The Welcoming Center. On Thursday, September 18, The Welcoming Center (TWC) and WHYY are co-hosting an in-person convening to debut TWC’s new report, Immigrants in the Philadelphia Region: Trends, Contributions, & Gaps in Opportunity. The report provides a first-time, data-based snapshot of the economic, civic, and demographic roles immigrants play in Philadelphia and across the collar counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery.

Michael Days joins the show. He is President of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Michael talks to us about the silencing of Jimmy Kimmel and other journalists who spoke against Charlie Kirk.