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Dr. Zelda Harding joins the show. She is the Founder of Zelda's Hair Clinic, Cosmetologist, and Salon Owner. With over 40 years in the beauty and wellness industry, Dr. Harding's knowledge is vast and profound. She holds a Master's Certification in Trichology, is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner, and works alongside dermatologists and hair scientists studying Alopecia, thinning, and hair loss from both internal and external causes.

Part political memoir, part leadership guide, "Walking a Tightrope Backward in High Heels", is a candid and compelling account of Reynolds Brown’s extraordinary journey. from the halls of City Council to divorced mom, to the center of one of Philadelphia’s most high-stakes political dramas. Through triumphs and trials, she offers an authentic and unvarnished blueprint for navigating life’s toughest moments with courage, conviction and yes, high heels.

Herman Davis is the founders of Peace+Love and Peace Love Worldwide and he joins host David Barnes and co-host Sista Milele. The organization's goal is committed to the positive promotion of world peace and nonviolence using the fusion of F.A.M.E.(fashion, arts, music, and entertainment) while collaborating with other organizations whose mission statement works cohesively with a shared commitment to reducing violence.

This is the debut episode of On The Record with host Ernest Owens. Continue listening to get the best local, state, and national political analysis and commentary every Sunday from 10-11 am. This week's surprise guest is State Representative Morgan Cephas, who is a lifelong public servant and native of West Philadelphia. State Rep. Cephas has worked tirelessly to forge cross-sector collaborations and partnerships to solve some of the community’s biggest challenges. Morgan joins Ernest to discuss why she is running for Congress in the 2026 election.

Valerie Wilson of the Economic Policy Institute discusses the latest jobs report, the huge statistic about 300,000 plus black women losing their jobs the first half of 2025, and what the economic outlook is.

Rich Lazer is the director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Rich joins the show to go over the full context of the City of Philadelphia adding speed cameras on Broad Street, Philadelphia's main street that runs north and south of the city.

Christopher Puchalsky is the Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems in City of Philadelphia- Managing Director's Office.

He joins the show to talk about the new Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras launching on Broad Street on September 15, 2025. Officials say the program will curb speeding, save lives, and improve safety, building on successes from Roosevelt Boulevard’s ASE pilot.

Dr. Ashley Gripper is the Founder of Land Based Jawns and Shape Change Gala honoree. Tien Syndor-Campbell is a body-centered psychotherapist, author, and advocate for what she calls the BodyMind connection.

They both join the show to talk about how land, food, and healing intersect to empower Black women and communities. Their upcoming Shape Change Gala, Sept. 19th at Awbury Arboretum, will honor mentors, uplift collective healing, and raise $500,000 to secure land and expand Land Based Jawns’ impact.

Chantay Love is the Co-Founder and President of the E.M.I.R (Every Murder Is Real) Healing Center. When Ms. Love's brother Emir fell victim to gun violence on March 26, 1997, she followed her mother's lead sharing their personal experience to forge a path toward healing for other families, friends, schools, and communities who lose loved ones to violence. She was asked by Trymaine Lee to attend the Free Library of Philadelphia Author Series event to share her story, and she returned to Evening WURDs to discuss the work that she does at the E.M.I.R Healing Center.

Kelly Richards is the President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia. He brings almost 3 decades of library experience to Philadelphia, including serving as the past President of the Michigan Library Association. Mr. Richards is passionate about elevating and amplifying the Free Library’s collections and programming to reach all Philadelphians. He is frequently quoted as saying that public libraries are the Peoples’ University.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss about the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation Authors Series event with a conversation with Trymaine Lee moderated by Dr. Peterson.