Councilman Anthony Phillips represents the 9th district that covers areas such as East Oak Lane, West Oak Lane, Logan, Mount Airy and Olney, and sits on various city committees including Chair of the Committee of Children and Youth, Labor and Civic Service and Legislative Oversight. He joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the importance of civic engagement.

Rukia Lumumba is the Executive Director of the People’s Advocacy Institute, and co-chair of the legal committee of the Mississippi Prison Reform Coalition. Monifa Bandele is a leader for the Policy Table for the Movement for Black Lives and led campaigns to free U.S. held political prisoners and the launch of 2 historic legal cases against police conduct (Daniels vs. NYC and Floyd vs. NYC). They joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the Black August Sessions and its importance of these events during this time of consistent attacks on our voting rights and DEI.

Councilwoman Kendra Brooks is the first Working Families Party member elected to Philadelphia City Council in history. Now in her second term, she serves as Minority Leader of City Council, a position previously held only by Republicans. She joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss temporary work in Philadelphia, especially for those released from prison; and her upcoming community initiatives.

Megan Jones is the Vice President of Education Programs at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Nick Wightman is a High School Social Studies Teacher & Digital Learning Experience partner. They joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the 9/11 Memorial and Museum leaders and educators teach about September 11th to 100 Million Americans that are too young to remember this history.

Tayyib Smith is the founding partner and chief strategist at The Growth Collective. He joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the proposed $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program to support the reuse of the National Textile Bank at the intersection of Huntingdon Street and Kensington Avenue.

PA State Representative Rick Krajewski represents the 188th legislative district which covers various areas of West and Southwest Philadelphia. He joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss House Bill 1042, which redefines second-degree felony murder standing and establishes parole eligibility after 30 years for those serving life and adds medical parole options.

Mariam Rashid is the Associate Director of Racial Equity and Justice at the Center for American Progress, where she specializes in racial equity and community-informed politics, income inequality and racial wealth gap. She joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the Department of Justice shift of civil rights priorities.

Dr. Jared Clemons is the Assistant Professor of Political Science at Temple University. He joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the Department of Justice's shift in civil rights priorities.

Tonya McClary is an Attorney, Pastor, and the Executive Director of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission. She joined Evening WURDs guest host Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the CPOC, and the importance of community trust and fostering connections between the community and law enforcement.

Dr. Leslie Gauntlett joins the show to discuss Health from the Shoulders to the Eyes. Dr. Gauntlett shares practical ways to care for the upper body and prevent everyday aches from impacting your quality of life.