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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joins the show. As WURD closes out a month long fundraiser towards a goal of twenty thousand dollars. Mayor Parker shares why it's important for black media such as WURD to stay in existence.

Angela Rye is an award-winning host, social justice advocate, legal analyst, justice advocate. She has been recognized for her thought provocating complementary by our nation’s most prominent civil rights organizations, including the National Urban League, NAACP, and National Action Network.

She is the Co-host of the Native Land Pod; and CEO of IMPACT Strategies - a policy advocacy, social impact and racial equity firm where she creates strategic partnerships and coalitions with Capitol Hill, third party organizations and influencers to ensure society change.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her work with the State Of the People Tour, current politics and advocacy work.

Queen Sheba is an award‑winning spoken word artist, poet, author, producer, and professor known for her electrifying performances and powerful activism. With over 23 years in the field, she’s an international slam champion—representing four countries—and a multi‑time National and Regional Poetry Slam winner, including finals appearances in both Women of the World and Individual World Poetry Slams. She’s also the pioneering founder and host of the touring stage production Poetry vs. Hip-Hop and co-founder of A Woman’s Words festival touring across City Winery venues.

Queen Sheba joins the show to share more about her journey as a Grammy-Nominated Spoken Word-Poet, as well as the upcoming 10-Year Anniversary Show at City Winery Philadelphia on July 13th, 2025.

Madelyn Simon is an established children’s book author. She is the award-winning children's book author of the Poppy the Toucan series, which is about magnificent keel-billed toucans, kindly elephants, sneaky snakes, and trouble-making monkeys who live in the Mungo Jungle. Aimed at ages 4–8, her stories center on friendship, inclusion, courage, and self‑confidence, sprinkled with playful humor and heartfelt lessons

Madelyn joins the show to talk about her transition from being an interior designer to a children's book author, how she specially tailors her books for young children, and the importance of parents reading to their kids.

Natalie Wright and Chrys Wright are apart of the Young People’s Continental Congress (YPCC): a national partner program that aims to bring high school students and teachers from around the country to Philadelphia to explore our nation’s history and take action on current civic issues. This year, YPCC brings 54 delegates from across the country (27 states and Guam) to Philly for a week of democracy-oriented activities. Natalie and Chrys are both representing two schools in Montgomery, AL: Brewbaker Middle School & Booker T. Washington Magnet High School.

They both join the show to talk about what it means for them to be aprt of YPCC, and they will further discuss what they’re looking forward to in their time in Philadelphia.

Anita Wade joins the show. She is a candlemaker and owner of "Kat and Bella Candles". Anita talks to us about her business, Kat and Bella as we salute an Independent Retailer and wellness advocate.

Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire joins the show. She is a Doctor of Naturopathy, a New York Times Best-Selling Author and Host of the "Ask The Good Doctor" Podcast..... Dr. Brookshire shares What inspired the creation of this product line, and what can folks expect from it?

Arthur Steinberg is the President of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, President of American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania, and Vice President of of the American Federation of Teachers, which represents 1.8 million educators, health professionals and public service workers across the United States.

He joins Dr. Peterson to discuss the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers 2025 Polity & Legislative priorities including their fight for better school funding, modernized facilities, and strong public schools, along with the teachers’ union contract negotiations with the Philadelphia School District.

Chris Norwood joins Dr. Peterson for this week's Critical Commentary segment to discuss the DC33 deal and the Ratification of the 14th Amendment.

Temple professor Linn Washington on the Supreme Court decision that could clear the way for Breaks down the economic impact of the “big beautiful bill”