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Councilmember Cindy Bass joins the show. She talks to us about the shooting at the Logan Schoolyard, and what can be done to bring healing

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood of Illinois joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the recent House Republican budget proposal, which she said cuts healthcare and nutrition programs to fund tax breaks for the rich. She emphasized the importance of flipping key PA House seats to ensure access to essential services like Medicaid and SNAP.

Lauren O’Garro-Moore and Brandon Jones are from Germantown Friends School.

Lauren is the Director of upper School Admissions, where she meets applicants as they embark on their journey to find their new high school community. Brandon has been an integral part of the GFS community for more than 16 years, serving in various capacities and now being the Director of Lower School Admissions.

They both joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the new All School Commons.

Lawyer and Assistant professor Timothy Welbeck joins the show. He talks to us about the attack on higher education, and what it could mean for Black people.

journalism professor Linn Washington joins the show. He talks to us about the Trump administration's plan to deport people to war-torn South Sudan.

Councilman Curtis Jones joins the show. He talks to us about the dangers posed by skill games in Black communities, and why they shouldn't be used as a funding source.

Maisha Ongoza, a co-founder of Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative (commonly known as PASHI), whose mission is to make and donate reusable menstrual pads and carry pouches that are manufactured in eco-friendly workshop; and educate others about the importance of menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health and life skills. Momma Maisha sits down with Dr. Peterson to cover Menstrual Hygiene Day and to share the programs and initiatives that PASHI does locally, nationally and internationally.

Cousin Chris Norwood talks with Dr. Peterson about the importance of the Lower House, the Senate and the order of succession of the Speaker of the House. Cousin Chris also speaks on the sudden news of Larry Hoover's pardon by President Donald J. Trump.

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.

Isaac joins the show to discuss the mass shooting that took place in the Lemon Hill section of Philadelphia on Memorial Day, Philadelphia embracing the “Tiny homes” trend, the Philly district attorney race potentially having a rematch in November 2025, and more.

Kathia Woods is a regular entertainment correspondent on Reality Check. She is a Philadelphia Tribune contributor and an entertainment reporter with her own show, "Cup of Soul Show" on YouTube.

Kathia joins the show to talk about her time at the Cannes Film Festival in France, how their film culture compares to the film culture in America, and more.