Temple journalism professor Linn Washington breaks down the Wisconsin judicial race, and looks at what Cory Booker’s historic speech actually means.

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 talk about why Christa Barfield, the owner of "FarmerJawn": a non-profit whose mission is to cultivate farming into the lifestyles of urban people in the city of Philadelphia, has been recently hit with a cease and desist order. Isaac also touches on how President Trump’s Social Security check order will affect Pennsylvanians, and Philadelphia's gun permit declines.

Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is the Founder and Owner of Down North Pizza, a mission-driven restaurant that exclusively hires formerly incarcerated individuals and serves up pies with a purpose in Philadelphia.

Muhammad joins the show to will talk about how Down North Pizza Came to be, what makes their pizza shop different from others, what his cookbook: “We the Pizza: Slangin' Pies & Saving Lives” entails, and the main initiatives of Down North Pizza.

​Kendrah Butler-Waters is a Philadelphia-based pianist, violinist, vocalist, composer, and educator. She has showcased her talents at numerous venues, including the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Chris' Jazz Cafe. ​In 2015-2016, she was a Jazz Resident at the Kimmel Center, a role that highlights her prominence in the Philadelphia jazz community.

Kendrah joins the show to highlight an upcoming musical performance she will be apart of at the Mandell Theater at Drexel University: “Eight Eight Time". This production unites four fiercely talented composer-pianists— Kendrah Butler-Waters, Sumi Tonooka, Suzzette Ortiz, and Terry Klinefelter—to premiere a unique suite inspired by real-life stories shared by Philadelphians. Written for eight hands on four grand pianos, with poetry by Yolanda Wisher, Eight Eight Time is both intimate and epic, honoring the profound intricacy of life's pivotal moments.

K. Michelle is an American R&B singer and television personality known for her powerful vocals and candid personality. She has also acted in movies, like the "Single Black Female" trilogy. Eva Marcille is an American actress, model, and television personality. She gained initial fame by winning the third cycle of the reality competition "America's Next Top Model." She has appeared in various television shows, including "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and "The Young and the Restless.

They both join the show to talk about an upcoming live performance of the classic 1994 movie, Jason's Lyric. This production is a romantic drama that delves into the lives of two brothers growing up in Houston's Third Ward. In essence, "Jason's Lyric" is a poignant portrayal of how past traumas can shape present lives, and how love can offer a glimmer of hope amidst adversity.

Aimee Inama is the press officer for PennDOT’s (Pennsylvania Department of Transportation) driver and vehicle services. Aimee joins the show to talk about the deadline for when Pennsylvanians need to get a REAL ID, what a REAL ID is, What having a REAL ID will allow individuals to do, and how to go about obtaining one.

Christy McCabe is a member of the Indivisible Philadelphia leadership team, a Temple University alumna, and a stroke survivor. She worked for 30 years as a communications professional in the financial services and healthcare industries.

Christy joins the show to talk about a protest that is taking place on April 5th, titled "Hands Off!". The "Hands Off!" protest is a nationwide demonstration scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, aimed at opposing recent policies and actions by President Donald Trump and his administration.

Michael Tillery is a sports reporter. He has written for SLAM magazine, New York Times, Sportskeeda, Bleacher Report, The Nation, Sacramento Mag, The Shadow League, and Landscape — which formerly was The Undefeated.

Michael joins the show to talk about women's college basketball star Juju Watkins' season ending injury, NCAA Men's basketball final four, the Philadelphia Phillies season opener, the potential "tush push" ban in the NFL, and much more.

In this special segment sponsored by TD Bank. We talk about tangled titles with Shelley Sylva, Head of Metro Business Development, Vanessa Owens, Community Mortgage Sales Manager, and Mike Jones, Supervising Attorney, Philadelphia VIP

WURD Radio’s President & CEO Sara Lomax and Chair & CEO of WVON, Chicago Melody Spann Cooper have once again partnered up for this year’s Level Up competition, to amplify Black women-owned businesses who are making a difference in their communities. They both joined Dr. Peterson to discuss how Level Up began, how the impact has been for the winning businesses & business owners, and more.