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Adam Mansbach is a #1 New York Times bestseller author, award winning novelist, screenwriter, cultural critic and humorist. He joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss today's news about Trump and more.

Author Christopher Gary Simmons has a degree in English literature and his appreciation for writing and lyrics have no bounds. Audiences experience academic literature across hip-hop disciplines with his musical Hip Hop Verse Shakespeare’s Othello - “When the Knight Fell” Volume 1. Clear Rises.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss his literary musical concept of literary, art, theater, and music.

Andrea Ducas is the Vice President of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, where she leads the organization’s efforts related to health care and public health. Ms. Ducas has spent her career at the intersection of advancing policy and systems change, payment and care delivery system reform, and what it takes to support culture change in health care and public health.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Republicans proposed cuts to Medicaid in the reconciliation package, and its impact on people.

Julia Cadwallender, Managing Director of Read By 4th, is an advocate for Philadelphia’s young readers. Andrea Blassingame is a Reading Captain and parent who advocates for literacy and inclusive education. Andrea has experience speaking to legislative teams in Harrisburg about why we need funding to support structured literacy and appropriate support so that all children can read.

They both joined Dr. Peterson for the Philly Reads segment on Evening WURDs to discuss bipartisan literacy bills that just hit the Pennsylvania House and Senate, PA Literacy Coalition Capital Day, and more.

Michael Unthank, Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees at The Children's Art Carnival. Artist Dindga McCannon, and Artist Ademola Olugebefola join the show. They talk to us about, the legendary WEUSI Artist Collective, a revolutionary force born in Harlem in 1965 to uplift Black art and identity.

In this powerful episode, Brother Shomari sits down with Lincoln Heights Councilman Davonce Daniels to discuss The Heights Movement, a grassroots initiative born in Lincoln Heights, Cincinnati, Ohio.

This year, the Heights made headlines for organizing armed community defense in response to white nationalist threats. But their mission started long before that moment. Since 2017, the Heights Movement has been working to restore and protect this historic Black community through sustainable education, wealth-building, and beautification.

Tune in as they unpack the origins of the movement, its growing impact, and how it's reshaping the future of Lincoln Heights from the ground up.

City Council hosted a Townhall meeting focused on Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed city budget at the Oak Lane Presbyterian Church.

WURD Radio Host Solomon Jones joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Building the Black Agenda: Sunoco Gas Station Cash Mob. The event is happening on Saturday, May 3rd from 2PM - 4PM at 5051 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.

Councilmember Anthony Phillips represents the 9th District, which covers Burnholme, Crescentville, East Oak Lane, Fern Rock, Lawndale, Lawncrest, Logan, Melrose Park, Mount Airy, Olney, Oxford Circle, Summerdale, and West Oak Lane. He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the budget overview, priority and wins for the District and the Budget Townhall.

Gary Cohen is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning producer of documentary films. He and his company, Triple Threat TV, have produced 11 films for ESPN’s 30 for 30 Film series, more than any other outside production company. Titles include Catching Hell, Requiem for the Big East, No Limits and Small Potatoes: Who Killed the USFL?

Cohen has produced films by Academy Award winners Alex Gibney and Ezra Edelman and other renowned directors Frank Marshall, Mike Tollin, and Alison Ellwood.

He joined Dr. Peterson to discuss The Citizen screening his recent documentary "Philly on Fire" on Tuesday, May 6th at the Fitler Clip Ballroom starting at 5:30PM.