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WURD Radio episodes

  • George Dines | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.14.25
    George Dines is the host of the podcast, "The Common Sense Millionaire": a podcast that gives listeners financial tips on how to be smarter from a financial and investment perspective.
    George joins the show to further discuss the potential impact of the tariffs Donald Trump has implemented in the US.
    21 min
  • Jamie Gauthier | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.14.25
    Jamie Gauthier is an American Democratic politician and member of the Philadelphia City Council. In 2019, she was elected to represent the Third District, which covers much of West Philadelphia and Southwest Philadelphia.
    Councilwoman Gauthier joins the show to talk about Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's solution to the housing crisis in Philadelphia, which is a proposed plan called H.O.M.E., which is short for "Housing Opportunities Made Easy." The cornerstone of the plan is a $2 billion investment in housing. One billion dollars would be in the value of vacant land that will be made available to developers. The other $1 billion would come from public funds, including $800 million in bonds, city and state funds and federal funds which city leaders know could be impacted by the Trump administration.
    13 min
  • Michael Tillery | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.14.25
    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 was formerly The Undefeated.
    Michael joins the show to talk about the upcoming NBA playoffs, how the Sixers can bounce back from a disastrous season, if Philadelphia Eagles legend, Brandon Graham, will stay retired, and more.
    17 min
  • Tim Golden - 4.15.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones
    Tim Golden is a visiting Professor of Philosophy at Whitman College. For 20 years, he was a criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia and in the federal courts. Tim Talks to us about the legal and social issues surrounding the standoff between President Trump and Harvard University
    17 min
  • Daniel Pompile_4 11 25_ecoWURD_P.O.C
    Daniel Pompile, Director of Culinary and Environmental Education at CHP Charter School in Philadelphia’s Olney neighborhood. He joined local clean energy advocates and solar leaders to urge Congress to protect clean energy tax credits. The event, held at the school’s solar greenhouse, spotlighted how solar saves money and supports local jobs.
    27 min
  • Councilwoman Kendra Brooks_4 11 25_ecowurd_P.O.C
    Minority Leader Kendra Brooks, Councilmember At-Large, joined P.O.C to talk about the city’s new commitment to protecting community gardens and affordable housing through the Land Bank. After years of advocacy, Philadelphia is taking action to ensure that long-standing green spaces and homes remain in the hands of residents. This move supports equity, sustainability, and neighborhood stability.
    20 min

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WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD…