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Tim Bennett is apart of the organization, "Bennett Compost", a recycling center in Philadelphia. Bennett Compost, founded in 2009, now serves over 6,000 residents, businesses, and community groups, diverting millions of pounds of food scraps from landfills annually. He joins the show to talk about composting in urban environments like Philadelphia, why it matters, and how residents can get involved.

Chris Norwood joined Dr. Peterson for the Critical Commentary with Chris Norwood to discuss the Cory Booker speech, the United States military in 2017 and more.

Orrin Evans is an American jazz pianist and composer known for his expressive style and innovative contributions to contemporary jazz. Born on October 6, 1975, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Evans has been active in the jazz scene since the late 1990s.

Orrin joins the show to talk about a series of shows he'll be participating in from April 2nd to April 9th, 2025.

Pamela Hooks is a multimedia social change artist who has cultivated her talent for storytelling for personal and community transformation. She began her career in film/tv production as a film editor for an award-winning public affairs TV show that explored the community issues of urban Philadelphia at WPVI-TV (ABC). She currently works with the "Voices of 52nd Street Project" in West Philadelphia, which is a community initiative that celebrates the West Philadelphia Corridor.

Pam joins the show to talk about an event that is taking place with the Voices of 52nd Street titled, "Memory Dance Floor Steps and Stories". This is a community dancing event that is being used as an opportunity to bring people together to use dance as a physical memory, to prompt memories of 52nd Street spaces and monuments that created community with dance and music.

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 CinemaCon: an annual convention for the movie theater industry, primarily attended by theater owners, distributors, and industry professionals. Hosted by the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), it takes place in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace and serves as a major platform for Hollywood studios to showcase their upcoming films, announce new projects, and build hype with exclusive trailers, footage, and celebrity appearances.

Kathia talks about the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, the next Spiderman movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the next John Wick moive, and more.

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.

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.

​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.

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.

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.