WURD Radio

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon joins the show. She talks to us about mobilizing House Democrats against the Trump Administration’s Attack on Free Speech.

Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald join the show. They are board certified physicians and they are twins. Researchers have found that poor neighborhoods and health care barriers are factors for heart disease for Black mothers. How can we change these outcomes for Black women?

Media Matters Climate and Energy Senior Researcher Evlondo Cooper joined P.O.C to talk about the alarming 25% decline in climate change coverage on corporate broadcast TV networks in 2024 compared to the previous year. Cooper emphasized the urgent need for consistent and substantive climate journalism, especially as the Trump administration rolls back climate policies and expands fossil fuel production.

Lawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins the show. He talks to us about how the Democrats’ split on how to fight the Trump administration, and the curious case of Mahmoud Khalil.

AS the mayor prepares to lay out her vision for housing in Philadelphia, Senator Vincent Hughes joins us to talk about Trump’s cuts to fair housing.

Judith Robinson, Founder of Susquehanna Clean Up/Pick Up, joined P.O.C to talk about the importance of Philadelphia’s city-wide clean-up efforts, responsible land use, and sanitation. She emphasized how community involvement in maintaining clean streets directly impacts public health and neighborhood pride. With ongoing initiatives, Robinson continues to push for sustainable solutions to keep Philly cleaner and greener.

Patricia King, Manager of Community Engagement for PECO joins the show. She talks to us about

LIHEAP - the low income home energy assistance program

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker today delivered the following Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E) address to a special session of Philadelphia City Council.

Sadiyyah Maamon Joins the show. She is an entrepreneur, real-estate expert and the owner of the Cultural Collective Coffee. Sadiyyah is also Vice President of the National Association of Real-Estate Brokers,

As we approach the next phase of Building The Black Agenda, Yvonne Blake joins the show. She is the owner of Hakim’s Bookstore, and talks to us about the store’s link to the movement.