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Chef Keira joins the show. She is the Owner of "Chubby Chicks Restaurant", located at 1111 Walnut Street. Chef Keira talks to us about the harassment her business has been facing from the local residents, and she is now filing suit.

Director Matt Howley joins the show. A new docuseries called SPIRIT produced by NBA’s Stephen Curry about Philadelphia’s George Washing HS Cheer team – who made history as the first cheer squad from the School District of Philly to make it to the National Cheerleaders Association HS Nationals, the largest cheerleading competition in the world. SPIRIT will stream exclusively via the Black Experience on Xfinity

Jeannine Kayembe-Oro is a painter, writer, musical performer, and co-founder of “LifeDoGrow” Urban Farm in North Philadelphia. She sits down with Tonya to discuss the Black Women’s Basketball Museum. Built from the vast collection of Black women’s basketball history, which includes autographed memorabilia, photography, and historical artifacts. Tonya and Jeannine also discuss the current administration from a farming perspective while shining a light on rising egg prices from the bird flu.

Ebony McMorris is a White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks. She joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump's "dizzying" executive orders, and she discusses who actually gets to make the laws in America.

Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show. Today, he speaks with Tonya Pendleton about the increasing amount of flu season cases.

Jeffery Young Jr., representative of Philadelphia's 5th Council District, discusses with host Tonya Pendleton zoning in Philadelphia, and rumors of a plan to build a new Septa bus depot in Old City.

P.O.C discussed The Aunties, an award-winning short film celebrating two Black women elders preserving Harriet Tubman’s legacy through agriculture, education, and heritage. We explored the film’s message on land ownership, sustainability, and cultural preservation, highlighting its importance in Black liberation. Watch it on BPM’s YouTube starting Feb. 17!

State Rep. Jordan Harris joins the show to talk about how the Governor’s proposed budget stacks up against Philadelphia’s needs.

Dr. Kaia Niambi Shivers is the founder of both Ark Republic and Black Farmers Index. She

joined P.O.C to talk about Black farming, agricultural businesses, and the creation of Black Farmers Index a directory connecting Black farmers with vital resources. As the founder of Ark Republic and a sustainability scholar at NYU, Dr. Shivers is working to amplify Black agriculturalists and food sovereignty.

Laysha Ward joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss her book "Lead Like You Mean It" and DEI.