Ben Hovland is the senior fellow for democracy policy at the Center for American Progress. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress segment to discuss how people can register and prepare for the upcoming election, and his recent column, “5 Quick Steps to Protect Your Right To Vote”.

Julia Cadwallender is the Managing Director of Read By 4th. Lori Masseur is the Early Learning Director of Read On Arizona. They joined Dr. Peterson for this month's Philly Read's segment to discuss the new federal legislation on reading instruction.

Greg DeShields is a hospitality executive, educator, consultant, and President of Skål International Philadelphia. Skål Philadelphia is the Greater Philadelphia chapter of Skål International, a professional networking organization that unites leaders across all sectors of the travel, tourism, and hospitality industry. As the founder of Greg DeShields Consulting LLC, he advances inclusive leadership, workforce development, tourism, and hospitality education

Skål International Philadelphia will present “Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry” on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia. The program will equip hospitality and tourism professionals to

recognize potential trafficking, understand industry responsibilities, and respond safely.

Greg joined the show to talk about Skal’s upcoming event, Human Trafficking In The Hospitality Industry.

Leseliey Welch is the Co-Founder of Birth Center Equity and Birth Detroit. Birth Detroit is the first and only freestanding community birth center in Detroit. Birth Center Equity is a national catalyst growing community birth infrastructure, resources, power, and innovation, grounded in a network of nearly 60 birth centers led by Black, Indigenous, people of color, spanning 26 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.

September 14th-20th is Birth Center Week. This is an initiative that brings together virtual events, stories, and voices from across the country to uplift birth centers and community birth. The United States continues to have the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries and Black women continue to experience disproportionately high rates of pregnancy-related deaths, underscoring persistent inequities in maternal healthcare and outcomes.

Leseliey joins the show to discuss how to address gaps in maternal care, what birth centers are, and why midwife-led care can be especially meaningful for women of color.

Diona Murray is the founder and president of “Barren Fruit”, an organization whose mission is to provide faith-based support and advocacy to the many people who are plagued with infertility and reproductive health challenges while bringing awareness in an empowering way to those around them.

During PCOS Awareness Month, Murray will bring hundreds together Sept. 25-27 for the 6th Annual Be Fruitful Conference + Warrior Walk. Sept. 25 and Sept. 26 will be held at Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Ave. Phila. PA 19131

Sept. 27th will be held at Awbury Arboretum, 1 Awbury Rd, Phila. PA 19138

Diona joins the show to talk about Barren Fruit, and to discuss the upcoming Annual ‘Be Fruitful’ Conference and Warrior Walk.

As a new school year gets underway, with 17 schools set to close next year. Philadelphia School Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington joins the show to talk about logistics involved with closing the schools affected.

This episode of Life & Tech w/ Tech Life Steph, host Tech Life Steph, discusses the topic of AI being banned in schools in New York and Los Angeles school districts with callers.

This episode of On The Record with Ernest Owens focuses on the host Ernest, speaking with callers about regional news.

Michael T. McPhearson is the Executive Director of Veterans for Peace. Jabbar Magruder is a retired Staff Sergeant. They joined Amadee Braxton to discuss the historical context for the 9/11 attacks and how veterans can shine a light on the human cost of war.

Dr. Victoria Best is the Founder and Executive Director of Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service. She joined Amadee Braxton to share her journey from foster care involved youth to teacher and tutor now celebrating 10 years of her non profit organization.