Rochelle Satchell is the co-founder of Cure Curated Cocktails, a mobile bar service that provides event planning, budgeting, and management service. The Cure Cocktails mobile bar also includes LED lighting, beautiful glassware, shelving, flowers and a team of experienced bartenders and event planners.

Rochelle joins the program to talk about how Cure Curated Cocktails came to be, and to discuss the different services they provide.

Jiana Murdic is the founder of Get Fresh Daily. She joined the show to talk about the Black Farmers Market and the importance of strengthening Philadelphia’s local food system. She continued the conversation she had with P.O.C. at Eco Fest, exploring access to fresh, locally grown food, supporting Black farmers and growers, and how building a stronger food system can impact Philadelphia communities.

Philadelphia Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier joins the show to talk about the Stop Trashing Our Air Act and the upcoming September 18 rally calling for stronger protections for Philadelphia communities. She discussed the environmental and public health concerns behind the legislation, what residents should know about the rally, and what could happen when City Council returns for its fall session.

Kevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary, and hip-hop voices in America. He is a prolific writer and a GRAMMY-nominated poet; Kevin is a heavily sought-after public speaker who has lectured in all 50 states and on five continents.

He is also the author of his 17th book, "A Poem for Evangeline, and Other Songs". A Poem for Evangeline, And Other Songs is a collection of tender and skillfully constructed love letters to his wife. But it is also a sensitive and sacred poetic manifesto for humanity, for America.

Kevin joins the show to talk about his journey as a poet, the context of his book, and much more.

LaTrista Webb is the Founder and CEO of The Elevation Project, a nonprofit organization that supports reentry and reduces recidivism through community programs and resources for formerly incarcerated individuals in Philadelphia.

The Elevation Project will have their Pizza with a Purpose fundraiser for their important initiatives, all day at Sanctucci’s Universal City located at 3700 Lancaster Avenue on Friday, September 11th.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss The Elevation Project's work, and their event.

Senator Maria Collett is currently serving the 12th Senatorial District which covers parts of Montgomery County, stretching from Lower Moreland to Salford Township. She is a strong advocate for more affordable, accessible healthcare – including mental and behavioral healthcare, is the Minority Chair of the Aging & Youth Committee; and serves on the Health & Human Services, Institutional Sustainability & Innovation, Judiciary, and Rules & Executive Nominations Committees.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss House Bill 1550, regarding compassion releases for elderly being released from prison.

Dr. Ayo Sekai is the founder, CEO and publisher of Universal Write Publications, which transforms the social sciences for a new generation of theory and practice; and dedicated to amplifying the global research by Black and Brown scholars globally, shifting the cultural paradigm so Black scholars act as authoritative voices rather than mere subjects of study.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the mission and work of Universal Write Publications, and her endeavors as a political scientist.

Kimberly Alleyne is URL Media’s Health Reporter for their URWell health and wellness column; and journalist based in Northern Virginia, where she reports on healthcare, health equity, and social determinants of health.

A recent national maternal health survey found persistent themes of lack of respectful care, unaddressed mental health conditions, low-value care, and racial disparities with Black and Indigenous moms and pregnant women.

She joined Dr. Peterson to discuss her news coverage of this recent maternal health survey.

Dr. Paul Offit is the Director of the Vaccine Education Center and an attending physician in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss his recent Philadelphia Citizen article entitled “RFK Jr., Secretary of Measlesland”.

Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commentary-pennsylvania-measles-outbreak-august/

Gbenga Ajilore joins the show. He is the Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

Gbenga talks to us about oil prices, which surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since July, which will mean higher gas and diesel prices for Americans. This comes as President Trump’s war with Iran has now cost Americans more than $100 billion in higher energy prices, diesel prices are at a record high and nearing $6 a gallon, and gas prices are rising again after spending all of August above $4 a gallon.