James Claiborne is the Fleischner Family Deputy Director for Community Engagement at the Barnes Foundation. Maori Holmes is a filmmaker, writer, curator, and the Chief Executive and Artistic Officer of BlackStar Projects.

They are both co-curators of the new exhibit at The Barnes Foundation known as Freedom Dreams, where WURD Radio will be broadcasting live from this upcoming Sunday, April 12th. They joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the Freedom Dreams exhibit.

Roxi Fab speaks with Joshua Klaris, and Steve Carson. Joshua is the Executive Director of North10 Philadelphia. Steve Carson is the Senior Vice President at the Temple Center for Population Health. They explore how Temple Health and North10 are working together to improve health outcomes in North Philadelphia, particularly through initiatives like Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure and other broader community-rooted engagement. Their conversation underscores how health systems and community organizations can align around shared goals by removing barriers, building trust, and empowering residents to take control of their health.

Nick Wilson is the Senior Director of Public Safety at the Center for American Progress, where he leads the organization’s efforts to reduce gun violence and shrink the footprint of the criminal justice system while improving public health and safety.

He joined Dr. Peterson for this week's Center for American Progress to discuss the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and four policy recommendations to ensure that federal immigration agents are held to the same professional standards as local police.

Abby Thaker is the Senior Advisor at Read by 4th and the Neighborhood Literacy Fund staff lead. Rachel Honore is the Founder and Executive Director at Literacy and More, and Neighborhood Literacy Fund Planning Committee Member. Safiyyah Islam is the Program Coordinator at The Philadelphia Prevention Partnership, and a Neighborhood Literacy Fund Awardee.

They all joined Dr. Peterson for this month’s Philly Reads segment to discuss the Neighborhood Literacy Fund, and share their book recommendations for children. The Neighborhood Literacy Fund supports community-driven solutions to the early literacy crisis by awarding up to $2,000 for projects that help grow Philadelphia’s young readers.

Lawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins the show. He speaks on the fight over the history of race in America and the Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship.

Military analyst and counterintelligence expert Malcolm Nance has the latest on the war in Iran. He also shares his thoughts on President Trump's expletive laced post on Truth Social over Easter weekend.

Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Keven Bethel joins the show. He talks to us about the latest epidemic with ATM skimmers. He also shares details involving a massive drug ring bust in Philadelphia.

Shahirah Brown is from the Sistas In Suits non-profit organization. She joined Eric Cole on Unpacking to discuss her work with Sistas In Suits, and a community event the organization is hosting called the SIS Check In Check Up happening on May 9th, 2026 from 10 AM - 2 PM. The event is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of regular health screening for women.

Quinn Cozzens is the Staff Attorney with the Abolitionist Law Center. He joined Amadee Braxton to discuss the recent PA Supreme Court decision rendering automatic life without parole sentences for felony murder unconstitutional.

Host David Barnes celebrates his 24 years of New World View being on air with his friend and activist Dr. Umar Johnson of The Frederick Douglass & Marcus Garvey Leadership Academy. Together they reflect on the 24 years on air and the recent reoperations discourse brought up by the United Nations.