Journalist Richard Kreitner joined Evening WURDs to discuss his new book "Fear No Pharaoh: American Jews, the Civil War, and the Fight to End Slavery." The book explores the complex roles American Jews played in the Civil War, from Jewish abolitionists to Confederate supporters, and how this legacy shapes Black-Jewish relations today.
Michael Steele, former chair of the Republican National Committee and co-host of the new MSNBC show "The Weeknight" with Symone Sanders-Townsend and Alicia Menendez, joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to talk about challenging Trumpism, the fight for democracy and how the Republican Party has lost its way.
Allison Russell, singer-songwriter, musician and activist, joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss reclaiming folk and Americana music’s Black roots, the impact of cultural erasure, and the healing power of musical storytelling. She reflects on her Grammy-winning song “Eve Was Black” and her collaborations with legends like Wendy & Lisa and Annie Lennox.
