SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to explain the public transit agency’s ongoing structural budget deficit and what it means for Philadelphia commuters. He outlined the potential for widespread service cuts and fare hikes if lawmakers don’t reach a budget agreement by August 24.
Justin Hunte, journalist and media critic, joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to break down the return of hip-hop duo Clipse and their new album Let God Sort Them Out. Hunte and Peterson also explored recent ad campaigns by American Eagle and Dunkin’ Donuts, raising critical questions about their ties to eugenics-era messaging and the broader cultural implications.
Dr. Joy’El Ballard, board-certified OBGYN and women’s health advocate, joined Soulful Sunrise with Karen Taylor Bass to raise awareness during Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. She shared how to recognize fibroid symptoms and discussed why Black women are disproportionately affected by this common but often overlooked condition.
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