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WURD RadioMichael Coard - 8.14.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAttorney and WURD Radio Host Michael Coard joins us to talk about the movement to stop the Trump administration from erasing Black history at the President's House exhibit at Independence National Historical Park.
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WURD RadioSolomon Jones | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 8.8.25Solomon Jones is the host of WURD's morning show, Wake Up With WURD. A strong voice in Philadelphia radio, Jones has been featured nationally on CNN, ABC’s Nightline, NPR, HLN, TV One, and Al Jazeera.
Solomon joins ecoWURD to talk about the upcoming Building the Black Agenda Cash Mob with Farmer Jawn. This powerful event highlights why protecting Black green spaces and preserving the legacy of Black farmers is essential for food justice, land ownership, and environmental equity.
2025-08-0917 minWURD RadioCitizens Police Oversight Commission - 8.7.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesCitizens Police Oversight Commission, General Counsel Catherine Twigg, and Executive Director Tonya McClary join the show. They talk to us about 5 Philadelphia police officers, who have been reinstated after being fired for assaulting and threatening women.
2025-08-0713 minWURD RadioBrandee Blocker - 8.6.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesFormer City of Philadelphia DEI head Brandee Blocker joins the show. Brandee was terminated from her position with city and talks to us about why she feels the firing was unfair.
2025-08-0620 minWURD RadioTwin Sister Docs - 8.5.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesDr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald are board certified physicians and they are twins. The Doctors talk to us about the symptoms of bladder cancer, after Colorado head coach Deion Sanders disclosed his diagnosis.
2025-08-0611 minWURD RadioReginald Streater - 8.5.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesBoard of Education President Reginald Streater joins the show. He talks to us about the school district’s facilities planning process to assess and better manage the district’s school buildings, what engagement has taken place, and how families and community members can still have their voices heard by the Board
2025-08-0613 minWURD RadioRichard Allen - 8.1.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesRichard Allen joins the show. He is the son of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Dick Allen. He joins us to talk about the fight to get his father into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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WURD RadioMarquita Robinson Garcia - 7.31.25 Soulful Sunrise w/ Karen Taylor BassMarquita Robinson Garcia joins the show. She is the CEO of DVINITI Skin Care and 2025 Finalist for WURD RADIO Level Up Pitch Contest. She talks to us about What inspired her to create DVINITI (Plant-based all natural) and shift from luxury beauty labs to holistic skincare?
2025-07-3125 minWURD RadioAndrew Busch - 7.30.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesSEPTA spokesman Andrew Busch joins the show. He talks to us about the bus lines that could go away if the state doesn’t increase funding. As well as how you can plan your commute with a reduced Septa schedule.
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WURD RadioPatrick Murphy - Evening WURDs 7.29.25Veteran and former U.S. Representative Patrick Murphy joins Dr. Peterson for this week's Citizen WURD segment to discuss depth about his recent Philadelphia Citizen article "Where Have All The Veterans Gone?"
Article link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/more-veterans-in-congresss/
2025-07-3013 minWURD RadioColored Girls Museum - 7.29.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesIn this next installment of the "Summer of Freedom", host Solomon Jones features The Colored Girls Museum with Vashti Dubois.
2025-07-3020 minWURD RadioMichael Mann - 7.25.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPenn Science Professor Michael Mann joins the show to break down the recent flooding taking place all over the country.
2025-07-2913 minWURD RadioPastor Antonio Anderson - 7.24.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesMarriage, Family Therapist and Pastor Antonio Anderson joins the show. He shares with us some tips to help couples avoid that "Coldplay Kiss Cam" moment in our own relationships.
2025-07-2411 minWURD RadioMichael Coard - 7.24.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAttorney and WURD host Michael Coard joins the show. He talks to us about the Trump administration’s plans to whitewash Black history on Independence Mall.
2025-07-2413 minWURD RadioTim Gordon - 7.22.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesFilm critic Tim Gordon weighs in on the shocking death of Malcolm Jamal Warner, the Emmy-nominated actor who played Theo on the Cosby Show.
2025-07-2316 minWURD RadioAttorney Damon Tyner - 7.22.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAttorney Damon Tyner joins the show. He weighs in on the sentencing of one of the former cops connected to the death of Breonna Taylor.
2025-07-2315 minWURD RadioTwin Sister Docs - 7.22.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesDr. Delana Wardlaw, one half of the Twin Sister Docs joins the show. She talks to us about West Nile virus, the trouble with children’s health, and the genetic test that could predict obesity.
2025-07-2311 minWURD RadioTim Golden - 7.21.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesLawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins the show. President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold money from a stadium deal for the Washington Commanders if they don’t change their name back to the Redskins.
2025-07-2218 minWURD RadioMichael Days - 7.21.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesStephen Colbert is canceled, NPR’s defunded, and the Wall Street Journal’s being sued. With the ongoing attack on the media, Michael Days, of the National Association of Black Journalists, joins us to talk about it
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WURD RadioSheriff Rochelle Bilal - Wake Up With WURD 7.18.25Sheriff Rochelle Bilal joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the role and importance of the Sheriff's office, and more.
2025-07-1812 minWURD RadioJamilah Lemieux - Wake Up With WURD 7.18.25Jamilah Lemieux is a renowned cultural critic and writer with a focus on issues of race, gender and parenting. She is a leading millennial feminist thinker, influencer, and game-changing media maverick. She joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the “Care & Feeding” column & podcast, her Mom and Dad Are Fighting podcast, and first book — “Black.Single.Mother” being released in March of next year.
2025-07-1812 minWURD RadioErnest Owens - Wake Up With WURD 7.18.25Ernest Owens is an award winning journalist, author, podcast host, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and “Brother of the Year” award winner. He joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the fraternity’s 2025 convention here in Philadelphia this week.
2025-07-1809 minWURD RadioPA Representative Morgan Cephas - Wake Up With WURD 7.18.25Representative Morgan Cephas has introduced legislation to reverse the trend of maternal mortality and improve healthcare for mothers & children, reduce gun violence and bring dignity to incarcerated women, since being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2016.
Representative Cephas was elected as Chairwoman of the Philadelphia House Delegation for the 2023-24 session and has served as Co-Chairwoman of the Women’s Health Caucus.
She joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss maternal health and how the One Big Beautiful Bill affects funding Pennsylvania received from the Biden/Harris administration, the state budget and more.
2025-07-1832 minWURD RadioJerome Shabazz - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Jerome Shabazz - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1816 minWURD RadioZachery Frazier - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Zachery Frazier - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1810 minWURD RadioChris Richmond - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Chris Richmond - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1810 min2025-07-1818 minWURD RadioCommissioner Michael Resnick - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Commissioner Michael Resnick - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1815 minWURD RadioJean-Pierre Brice - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Jean-Pierre Brice - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1812 minWURD RadioJudith Robinson - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Judith Robinson - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1818 minWURD RadioDeldelp Medina - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25Deldelp Medina - Evening WURDs - 7.17.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-1811 minWURD RadioMinnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison - Wake Up With WURD 7.17.25Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison was sworn in as the People’s Lawyer January of 2019, with the job to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety and respect; and prides his values of generosity and inclusion.
He joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss discuss discuss his legal efforts opposing the unconstitutional executive actions taken by President Trump and his administration. He spoke in detail about several lawsuits currently underway. In addition, Attorney General Ellison offered a concise yet powerful historical overview of civil rights in America—tracing the arc from the 19th century thro...
2025-07-1732 minWURD RadioCouncilwoman Kendra Brooks - Wake Up With WURD 7.17.25Councilwoman Kendra Brooks is the first Working Families Party member elected to Philadelphia City Council in history. Now in her second term, she serves as Minority Leader of City Council - where she has been an outspoken voice for reproductive freedom, housing justice, public schools and taxing the rich to fund community resources like parks, libraries, public transit and health services.
She joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the current state of elections for the Democratic Party after the New York mayoral race, the District Counsel 33 strike and the Local Progress conference.
2025-07-1715 minWURD RadioRegina Hairston - Wake Up With WURD 7.17.25Regina Hairston is the President and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware which supports, advocates for and elevates African American-owned businesses and professions across the region.
She joins guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to share details of the upcoming State of the Chamber Tour, which starts in Harrisburg next Wednesday, July 23rd.
2025-07-1720 minWURD RadioSenator Vincent Hughes - Wake Up With WURD 7.16.25State Senator Vincent Hughes is one of Pennsylvania’s leading Democratic voices on local, state, and national issues. First as a State Representative and now as a State Senator, he has fought tirelessly for investments and progress in education, affordable housing, healthcare, gun violence prevention, mental health, voting rights, and much more.
He joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss civil rights and more.
2025-07-1714 minWURD RadioSenator Sharif Street - Wake Up With WURD 7.16.25Senator Sharif Street was elected to the Pennsylvania Senate in 2016, and represents the 3rd Senatorial District of Philadelphia, which encompasses a population of over 240,000.
Senator Street currently serves on various committees, including Democratic Chair of the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, and a member of the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission.
He joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the status of the state budget and other current political topics.
2025-07-1716 minWURD RadioCouncilman Isaiah Thomas - Wake Up With WURD 7.16.25Councilman Isaiah Thomas is serving in his second term on City Council, was voted Chip by his colleagues, and serves on several committees including as the Chair of the Education Committee, the Legislative Oversight Committees and is the Vice Chair of the Children and Youth Committee.
He joined guest hosts Dr. Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss his upcoming City Hall Youth Leadership Summit and the acquisition of Philadelphia’s WNBA team coming in 2030.
2025-07-1711 minWURD RadioCongresswoman Summer Lee - Wake Up With WURD 7.16.25Congresswoman Summer Lee represents Pennsylvania’s 12th district, which includes Pittsburgh and other areas in Western Pennsylvania. She is the first Black woman to be elected to Congress from Pennsylvania.
Throughout her time in office, Congresswoman Lee has worked to get money out of politics, advance environmental justice, and advocate for criminal legal reform.
She joins guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the Student Loan Bill, and the lack of Federal aid and how that may affect students.
2025-07-1722 minWURD RadioSummer Of Freedom Cultural Series: Crystal Bird Fauset - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25The Summer Of Freedom Cultural Series is a sonic journey through historically significant Black landmarks in Philadelphia, hosted and executive produced by Solomon Jones. In this premiere episode, Solomon explores the legacy of Crystal Bird Fauset, who was the first Black woman elected to a state legislature in the United States. A trailblazer, a Philadelphian, and a figure too often left out of the history books, her story reminds us why it’s so important to lift up the voices of those who paved the way.
This special series is brought to you by Comcast and Keystone First, and is pr...
2025-07-1619 minWURD RadioMelanie Hanson - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25Melanie Hanson is the research analyst and Senior Editor for the independent publication — Education Data Initiative, who digs through dense reports and public data-banks, and reports what they find in accessible, unbiased language.
She joined guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey to discuss the rising cost of higher education, and how it’s affecting parents, adults and high school students.
2025-07-1512 minWURD RadioAlba Fernandez - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25Alba Fernandez is the Senior Vice President and Director of Lending at Finanta, where she oversees all lending operations and leads a team focused on supporting local businesses and community growth.
With expertise in loan portfolio management and relationship building, Ms. Martinez ensures Finanta's lending programs meet the diverse financial needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community.
She joins guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey for the Citizen WURD segment on Wake Up With WURD to discuss a recent Philadelphia Citizen article about Philadelphia building credit.
Article: Philly Builds Credit
Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/philly-builds-credit/
2025-07-1516 minWURD RadioLiz Pancotti - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25Liz Pancotti is the Managing Director of Policy and Advocacy at Groundwork Collaboration, who fights to change economic policy and narratives in order to build public power; and break up concentrations of private power.
She joined guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the GOP's tax bill, which will raise prices on basic necessities like groceries and healthcare, and comes on top of the affordability crisis already facing millions of Americans.
2025-07-1519 minWURD RadioMichael Kirk - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25Michael Kirk is the filmmaker and director of Frontline’s documentary - “Trump’s Power and the Rule of Law”, which premieres tonight on PBS. In this document, Kirk investigates the showdown between President Trump and the court’s; and how his presidency is reshaping the American landscape and the country.
He joined guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey on Wake Up With WURD to discuss Trump’s 2nd admission and how it is reshaping America.
2025-07-1512 minWURD RadioLicy Do Canto & Justin Gray - Wake Up With WURD 7.15.25Licy Do Canto is the Executive Director of the William H. Gray Memorial Foundation.
Justin Gray is the son of William H. Gray and Chair of the GMF Board.
They joined guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the 5 artist finalists selected from the William H. Gray III Memorial Foundation who will present proposals for the Living Legacy: William H. Gray III Memorial Project, a major public memorial to be installed at Philadelphia’s historic William H. Gray III 30th Street Amtrak Station.
2025-07-1515 minWURD RadioMia Ives-Rublee - Wake Up With WURD 7.14.25Mia Ives-Rublee Senior Director for the Disability Justice Initiative at the Center for American Progress. Best known for founding the Women’s March Disability Caucus and helping to organize the original Women' s March on Washington in 2017.
Before coming to American Progress, Mia advocated for disability justice and inclusion at nonprofit organizations and businesses across the United States. She joined guest hosts Dr. James Peterson and Keir Bradford-Grey on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the impacts of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” on disabled people, the cuts to Medicaid, and Medicare and the recent Department of Labor’s Section 14...
2025-07-1420 minWURD RadioCherelle Parker - 6.30.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPhiladelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joins the show. As WURD closes out a month long fundraiser towards a goal of twenty thousand dollars. Mayor Parker shares why it's important for black media such as WURD to stay in existence.
2025-07-1109 minWURD RadioLinn Washington - 7.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesTemple professor Linn Washington on the Supreme Court decision that could clear the way for Breaks down the economic impact of the “big beautiful bill”
2025-07-1014 minWURD RadioLindsay Owens - 7.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesLindsay Owens, consumer advocate and Executive Director of the economic think tank Groundwork Collaborative. Breaks down the economic impact of the “big beautiful bill”
2025-07-1013 minWURD RadioMary Gay Scanlon - 7.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesCongresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon joins the show. She gives her take on the signing of President Donald Trumps "Big Beautiful Bill" and the potential fallout.
2025-07-1011 minWURD RadioSenator Sharif Street - 7.7.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesSenator Sharif Street - 7.7.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon Jones by WURD Radio
2025-07-0814 minWURD RadioMelanie Burney - 7.7.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesInquirer reporter Melanie Burney joins us to talk about her latest story on students who toured sites on the Underground Railroad.
2025-07-0811 minWURD RadioCommissioner Kevin Bethel - 7.7.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPolice Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show. After a 4th of July weekend which saw multiple shooting, including a south Philly shooting where 3 people were killed. Commissioner Bethel talks to us about crime in Philadelphia.
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WURD RadioVeronica Joyner - New World View - 7.6.25Veronica Joyner - New World View - 7.6.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-0625 minWURD RadioVoffee Jabateh - New World View - 7.6.25Voffee Jabateh - New World View - 7.6.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-0638 minWURD RadioArnett Woodall - New World View - 7.6.25Arnett Woodall - New World View - 7.6.25 by WURD Radio
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WURD RadioJohn Mitchell - The Chris Murray Report - 7.5.25John Mitchell - The Chris Murray Report - 7.5.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-0522 minWURD RadioOJ Spivey - The Chris Murray Report - 7.5.25OJ Spivey - The Chris Murray Report - 7.5.25 by WURD Radio
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WURD RadioPresident Greg Boulware - Saturdays With City Council - 7.5.25President Greg Boulware - Saturdays With City Council - 7.5.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-0512 minWURD RadioChris Godfrey - Saturday With City Council - 7.5.25Chris Godfrey - Saturday With City Council - 7.5.25 by WURD Radio
2025-07-0518 minWURD RadioMalcolm Kenyatta - 6.2.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesTrump's big bill has passed the Senate, and we need to know what's in it. Joining us to talk about it is DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta.
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WURD RadioMalcolm Burnley - Evening WURDs 7.1.25Journalist Malcolm Burnley is a staff writer for The Philadelphia Citizen who is passionate about telling overlooked stories throughout Philadelphia. He joins Dr. Peterson for the biweekly Citizen WURD segment on Evening WURDs to discuss his recent article: “'Juneteenth for All?' Almost no Black people on No Kids Day. Almost no White people on Juneteenth. Can we show up together before it’s too late?"
Article Link: https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/juneteenth-for-all/
2025-07-0218 minWURD RadioDA Larry Krasner - Evening WURDs 6.30.25District Attorney Larry Krasner was first elected as the Philadelphia District Attorney in 2017, and in November is running for a third term as he wants to build on his work making Philadelphia a safe and freer city.
He joined Dr. Peterson to support WURD Radio during our June campaign.
2025-07-0209 minWURD RadioCouncilmember Isaiah Thomas - Evening WURDs 6.30.25Councilman Isaiah Thomas - serving his second term on City Council, is currently the Chair of the Education Committee and the Legislative Oversight Committees; and Vice Chair of the Children and Youth Committee. Whether addressing public safety, providing pandemic relief or making the city government more transparent, Thomas believes in a government that works for the people and improves the basic quality of life for all Philadelphians.
He joins Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to show his support for WURD Radio.
2025-07-0203 minWURD RadioJulia Cadwallender - Evening WURDs 6.30.25Julia Cadwallender is the Managing Director of Read By 4th. She is our partner for our weekly segment “Philly Reads,” on the 1st Monday of every month. She joins Dr. Peterson to show her support of Evening WURDs, our literacy initiatives on the show, and WURD Radio.
2025-07-0202 minWURD RadioSolomon Jones - Solutions 6.27.25Solomon Jones of Wake Up With WURD talks about how the cash mob action to support Black businesses emerged from this Building the Black Agenda process and the importance of supporting WURD Radio's cash mob event on Sunday, June 29th.
2025-06-2811 minWURD RadioChris Murray - Evening WURDs 6.25.25Chris Murray, Host of "The Chris Murray Report" on WURD Radio, joins Dr. Peterson to discuss the NBA draft and who he thinks the 76ers will draft with the 3rd overall pick.
2025-06-2613 minWURD RadioSolomon Jones - Evening WURDs 6.25.25WURD Radio "Wake Up With WURD" Host Solomon Jones joined Dr. Peterson to discuss the "Building the Black Agenda" and $20K Campaign - WURD cash mob event taking place on Sunday, June 30th from 2PM - 5PM at Center in the Park at 5818 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144.
2025-06-2608 minWURD RadioNola Haynes - 6.26.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesNational Security Expert, Dr. Nola Haynes joins the show. Nola is an International Relations focused, Political Scientist, teaching at Georgetown University at the School of Foreign Service. Dr. Haynes’s research centers on national security and foreign policy issues particularly arms control and international security threats. Former member of the International Security Advisory Board at the Department of State
2025-06-2616 minWURD RadioGovernor Josh Shapiro - 6.26.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins us to talk about the state budget, the national landscape, and how he’s addressing new realities under Donald Trump.
2025-06-2615 minWURD RadioMalcolm Nance - 6.25.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAs the world waits to see if the ceasefire will hold, bestselling author and intelligence expert Malcom Nance joins us to break down what's happening in Israel and Iran.
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WURD RadioMalcolm Kenyatta - 6.23.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAfter President Donald Trump launched an attack against Iran this weekend, we’ll talk with DNC Vice Chair Malcolm Kenyatta about where Democrats stand on the possibility of war.
2025-06-2317 minWURD RadioJoe Callahan - 6.20.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAmid the labor strife at World Cafe Live, we’ll talk with owner Joe Callahan, about the walkout, the alleged firings, and where things go from here.
2025-06-2015 minWURD RadioKristen Graham 6.18.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPhiladelphia Inquirer Education Reporter Kristen Graham joins the show. She Breaks down the latest on the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers Strike authorization. Kristen also lays out the union's key demands and explains the timeline for a possible strike.
2025-06-2009 minWURD RadioGary Shepherd - 6.19.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesMedia Specialist Gary Sheppard joins the show. He talks to us about the upcoming PAJI Juneteenth event, taking place Sunday, June 22nd at Malcolm X Park
2025-06-1908 minWURD RadioTony Terry - 6.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesGrammy nominated R&B Artist Tony Terry Joins the show. He talks to us about his role in the upcoming stage play from The Paul Williams Theatrical Group, "The Diary of Black Men: How
Do You Love a Black Woman"
2025-06-1807 minWURD RadioRobin Wiessmann - 6.17.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesRobin Wiessmann, CEO & Executive Director of Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), joins the show to talk about the CONVERGENCE House Party. Taking place during National Homeownership Month, this grassroots, citywide initiative spans four neighborhood events across Philadelphia. The “House Party” format blends home-buying education, community engagement, and direct access to resources—all designed to help Black, Hispanic, and low-to-moderate-income residents overcome systemic barriers to homeownership.
2025-06-1806 minWURD RadioSara Lomax - 6.13.25 Wake Up With WURD w. Solomon JonesAs WURD pushes back on attacks on the media, and reaches out toward our family of listeners, WURD President and CEO Sara Lomax joins us live in studio to talk about it.
2025-06-1734 minWURD RadioMeg Berlin - 6.12.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAs anti-ICE protests spread across the country, Meg Berlin of Indivisible PA joins us to talk about Saturday’s “No Kings Coalition” march.
2025-06-1212 minWURD RadioMorgan Lloyd - 6.11.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesJuneteenth is coming, and Morgan Lloyd of the African American Museum of Philadelphia joins us to talk about the celebration.
2025-06-1203 minWURD RadioRenee Chenault Fattah - 6.11.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesJournalist, Lawyer and Public Speaker Renee Chenault Fattah joins the show. She to us about the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter's third annual Black & African American Caregiver Symposium.
2025-06-1209 minWURD RadioLinn Washington - 6.11.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesTemple professor Linn Washington joins the show. He talks to us about the absence of states rights in the California protests.
2025-06-1213 minWURD RadioDr. Lawrence F. Jones - 6.10.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesDr. Lawrence F. Jones, is the C.E.O of the Richard Allen Prep Charter School. He joins the show to talk about the Importance of independent Black operated charter schools
, as well as the Importance of seeing Black role models in all facets of a school
2025-06-1008 minWURD RadioAliya Schneider - 6.10.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAliya Schneider of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show. She breaks down what they’re watching in today’s gubernatorial race in New Jersey.
2025-06-1014 minWURD RadioLady Alma - 6.10.25 Wake Up with WURD w/ Solomon Jonesworld renowned house music vocalist Lady Alma joins the show. She talks to us about her upcoming performance for Black Music Month, which takes place Friday, June 13th at World Cafe Live.
2025-06-1005 minWURD RadioJamie Gathier - 6.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesJamie Gauthier joins us to talk about the H.O.M.E. plan, which will allow the city to borrow $800 million to build or refurbish 30,000 units of housing.
2025-06-0910 minWURD RadioMalcolm Nance - 6.9.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesNational Security Expert and Navy Veteran Malcolm Nance weighs in on the California protests, and what it means to have a president call in the military on American soil.
2025-06-0916 minWURD RadioBumi Fernandez & Adeniyi Ogundana - 6.4.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesBumi Fernandez West, along with her oldest son, Adeniyi Ogundana join the show. They talk to us about the upcoming Odunde festival, which takes place June 8th
2025-06-0507 minWURD RadioLaVawn Green - 6.4.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesAs the Veterans Administration is dismantled by the White House, VA
Union steward LaVawn Green joins us to tell us what it's like to work in the department now.
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WURD RadioIsaac Avilucea | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.4.25Isaac Avilucea is a reporter for Axios Philadelphia and a frequent contributor to the show, where he gives WURD listeners pertinent updates on trending news stories.
Isaac joins the show to talk about the frequent use of firearm switches in Philadelphia. A "switch" is an illegal device that can be attached to a firearm, that can turn an ordinary firearm into a killing machine that can send out dozens of rounds within seconds.
2025-06-0516 minWURD RadioChris Gruits - 6.4.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesChris Gruits joins the show. He Penn Live Arts Executive and Artistic director. Chris talks to us about an upcoming event, "Toll the Bell"
2025-06-0505 minWURD RadioDean Carl Singley - Evening WURDs 6.3.25Dean Carl Singley has had a diverse professional career as a practicing attorney in the private and public sectors, and as a legal educator and administrator. Mr. Singley was a law professor at Temple University from 1974 to 2004 when he retired as a professor emeritus, and served as dean of Temple University’s Beasley School of Law from 1983-1987.
In 1987, Mr. Singley founded at one time the largest African American Law firm in Philadelphia; and has served in the public legal sector as the First Deputy City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia, Special Council to the MOVE Commission, Special Counsel to...
2025-06-0522 minWURD RadioDJ Tee Alford | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 6.3.25DJ Tee Alford is the mastermind behind WURD’s early Saturday Program, “Funky People Radio”: a continuous dance mix of the latest Afro Soul–Deep House rhythms, with R&B, Disco & Funk classics.
Dj Tee Alford joins the show to talk about WURD’s Black Music Month Event on June 13th, 2025, which will shine a light on disco music & house music in the Black community. DJ Tee Alford will be DJ-ing at this event.
2025-06-0412 minWURD RadioKevin Bethel - 6.3.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesPolice Commissioner Kevin Bethel joins the show. He talks to us about the shooting at Lemon Hill, and where the investigation stands.
2025-06-0313 minWURD RadioTracey Calhoun - 6.2.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesBlack hair salons could face steep price increases if tariffs go forward. Tracey Calhoun, founder and CEO of Miracles Hair Salon, joins us to talk about it.
2025-06-0216 minWURD RadioTim Golden - 6.2.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesLawyer and critical race theorist Dr. Tim Golden joins us to talk about a plan for reparations in Tulsa and a historical wrong in New Orleans.
2025-06-0214 minWURD RadioLauren Underwood 5.29.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesCongresswoman Lauren Underwood of Illinois joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the recent House Republican budget proposal, which she said cuts healthcare and nutrition programs to fund tax breaks for the rich. She emphasized the importance of flipping key PA House seats to ensure access to essential services like Medicaid and SNAP.
2025-05-3007 minWURD RadioWURD on Business - 1.23.25 Wake Up With WURD w/ Solomon JonesKiea Hutty is the Business banking relationship manager with Bank of America. Bank of America is sponsoring this segment. Iola Harper is the Executive Director of the Women’s Opportunities Resource Center. We talk to Karla Hill, the Chief Navigation officer for GPS Career and Business Strategies
2025-05-2217 minWURD RadioSolomon Jones - Evening WURDs 5.14.25“Wake Up With WURD” host Solomon Jones joins Dr. Peterson to talk about the “Know Your Rights” Building the Black Agenda event happening at Center In The Park - 5818 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144 from from 6PM - 8PM on Thursday, May 15th, 2025, with the President of the Barristers’ Association - Courtney Richardson; and WURD Radio’s “Radio Courtroom host and defense attorney Michael Coard.
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