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This week on WURD: Murder charges dropped, disorder in Center City, federal gun violence prevention, Wayne Brady and more

todayOctober 2, 2023

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Interim Philadelphia police commissioner John Stanford joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up with WURD to discuss the disorder in Center City after the dismissal of murder charges against former police officer Mark Dial.

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis joined Wake Up with WURD to discuss the Biden administration’s federal gun violence prevention plan.

Wayne Brady, comedian, actor, singer and host of “Let’s Make a Deal,” joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss his latest work, including the opening of “The Wiz” on Broadway in New York City.

Elevation Project executive director LaTrista Webb joined Michael Coard on Evening WURDs to discuss her challenges in getting judicial candidates to respond to requests to attend a candidate forum.

Rachael Hanible is a certified financial education instructor and founder of Missing Peace Financial Group. She joined Andrea Lawful-Sanders on The Source to talk about the recent Cash App shutdown and tips for those affected.

 

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