This week on WURD: Trump assassination attempt, remembering Kobe Bryant’s father Joe Bryant, Federal aid for homeowners with fixer-uppers

Colin Seeberger from the Center for American Progress Action Fund spoke with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about Project 2025 and Trump’s assassination attempt at a PA rally.

Roland Lazenby has written several books on the life and legacy of Philadelphia native Kobe Bryant. He joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss the recent passing of Kobe’s father, Joe “Jelly Bean” Bryant. 

Julia Gordon is Assistant Secretary for Housing and Federal Housing Commissioner of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She told listeners on Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones that HUD announced an updated program to help homeowners with fixer-uppers to invest in their homes.

Rev. Gregory Edwards, POWER Interfaith executive director, joined Amadee Braxton on Solutions to talk about the state passing a budget for public school funding that helps alleviate the decades of educational racial bias in underserved communities.

Dr. Zenida Driver is the executive director for Sunrise Community of Pennsylvania: a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She spoke with Carol Riddick on Love & Life on how political beliefs can influence our relationships.