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This week on WURD: Trump’s “mega bill,” Medicare cuts, U.S.-Iran tensions

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This week on WURD: Trump’s “mega bill,” Medicare cuts, U.S.-Iran tensions

PA State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, who represents the 181st District, joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to discuss the Trump “mega bill.” Kenyatta highlighted that the bill includes tax increases on economically disadvantaged Americans, investing billions of dollars towards U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the military and significant cuts to programs like Medicare—impacting seniors and people with disabilities.Megan Piphus, a four-time Emmy-winning producer and artist, gained national recognition as […]

Teens Cultivate Soil and Safety at Sankofa Community Farm

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Teens Cultivate Soil and Safety at Sankofa Community Farm

By Lanaa Dantzler | Love Now MediaTucked on the edge of the Schuylkill River, Bartram’s Garden is dedicated to offering a home for horticulture, an ancient riverfront, and a place of untold histories to the broader Philadelphia Area. Despite being the oldest surviving botanical garden in North America, Bartram’s community farm, Sankofa, continues to serve as a resource for the younger generation.The Sankofa Community Farm Youth Internship intends to expose local high […]

This week on WURD: Musiq Souldchild shares his journey, PA’s budget delays, Sherri Shepherd’s latest role

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This week on WURD: Musiq Souldchild shares his journey, PA’s budget delays, Sherri Shepherd’s latest role

Musiq Soulchild - Photo credit: Adam Bielawski | GNU Free Documentation License.Sherri Shepherd is an actress, comedian, author and the host of her own talk show, "Sherri," which has earned five Daytime Emmy nominations. Shepherd joined The Midday Break Room with Tiffany Bacon to talk about her show, journey and struggles in the entertainment industry and about her new film, Tyler Perry's "Straw."Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon […]

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This week on WURD: Philly teachers on strike, SEPTA’s funding issues, Sankofa through farming

Philadelphia Inquirer Education Reporter Kristen Graham, joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to break down the latest on the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' strike authorization. She laid out the union’s key demands, explained the timeline for a possible strike and clarified that it’s not just teachers, but a broad coalition of school staff fighting for improvements.Senator Nikil Saval represents Pennsylvania’s First Senatorial District, which runs through the heart of Philadelphia. He joined […]

todayJune 20, 2025

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The week on WURD: Trump budget bill, AI setting rent prices, Mark Dial mixed verdict

Congresswoman 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. Ellie Rushing is a criminal justice reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer. She spoke with Dr. James Peterson […]

todayMay 30, 2025

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