insert_link Featured This week on WURD: Targeting inflation, creating Black male pre-school teachers, nationwide access to contraceptives Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD and discussed how critical Pennsylvania is for the presidential election, what’s at stake and Elon Musk’s million-dollar donations to petition signers in PA.Ivan Douglas is from the Literacy Lab, which runs the Leading Men Fellowship, a program that trains young Black and Latino men to become early literacy instructors in preschool classrooms. Douglas spoke to Solomon Jones about […] todayOctober 25, 2024
insert_link Featured How Pa.’s attorney general candidates plan to approach gun crimes and violence Katie Meyer of Spotlight PAPhoto courtesy by Adam Schultz / White House PhotoSpotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.HARRISBURG — One of the key roles of any Pennsylvania attorney general is investigating and prosecuting major crimes — a responsibility that often includes those related to gun […] todayOctober 23, 2024
insert_link Featured Breaking rules intended to keep Pa.’s older adults safe is rarely met with state sanctions Angela Couloumbis of Spotlight PAPhoto Courtesy of Commonwealth Media Services Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters. HARRISBURG — In the fall of last year, a Pennsylvania Department of Aging specialist fired off an email to management with an urgent plea. The staffer had just finished reviewing […] todayOctober 23, 2024
insert_link 3 5 Featured This week on WURD: Black male voters, the Black Latin diaspora, SEPTA’s fare surges Maryland Governor Wes Moore joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about the uptick in political discourse on Black male voters. Moore cited how policymaking has impacted Black political beliefs and encouraged fellow Black men to vote. Dr. Alina Mateo works in Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center. She joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to raise awareness on the prevalence of breast cancer in Black women […] todayOctober 18, 2024 5 3
insert_link 4 Featured ICYMI: WURD Radio’s 2024 Founder’s Day Gala — A Night to Remember Relive WURD Radio’s 2024 Founder’s Day!On Friday, October 11, 2024, WURD Radio reimagined our annual Founder's Day celebration, by throwing a gala. In case you missed it or want to relive the experience, feel free to scroll through the pictures below! todayOctober 17, 2024 4
insert_link Featured This week on WURD: Hurricane Milton, SEPTA service cuts, Philly’s prison oversight Michael Hart is a spokesperson for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hart joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the federal government's response to Hurricane Milton and how the agency is dispelling misinformation regarding the natural disaster.Keisha Hudson is the chief defender and Tom Innes is head of prison advocacy at the Defender Association of Philadelphia, which provides legal representation to vulnerable populations. Hudson and Innes joined Reality Check with […] todayOctober 11, 2024
insert_link Featured This week on WURD: Black cowboys in America, National Voter Education Week, Haiti’s only king Natasha Terrell and Jasmine Anderson are hosts of the podcast, “Travel Fly Sexy." They joined Tonya Pendleton on Reality Check to discuss how they curate experiences for Black and brown travelers and how they became a trusted source worldwide.Ron Tarver is a Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist and author of the book, “The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America.” Tarver discussed with Tonya Pendleton the challenges that came with getting […] todayOctober 4, 2024
insert_link Featured This week on WURD: The case of Marcellus Williams, How an anti-abortion America impacts Black women, Project 2025’s consequences U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to talk about Project 2025, the presidential election, and her viral moment on the floor of the House of Representatives.Lisa Spees is a legal consultant and advocate specializing in wrongfully convicted sentences for prisoners. She joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to discuss the case of Marcellus Williams, who was executed in Missouri despite questions about his […] todaySeptember 27, 2024
insert_link Featured Where U.S. Senate candidates Bob Casey and Dave McCormick stand on abortion, child care, and more Sarah Boden for Spotlight PA Photo Courtesy: left: Commonwealth Media Services; right: courtesy campaign This story first appeared in How We Care, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA featuring original reporting and perspectives on how we care for one another at all stages of life. Sign up for free here. Caregiving has not emerged as a major issue in this year’s closely watched contest for one of Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate […] todaySeptember 24, 2024
insert_link Featured Abortion a top election issue for nearly half of state voters, Spotlight PA poll shows Kate Huangpu of Spotlight PAPhoto Courtesy of Commonwealth Media ServicesSpotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for our free newsletters.HARRISBURG — Abortion is a top issue for nearly 50% of Pennsylvania voters when considering who to pick for president this November, a new Spotlight PA poll shows. Feelings vary widely […] todaySeptember 24, 2024
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