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This Week on WURD: Americans are frustrated with the economy, the “ICE tax” that’s hurting local businesses and Hassan Bennett faces felony charges

Angela Hanks, chief of policy programs at The Century Foundation, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss President Trump's unmet economic promises ahead of the midterm election. A recent Associated Press poll found that about eight in 10 Americans say the economy or cost of living is among their top issues heading into the election. Hanks pointed to the stagnant job market and wages, along with rising […]

todayOctober 30, 2026

Every Voice Every Vote

WURD is Your Source for Live & Local Election Day Coverage

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, and WURD will be covering the races, the voters and the issues shaping this consequential election. Solomon Jones and Dr. James Peterson will provide special coverage of elections and the political stakes, both nationally and locally At 10 a.m., Tiffany Bacon and Joann Bell will host a special live Election Day broadcast. Throughout Election Day, correspondent Roxi Fab will report on air from polling […]

todayOctober 30, 2026

Politics & Government

Prepare for Election Day 2026 with WURD’s Most Insightful Interviews

With less than two weeks until Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, races are intensifying nationwide as early voting has already begun in several states. Many political analysts and pollsters predict a massive “blue wave” across the map, in which Democratic candidates unseat incumbents and defeat new Republican candidates. Pennsylvania could have its first government trifecta in over 30 years, with Democrats holding both chambers of the legislature and the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

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This Week on WURD: Jalen Hurts, Blood Clots, and Black Health, Plus One Philly HBCU Week

Dr. Ala Stanford, a national leader in health equity and founder of the Black Doctors Consortium, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' recent blood-clot diagnosis, which likely has him benched for the rest of the NFL season. Stanford explained the difference between superficial and deep vein thrombosis, blood clots located in different layers of the body. She questioned the timing and […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

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For Black Eagles Fans, “Blood Clot” Is Not Just an Injury Update

By James Peterson For every person who has ever rooted for Jalen Hurts, I hope you will root now for his full recovery. The Philadelphia Eagles and Hurts’ agent say he is clinically stable, has a very good prognosis, and is expected to recover fully. That is the first thing we should note. But it is not the only thing we are allowed to ask. While the NFL is “staunchly” […]

todayOctober 21, 2026

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AI’s Looming Impact: Energy Costs, Workplace Bias and Digital Racism

From Pennsylvania's power grid to hiring decisions and social media, artificial intelligence is raising new concerns about its impact on everyday life. Three recent WURD conversations explored different consequences of AI's rapid expansion. Belle Sherwood, clean energy advocate with PennEnvironment, joined P.O.C. on EcoWURD to discuss how AI data centers are straining Pennsylvania's power grid, increasing pollution and driving calls for a two-year moratorium. Future Cain, founder of Future of […]

todayOctober 16, 2026 2

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This Week on WURD: Ilhan Omar investigation, Philadelphia police shooting, Black maternal health crisis

Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss the federal search of Rep. Ilhan Omar's home weeks before the midterms. Rashid questioned the timing and political motivations of the investigation, while predicting Democrats would retake the House and face a closer battle for Senate control.Morgan Cephas, Pennsylvania state representative and chair of the Philadelphia House delegation, joined Solomon Jones on […]

todayOctober 16, 2026

Politics & Government

Election 2026: Understanding What’s At Stake

With Election Day approaching on November 3, WURD is bringing you the conversations that matter as voters prepare to head to the polls. From local races to national debates, our election coverage examines the candidates, policies and decisions that will shape our communities. Explore our election coverage playlist for conversations about: Pennsylvania's push to open its primaries Voting rights and the courts Control of Congress and the stakes of the […]

todayOctober 9, 2026

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