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Politics & Government

When we fight, we win! Tim Walz accepts the Vice Presidential nomination on star-studded night

By Solomon Jones | WURD RadioAs Democrats began night three of the convention, violent images from January 6th filled the screen at the United Center. As the crowd relived the horror of that day, Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson took the stage, and reminded the attendees that Donald Trump brought the insurrectionists to the Capital.Then former Capitol Police Officer Aquilino Gonell spoke. He first acknowledged the five police officers who died […]

todayAugust 22, 2024

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On Night Two of the DNC, The Obamas Brought Back Hope

By Solomon Jones | WURD RadioAmerica – hope is makin’ a comeback!That’s how Michelle Obama began her speech, and the line was met with thunderous applause. Her husband, Barack, who famously ran on the twin themes of hope and change, was waiting in the wings as she spoke, so her reference to hope was about much more than Kamala Harris. It was about the optimism she’s caused—optimism that democrats haven’t […]

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The Democratic National Convention Transforms Into a Biden Love Fest

By Solomon Jones | WURD Radio Last night at the Democratic National Convention, I sat in the upper level of the United Center, listening as a stream of Democrats painted a portrait of Kamala Harris. They called her a fighter who stood up to bullies, and had the scars to prove it. They said she was a leader who gave others the courage to stand. They called her a lawyer […]

todayAugust 20, 2024

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As DNC kicks off, protests and high-profile guests promise much to watch

By Ishena Robinson | URL MediaToday marks the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris will officially take the stage in Chicago, IL as the Democratic party’s nominee for office. Harris, who announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate a few weeks ago, has shot forward in the polls since President Joe Biden stepped out of the race for the White House […]

todayAugust 19, 2024

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This week on WURD: Black mayors convening in Philadelphia, defining reparations for Black Philadelphians, advocating for renewable energy 

Radio personality Al Butler spoke with Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD on Republican discourse surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris’ multiracial identity and how Former president Trump claims Harris “recently became Black.” Butler explained how Blackness is defined and intersected throughout the African diaspora. Rashaun Williams is the co-chair of the Philadelphia Reparations Task Force. He joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to discuss the importance of how […]

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This week on WURD: Gov. Tim Walz announced as Kamala’s running mate, Harris-Walz and J.D. Vance rallies in Philly, police commissioner details block party procedures

Journalist Mike Lillis from The Hill joined Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton to discuss the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. They talked about Walz’s track record as a governor and where he stands on issues concerning voters. PA State Rep. Jordan Harris spoke to Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD about the Republican VP pick, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, who held a […]

todayAugust 9, 2024

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High temps can make people with dementia irritable, confused, and uncomfortable. What to know.

Written by: Sarah Boden for Spotlight PAPhoto: Quinn Glabicki / for Spotlight PA & PublicSourceThis 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.People with dementia are more vulnerable to the summer heat. Studies show that when temperatures climb, people are more likely to […]

todayAugust 8, 2024

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This week on WURD: Trump makes tense appearance at NABJ, President Biden proposes Supreme Court limits, HUD program for sustainable housing

The National Association of Black Journalists Philadelphia chapter president Michael Days, vice president Melanie Burney, and Morgan State University professor Wayne Dawkins joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones. They talked about Trump’s highly contentious appearance at the annual NABJ convention and their experience witnessing Trump’s attempt to appeal to Black voters backfire.Attorney Damon Tyner made an appearance on Wake Up With WURD and discussed President Joe Biden’s recent proposals to revitalize the ethics […]

todayAugust 2, 2024

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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 […]

todayJuly 19, 2024 1

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If Biden steps off the ticket, there is only one person who should replace him

By Solomon Jones | Philadelphia InquirerHeader Photo Credit: Lawrence Jackson, The White HouseIn the wake of a hollow debate performance that left many Democrats nervous about Joe Biden’s prospects for winning reelection in November, the president has vowed to stay in the race, despite the growing calls for his withdrawal.Whether he stays is up to him, but if President Biden believes he is the only candidate who can beat Donald […]

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