The Week on WURD
The Week on WURD
Podcast Description
The Week on WURD is a weekly podcast featuring a selection of the best interviews from WURD Radio. Tune in every week for thought-provoking interviews from notable names, top experts and fascinating personalities.
Founded by Walter P. Lomax Jr., MD, WURD Radio is the only Black-owned and operated talk radio station in the state of Pennsylvania (and one of only four remaining in the country). WURD reaches deeply into the Black community through radio, events, digital and social media. It is considered the go-to media channel to engage, interact and connect with Philadelphia’s Black community.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes such as social justice, political discourse, community issues, and cultural narratives. Topics include the Supreme Court's decisions, local legislation, civil rights education, and the impact of socio-economic factors on the Black community, with episodes featuring discussions on the implications of Trump administration policies and personal stories from activist guests.
The Week on WURD is a weekly podcast featuring a selection of the best interviews from WURD Radio. Tune in every week for thought-provoking interviews from notable names, top experts and fascinating personalities.
Founded by Walter P. Lomax Jr., MD, WURD Radio is the only Black-owned and operated talk radio station in the state of Pennsylvania (and one of only four remaining in the country). WURD reaches deeply into the Black community through radio, events, digital and social media. It is considered the go-to media channel to engage, interact and connect with Philadelphia’s Black community.
SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch joined Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones to explain the public transit agency’s ongoing structural budget deficit and what it means for Philadelphia commuters. He outlined the potential for widespread service cuts and fare hikes if lawmakers don’t reach a budget agreement by August 24.
Justin Hunte, journalist and media critic, joined Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson to break down the return of hip-hop duo Clipse and their new album Let God Sort Them Out. Hunte and Peterson also explored recent ad campaigns by American Eagle and Dunkin’ Donuts, raising critical questions about their ties to eugenics-era messaging and the broader cultural implications.
Dr. Joy’El Ballard, board-certified OBGYN and women’s health advocate, joined Soulful Sunrise with Karen Taylor Bass to raise awareness during Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. She shared how to recognize fibroid symptoms and discussed why Black women are disproportionately affected by this common but often overlooked condition.
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