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.
Jeff Jones, a national award–winning organizer and social impact strategist from Germantown, joined Evening WURDs to talk about reimagining public safety in Philadelphia beyond traditional policing. Drawing on more than two decades of grassroots work, he discussed community-centered approaches rooted in education, sustainability, and economic opportunity, arguing that long-term safety comes from investment rather than punishment.
Zoe Reid, a reporter for WHYY, joined Wake Up With WURD to explain upcoming federal changes to SNAP benefits that could affect roughly 140,000 Pennsylvanians, including tens of thousands of Philadelphians. She walked through new work requirements, how exemptions function, and why older adults, people with disabilities, and those with unstable employment may face increased barriers — even if they technically still qualify for assistance.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joined Evening WURDs for a wide-ranging conversation on crime, public safety, and political accountability. He pushed back on claims that Republican-led states are tougher on crime, pointing instead to structural factors like education and economic investment. Krasner also addressed the broader political climate, making clear that Philadelphia will not shy away from confronting authoritarian threats.
Week on WURD
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