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Dr. James Peterson: The Grammar of American Democracy
wurdradio.com Wednesday, 20 May 2026 19:57:29
The Grammar of American Democracy By Dr. James Peterson We need you to vote. We need you to tell everyone you know to register and to vote. “We” is a first-person plural pronoun. I am speaking to Black people. We need you to vote your interests. I know how this [...]
This Week on WURD: Cory Booker, Black History Archives, Space Equity & Global Security
wurdradio.com Friday, 3 April 2026 21:37:29
Victor Glover, NASA astronaut and the first Black crew member to complete an extended stay on the International Space Station, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD. Glover discussed his 168-day mission, the influence of his father’s career in policing, and the necessity of addressing racial equity within the [...]
This Week on WURD: Hair Equity, ICE Accountability, Transit Taxes & Global Security
wurdradio.com Friday, 27 March 2026 21:55:29
WURD Radio Isaiah Thomas, Philadelphia councilmember at large, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss pulling back “resign to run” legislation amid confusion and political pushback, while also weighing the proposed $1 Uber and Lyft tax, raising concerns about the impact on working residents and the need for [...]
This Week on WURD: Chávez allegations, DHS leadership, media threats, Target boycotts & Black womanhood
wurdradio.com Friday, 20 March 2026 22:19:06
WURD Radio Emma Garcia, reporter with El Tecolote, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the emergence of allegations of sexual abuse and rape against César Chávez. Among the survivors of the alleged abuse are children and young women, including famed activist Dolores Huerta. Garcia discussed the tension [...]
This Week on WURD: Vaccine Misinformation, Voting Rights, DEI Backlash & Middle East Conflict
wurdradio.com Friday, 13 March 2026 23:24:40
Dr. Giridhar Mallya, senior policy officer at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, joined Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs to discuss the recent measles outbreak and the confusion many parents are facing around vaccines. Mallya warned that misinformation and cuts to public health funding are helping fuel the resurgence of [...]
WURD Exclusive Coverage: U.S., Israel attacks on Iran trigger conflict in Middle East and uncertainty around the globe
wurdradio.com Saturday, 7 March 2026 00:48:33
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) in support of Operation Epic Fury, Feb. 28, 2026. (U.S. Navy photo) Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing [...]
This Week on WURD: Jesse Jackson’s legacy, colorectal health, Eagles drama & BAFTA controversy
wurdradio.com Friday, 6 March 2026 23:58:59
WURD Radio Bill Fletcher Jr., labor activist, author and columnist, joined Solutions with Amadee Braxton to reflect on the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson and the lasting impact of the Rainbow Coalition. Fletcher discussed Jackson’s role in expanding Black political power and argued that the coalition-building strategies he championed remain [...]
By Dr. James Peterson | WURD Radio “Older men declare war. But it is youth that must fight and die.” – Herbert Hoover This nation is at war again. Or perhaps more precisely: Donald Trump is at war again. It is stunning to think that in a record-setting State of the [...]
State of the Union: Trump’s Account Versus What Americans Are Really Feeling
wurdradio.com Friday, 27 February 2026 00:29:20
Solomon Jones | WURD Radio On Tuesday, Donald Trump will deliver the State of the Union Address. When he does, he’ll share the personal stories of everyday Americans and tell us his policies are working. He’ll cite studies and statistics to assure us that things are fine. But, I don’t [...]
This Week on WURD: Schools, Art, Olympics & Joe Frazier
wurdradio.com Saturday, 21 February 2026 01:02:32
WURD Radio Arthur Steinberg, president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, joined Solomon Jones on Wake Up With WURD to discuss proposed school closures. He warned of “devastating” impacts on neighborhoods, staff morale, and enrollment. Steinberg said the district has not provided enough underlying data to explain why specific schools [...]