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Intern Farewell
Interns Desiree Fritz and Bria Bennett reflect on their time at WURD and send wishes for the future. Listen Now
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Oct. 26, 2012
Segment 8: Success is the Only Option (pt.2)
In the second hour, we focus on the Practitioners, the people who run the schools that have been lauded as successful education models. Guests include: Rahim Islam, Universal Schools; and Scott Gordon, Mastery Schools. Parent activist Leroi Simmons, also joins the show.Listen
Oct. 26, 2012
Segment 8: Success is the Only Option
In the first hour, we focus on Policy makers,the people who set the direction of large systems. Guests include: Dr. Ron Walker, Executive Director of the Center for Schools;Mark Gleason, Executive Director, Philadelphia Schools Partnership; and Dr. Penny Nixon, Chief Academic Officer, Philadelphia School District. Listen
Oct. 19, 2012
Segment 7: Money Matters: The Debate Continues
Adequate Funding, The Voucher Debate and Who Pays is discussed with key members of Philadelphia City Council including Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell. Listen
Oct. 12, 2012
Segment 5: The Home Stretch. Navigating HS and Beyond
In this episode, Host Sandra Dungee-Glenn focuses on teacher training and quality teaching with guests Kwanzaa Kunjufu, Dr. Roy Jones of Clemson University and founder of Call Me Mister, Dr. Wesley Pugh from Cheyney University's School of Education. Listen
Sep. 28, 2012
Segment 4: Recap and Discussion
In this segment of Excellence and Equity with Host Sandra Dungee Glenn, a closer at the wealth of information given in previous segments is discussed by guest, organization and topic. Listen
Sep. 21, 2012
Segment 3: Make it or Break
In this segment, Sandra Dungee-Glenn, with co host Barbara Grant focus on the Middle School Years. Guests Shariff el Mekki, one of the principals of Mastery Charter School and Congressman Chakka Fattah join the program. Listen
Sep. 14, 2012
Segment 2: A Parent's Guide: Early Childhood Development and Cognitive Learning
In this segment, Host Sandra Dungee Glenn talks the basics of early childhood development, from how many words a child should know by kindergarden to how stress and other cognitive factors affect learning. Some of the voices include: Kelly Hunter from Children's Literacy Initiative and Dr. Aisha Raye of the Erickson Institute Graduate School of Childhood Development. Listen
Sep. 7, 2012
Segment 1: Excellence and Equity - Securing Our Future
In its debut show, Host Sandra Dungee-Glenn and guest Co-Host,Stacey Holland, talk to Dr. William Hite, Mayor Michael Nutter and Rahim Islam on the foundation and basics of securing education in the 21st Century. Listen
Aug. 9, 2012
Financial Voices
Hosted by Steve Sanders and Charmain Matlock-Turner, this segment hosts the students of Bank of America and their coordinator. Listen
Intern Farewell
Interns Desiree Fritz and Bria Bennett reflect on their time at WURD and send wishes for the future. Listen
Top 5 Organizations for new college students to join
A list of the top 5 organizations (I believe) college freshman, transfer students or adult/non- traditional students should join in order to become acclimated to their new lives and get involved. Listen
A Recap of the 2012 Global Fusion Festival
Highlights from the Global fusion festival featuring clips of Brandy, Elle Varner and Kenny Latimore’s live performances. Listen
Self love
This summer buzz expresses the importance of being your own biggest fan and loving yourself no matter what others have to say. It features clips on songs from several artists who sing about self love.Listen
keep your brain charged during summer vacation
This week, WURD interns discussed 5 ways to keep students' brains sharp and ready to digest new information come the new school semester in September. Listen
Aug. 7, 2012
Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele talks about new Voting requirements and the motive
In this interview, Carol Aichele talks about the highly contentious Voter I.D Law. Listen
Aug. 5, 2012
Green Hour Hosts Dwayne Wharton from The Food Trust
This week on The Green Hour guest Dwayne Wharton from The Food Trust, a Philadelphia-based organization, founded in 1992, talks ways to improve the health of children and adults, promote good nutrition, increase access to nutritious foods, and advocate for better public policy.Listen
Aug. 10, 2012
Voices from the 2012 Black Star Film Festival
Sara Lomax-Reese interviews Phil Branch, creator of "The PuNanny Diaries." She also catches up with Filmmaker Nadine Patterson! Listen in! Listen
Jul. 30, 2012
The Philly Food Truck Scene
In this audio documentary, Upenn students cover the delicious food trucks. Listen
Jul. 31, 2012
Elite Young Athletes from Legacy Youth Tennis Center
In this audio documentary, Upenn students profile young aspiring athletes in Philly- including Tennis players. Listen
Aug. 1, 2012
Philly's Underground Hip Hop Scene
In this audio documentary about Philly's hip hop Scene, Upenn students go behind the scenes and discover the rich culture. Listen
Aug. 2, 2012
Spoken Word
"Urban Ethnography," teaches students to create and tell compelling stories borne out of Philadelphia's neighborhoods. This podcast is on Philly's Spoken Word scene and Stef Renee weighs in. Listen
Jul. 15, 2012
The Green Hour: an intimate discussion about self discovery and empowerment
Michael Ledbetter and Dr. Paul Hopkins have a moving conversation with John T. Groce and Charles E. Harmon, who share their stories detailed in the book “From Zero to Eighty: Two African American Men’s Narrative of Racism, Suffering, Survival, and Transformation" -- a history of what has not been written about older African-American men.Listen
Jul. 13, 2012
Summer Buzz for July 13th
Did you miss the Summer Buzz this week, you can listen here!Listen
Jul. 3, 2012
New Philly School District Superintendent is interviewed
Dr. Hite introduces himself and his goals in his first interview as the new superintendent... Listen
Jun. 30, 2012
Your Heath Matters with Dr. Calvin Johnson
Health Care reform and the SCOTUS ruling are discussed live from the Morris Arboretum! Guests were a legal expert, Sen. Hughes and legal expert and Temple Beasley School of Law, Frank McClellan. Listen
Jun. 17, 2012
Faith and Environment
The Green Hour hosts guest Reverend Fletcher Harper, from the Green Faith, an organization that inspires, educates and mobilizes people of diverse faiths to provide environmental leadership as a spiritual mandate. Listen
Jun. 10, 2012
Green Hour Live at Odunde
Susana Silva, VP of the Brazilian Cultural Center discusses Bahia and Salvador (sister cities to Pennsylvania and Philadelphia respectively), Afro-Brazilian history, Odunde and honoring Oshun as an environmentally conscious practice.Listen
May. 27, 2012
Global Teen Talk: NFL Player Mark McMillian is interviewed
Hosts Dave and Ashley interview NFL Player Mark about his career and volunteer work.Listen
Jun. 3, 2012
Global Teen Talk: NBA Player Jason Thompson is featured
Hosts Dave and Ashley talk with NBA Player Jason Thompson @jtthekid about his foundation & They Talk to Teens about 17yo shot & killed recently. Listen
May. 30, 2012
Dr. Bernard Watson, chairman of the Barnes Foundation shares is interviewed!
Reporter Vincent Thompson interviews Dr. Watson on the highly anticipated Barnes Foundation opening in Philadelphia. Listen
May. 26, 2012
Against All Odds
From Homelessness to Graduate Degree, the case of Mr. Reginald Johnson, MSW. Listen
May. 18, 2012
Dr. Benard Watson talks about Barnes Foundation
In the inaugural opening of the Barnes Foundation center city location, Dr. Watson talks about the history and legend of the museum with Reporter Vincent Thompson. Listen
May. 20, 2012
Russell Simmons is interviewed
Hosts Ade and Ashley interviews Russell Simmons in this segment of Global Teen Talk, plus the latest in celebrity gossip! Listen
May. 5, 2012
Global Teen Talk Live Pt. 1
In the inaugural youth programming initiative, we partnered with global teen talk dot com to bring a diverse and enriching lineup of guests and topics, from career advice to non-violence tactics in school. Listen
May. 27, 2012
Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornell West speak on their Poverty Tour
Smiley and West speak to Bill Anderson about their poverty tour and the 2012 election. Listen
Apr. 27, 2012
New Programming Line-up!
900AM-WURD, Philadelphia’s only Black Talk Station has launched a New WURD Order – making bold changes in its evening programming line-up. The move, which is designed to expand and broaden its listenership, includes two new shows. Nick Taliaferro will take over the 4p to 7pm time slot, and Al B! will move to the 7p-10pm time slot. listen in!Listen
First Show for Global Teen Talk
Tune in every sunday @ 1pm for conversations on music, social justices, culture and politics as it related to today's Philly youth and beyond. Tweet Them: @GlobalTeenTalkListen
May. 6, 2012
First Show for Global Teen Talk
Tune in every sunday @ 1pm for conversations on music, social justices, culture and politics as it related to today's Philly youth and beyond. Tweet Them: @GlobalTeenTalkListen
Apr. 6, 2012
Evening with Tashyra Ayers interviews Roland Martin
In his recent suspension from CNN, Roland Martin talks Washington, politics and other pressing issues related to African American community. Listen
Tashyra Ayers interviews Steve Harvey
New movie "Think Like A Man" is discussed.Listen
Mar. 28, 2012
Mid Morning Mojo with guest Khadijah White
A young Upenn graduate student and activist has her say about Philly's unjust laws... Listen
Mar. 20, 2012
Hot and Cold Technology
Tmobile’s Sidekick is out. The iPad3 is in! PayPal revealed their Paypal Here to rival Square. NetZero is trying to keep up with 4G. Samsung is kicking butt with new phones, and the HTC One X is sneaking up.Listen
Jan. 3, 2012
Job Shopping Online
Tech Tuesday: "job shopping online". Where to go, and how to snag that interview! 7-9pm EST - http://bit.ly/cctechtuesListen
Wake up with Bill Anderson
Bill Anderson Interviews Rev. Jesse Jackson Listen