Podcasts about kyw flashpoint

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of mass cancellation of graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 because of covid19. Psychotherapist Andrea Egert joins recent and soon to be graduates of the class of 2020 Jena Meile, Steven Scott Bradley and Aniya Mack.  The newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District. Dr. William Hite, superintendent, discusses digital learning program  

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent efforts to reopen American amid the covornavirus pandemic.  Pa State Rep and Minority Whip Jordan Harris joins family physician Jennifer Caudle and Derrick Lee, owner of D&J Costumes in Northeast Philadelphia. The newsmaker of the week is the Black Doctor COVID19 Consortium. "Twinsisterdocs" Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw explain why they stepped up to volunteer. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Colin DiPasquale, a Moorestown High freshman who started an effort he calls #SeniorSerenades.  

A couple of weeks ago  DJ DNice made history - when he hosted an all day  party on Instagram Live. Over 100-thousand people from around the world jammed for hours. To this fedora wearing DJ four hours in #clubquarantine. Well, a Philly artist named Chuck Styles has created an image of DNice that is sure to become iconic  but,  the image titled "LIVE HEALING"  is just one part of his series that documents life during this COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing.  Chuck's story and energy is amazing. Please check out my interview with the one and only Chuck Styles in this Flashpoint Extra podcast.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg talsk to Pennsylvania Secretary of Commonwealth Kathy Bookvar about mail in ballots, the upcoming primary and changes to state licensing due to coronavirus restrictions.

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions on the anatomy of the Latino vote. Rafael Collazo National Director of Political Affairs at Unidos US and host of the Found in Translation Podcast joins Michelle Myers, Community and political reporter for Al Dia and Michael Toledo CEO of Centro Hispano.  The newsmaker of the week is the coronavirus that is burning up headlines. Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Tom Farley discusses the city's roll out of protocols to stop the spread of the disease.   The Patriot Homecare Changemaker is EndoMarch.  Pennsylvania representative for the organization, Beth Kovacs, is guest.  

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about hair and identity after Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley revealed that she has alopecia and is bald.  Syreeta Scott, owner of Duafe Holistic Haircare joins Lori Tharps author of Hair Story: Untangling the Roots of Black Hair and Chinere Wright, a hair stylist who suffers from alopecia. The newsmaker of the week is asbestos. Stephanie Marrero, a mother with three children enrolled at the Richmond School, opted to take her children out of schools and has kept them home until the Philadelphia School District deals with the issue. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is The Church of Christian Compassion   

Theophalis "Bilaal" Wilson is celebrating his third day of freedom after serving 28 years behind bars for a triple murder he did not commit. He is the 12th person exonerated by Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner's administration. Flashpoint host ans KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Bilaal and his attorney Jennifer Merrigan.

The newsmaker of the week is LeToya Ramseure. In 2018, she made headlines after she was jailed for killing her abusive ex-boyfriend.  She and her attorney, Michael Coard discuss need for reforms in domestic abuse cases. 

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the journey to forgiveness. Sister Cathy Nerney, Ph.D., director of the Institute on Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College who joins Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, Dawan Williams, manager of the Restorative Justice Program at Mural Arts of Philadelphia and Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back outside of his North Philadelphia home and embarked on a forgiveness tour as part of his healing. The newsmaker of the week is Chekesha Ellis, a recovery advocate based in New Jersey. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is Dr. Kennard Herring, owner of Nostalgic Eyecare.

Gift of Life Donor Program shattered records for the 12 years in a row as it leads the nation in the number of organ donors and organ transplants. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks to CEO Howard Nathan.

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg reports a youth led, global campaign to change the narrative around young people has planted roots here in Philadelphia. The effort kicked off this week and will include workshops at schools across the city. Nia Eubanks-Dixon and Sophia Burns of American Friends Service Committee explain.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the case of Leroy Evans. The Chester man has spent nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1980 murder of Emily Leo aka "The Avon Lady."  Attorney Michael Malloy, who represents Evans, joins Alice Evans on the show. The newsmaker of the week is Cheyney University, which received word this week it will keep its accreditation after years of uncertainty.  President Aaron Walton discusses the historic black college's  record turn-around. The Changemaker of the week is the Tynirah Borum Foundation.    

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Marsy's Law amendment to the Pennsylvania constitution. On Election Day, Pennsylvania voted add the victims bill of rights statute to the state consititution. ACLU of PA legislative director Liz Randol joins Michael Coard, a criminal defense attorney and columnist, Jennifer Storm, victim advocate for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and LaQuisha Anthony a suvivor and victim's right advocate for this heated discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia City Councilperson elect Kendra Brooks. The Changemaker of the week is the Carlton R. Rouh Veterans Center; Senior Director for Community Relations of Spectra Care Foundation, Kathleen Van Stine is guest.  

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the 2019 General Election. Jasmine Sessoms, founder of She Can Win, joins David Thornburg, President and CEO of Committee of Seventy and Nick Field, a journalist who covers politics and culture. Then the newsmaker of the week is Michael White who is speaking out in his first post-verdict news interview.  He joins his attorney, Keir Bradford-Grey, chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. The podcast also includes comments from Mark Schellenger, the father of Sean Schellenger.

One of the five men wrongfully convicted in the Central Park jogger case was the keynote speaker this week at the Pennsylvania Innocence Project 10th anniversary Celebration. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks to Dr. Yusef Salaam in a one on one interview. 

In this Flashpoint Encore podcast, host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg brings back the interview with the newsmaker of the week: Reform Alliance. The organization was born out of rapper Meek Mill's struggles for freedom from kinks in the criminal justice system. Mill, who spent roughly a decade on probation, was sentenced to two to four years in prison for a non-technical probation violation in 2018, sparking a movement. Reform Alliance was created by Mill, Mike Rubin, Jay-Z and others to change the laws that lead to Mill's incarceration. Mill earned his freedom in recent months. Reform CEO Van Jones and Chief Legal Officer Monique Haughton Worrell discuss current efforts to pass probation reform om Pennsylvania. For more, go to reformalliance.com.

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump who represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown and Tamir Rice and others will be in Philadelphia October 21st for a chat about his new book, Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with him on why he penned the tome.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about diversity of jurors. In recent weeks, juries composed of a majority of people of color have been critical to a number of high profile, racially charged trials across the country.   Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Carolyn Nichols joins civil rights and criminal defense attorney Kevin Mincey and Maida Malone, president of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts in this interesting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the Reform Alliance. CEO Vann Jones and Chief Legal Officer Monique Haughton Worrell discuss current efforts to pass probation reform in Pennsylvania. For more- go to reformalliance.com. The changemaker of the week is Erin Busch, founder of Young Women's Composer Camp.  

There is an effort to reform the Pennsylvania laws governing jury service. The move is supported by jurists in the First Judicial District- who hope it'll encourage more people to respond to jury summonses. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with Hon. Jacqueline F.  Allen, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas administrative trial court judge.

In this Flashpoint Encore Podcast, we bring back the interview with newsmaker of the week, School District of Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. William Hite sat down with host Cherri Gregg days after town hall meetings with the parents of students from Ben Franklin High and Science Leadership Academy got heated.  The Ben Franklin School building closed unexpectedly, forcing the district to find a temporary home. Dr. Hite explains how the school district has created a "Plan B" to prevent future scrambles, as they continue efforts to renovate aging facilities.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and Makenzie Clanagan of Montgomery County is warning teens about the signs of a violent partner. The effort comes from her own terrifying experience- which she only told to KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg.  

Jesmyn Ward is a McAurthur Genius and two-time National Book Award winner. This week sge spoke to the 10,000 women who attened the Pennsylvania Women's Conference. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg caught up with the barrier breaker to discuss how her writing builds bonds across communities.

Rapper Freeway went into kidney failure and spent nearly hour years on dialysis. In February, he received a kidney transplant. He sits down with Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg in his first post-transplant interview to discuss the process and why he thinks its so important to share his story.

House flipping is big business in Philadelphia. But a pair of home grown real estate investers accused of "exploiting the poor and poorly informed" in a recent newspaper article is speaking out. Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke to Bryheim Murray and Kyle Easley of BK Partners about their company. She also spoke to Community Legals Services Attorney Michael Froehlich and real estate agent Algernon Allen about how owners can become better sellers.

In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back our August 31st newsmaker of the week- Pennsylvania 4th district Congresswoman Madeleine Dean.  Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg discusses the meaning of an "impeachment inquiry" and why Congresswoman Dean signed on to the growing Democratic coalition calling for such a move over the summer.    

In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back the newsmaker from the September 22nd show: vaping.  Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Dr. Steve Rosenberg,  a psychotherapist and smoking cessation expert who has helped more than 50,000 people quit smoking. He discusses the dangers of vaping and provides tools on how to quit.  

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent rash of murders of women in Philadelphia.  Jeannine Lisitski, executive director of Women Against Abuse joins Ikey Raw an activist who has been chronicling recent deaths of women and Carmen Pagan, a domestic abuse and homicide survivor who recently held a march in North Philadelphia, calling for attention on the plight of the women victims. The newsmaker of the week is vaping.  Dr. Steve Rosenberg is the guest. The changemaker of the week is Mighty Writers.  Founder Tim Whitaker is the  guest.      

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about "cuffing" aka coupling season-- the time of the year when single people desire a relationship. Relationship therapist and founder of Connection Matters, Dr. Argie Allen, joins dating expert and author Kevin Carr, founder of CandiDate Amber Wanner and matchmaker and dating coach Jill Elliot of Sweet Beginning for this thoughtful discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Thelma Wright, author of With Eyes from Both Sides: My Life In and Out of the Game. The changemaker of the week is Peace Day Philly founder Lisa Parker.  

The term racism- has been thrown about in recent months- at very high levels. But what does it really mean? How about- the term- anti-racist?? A Temple Grad and National Book Awardee- penned, "How to be an Anti-Racist", a book a explaining it all. Flashpoint Host and  Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Dr. Ibram Kendi of American University.

Mone Davis...remember her? The 13 year old pitcher who lead her team to a little league win? Well, she's all grown up and headed off to college in just a few days. Flashpoint Host and Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg caught up with her at Marian Anderson Rec Center...the place where it all started.

KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about wrongful conviction before a live studio audience as part of the Philly Podcast Festival.  In recent days, John Miller was set free after more than 21 years behind bars.  His entire case was based on the testimony of one witness- that that testimony turned out to be a lie.  Chester Holman, Terrance Lewis, and six others have also been exonerated since Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner took office. Before that- names like Shaurn Thomas and Anthony Wright dominated headlines in recent years as others were set free after decades of wrongful conviction. So- is wrongful conviction an anomaly? Or is it an epidemic in Philadelphia?  Patricia Cummings, Conviction Integrity and Special Investigations Unit Supervisor for the Philadelphia DA's Office joins Marissa Bluestine, former Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project who now is a Assistant Director of the Quattrone Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania and Bradley Bridge an Assistant Defender at the Philadelphia Defender Association with more than 20 years helping individuals get post conviction relief. In addition, the audience hears a one-on-one interview with exoneree Anthony Wright.  He spent 25 years behind bars for a rape and murder that he did not commit.  Cleared by DNA evidence, Wright endured a second trial and was eventually found not guilty by a jury.  He sued the city of Philadelphia and won. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."  

Patience Carter was shot multiple times when a gunman open fired inside Pulse Nightclub in Orlando three years ago. Today, she is reacting to the latest round of mass shootings in El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. As KYW Newesradio community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains every headline can be a trigger. 

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about President Donald Trump's criticism of Congressman Elijah Cummings and Baltimore. Were the President's comments racist? Or were they right? Melissa DePino, co-founder of Privilege to Progress joined Charles Gallagher, a professor at LaSalle University, Rev. William A Brawner from Power and Raynard Jackson, a conservative columnist and Republican political consultant in a heated discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Roz Pichardo, founder of Operation Save Our City.   The changemaker of the week is ICNA Relief.  Razin Karu, Outreach Coordinator, is guest. 

The 8th annual BlackStar Film Festival will kick off tomorrow in University City. KYW Newsradio's community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with the festival's director Maori Holmes about this year's line up.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the economics behind hospital closures. University of Pennsylvania professor Robert Burns, an expert on healthcare management joins Patrick Clancy of Philadelphia Works and Shanna Hobbs, a trauma nurse from Hahnemann for this important discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Shapiro discusses his approach to law enforcement when it comes to drugs and guns. The changemaker of the week is Cancer Who? Founded by Al Harris, the organization provides support for families and caregivers dealing with cancer and opened the first and only Black owned cancer care patient center in the country.    kyw newsradio, kyw newsradio 1060, kyw newsradio 1060am, kyw 1060, kyw 1060am, flashpoint, kyw flashpoint, cherri Gregg, University of Pennsylvania, Robert Burns, Patrick Clancy, Philadelphia Works, Shanna Hobbs,  Hahnemann Hospital, Pennsylvania Attorney General, pa attorney general, Josh Shapiro, Cancer Who?, Al Harris    

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the hottest headlines of the summer. Larry Ceisler, principal of Ceisler Media and Advocacy joins Farrah Jimenez, a known conservative and CEO of Philadelphia Education Fund and Asa Khalif of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ Activist. The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Kamel Khalili, head HIV researcher at Temple University School of Medicine, who discusses their recent breakthrough that has the potential to be a cure to HIV. The changemaker of the week is Roots 2 Rise, an organization breaking barriers by offering free or donation based yoga across the Philadelphia area. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about climate change. Climate change attorney Robert B McKinstry joins Nicole Karsch of the Sunrise Movement, University of Pennsylvania Professor and Director of Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Dr. Mark Hughes and Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large Derek Green for this weekend's debate. The newsmaker of the week is Terrance Lewis who was exonerated after spending 21 years behind bars for a 1996 robbery murder. His lawyers Kevin Harden and Shari Maynard also discuss. The changemaker of the week is the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Festival and Parade, producer Sonni King is guest. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's one party political system. Alison Perelman of Philadelphia 3.0 joins Mustafa Rashed, CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Terry Madonna, political pollster from Franklin and Marshall College for this hot discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Adrianna Branin, a recent recipient of the Joe Biden Courage Award, which recognizes student heroes tackling sexual assault. The changemaker of the week is the Philadelphia Ramadan and Eid Fund, which will host its inaugural Eid in the Park. Founder Salima Suswell discusses event. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions around the rising rate of suicide among youth. Sarah-Ashley Andrews, founder of Dare 2 Hope joins Dr. Dan Romer, a University of Pennsylvania professor who focuses on the connection between mental health and media and Science Leadership Academy freshmen Sasha Mannino and Iris Peron-Ames who tragically lost their friend to suicide in 2017 but are working to keep her legacy alive. The newsmaker of the week is Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back during a robbery outside of his North Philadelphia home last November. He recently set out on a crusade for forgiveness The changemaker of the week is the Animal Alliance, a New Jersey based non-profit that provides support to animals that have suffered abuse and neglect. Founder, Annie Trinkle, is the guest. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg joins a panel of KYW Newsradio reporters to pose the burning questions to the Democratic Candidates for Philadelphia Mayor. KYW Newsradio city hall bureau Chief Pat Loeb, reporter Kristen Johanson and KYW Newsradio tech editor Ian Bush provide challenge Pennsylvania Senator Anthony Hardy Williams and former Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz with questions on some of the most pressing issues plaguing Philadelphia. Incumbent Mayor Jim Kenney declined KYW Newsradio's request to attend the debate. The challengers provide detailed proposals on policies related to stop and frisk, gentrification, public safety, and much more. The one-hour debate was recorded in front of a live studio audience. Audience members also posed questions to the candidates. The Pennsylvania Primary is May 21st. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's At-Large City Council Race. Al Schmit, City Commissioner, Mustafa Rashed, CEO of Bellvue Strategies, Jasmine Sessoms, founder of She Can Win and Bill Greenlee, At-Large City Councilman provide analysis. Our newsmaker of the week is Charisse McGill, owner of Lokal Artisan Foods. The momprenuer created "French Toast Bites," a festival food that has risen in popularity. The changemaker of the week is the #WalkAgainstHate organized by the Anti-Defamation League of Philadelphia. Regional board chairman Alan Gubernick and Blane Stoddart, co-founder of Black-Jewish Alliance of ADL talk about effort.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Kate Smith controversy. Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers announced it would no longer play the late singer's rendition of "God Bless America" after learning that she recorded several songs with blatantly racist lyrics. Our newsmaker of the week is Jawuan Jones also known as @Haircut4homless on social media. The Philadelphia Barber made national news recently when a video of police questioning him about his free hair cuts for homeless individuals went viral.  Laura Taylor, Founder of Mingle Mocktails is the changemaker of the week.  Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. 

This week, we're following up on our last episode -- a story about a Philadelphia family who found out their grandmother had died months after it happened. We followed Cherri Gregg and David Wilson as they tried to find out what happened to David's grandmother Ruth Pasley, where she was buried, and why they weren't notified by her guardian after she passed away. Today on the podcast, Cherri Gregg is back to break down what's being done to try to fill the cracks in the Pennsylvania guardianship system, so what happened to the family of Ruth Pasley doesn't happen again. You can follow Cherri on Twitter at @CherriGregg, and listen to her community affairs podcast "Flashpoint" at kywnewsradio.com  Scroll Down is hosted and produced by Tom Rickert in the KYW Newsradio studios in Philadelphia. You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @ScrollDownPod, and you can follow Tom on Twitter at @teerick.