Flashpoint

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into Philadelphia’s updated plan for tacking gun violence with Erica Atwood, Senior Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for Criminal Justice & Public Safety.  The newsmaker of the week is Michael “OG Law” Ta’Bon, about his role in the new Netflix film, “Concrete Cowboy.” The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Nightlight Foundation. Executive Director Alex Viele ismguest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into whether and how covid19 vaccination could become mandatory. Dr. Robert Field, professor of law and of health management and policy at Drexel University walks us through possible scenarios.  The newsmaker of the week is the Dr. Walter P. Lomax Transparency in Business Act. City Council Majority Leader Councilmember Cherelle Parker is the sponsor of the bill package and discusses what it seeks to accomplish. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Melany Nelson, executive director of Northwest Victims Services.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Khassandra Franklin, 25, was arrested in September 2020 and charged with a slew of crimes following a road rage incident with a Philadelphia Assistant DA. She claims- the city employee abused his power and sued him in state court. Her story in this Flashpoint Extra. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a deep dive into efforts to quell the raging gun violence in Philadelphia. A group of Black male teens explain what it’s like to be both victim and perpetrator. Then, Greg Thompson, director of Don’t Fall Down in the Hood speaks out about how a $100 million dollars investment in prevention could save Black lives. The newsmaker of the week is the Keir Bradford Grey, Chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia regarding her resignation. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Victim Services Center of Montgomery County. Jessica Carson is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of Flashpoint LIVE taped before a virtual audience, host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at the pandemic a year after its start and asks the burning questions lessons learned. Guests include: Rev. Marshall Mitchell and Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw aka "Twin Sister Docs,” Jeff Guaracino, President and CEO of Visit Philadelphia and Jen and Robert Morris, Owners of Cupcakeology. This episode of Flashpoint was sponsored by the Patriot Homecare, the leading provider of Home Care Services across the state of Pennsylvania. Patriot Homecare is now accepting caregivers and new clients virtually. Visit patriothomecare.org for more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is International Transgender Visibility Day- a day to highlight the resilience of Transgender citizens around the world. KYW Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg has a story of a South Philadelphia woman- who went from victim to victorious. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Philadelphia’s recent response to rising gun violence. Anti-Violence Activist Anton Moore, founder of Unity in the Community and Jim MacMillian of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting are guests.  The newsmaker of the week is the Diana Cortes, the first Latina to serve as Philadelphia City Solicitor.  The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Philadelphia OIC. President and CEO, Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rise in attacks against Asian Americans in major US Cities. John Chin, President of the Philadelphia Chinatown Community Development Corporation and Anne Ishii, executive director of the Asian Arts Initiative are guests. Then, the newsmaker of the week is the Dr. Anthea Butler, author of “White Evangelical Racism: The Politics of Morality in America.” The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Men Who Care of Germantown. Executive Director Clayton Justice is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend on Flashpoint, we kick off Women’s History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg. She asks the burning questions about women in philanthropy. Kiersten Mare founder of Philanthropy Women joins Mary Broach Co-Founder of Impact100 Philadelphia and Mary Bentley LaMar, North Atlantic Regional Director, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. for this discussion. Then, the newsmaker of the week is the American Rescue Plan. Congressman Dwight Evans, 3rd Congressional district is the guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Aminata Sy, founder of African Community Learning Program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend on Flashpoint, we kick off Women’s History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asking the burning questions about the pink collar recession. Diane Cornman-Levy, of Women's Way joins Brenda Shelton-Dunston, of Black Women's Health Alliance and Jen Devor, a mother left the workforce to tend to her daughter. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Juntos. Executive Director Erika Guadalupe Nunez is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We close out Black History Month with host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asking the burning questions about how racism impacts children. Katie D’Angelo and Dr. Valerie Harrison are the authors of Do Right By Me: Raising Black Children in White Spaces discuss their book.   Then, our newsmaker of the week is Trey Brown, the 15 year-old is President and CEO of SPERGO, a fashion brand that he started at the age of 12. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is No More Secrets. Founder Lynette Medley is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about ways government can look at systems to root out racism. Omolara Fatiregun, founder of Thrive! has created an algorithm for governments to use to test their spending. Then, our newsmaker of the week is JumpStart Philly. Founder, Ken Weinstein discusses a new partnership between JumpStart Philly and the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Gift of Life Donor Program. President and CEO Howard Nathan is guest.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the interracial marriage. Farrah Parkes and Brad Linder, producers of the Loving Project are guests. Then, our newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District plan to re-open schools later this month. Sandra Dungee Glenn of the Pennsylvania State Board of Education discusses. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Dr. Christine Meyer, founder of Pa COVID Vaccine Matchmaker. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent rise of Black women in leadership positions. Rutgers Law Professor Stacy Hawkins joins Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA. Then, our newsmaker of the week is Keir Bradford-Grey, Chief of the Defender Association of Philadelphia. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Adam McNeil, founder of SistaTalkPHL.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about community accountability as Philadelphia faces a new uptick in gun violence in 2021. Bilal Qayyum, founder of Father’s Day Rally Committee and Terrance Harrell also known as No Gun Zone on Instagram are guests. Then, our newsmaker of the week is Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. Finally, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati, founder of the African American Children’s Book Project.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw’s first year on the job. She became the first Black woman to fill the post last February. Then, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Tiny WPA. Co-founder, Alex Gilliam is guest.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in light of covid19 racial unrest and more. Jeanne Theoharris author of A More Beautiful and Terrible History: The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights History is guest. Then, Sue Ming Yeh and Chester Hollman III are newsmakers discussing COVID19 and prison. Finally, King Day of Service Organizer Todd Bernstein is the Patriot Homecare changemaker of the week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host an KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what’s ahead for the GOP in light of the insurrection at the US Capitol by Trump supporters. Rina Shah, Charlie Gerow, and William Rosenberg join the show. Then, the Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Black Music City Project. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what’s ahead in 2021 for the pandemic, politics and race. Molly Harrar, David Dix and Stacy Hawkins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend on Flashpoint, host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about coping with covid19 isolation during the holidays. Dr. Eric Speigel and Fredricka Maister are guests in this segment. The newsmaker of the week is education. Sandra Dungree Glenn of Philadelphia Community Stakeholders is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Sisterhood Inc. Founder Rev. Dr. Hilda Covington is guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices