Sinopsis
Hosted by KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter, Cherri Gregg, “Flashpoint” offers context on the week’s headlines with a particular focus on community affairs, political news, civil rights and grassroots issues impacting the Philadelphia area.
Episodios
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Flashpoint - Valentine's Edition
18/02/2018 Duración: 40minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about LOVE in Flashpoint's inaugural Valentine's Week show. Statitics show "love" is the number one reason to get married, yet fewer Americans are taking the plunge. Also, discussions of open marriage and self care. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Alleged Police Dbl Standard,Ex-Juvy Lifer at SB LII & GameChanger
11/02/2018 Duración: 34minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's reaction to some fans "celebrating" the Eagles' SuperBowl win with vandalism. Black Lives Matter Philadelphia called the response a "double standard." Activists, police and an attorney weighs in. Ex-juvenile lifer Kempis Songster goes to to the Super Bowl and a GameChanger with VOICE gets honored. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Drug Injection Sites, Eagles Chaplain & KYW GameChanger
04/02/2018 Duración: 33minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's battle against opioid addiction and the decision to open safe injection sites. Eagles head chaplain Rev. Herb Lusk talks about the team's faith for the Super Bowl and KYW GameChanger Cancer Who? gets honored. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Gerrymandering, Dice Raw Musical & Queening Mentoring Prgm.
28/01/2018 Duración: 33minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that orders Republican lawmakers to redraw current Congressional district maps. The clock is ticking as the February deadline looms. Karl "Dice Raw" Jenkins talks up his new muscial and Queening Mentoring program changes the game. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Bill for Dreamers, Millenial Entreprenuer & Philadelphia Works
21/01/2018 Duración: 32minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the negotiations on Capitol Hill to create a bill for Dreamers. The clock is ticking and incidiary comments made by President Donald Trump complicated matters. Hear from all sides, learn about a millenial serial entreprenuer and Philadelphia Works. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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#MeToo,Women's March & Non-Profit Org "POWER"
14/01/2018 Duración: 31minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the #MeToo movement, which was center stage this week at the Golden Globe Awards. Gregg also chats up some of the women behind the 2018 Women's March on Washington as they gear up for their January 20th demonstration. Rev. Gregory Holston, executive director of POWER, explained the causes the clergy-based group is supporting and what they'll be doing on MLK day. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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New Tax Law, Ex-Con Turned Bizman & MLK Jr. Service Day
07/01/2018 Duración: 32minFlashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about President Donald Trump's new Tax Law, which went into effect this week. She also chats up reformed convict turned million dollar New Jersey business man Tracey Syphax, who got a special gift this Christmas from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. She also talks to Todd Bernstein regarding the King Day of Service. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Best of Flashpoint: Debate on Gun Control, Eagle Malcolm Jenkins, and No More "We Buy Houses Signs"
31/12/2017 Duración: 22minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at some of the best segments of the year. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Empowering Seniors in the Wake of the Barclay Friends Fire, Singer Bobby Hill and Youth Finances
24/12/2017 Duración: 32minFlashpoint host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the vulnerability of seniors when it comes to fire. She also chats up singer Bobby Hill about his new voice and highlights a young non-profit, Banksgiving, that empowers urban youth. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Churches Helping Immigrants,Public Interest Law Cntr., Marian Anderson Museum Concert
17/12/2017 Duración: 32minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the growing use of taking sanctuary in churches to resist deportation. She sits down with advocates from all side to find out how the process works and why faith groups are so willing to defy federal law. Also, the Public Interest Law Center has made headlines with big class actions and the National Marian Anderson Museum is holding its annual Holiday concert. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Flashpoint 12/10/17 - Travel Ban Moves Forward, Exonerating Wrongfully Convicted and Philanthropic Empowerment
10/12/2017 Duración: 33minHost and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the US Supreme Court's decision to allow Travel Ban 3.0 to move forward. She sits down with advocates from all side to get reaction and more. Also, the Pennsylvania Innocence Project has had a banner couple of years exonerating several individuals wrongfully convicted and Impact 100 South Jersey is seeking women investors. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint - 12/3/17 - Sex Misconduct, DA Elect Krasner & World AIDS Day
03/12/2017 Duración: 31minThis week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the how to deal with the aftermath of sexual misconduct within an organization, sits down with Philadelphia DA-Elect Larry Krasner to chat about plans for his transition into office and looks at the face of HIV and AIDS in light of World AIDS Day. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Flashpoint for 11/26/17 - Meek Mill's Legal Issues, Feminista Jones & Dream Inc.
24/11/2017 Duración: 33minFlashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the the case of rapper Meek Mill, talks to activist Feminista Jones and finds out more about Camden-based Women of the Dream, Inc. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Flashpoint for 11/19/17 -Dissolve SRC, Pregnant Jailed Moms and Thanksgiving Outreach
18/11/2017 Duración: 32minWe discuss the recent vote to dissolve the School Reform Commission, Mary Baxter aka "Isis Tha Savior" helps push policy that would provide more human treatment to women who are pregnant while incarcerated and last a ministry group will hold a special Thanksgiving dinner for those in need. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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Flashpoint for 11/12/17 - Gerrymandering, Gentrification, Non-Profits Join Forces
11/11/2017 Duración: 32minWe tackle the tough issue of gerrymandering. Newsmaker Michael Froehlich, put out a bounty on "We Buy Houses" signs and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Urban Affairs Coalition, which is gearing up for its annual breakfast. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint for 11/5/17 - Sexual Harassment, Unity Cup & Philly's Men Are Cooking
03/11/2017 Duración: 31minThis week on Flashpoint: We look at recent revelations of pervasive sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood, on Wall Street, on Capitol Hill and beyond and the resultant backlash. We also talk Philadelphia Unity Cup and Philly's Men Are Cooking. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint for 10/29/17 - #TakeAKnee, Amazon HQ2 and from IG to Activism
29/10/2017 Duración: 36minThis week on Flashpoint: The issue of the politics of the #TakeAKnee movement. How Amazon's HQ2 in Philly would benefit the average city resident. Finally,a new organization designed to turn Facebook and Twitter rants into political activism. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint for 10/22/17 - Gayborhood Racism, Diversifying Corp. Giving and Changing Urban Ed
22/10/2017 Duración: 21minThis week on Flashpoint: We tackle the issue of racism in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, the Newsmaker for this week is Tiffany Tavares, Vice President and Community Relations Senior Consultant for Wells Fargo and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Tamir Harper, founder and executive director of Urb Ed. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint for 10/15/17 - Hate on Campuses, New Police Watchdog and Hoops for Hygiene
15/10/2017 Duración: 21minThis week on Flashpoint: Hate and bias on college campuses, a chat with the new leader of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission and an initiative called, "Hoops for Hygiene." Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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
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KYW Flashpoint for 10/8/17 - Gun Ctrl, Crim. Just. Reform & Spreading Positivity
08/10/2017 Duración: 21minThis week on Flashpoint:A debate over gun control in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins works to influence criminal justice reform and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Cheryl Rice, creator of the You Matter Marathon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. 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