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.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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.       See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In this special edition of the the Flashpoint Podcast: Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Entercom Serves program, recorded at the new Entercom 2400 Market Street headquarters. Entercom sustainability partner Fairmount Park Conservancy is highlighted. Meg Holscher, Senior Development Director and Sara Hirshler, Membership Manager are guests. Entercom veteran and service members partner is Travis Manion Foundation. COO Josh Jabin is guest. Civic education is a one of the five pillar of the Entercom Serves program.  Committee of Seventy Chief Advancement Officer, Lauren Cristella and National Constitution Center Chief Learning Officer Dr. Kerry Sautner are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

In order to lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself--that is the premise of a new book by Stedman Graham. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with the New York Times best selling author ahead of his visit to the Museum of the American Revolution this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

This special, one-hour edition of Flashpoint is part of Entercom's "I'm Listening" initiative which focuses on suicide prevention.  Dr. Megan Spokas, psychologist, joins Dr. Zenida Heath a psychotherapist Ishan Hines, founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares and Noelia Rivera-Calderon, a suicide attempt survivor. The newsmaker of the week is Desse'Rae Stage, an artist, public speaker and suicide prevention advocate who runs LiveThroughThis.org. The changemaker of the week is the Bucks County Suicide Prevention Taskforce.  Wendy Flanigan Co-Chair of the Suicide prevention task force and Sargeant Stephen Kingsdorf of North Hampton Police Department discuss the efforts to help first responders in crisis.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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Host and KYW  Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about state of the American worker in the "booming" economy. John Dodds, executive director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project joins Dr. Lynne Anderson, professor at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Emily Guendlesberger, the author of "One the Clock, who traveled the country working low wage jobs. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. The changemaker of the week is Safe Bars Philly, a program by WOAR Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence.  Educator and Trainer LaQuisha Anthony discusses. 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."      See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Last week- the video of the bloody aftermath of a West Philadelphia shooting that showed bystanders scrambling to help got tens of thousands of views on line. But- it begged the question- what would you do to help someone who just got shot? KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with Scott Charles, co-director of Fighting Chance at Temple University Hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about August 25, 1619- the first documented date of arrival of Africans in British Colonial America. Molefi Asante, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University joins Errin Haines, national race writer for the Associated Press and Dr. Marion Lane, a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. The newsmaker of the week is attorney Shaka Johnson who helped his former client peacefully surrender after a violent eight hour police standoff in Nicetown, North Philadelphia. Johnson discusses recent death threats. The changemaker of the week is Edie Weinstein, founder of Hug Mobsters, Armed with Love. 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."      See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The defense attorney who helped his 36-year-old client surrender in Nicetown last week after a nearly 8-hour stand-off with police is experiencing negative backlash. Flashpoint host and  KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and  Cherri Gregg sits down with Shaka Johnson to discuss the aftermath, including death threats. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the uptick in mass shootings.  This week, the President proposed re-opening mental institutions to deal with those prone to violence. Frank Farley, professor of psychological studies in education at Temple University joins Amy Federer of National Alliance for Mental Illness in Philadelphia and Christine Flowers, conservative columnist on this debate. The newsmaker of the week is Philly Counts 2020. Executive director Stephanie Reid discusses her office and what residents can expect when it comes the US Census. The changemaker of the week is Curate Your Life.  Founder Deja Jones discusses.       See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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."   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

A South Philadelphia native living in Western Pennsylvania bought a t-shirt to teach his children to stand up against racism. He wore it to Walmart and what happened next surprised him. Here's KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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     See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.