Bridging Philly

From KYW Newsradio 103.9 FM in Philadelphia, Bridging Philly connects our communities to the issues that matter to you. Host Racquel Williams examines the most critical issues facing underserved communities in the Philadelphia region, with insight from experts and regular people making a difference. And KYW reporter Shara Dae Howard explores Philadelphia's hidden gems on Shara in the City. Produced by Sabrina Boyd-Surka. Presented by Gift of Life Donor Program.

Listen live on KYW Newsradio Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30pm & 7:30pm and Sundays at 5:30am.

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KYW Flashpoint for 9/17/17 - DACA, ROAR for Goo...
This week on Flashpoint: A debate over the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; a company is snags nat'l attention for a wearable tech device designed to protect women; last a profile of the founder of Odunde, Inc. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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KYW Flashpoint for 9/10/17 - Rizzo Statue, DACA...
This week on Flashpoint KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg and her guests discuss the statue of former Mayor Frank Rizzo. Later Cherri chats with Congressman Dwight Evans about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Last she profiles the non-profit organization "Philadelphia Chapter of the National Homicide Justice Alliance". Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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KYW Flashpoint for 9/3/17 - Free Speech, Philly...
The debate is over the line to free speech under the First Amendment. What is the government allowed to do? When does a protest become a crime? KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Asa Khalif of Black Lives Matter Phila., Mary Catherine Roper, of Pa. ACLU and Paula Peebles of the Pa. Chapter of the Nat'l Action Network. In the newsmaker segment, Philly's new Interim District Attorney, Kelley Hodge and the non-profit of the week segment highlights Made Man, Inc. Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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KYW Flashpoint for 8/27/17 - Race, Anti-Violenc...
This week on Flashpoint- Race Under the Trump Administration is the topic of debate. LaSalle University sociologist Charles Gallagher and businessman and Trump Supporter Calvin Tucker talk about some of the recent policies making headlines under the new administration, including upcoming DOJ investigations of college adminissions. Other guests include Shondell Revell, the new director of the Mayor's Office of Violence Prevention and Kalphonse and Milan Morris of the Urban Art Gallery.  Flashpoint is hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. The show airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
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