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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Flashpoint: "It feels paralyzing." Mothers shar...
This week's episode of Flashpoint is dedicated to families who lost loved ones to gun violence.
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Flashpoint: The hidden faces of teen homelessne...
This week, Flashpoint tackles a topic that is sadly and often overlooked: teenage homelessness. We break down the number of homeless students in this city who are often undercounted both locally and nationally and what needs to be done to accurately count these teens.
28 min
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Flashpoint: "We have a problem" Climate Change ...
29 min
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Flashpoint: Understanding the Generational Weal...
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Flashpoint: The drug epidemic surged during the...
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health reported that 2020 saw the highest deaths by opioid overdose that Philadelphia has experienced since 2017. PDHP noted that in 2020, overdoes death rates among white people dropped by 10%, but increased by 29% among those in communities of color. This week on Flashpoint, we discuss how the pandemic had a disproportionate impact on people of color, and why the surge of deaths were likely made worse by the effects of the pandemic.
25 min
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Flashpoint: Celebrating Juneteenth, and champio...
This week, Flashpoint discusses Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday, and effective tools and strategies to champion Black fatherhood and promote the importance of men and dads taking care of their mental health.
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Flashpoint: Help wanted: Employers face stark ...
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Flashpoint: A national crisis of anti-transgend...
33 min
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Flashpoint: Balancing police reform and safety ...
29 min
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Flashpoint: Bones of MOVE bombing child victims...
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Flashpoint: An angel vaccinating the most vulne...
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Flashpoint: Could feds, states or biz sector ma...
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Flashpoint: Could Feds, stated or biz sector ma...
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Flashpoint Extra: Mt Airy Woman Sues, Alleging ...
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Flashpoint: Gun violence emergency money demand...
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Flashpoint LIVE: COVID-19 in perspective, lesso...
60 min
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Flashpoint Extra: From victim to victorious
After a mob attacked her in her South Philly home, this Black trans woman turns to advocacy.
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Flashpoint: Responding to gun violence: more po...
39 min
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Flashpoint: Mass shooting in Georgia & uptick o...
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Flashpoint: The impact of women in philanthropy...
40 min
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Flashpoint: Pink Collar Recession & Impact on W...
33 min
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Flashpoint: Raising Black children in White spa...
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Flashpoint: Thrive! The algorithm designed to r...
42 min
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Flashpoint: Interracial Marriage: The Loving Pr...
39 min
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Flashpoint: The rise of Black women leaders: a ...
41 min