Bridging Philly

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the City of Philadelphia's recent effort to take back two tunnels in the Kensington section where homeless opiid users were camped out. Dozens set up tents and were using drugs and living in squalor in four tunnels adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The city set up a pilot program designed to take back two of the tunnels- one along Tulip Street, the other along Kensington Avenue. The deadline for the move out was this week. Cherri Gregg sits down with Liz Hersh, Director of the City's Office of Homeless Services, Charito Morales, an outreach worker advocating for the homeless residents of the encampment and Amanda Fury a resident and member of the Somerset Neighbors fpr Better Living to discss the execution of the city's plan, the immediate aftermath and next steps. The Newsmaker of the week is a growing initiative called, "When Black Men Pray." The effort is the brain child of Nathaniel Rogers, a nightclub promoter and business owner. He joined forced with Jonathan Josey, a long time police officer and playwright on an effort to bring Black men together for prayer and support. Cherri sits down with the two men and talk about the need in the community, why it's become so popular and the vision they are working toward. Finally, at Cherri speaks with Robert Rosa of New Leash on Life. He tells his personal story of redemption, but also discusses the non-profits effort to save the lives of dogs once slated for euthanasia, by providing incarcerated men a second chance via job and life skills. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms. 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

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about overuse of the 911 service. In recent weeks, stories of White people calling the police on Black people engaging in routine activities like napping, shopping, moving in, barbequing or waiting in a Starbucks has raised eyebrows and questions about race-based mircroaggressions in American society. La Salle University Professor Charles Gallagher, lawyer and York NAACP President Sandra Thompson and Philadelphia activist Patrick Duff dig into the theories and actions behind the act of using police as a tool to "protect White spaces." Also, Paymon Rouhanifard was an outsider appointed by then Republican Governor Chris Christie to fix the struggling Camden Public Schools. He came in five years ago to much controversy because of the takeover, but few can deny there has been progress. Last month, Rouhanifard announced he'd be stepping down at the end of the year. But why? Cherri asks Rouhanidard about his legacy and motivation for leaving. Finally, Jose Benitez, executive director of Prevention Point, discusses the change of tide in support when it comes to using harm reduction to deal with addiction. 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

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about modern day motherhood. Recent video of Duchess Kate Middleton wearing heels, stockings and a dress while holding her newborn hours after giving birth caused reaction from mothers around the world. Is there pressure on moms to do it all and look great while making it happen? Temple Professors Judith Levine, stay at home mom and Mom's Club past president Amanda Parashir and working mom and newsmaker Myia Hurst weigh in on the phenomenom of modern day momming. Also, Fatima and Nassir Faruq made headlines when the mother son duo attend prom together. Why he asked- why she said yes and the reaction they received. Finally, Susan Rose, founder of Mothers Matter, discusses why she founded the South Jersey-based non-profit and explains how the work they do helps mothers dealing with tough times. 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

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's eviction crisis. A recent report revealed at 1 in 14 renters received an eviction notice in Philadelphia in 2016 where nearly half the city's residents rent. Barrett Marshall, Housing Law Staff Attorney at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Algernon Allen, a licensed realtor, developer and landlord with properties in West Philadelphia and Fatoumata Gamble, a tenant at Admiral Court who was given three weeks to vacate her apartment. Also, Mary Beth Appel, a nurse practitioner at the Catholic Worker Free Clinic in Kensington talks about her mission to remember those lost to addictions. Finally, Miles Wilson, President and CEO of Educationworks discusses the non-profit's on going effort to teach underserved kids the skills the pay the bills. 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

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what it takes to break from the bystander mentality to stand up and intervene when needed. James Shaw became a hero when his quick action stopped a gunman who claimed four lives at a Nashville Waffle House. Security Expert, Ed Iannucci, Bystander Intenention Strategist Lucy Duncan and neighborhood hero Ella Best talk about what it takes to stand up for others at a moment's notice. Also, Nicolle Rochelle appeared on four episodes of Cosby Show in the early 1990s, but made headlines in Philadelphia when she ran topless in front of onlookers outside of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown. Her message for the newly convicted serial predator. Finally, it's National Small Business Week and Melinda Emerson a.k.a. Small Biz Lady had advice for those looking to make their small business booms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent racially charged arrest of two Black men at a Center City Starbucks. Guests Rev. Yvette Davis of POWER, Mary Catherine Roper, ACLU Legal Director and Temple University Professor Gregg Feistman, a PR expert, weigh in on the racial disparities in pedestrian stops in Center City, remedies offered by Starbucks and the bigger issue of racial bias in America Other guests include, newsmaker Leon Johnson, a Temple University Offensive Lineman who is a 2018 NFL Draft Prospect and Women Organized Against Rape executive director Dr. Monique Howard. 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

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about latest Facebook privacy scandal. Experts weigh in on what this means and how to protect your information. Other guests include Christian woman whose mission is strippers and founder of Au-Some Lives, 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

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the price of resistance. This the country marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was one of the most famous lives lost in the struggle for racial equality, but countless others also made sacrifices. Fast forward, and lives are still being lost. So what is the modern cost of resistance? Guests weigh in. Other guests include, Patricia Cummings, head of Philly DA's Conviction Integrity Unit and Anisha Sinha of West Philadelphia Alliance for Children. 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

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about racial disparities in who gets approved for home loans in Philadelphia. This week City Council held a hearing investigating recent what some are calling modern day redlining. All sides weigh in on the impact and what the city can do to ensure equitable lending. Other guests include a Trans Latina activist Naiymah Sanchez and Lynette Luckers of the Marion Luckers Foundation. 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

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Pennsylvania's new congressional map. It was drawn by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court after maps by the Republican legislature and Governor Tom Wolf were rejected. The US Supreme Court did not step in. Cherri also discusses the latest on the Meek Mill case and highlights the 15th annual African American History and Cultural Showcase. 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

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the status of Temple University's proposed on-campus football stadium. This week Council President Darrell Clarke pulled his support after tension with area residents reached a boiling point. The newsmaker is social media comedy sensation GheeFunny and Maternity Care Coalition reps discuss their groundbreaking efforts. 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

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the dearth of women in political office. To celebrate Women's History Month she digs into the momentum behind the pink wave, chats up Philly's history making Controller and a millenial queen maker who training women to get elected. 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

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about youth leading the way for gun control following the Parkland mass shooting. Gregg also chats with an 8-year-old girl who's defying the odds of her deadly brain cancer diagnosis and a KYW Black History Month GameChanger. 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

Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the school to prison pipeline as the guests discuss some of the latest innovations being employed in Philadelphia classrooms. Also, discussion with Wilco Electronic Systems about recent sale of certain assets to Comcast and celebrating a KYW GameChanger. 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Host 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

Flashpoint 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

Host 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

Flashpoint 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

Host 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

Host 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

This 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

Flashpoint 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

We 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

We 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

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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

This 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

This week on Flashpoint with KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg: A debate over the clean up of the infamous Conrail tracks in Kensington. Newsmaker Nancy Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen and the "Non-Profit of the Week" is Philadelphia OIC. 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. 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 week on Flashpoint: The debate over police transparency, a new head of the Philadelphia Police Department's homicide unit and preventing financial abuse. 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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

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. 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 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. 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