Voice: Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: We Shouldn’t Have To Pick Sides Over Gun Violence
People are being shot while the Mayor Jim Kenney and the D.A. Larry Krasner snipe at each other. Where, WURD’s midday host wonders, are the leaders we need?
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: We Must Save the Election
WURD’s midday host warns that coronavirus-inspired primary delays could lead to voter suppression and a win for Trump in November—unless we take action now
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: Building Trust
There have been some important moves to help residents during the coronavirus scare. Now, WURD’s midday host says, the City must do more to ensure trust and safety
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: “Basic income” To The Rescue?
WURD’s midday host praises the boldness of City Council's poverty proposal, with caveats
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: Philly is Key to Trump’s PA Strategy
It’s too bad, WURD’s midday host contends, that the city can’t see that
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: Black History Month Isn’t Working
It was supposed to be a way to make black people equal and free of the legacies of racism. Instead, WURD’s midday radio host contends, it’s little more than a “cultural birthday party”
By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check: Let’s rethink our school board
Applications for the school board are due tomorrow. But without pay or accountability to citizens, this WURD host wonders, how can we really expect them to solve what ails the struggling system?
By Charles D. Ellison
Audio: Not All Speed Cameras Are Created Equal
The City installed speed cameras along a deadly stretch of Roosevelt Boulevard this week. Is it Black and Brown Philadelphians, WURD’s afternoon host wonders, who will pay for them?
By Charles D. Ellison