Reality Check

Who Really Won This Election?

As WURD’s afternoon host notes, it wasn’t voters, despite our celebration of 20 percent turnout

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Another “for the kids” tax?

WURD’s afternoon host warns of the possible consequences of local school board control: More taxes on the poor

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

How does the Parking Authority spend its revenue?

Not on the schools, that’s for sure. WURD’s afternoon host calls for a PPA reckoning

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Four Reasons Krasner May Lose the DA’s Race

WURD’s afternoon host says the progressive candidate makes too many assumptions about Philly voters—perhaps to his peril

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Are guns the new tobacco?

Rep. Dwight Evans tells WURD’s afternoon host that the states’ settlement with Big Tobacco should be the model for a war on guns

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Go Vote, Please!

WURD’s afternoon host urges anyone who cares about Philly to do more than register. It’s voting that matters

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

The Real Parking Wars

WURD’s afternoon host on how the PPA punishes Philly’s poor

By Charles D. Ellison
REALITY CHECK

PROTEST WITHOUT END

Reflecting on last week’s City Council disruptions, WURD’s afternoon host calls for protests with purpose—to make real change

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Just How Much Influence Does the Philly FOP Have?

WURD’s afternoon host suggests we follow the money—and that grassroots groups start playing the same political game

By Charles D. Ellison
Reality Check

Is Kneeling Enough?

WURD’s afternoon host presses NFL players to do more than just protest—like taking a real stand for change

By Charles D. Ellison