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Flashpoint Extra: Defunding police defined Jun 10, 2020

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Days after protests erupted across the country in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd— cities like Minneapolis and even Philadelphia are talking about defunding police departments…but the term is packed with emotion and numerous meanings. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with activists, those in criminal justice and more about what the term means. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: When protests turn to riots; Brown ShopRite rebuilds; race conversation starters Jun 06, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look at the rage behind the destruction that erupted in Philadelphia and beyond alongside protests for justice for George Floyd. She asks the burning questions about the nation's history of dissent and how the latest round of protests is sparking change. Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter joins Frank Meeink, former skinhead, author and speaker, Ralph Young, Temple University history professor and expert on dissent in America and Rev Pamela Williams, Pastor of Ark of Refuge Tabernacle Church in this riveting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Jeff Brown, owner of Brown ShopRite who discusses effort to rebuild and reopen following looting. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Christine Ramos Carr, owner of 3M Printing. Her company is giving our free Black Lives Matter posters See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Counterterrorism expert explains who ‘chaos agents’ at protests are Jun 04, 2020

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Reports have surfaces about individuals vandalizing neighborhoods just before unrest and looting begins following George Floyd Protests. As KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains they are not protesters. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: New protocols for businesses post-COVID-19, Philly prisons turns a corner and #WEAREPHILLY feeding hungry May 31, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the re-opening of businesses throughout the region. What will the new business protocols look like? Dr. Larry Caplin, CEO of DOCS Health (https://docs.health/) and healthcare logistics expert, joins Sharon Dietrich, an attorney with Community Legal Services, Inc. (https://clsphila.org/) and Shanna and Angel Huff, co-owners of Simp's Cafe/ Convenience Store in Montgomery County (https://simps.ueniweb.com/). The newsmaker of the week is Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney discusses the challenges of the pandemic behind the wall and how access to testing will inform their move toward a new normal within the jails. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is #WeArePhilly. Creator and restaurateur Rob Wasserman is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: COVID19 Hurts the City’s Budget, But Can Arts Be Saved; What Primary Will Look Like in Philly & Lupus Awareness May 24, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Mayor's proposed budget for Philadelphia. Sharon Pinkenson, executive director for the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, joins Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and Danny Simmons of Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. The newsmaker of the week is a Pennsylvania primary. Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir is guest. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Lupus Foundation, Philadelphia Tri-State Chapter. Chief Executive Officer, Cindy Messerle, discusses their advocacy in covid19 crisis. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: When they reopen, will people show up? Ben Crump on #AHMAUDARBERY and #BREONNATAYLOR and Milton Hershey Senior is Focused May 17, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the mass anxiety many Americans feel during the re-opening of the country. ER doctor and covid19 survivor Dr. Jill Baren joins Dr. Steven Rosenberg, a psychotherapist and behavioral specialist, Ihsan Hines, CEO & Founder of My Brother's Keeper Cares and Brittany Bronson, who has experienced anxiety throughout pandemic. The newsmakers of the week are the cases of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Civil right attorney Ben Crump who represents both the Arbery and Taylor families discusses the cases. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Milton Hershey senior Nathaniel Boyd. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Growing Calls for Citywide Apology Ahead of 35th Anniversary of MOVE tragedy May 11, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg speaks to former Mayor Wilson Goode, Mike Africa, Jr. and others regarding the possibility of a citywide apology for the 1985 MOVE Bombing ahead of the 35th anniversary of the tragedy. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Class of 2020 grieves graduations, but creates new celebrations; Philly schools digital learning & NOMO Foundation May 10, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of mass cancellation of graduation ceremonies for the class of 2020 because of covid19. Psychotherapist Andrea Egert joins recent and soon to be graduates of the class of 2020 Jena Meile, Steven Scott Bradley and Aniya Mack. The newsmaker of the week is the Philadelphia School District. Dr. William Hite, superintendent, discusses digital learning program See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Impact of COVID-19 on political campaigns, Committee of 70’s “We Vote” and NaturALL Club’s Pandemic Pivot May 03, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact of covid19 crisis on political campaigns and the 2020 Election. Christine Jacobs, executive director of Represent PA joines Mustafa Rashed, president and CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Darisha Parker, Pennsylvania State Rep candidate for 198th district in this robust discussion. The newsmaker of the week is the voting. This week, Committee of Seventy launched, We Vote, a campaign designed to shift voting culture and encourage voters to sign up for a mail in ballot in Pennsylvania. CEO oDavid Thornburg, explains. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the NaturAll Club. Muhga Eltigani, CEO, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Continue COVID-19 lockdown or is it time to let up? Black doctors step up & #SENIORSERENADES Apr 26, 2020

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Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about recent efforts to reopen American amid the covornavirus pandemic. Pa State Rep and Minority Whip Jordan Harris joins family physician Jennifer Caudle and Derrick Lee, owner of D&J Costumes in Northeast Philadelphia. The newsmaker of the week is the Black Doctor COVID19 Consortium. "Twinsisterdocs" Dr. Elana McDonald and Dr. Delana Wardlaw explain why they stepped up to volunteer. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is the Colin DiPasquale, a Moorestown High freshman who started an effort he calls #SeniorSerenades. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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