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Flashpoint: A child goes missing- what to do, Dante Hailey's triumph and Laurel House Oct 06, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what parents can if a child goes missing?? Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood joins Ed Iannucci -- owner of Kim's Karate and runs the Safe and Sound Program and Eileen Law, a CIA Detective and President-Elect of the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators. The newsmaker of the week is Dante Hailey. He shares his story of triumph over trauma. The changemaker of the week is Laurel House. Executive Director Beth Sturman is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: MacArthur 'genius' shares her word on empathy at Pa. Women's Conference Oct 04, 2019

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Jesmyn Ward is a McAurthur Genius and two-time National Book Award winner. This week sge spoke to the 10,000 women who attened the Pennsylvania Women's Conference. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg caught up with the barrier breaker to discuss how her writing builds bonds across communities. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Rapper Freeway discusses his kidney transplant Oct 03, 2019

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Rapper Freeway went into kidney failure and spent nearly hour years on dialysis. In February, he received a kidney transplant. He sits down with Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg in his first post-transplant interview to discuss the process and why he thinks its so important to share his story. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: House flipping duo-- be a good seller Sep 30, 2019

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House flipping is big business in Philadelphia. But a pair of home grown real estate investers accused of "exploiting the poor and poorly informed" in a recent newspaper article is speaking out. Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke to Bryheim Murray and Kyle Easley of BK Partners about their company. She also spoke to Community Legals Services Attorney Michael Froehlich and real estate agent Algernon Allen about how owners can become better sellers. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Inside look at impeachment, unseating a pol dynasty, pulpit police recruiters Sep 29, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impeachment process. Franklin and Marshall College political pollster Dr. Terry Madonna joins Dr. David Barrett a politcal science professor at Villanova University and David Dix, a political analyst and co-founder of Luminous Strategies. The newsmaker of the week is Jamie Gauthier, the democratic candidate running unopposed in November for Philadelphia's third councilmatic district. The changemakers of the week are Revs. Antoine and Juwan Bennett who are use their pulpit power to pull in police recruits of color. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Encore: Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA) Sep 25, 2019

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In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back our August 31st newsmaker of the week- Pennsylvania 4th district Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg discusses the meaning of an "impeachment inquiry" and why Congresswoman Dean signed on to the growing Democratic coalition calling for such a move over the summer. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Encore: Dr. Steve Rosenberg on vaping Sep 25, 2019

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In this encore of the Flashpoint podcast, we bring back the newsmaker from the September 22nd show: vaping. Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg talks to Dr. Steve Rosenberg, a psychotherapist and smoking cessation expert who has helped more than 50,000 people quit smoking. He discusses the dangers of vaping and provides tools on how to quit. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Women murdered in Philly, facts on vaping and Mighty Fest Sep 21, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent rash of murders of women in Philadelphia. Jeannine Lisitski, executive director of Women Against Abuse joins Ikey Raw an activist who has been chronicling recent deaths of women and Carmen Pagan, a domestic abuse and homicide survivor who recently held a march in North Philadelphia, calling for attention on the plight of the women victims. The newsmaker of the week is vaping. Dr. Steve Rosenberg is the guest. The changemaker of the week is Mighty Writers. Founder Tim Whitaker is the guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Entercom serves pillars of community impact Sep 20, 2019

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In this special edition of the the Flashpoint Podcast: Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Entercom Serves program, recorded at the new Entercom 2400 Market Street headquarters. Entercom sustainability partner Fairmount Park Conservancy is highlighted. Meg Holscher, Senior Development Director and Sara Hirshler, Membership Manager are guests. Entercom veteran and service members partner is Travis Manion Foundation. COO Josh Jabin is guest. Civic education is a one of the five pillar of the Entercom Serves program. Committee of Seventy Chief Advancement Officer, Lauren Cristella and National Constitution Center Chief Learning Officer Dr. Kerry Sautner are guests. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Interview with Stedman Graham Sep 17, 2019

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In order to lead others, you must first learn to lead yourself--that is the premise of a new book by Stedman Graham. KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with the New York Times best selling author ahead of his visit to the Museum of the American Revolution this week. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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