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Flashpoint Extra: Shaka Johnson death threats, after aiding peaceful surrender Aug 25, 2019

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The defense attorney who helped his 36-year-old client surrender in Nicetown last week after a nearly 8-hour stand-off with police is experiencing negative backlash. Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Cherri Gregg sits down with Shaka Johnson to discuss the aftermath, including death threats. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: 400 Years since the African landing, death threats after standoff & Hug Mobsters Aug 25, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about August 25, 1619- the first documented date of arrival of Africans in British Colonial America. Molefi Asante, Professor and Chair of the Department of Africology and African American Studies at Temple University joins Errin Haines, national race writer for the Associated Press and Dr. Marion Lane, a member of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. The newsmaker of the week is attorney Shaka Johnson who helped his former client peacefully surrender after a violent eight hour police standoff in Nicetown, North Philadelphia. Johnson discusses recent death threats. The changemaker of the week is Edie Weinstein, founder of Hug Mobsters, Armed with Love. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Mass shootings, US Census and helping young women Aug 18, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the uptick in mass shootings. This week, the President proposed re-opening mental institutions to deal with those prone to violence. Frank Farley, professor of psychological studies in education at Temple University joins Amy Federer of National Alliance for Mental Illness in Philadelphia and Christine Flowers, conservative columnist on this debate. The newsmaker of the week is Philly Counts 2020. Executive director Stephanie Reid discusses her office and what residents can expect when it comes the US Census. The changemaker of the week is Curate Your Life. Founder Deja Jones discusses. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Monè Davis update Aug 16, 2019

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Mone Davis...remember her? The 13 year old pitcher who lead her team to a little league win? Well, she's all grown up and headed off to college in just a few days. Flashpoint Host and Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg caught up with her at Marian Anderson Rec Center...the place where it all started. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Live: Wrongful conviction: Anomaly or epidemic? Aug 10, 2019

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KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about wrongful conviction before a live studio audience as part of the Philly Podcast Festival. In recent days, John Miller was set free after more than 21 years behind bars. His entire case was based on the testimony of one witness- that that testimony turned out to be a lie. Chester Holman, Terrance Lewis, and six others have also been exonerated since Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner took office. Before that- names like Shaurn Thomas and Anthony Wright dominated headlines in recent years as others were set free after decades of wrongful conviction. So- is wrongful conviction an anomaly? Or is it an epidemic in Philadelphia? Patricia Cummings, Conviction Integrity and Special Investigations Unit Supervisor for the Philadelphia DA's Office joins Marissa Bluestine, former Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project who now is a Assistant Director of the Quattrone Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania and Bradley Bridge an Assistant Defender at the Philadelphia Defender Association with more than 20 years helping individuals get post conviction relief. In addition, the audience hears a one-on-one interview with exoneree Anthony Wright. He spent 25 years behind bars for a rape and murder that he did not commit. Cleared by DNA evidence, Wright endured a second trial and was eventually found not guilty by a jury. He sued the city of Philadelphia and won. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: Pulse Nightclub survivor speaks out on mass shootings in Texas, Ohio Aug 05, 2019

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Patience Carter was shot multiple times when a gunman open fired inside Pulse Nightclub in Orlando three years ago. Today, she is reacting to the latest round of mass shootings in El Paso and in Dayton, Ohio. As KYW Newesradio community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg explains every headline can be a trigger. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Trump vs. Cummings, Overdose Reversals, ICNA Relief Aug 04, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about President Donald Trump's criticism of Congressman Elijah Cummings and Baltimore. Were the President's comments racist? Or were they right? Melissa DePino, co-founder of Privilege to Progress joined Charles Gallagher, a professor at LaSalle University, Rev. William A Brawner from Power and Raynard Jackson, a conservative columnist and Republican political consultant in a heated discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Roz Pichardo, founder of Operation Save Our City. The changemaker of the week is ICNA Relief. Razin Karu, Outreach Coordinator, is guest. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: South Philly native wears anti-racism T-shirt to Walmart and goes viral Aug 01, 2019

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A South Philadelphia native living in Western Pennsylvania bought a t-shirt to teach his children to stand up against racism. He wore it to Walmart and what happened next surprised him. Here's KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint Extra: BlackStar Film Festival draws big names to Philadelphia Jul 31, 2019

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The 8th annual BlackStar Film Festival will kick off tomorrow in University City. KYW Newsradio's community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks with the festival's director Maori Holmes about this year's line up. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Economics of hospital closures, PA AG on drugs and guns & #CANCERWHO? Jul 28, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the economics behind hospital closures. University of Pennsylvania professor Robert Burns, an expert on healthcare management joins Patrick Clancy of Philadelphia Works and Shanna Hobbs, a trauma nurse from Hahnemann for this important discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro. Shapiro discusses his approach to law enforcement when it comes to drugs and guns. The changemaker of the week is Cancer Who? Founded by Al Harris, the organization provides support for families and caregivers dealing with cancer and opened the first and only Black owned cancer care patient center in the country. kyw newsradio, kyw newsradio 1060, kyw newsradio 1060am, kyw 1060, kyw 1060am, flashpoint, kyw flashpoint, cherri Gregg, University of Pennsylvania, Robert Burns, Patrick Clancy, Philadelphia Works, Shanna Hobbs, Hahnemann Hospital, Pennsylvania Attorney General, pa attorney general, Josh Shapiro, Cancer Who?, Al Harris See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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