Bridging Philly

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Flashpoint: Debating region's hot stories, cure for HIV and mindfulness for underserved Jul 21, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the hottest headlines of the summer. Larry Ceisler, principal of Ceisler Media and Advocacy joins Farrah Jimenez, a known conservative and CEO of Philadelphia Education Fund and Asa Khalif of Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ Activist. The newsmaker of the week is Dr. Kamel Khalili, head HIV researcher at Temple University School of Medicine, who discusses their recent breakthrough that has the potential to be a cure to HIV. The changemaker of the week is Roots 2 Rise, an organization breaking barriers by offering free or donation based yoga across the Philadelphia area. 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: When a crash becomes a crime, Kensington Beach, and #Waterarmsoverfirearms Jul 14, 2019

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This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about hit and run accidents in the Philadelphia region. When does a crash become a crime? Accident Investigation District Captain Mark Overwise joines Sarah Clark Stuart, executive director of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia and Brian Hickey, a reporter for Philly Voice who was a victim of a hit and run accident. The newsmaker of the week is the man behind the Instagram account "Kensington Beach," which posts graphic videos of people in various stages of intoxication or who are using drugs on public streets. He explains why. The changemaker of the week is Gabriel Nyantakyi, the creator of a project called "Water Arms Over Fire Arms." 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.

Best of Flashpoint: Kate Smith Muted, Campaign for Forgiveness and Flower Lady Jul 07, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at some of the "best of" Flashpoint. Since Nike made headlines after pulling it's Max Air 1's from the shelves after Colin Kaepernick argued that the Betsy Ross era flag featured on the shoe is a racist symbol-- we at Flashpoint were reminded of the Kate Smith controversy. Lou Scheinfeld, a former VP with the Flyers, Dr. Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations and Jennifer Fleeger, associate professor of media and communication studies at Ursinus College are debaters. The best of newsmaker is Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back during a robbery outside of his North Philadelphia home last November and set out on a crusade for forgiveness. The "best of" changemaker of the week is Patricia Gallagher aka "The Flower Lady," founder of the Happy Flowers Project. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Dealing with Border, NJ's Transgender Republican and the Flower Lady Jun 30, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the US-Mexico Border. Immigrants' rights activist Miguel Andrade of Juntos, attorney Phillippe Weisz of HIAS Pennsylvania and attorney and constitutional conservative Dean Malik join Kennedy of the American Friends Services Committee for this hot discussion on immigration in America. The newsmaker of the week is Jennifer Williams, the first openly Transgender delegate to attend a Republican National Convention. The changemaker of the week is Patricia Gallagher aka "The Flower Lady." TAGS: See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Tackling summer violence; rapping professor wins big & #welcomingthestranger Jun 23, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent shootings that claimed at least a half dozen lives and left dozens injured. Bilal Qayyum of Father's Day Rally Committee joins Roz Pichardo of Operation Save Our City, David Harrington of YASP and Theron Pride, Director of the Office of Violence Prevention for the City of Philadelphia to discuss solutions. The newsmaker of the week is Temple University professor aka "The Rappin' Professor" Dr. Aaron Smith, who just won big on Beat Shazam, a TV game show hosted by Jamie Foxx. The changemaker of the week is the Welcoming the Stranger, a Bucks County non-profit that provides free services to immigrants and refugees in the region. Board Member and teacher Lois Heist is guest. 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." TAG: Bilal Qayyum, Father's Day Rally Committee, Roz Pichardo, Operation Save Our City, David Harrington, YASP, Theron Pride, Office of Violence Prevention, Temple University, Dr. Aaron Smith, aaron smith, Beat Shazam, Jamie Foxx, Welcoming the Stranger, Lois Heist, kyw newsradio, kyw newsradio 1060, kyw newsradio 1060am, kyw 1060, kyw 1060am, flashpoint, kyw flashpoint, cherri gregg See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Sounding alarm on climate change, dad is exonorated and Juneteenth Jun 16, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about climate change. Climate change attorney Robert B McKinstry joins Nicole Karsch of the Sunrise Movement, University of Pennsylvania Professor and Director of Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Dr. Mark Hughes and Philadelphia City Councilman At-Large Derek Green for this weekend's debate. The newsmaker of the week is Terrance Lewis who was exonerated after spending 21 years behind bars for a 1996 robbery murder. His lawyers Kevin Harden and Shari Maynard also discuss. The changemaker of the week is the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Festival and Parade, producer Sonni King is guest. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: House Stealing, Marijuana listening tour, Horse therapy Jun 09, 2019

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This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions Michael Froelich, an attorney with Community Legal Services joins Hilary Emerson, Chief Legal, Housing and Zoning Counsel with Councilmember Cherelle Parker and Bernard Wigg, a victim of house stealing. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, who just completed a 67 county listening tour focused on marijuana. The changemaker of the week is the Gateway Horseworks, a Malvern based nonprofit that provides horse psychotherapy to the community. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Impact of Philly's one party politics, Joe Biden courage awardee & #eidinthepark Jun 02, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's one party political system. Alison Perelman of Philadelphia 3.0 joins Mustafa Rashed, CEO of Bellevue Strategies and Terry Madonna, political pollster from Franklin and Marshall College for this hot discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Adrianna Branin, a recent recipient of the Joe Biden Courage Award, which recognizes student heroes tackling sexual assault. The changemaker of the week is the Philadelphia Ramadan and Eid Fund, which will host its inaugural Eid in the Park. Founder Salima Suswell discusses event. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint: Preventing teen suicide, trading revenge for redemption & animal alliance May 26, 2019

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Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions around the rising rate of suicide among youth. Sarah-Ashley Andrews, founder of Dare 2 Hope joins Dr. Dan Romer, a University of Pennsylvania professor who focuses on the connection between mental health and media and Science Leadership Academy freshmen Sasha Mannino and Iris Peron-Ames who tragically lost their friend to suicide in 2017 but are working to keep her legacy alive. The newsmaker of the week is Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back during a robbery outside of his North Philadelphia home last November. He recently set out on a crusade for forgiveness The changemaker of the week is the Animal Alliance, a New Jersey based non-profit that provides support to animals that have suffered abuse and neglect. Founder, Annie Trinkle, is the guest. 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: Dr. Zenida health talks youth suicide prevention May 25, 2019

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There has been a sharp spike in suicide rate among youth. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg speaks to Dr. Zenida Heath, a mental health expert who digs into some of the reasons why and how parents can become more aware. If you know a young person who may be contemplating suicide, please call the Teen Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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