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Flashpoint 12/10/17 - Travel Ban Moves Forward, Exonerating Wrongfully Convicted and Philanthropic Empowerment Dec 10, 2017

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Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the US Supreme Court's decision to allow Travel Ban 3.0 to move forward. She sits down with advocates from all side to get reaction and more. Also, the Pennsylvania Innocence Project has had a banner couple of years exonerating several individuals wrongfully convicted and Impact 100 South Jersey is seeking women investors. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint - 12/3/17 - Sex Misconduct, DA Elect Krasner & World AIDS Day Dec 03, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the how to deal with the aftermath of sexual misconduct within an organization, sits down with Philadelphia DA-Elect Larry Krasner to chat about plans for his transition into office and looks at the face of HIV and AIDS in light of World AIDS Day. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint for 11/26/17 - Meek Mill's Legal Issues, Feminista Jones & Dream Inc. Nov 24, 2017

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Flashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the the case of rapper Meek Mill, talks to activist Feminista Jones and finds out more about Camden-based Women of the Dream, Inc. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint for 11/19/17 -Dissolve SRC, Pregnant Jailed Moms and Thanksgiving Outreach Nov 18, 2017

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We discuss the recent vote to dissolve the School Reform Commission, Mary Baxter aka "Isis Tha Savior" helps push policy that would provide more human treatment to women who are pregnant while incarcerated and last a ministry group will hold a special Thanksgiving dinner for those in need. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Flashpoint for 11/12/17 - Gerrymandering, Gentrification, Non-Profits Join Forces Nov 11, 2017

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We tackle the tough issue of gerrymandering. Newsmaker Michael Froehlich, put out a bounty on "We Buy Houses" signs and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Urban Affairs Coalition, which is gearing up for its annual breakfast. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 11/5/17 - Sexual Harassment, Unity Cup & Philly's Men Are Cooking Nov 03, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint: We look at recent revelations of pervasive sexual harassment and abuse in Hollywood, on Wall Street, on Capitol Hill and beyond and the resultant backlash. We also talk Philadelphia Unity Cup and Philly's Men Are Cooking. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/29/17 - #TakeAKnee, Amazon HQ2 and from IG to Activism Oct 29, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint: The issue of the politics of the #TakeAKnee movement. How Amazon's HQ2 in Philly would benefit the average city resident. Finally,a new organization designed to turn Facebook and Twitter rants into political activism. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30AM on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/22/17 - Gayborhood Racism, Diversifying Corp. Giving and Changing Urban Ed Oct 22, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint: We tackle the issue of racism in Philadelphia's Gayborhood, the Newsmaker for this week is Tiffany Tavares, Vice President and Community Relations Senior Consultant for Wells Fargo and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Tamir Harper, founder and executive director of Urb Ed. Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/15/17 - Hate on Campuses, New Police Watchdog and Hoops for Hygiene Oct 15, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint: Hate and bias on college campuses, a chat with the new leader of the Philadelphia Police Advisory Commission and an initiative called, "Hoops for Hygiene." Flashpoint hosted by KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg airs every Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

KYW Flashpoint for 10/8/17 - Gun Ctrl, Crim. Just. Reform & Spreading Positivity Oct 08, 2017

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This week on Flashpoint:A debate over gun control in the wake of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins works to influence criminal justice reform and the "Change Maker of the Week" is Cheryl Rice, creator of the You Matter Marathon. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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