Flashpoint

Flashpoint host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg interviews Boots Riley writer & director of the new movie "Sorry to Bother You". See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about those experiencing the backlash from the opioid epidemic- the hundreds of thousands living with debilitating chronic pain. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Philadelphia substitute teacher turned activist is putting his education skills to the test with innovative videos designed to stop violence and drug use among youth. Flashpoint Host & KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with Brandon Chastang aka B.McFly_ on IG. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the rising tension between the Trump administration, its supporters and the rest of America. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about networking across gender lines in the age of #MeToo. This week actor Terry Crews gave emotional testimony about a business networking experience in Hollywood that turned into a sexual assault. Cherri also had a recent experience that raised questions on how men and women can better interact to avoid sexual tension. Jennifer Robinson, CEO of Purposeful Networking, Peggy McCausland an employement lawyer and president of the Forum of Executive Women Greater Philadelphia region and Dr. George James a marriage and family therapist weigh in providing advice and insight on how to set boundaries, avoid lawsuits and keep away from trouble at home. Our newsmaker of the week is State Rep. Jordan Harris, one of the lead sponsors of the "Clean Slate" bill signed into law this week by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The bill will allow hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians with criminal pasts to get certain rec

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact that the gender revolution is having on fatherhood. Images of dads in media is showing men are more comfortable being caretakers for their children and are picking up more of the duties at home. Joe Alvayero- a couples counselor, Dr. Pilar Gonalons, a Sociology professor at University of Pennsylvania and Craig Manning a father who put his education on the backburner to follow his military wife as she was deployed around the world- all weigh in on this topic. The Newsmaker of the week is a Dr. Jay Cherney, a psychologist and director of DadLab, an innovative program at Abington Hospital that made headlines for teaching new fathers how to deal with sleep deprivation. Finally, the changemaker of the week is Daddy University, Inc.. Cherri sits down with founder and CEO, Joel Austin. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the podcast

Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. Subscribe to the Flashpoint podcast on iTunes, via the Radio.com app or other podcast platforms. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Philadelphia Department of Prisons has completed its investigation into claims that it inhumanely detained a transgender woman who was arrested during last week's pride parade. KYW Community Affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions in this exclusive interview with Prisons Commissioner Blanche Carney. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Debbie Sims Africa became the first member of the MOVE Nine to be paroled. She was released over the weekend after nearly 40 years behind bars for the 1978 shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer. KYW Community Affairs Reporter and Flashpoint Host Cherri Gregg spoke to Debbie Africa and her son Michael Africa, Jr. via phone a day before they addressed the public. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the impact that the gender revolution is having on fatherhood. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uber is changing course after it barred a number of Pennsylvania drivers with old-drug convictions from using its ride-sharing app. In this Flashpoint Podcast extra, KYW Newsradio's Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg sat down with Thomas Daniels, a fired Uber who came forward to pressure the company to reverse its decision. Daniels received clemency from President Barack Obama in 2015. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the City of Philadelphia's recent effort to take back two tunnels in the Kensington section where homeless opiid users were camped out. Dozens set up tents and were using drugs and living in squalor in four tunnels adjacent to a residential neighborhood. The city set up a pilot program designed to take back two of the tunnels- one along Tulip Street, the other along Kensington Avenue. The deadline for the move out was this week. Cherri Gregg sits down with Liz Hersh, Director of the City's Office of Homeless Services, Charito Morales, an outreach worker advocating for the homeless residents of the encampment and Amanda Fury a resident and member of the Somerset Neighbors fpr Better Living to discss the execution of the city's plan, the immediate aftermath and next steps. The Newsmaker of the week is a growing initiative called, "When Black Men Pray." The effort is the brain child of Nathaniel Rogers

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about overuse of the 911 service. In recent weeks, stories of White people calling the police on Black people engaging in routine activities like napping, shopping, moving in, barbequing or waiting in a Starbucks has raised eyebrows and questions about race-based mircroaggressions in American society. La Salle University Professor Charles Gallagher, lawyer and York NAACP President Sandra Thompson and Philadelphia activist Patrick Duff dig into the theories and actions behind the act of using police as a tool to "protect White spaces." Also, Paymon Rouhanifard was an outsider appointed by then Republican Governor Chris Christie to fix the struggling Camden Public Schools. He came in five years ago to much controversy because of the takeover, but few can deny there has been progress. Last month, Rouhanifard announced he'd be stepping down at the end of the year. But why? Cherri asks Rouhanidard about his le

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about modern day motherhood. Recent video of Duchess Kate Middleton wearing heels, stockings and a dress while holding her newborn hours after giving birth caused reaction from mothers around the world. Is there pressure on moms to do it all and look great while making it happen? Temple Professors Judith Levine, stay at home mom and Mom's Club past president Amanda Parashir and working mom and newsmaker Myia Hurst weigh in on the phenomenom of modern day momming. Also, Fatima and Nassir Faruq made headlines when the mother son duo attend prom together. Why he asked- why she said yes and the reaction they received. Finally, Susan Rose, founder of Mothers Matter, discusses why she founded the South Jersey-based non-profit and explains how the work they do helps mothers dealing with tough times. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/polici

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's eviction crisis. A recent report revealed at 1 in 14 renters received an eviction notice in Philadelphia in 2016 where nearly half the city's residents rent. Barrett Marshall, Housing Law Staff Attorney at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Algernon Allen, a licensed realtor, developer and landlord with properties in West Philadelphia and Fatoumata Gamble, a tenant at Admiral Court who was given three weeks to vacate her apartment. Also, Mary Beth Appel, a nurse practitioner at the Catholic Worker Free Clinic in Kensington talks about her mission to remember those lost to addictions. Finally, Miles Wilson, President and CEO of Educationworks discusses the non-profit's on going effort to teach underserved kids the skills the pay the bills. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy inf

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about what it takes to break from the bystander mentality to stand up and intervene when needed. James Shaw became a hero when his quick action stopped a gunman who claimed four lives at a Nashville Waffle House. Security Expert, Ed Iannucci, Bystander Intenention Strategist Lucy Duncan and neighborhood hero Ella Best talk about what it takes to stand up for others at a moment's notice. Also, Nicolle Rochelle appeared on four episodes of Cosby Show in the early 1990s, but made headlines in Philadelphia when she ran topless in front of onlookers outside of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown. Her message for the newly convicted serial predator. Finally, it's National Small Business Week and Melinda Emerson a.k.a. Small Biz Lady had advice for those looking to make their small business booms. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fla

This week on Flashpoint: Host and KYW Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the recent racially charged arrest of two Black men at a Center City Starbucks. Guests Rev. Yvette Davis of POWER, Mary Catherine Roper, ACLU Legal Director and Temple University Professor Gregg Feistman, a PR expert, weigh in on the racial disparities in pedestrian stops in Center City, remedies offered by Starbucks and the bigger issue of racial bias in America Other guests include, newsmaker Leon Johnson, a Temple University Offensive Lineman who is a 2018 NFL Draft Prospect and Women Organized Against Rape executive director Dr. Monique Howard. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio 1060AM. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about latest Facebook privacy scandal. Experts weigh in on what this means and how to protect your information. Other guests include Christian woman whose mission is strippers and founder of Au-Some Lives, Inc. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the price of resistance. This the country marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was one of the most famous lives lost in the struggle for racial equality, but countless others also made sacrifices. Fast forward, and lives are still being lost. So what is the modern cost of resistance? Guests weigh in. Other guests include, Patricia Cummings, head of Philly DA's Conviction Integrity Unit and Anisha Sinha of West Philadelphia Alliance for Children. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about racial disparities in who gets approved for home loans in Philadelphia. This week City Council held a hearing investigating recent what some are calling modern day redlining. All sides weigh in on the impact and what the city can do to ensure equitable lending. Other guests include a Trans Latina activist Naiymah Sanchez and Lynette Luckers of the Marion Luckers Foundation. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices