Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about state of the American worker in the "booming" economy. John Dodds, executive director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project joins Dr. Lynne Anderson, professor at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Emily Guendlesberger, the author of "One the Clock, who traveled the country working low wage jobs. The newsmaker of the week is Pennsylvania Congresswoman Madeleine Dean. The changemaker of ...
Sep 01, 2019•51 min
The term racism- has been thrown about in recent months- at very high levels. But what does it really mean? How about- the term- anti-racist?? A Temple Grad and National Book Awardee- penned, "How to be an Anti-Racist", a book a explaining it all. Flashpoint Host and Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg speaks with Dr. Ibram Kendi of American University. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: h...
Aug 31, 2019•26 min
Last week- the video of the bloody aftermath of a West Philadelphia shooting that showed bystanders scrambling to help got tens of thousands of views on line. But- it begged the question- what would you do to help someone who just got shot? KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg spoke with Scott Charles, co-director of Fighting Chance at Temple University Hospital. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data a...
Aug 26, 2019•17 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn ...
Aug 25, 2019•33 min
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 at...
Aug 25, 2019•1 hr 9 min
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. Exe...
Aug 18, 2019•53 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...
Aug 16, 2019•23 min
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 ...
Aug 10, 2019•57 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your...
Aug 05, 2019•24 min
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 newsmake...
Aug 04, 2019•51 min
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. 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...
Aug 01, 2019•11 min
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. 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
Jul 31, 2019•15 min
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. ...
Jul 28, 2019•54 min
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 t...
Jul 21, 2019•56 min
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 accoun...
Jul 14, 2019•43 min
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 Jennife...
Jul 07, 2019•41 min
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 C...
Jun 30, 2019•50 min
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" ...
Jun 23, 2019•52 min
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 robber...
Jun 16, 2019•52 min
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 ...
Jun 09, 2019•54 min
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 w...
Jun 02, 2019•49 min
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...
May 26, 2019•40 min
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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
May 25, 2019•23 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the booming video gaming industry. Recently, the World Heath Organization classified "gaming disorder" as a bonafide mental health condition. Locally, stories of gamers who dropped out of school or allowed their lives to become consumed with video play have made headlines. But esports is a business that makes billions and sees double digit growth every year. Gaming is becoming a legitimate athletic sp...
May 19, 2019•47 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg joins a panel of KYW Newsradio reporters to pose the burning questions to the Democratic Candidates for Philadelphia Mayor. KYW Newsradio city hall bureau Chief Pat Loeb, reporter Kristen Johanson and KYW Newsradio tech editor Ian Bush provide challenge Pennsylvania Senator Anthony Hardy Williams and former Philadelphia Controller Alan Butkovitz with questions on some of the most pressing issues plaguing Philadelphia. Incumbent Mayor...
May 12, 2019•48 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Philadelphia's At-Large City Council Race. Al Schmit, City Commissioner, Mustafa Rashed, CEO of Bellvue Strategies, Jasmine Sessoms, founder of She Can Win and Bill Greenlee, At-Large City Councilman provide analysis. Our newsmaker of the week is Charisse McGill, owner of Lokal Artisan Foods. The momprenuer created "French Toast Bites," a festival food that has risen in popularity. The changemaker of ...
May 05, 2019•51 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Kate Smith controversy. Last week, the Philadelphia Flyers announced it would no longer play the late singer's rendition of "God Bless America" after learning that she recorded several songs with blatantly racist lyrics. Our newsmaker of the week is Jawuan Jones also known as @Haircut4homless on social media. The Philadelphia Barber made national news recently when a video of police questioning hi...
Apr 28, 2019•41 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about guns as the country marks the 20th anniversary of the Columbine massacre and the 12th anniversary of the Virginia Tech mass shooting. The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Brandon Flood, the newly appointed Secretary for the Board of Pardons in Pennsylvania. The Changemaker of the week is the 88th annual Easter Promenade. Master of Ceremony Henri David discusses event's history. Flashpoint airs ever...
Apr 21, 2019•49 min
Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the 1.5 trillion dollars in student loan debt plaguing America. The Flashpoint newsmaker of the week is Vanessa Garrett Harley, Philadelphia's new Deputy Director for Criminal Justice and Public Safety. The Changemaker of the week is the Paul Robeson. 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 o...
Apr 14, 2019•53 min
iTalk is pioneering platform that merges leadership content with pop culture and stage drama. KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter and Flashpoint host Cherri Gregg sat down with founders Jennifer Montague, International DJ Casper and Marketing Director Samantha Wood regarding this innovative new effort that kicks off in Philadelphia April 12th. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyin...
Apr 08, 2019•14 min
