Flashpoint

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

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about Pennsylvania's new congressional map. It was drawn by Pennsylvania's Supreme Court after maps by the Republican legislature and Governor Tom Wolf were rejected. The US Supreme Court did not step in. Cherri also discusses the latest on the Meek Mill case and highlights the 15th annual African American History and Cultural Showcase. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the status of Temple University's proposed on-campus football stadium. This week Council President Darrell Clarke pulled his support after tension with area residents reached a boiling point. The newsmaker is social media comedy sensation GheeFunny and Maternity Care Coalition reps discuss their groundbreaking efforts. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the dearth of women in political office. To celebrate Women's History Month she digs into the momentum behind the pink wave, chats up Philly's history making Controller and a millenial queen maker who training women to get elected. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about youth leading the way for gun control following the Parkland mass shooting. Gregg also chats with an 8-year-old girl who's defying the odds of her deadly brain cancer diagnosis and a KYW Black History Month GameChanger. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the school to prison pipeline as the guests discuss some of the latest innovations being employed in Philadelphia classrooms. Also, discussion with Wilco Electronic Systems about recent sale of certain assets to Comcast and celebrating a KYW GameChanger. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about LOVE in Flashpoint's inaugural Valentine's Week show. Statitics show "love" is the number one reason to get married, yet fewer Americans are taking the plunge. Also, discussions of open marriage and self care. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's reaction to some fans "celebrating" the Eagles' SuperBowl win with vandalism. Black Lives Matter Philadelphia called the response a "double standard." Activists, police and an attorney weighs in. Ex-juvenile lifer Kempis Songster goes to to the Super Bowl and a GameChanger with VOICE gets honored. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the city of Philadelphia's battle against opioid addiction and the decision to open safe injection sites. Eagles head chaplain Rev. Herb Lusk talks about the team's faith for the Super Bowl and KYW GameChanger Cancer Who? gets honored. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision that orders Republican lawmakers to redraw current Congressional district maps. The clock is ticking as the February deadline looms. Karl "Dice Raw" Jenkins talks up his new muscial and Queening Mentoring program changes the game. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the negotiations on Capitol Hill to create a bill for Dreamers. The clock is ticking and incidiary comments made by President Donald Trump complicated matters. Hear from all sides, learn about a millenial serial entreprenuer and Philadelphia Works. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the #MeToo movement, which was center stage this week at the Golden Globe Awards.  Gregg also chats up some of the women behind the 2018 Women's March on Washington as they gear up for their January 20th demonstration. Rev. Gregory Holston, executive director of POWER, explained the causes the clergy-based group is supporting and what they'll be doing on MLK day. 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

Flashpoint Host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about President Donald Trump's new Tax Law, which went into effect this week. She also chats up reformed convict turned million dollar New Jersey business man Tracey Syphax, who got a special gift this Christmas from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. She also talks to Todd Bernstein regarding the King Day of Service. 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 community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at some of the best segments of the year. 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

Flashpoint host and KYW community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the vulnerability of seniors when it comes to fire. She also chats up singer Bobby Hill about his new voice and highlights a young non-profit, Banksgiving, that empowers urban youth. 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