We Talk Weekly News
By Charles G. Postell, Lauren J. Settles
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We Talk Weekly News is a weekly news and culture podcast delivering powerful analysis, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping our world today. On WPPM 106.5 FM Philadelphia every Saturday at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Hosted by celebrity stylist & radio personality Charles Gregory, journalist and media personality Lauren "Sizzle" Settles and health correspondent "Classy Lady" Sparkle Howell. We feature expert guests, political and public figures, celebrities, and community leaders combined with legal and law enforcement analysis and commentary.
We Talk Weekly News takes you beyond the headlines with breaking news, political analysis, entertainment updates, and trending cultural conversations all through a sharp, informed, and unapologetically urban lens. From U.S. politics and policy to global events, celebrity headlines, music, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about — this is where news meets culture, and perspective meets truth.
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We Talk Weekly News takes you beyond the headlines with breaking news, political analysis, entertainment updates, and trending cultural conversations all through a sharp, informed, and unapologetically urban lens. From U.S. politics and policy to global events, celebrity headlines, music, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about — this is where news meets culture, and perspective meets truth.
Each episode brings you:
- In-depth breakdowns of current events and top news stories
- Smart, engaging commentary on politics, media, and pop culture
- “Good News / Bad News” highlights from around the world
- Stories that impact Black communities, working families, and the culture at large
Subscribe on YouTube for full podcast episodes:
www.youtube.com/wetalkweekly
Follow We Talk Weekly across platforms for exclusive content, breaking updates, and behind-the-scenes access:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweekly
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkweekly
Follow, subscribe, and join the conversation because the news hits different when you actually understand it!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly-news--2576999/support.
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Philly Division of Reentry Executive Director Assata Thomas talks life, advocacy, and new book
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May 14, 2026 |
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Met Gala Red Carpet & Jeff Bezos Protests, Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads, Philly Renters Crisis
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May 13, 2026 |
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Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act, Singer D4vd Murder Timeline, Megan Thee Stallion Klay Thompson Split
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May 08, 2026 |
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Children First Director of Parent Advocacy & Engagement Inella Ray talks her work, career, Philly school closings & more
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May 05, 2026 |
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Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore Cheating Scandal, Met Gala 2026, Jasmine Crockett Senate Run
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May 02, 2026 |
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PCGVR Director Eric Marsh Sr. talks Community Advocacy, Million Man March, Black Fatherhood
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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Recording Artist Zexzy talks his life, career, and music
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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ICE Agent Kills Renee Good, Philly Sheriff Rochelle Bilal Warns ICE, Trump Attemps to Freeze Child Care Funding
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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Philadelphia City Comissioner Omar Sabir talks voting rights, voter suppression, elections, and more
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Black America in the Post George Floyd Era, Elon Musk $258 billion racketeering lawsuit, Will Smith & More
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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Gastroenterologist Dr. Veronica Jarido talks health equity, cancer prevention and awareness
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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Melania Trump Shocking Epstein Speech, Angel Reese Traded, Kanye West UK Ban, Hawaiian Doctor Guilty
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Dark Fairytale Author Bria Rose talks new book "Her Dark Promise"
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Boxer Will Stronghold talks Celebrity Boxing, acting, & mentoring youth
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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Don Lemon Anti-ICE protest arrest, Nicki Minaj U.S. citizenship, A$AP Rocky NAACP Vanguard Award
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, DPA, M.A.Ed., RT(T) talks healthcare, her life, career, and faith
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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Jay-Z's GQ Interview: Drake & Kendrick battle rap, Meta & YouTube Lose Lawsuit, Philly Athlete GOATS
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Giovan Lane-Walker — Inclusive Workplace Innovator & CEO of LaneChange Strategies
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Trump Racist Obamas Meme, Gov Josh Shapiro Budget, Grammys Recap Bad Bunny "ICE OUT"
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Mar 28, 2026 |
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Communications Specialist & STEM educator Jason Dietrich talks his life, career, & NASA projects
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Singer, Educator, Athletic Director Sonni Graham talks her Career & Annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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Trump Removes President's House Slavery Exhibits, Britney Spears' DUI, Lauryn Hill Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Pennsylvania Democrat Rob Strickler runs to upseat Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-R)
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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"Sinners" Oscars amid Racism, Rihanna's House Shot At, Bomb at Gracie Mansion
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Mar 21, 2026 |
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Dr. Lindsey Beauboeuf The Haitian Doctor talks career and modern medicine
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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New York Assistant District Attorney Saul Bienenfeld talks his career and advocacy work
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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We Talk Weekly End of the Year Wrap Up 2025
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Judge Pat Dugan: From Veterans Court to DA Candidate
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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We Talk Weekly 9_6_2025
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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David Oh on Resilience, Forgiveness, and Philadelphia’s Future
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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WTW w/ Ashley Rae & Stephen Harper
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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Nigeria Williams on Trauma, Healing, and Breaking Generational Cycles
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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We Talk Weekly 7_25_024
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Denis Atkinson 8_17_2024
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Black Farmers & Brandon Nicole
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Dr. Ana'Neicia Williams and Ogbona Hagins
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Qawi Abdul-Rahman on Justice, Community & the Fight for Fair Courts
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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_Milano Di Rouge Founder Milan Harris Gets Unfiltered at FashCon Philly!_
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Aug 24, 2025 |
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Taniesha Henry on Integrity, the Courts, and the Power of Voting | We Talk Weekly
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Aug 23, 2025 |
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Cheris Monique: Inspiring Journeys in Nursing and Community Care
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Jay Alexander of FUBU & Dr. Leeja Carter: Beauty, Empowerment, and Breaking Barriers
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Aug 16, 2025 |
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We Talk Weekly 5_3_2025
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Michael O’Bryan and Coffee Iman on Power, Equity & Culture
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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President Donald Trump Denies Diddy Pardon, Informed CEO Kira Shishkin Talks Misinformation
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Chelsea Cox on Empowering Communities Through Data & Civic Engagement
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Philly DA Larry Krasner talks Crime, Public Safety, Voting, President Trump & More
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May 15, 2025 |
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Milano Di Rouge Founder at FashCon Philly, Kris Jenkins NCAA Lawsuit, Keri Hilson Beyonce Diss
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Inmate executed by firing squad, federal employees layoffs, FUBU Co-Founder J. Alexander Martin
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Lebron James & Stephen A. Smith Beef, Will Smith Street Renaming, Jay-Z & Beyonce Sue Kanye
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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France wants Statue of Liberty back, Stimulus Checks, Philly News Updates
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Offset calls out Elon Musk's Support of Derek Chauvin Pardon, Mr. Beast Buying TikTok?
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Trump & Zelenskyy clash at White House, Tate Brothers Back in U.S., Angie Stone Dies
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Trump Administration's Mass Deportations, DEI, Tariffs, Department of Education, Project 2025
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Grammy Nominated Arranger Orchestrator Dennis Atkinson Jr talks NFL Superbowl Black National Anthem
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Yung Miami Breaks Silence on Diddy, USA Basketball Celebrates 50 Years, Cashapp Settlement
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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TikTok Ban U.S., Kanye West & Nicki Minaj, Artist Clifford Gray & More
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Usher Super Bowl Highlights, Mrs Georgia Globe 2023 Winner Khadija Lilley & More
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Kelly Rowland as Mea Culpa, Reesa Tessa "Who TF Did I Get Married" Explained & More
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Year 2023 in Review
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Macy's Security Guard Killed, Jonathan Majors Trial, 50 Cent Diddy Documentary
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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Exclusive interview with Celebrity Boxing CEO Founder Damon Feldman
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Philadelphia Democratice Mayoral Candidate Cherelle Parker Talks City Plan & Support for Israel and Palestine
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Jay-Z Book of Hov Library Exhibit, Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate David Oh's Plan for Philly
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Philadelphia Sheriff Randy Crawford talks Self Defense & Domestic Abuse Awareness
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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R&B Singer Shanice talks life, new music and projects
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Oct 26, 2023 |
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Britney Spears Victor Wembanyama Slap, KeKe Palmer Mom-shamed after Usher Serenade
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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Latin Hip Hop Artist International Nova, Will Smith and Jada Reunite, Suge Knight Podcast
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Alim Howell Activist Advocate Men of Action Brothers of Faith
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Public Relations Management Entrepreneur ParisNicole Payton
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Rebecca Rhynhart talks her campaign for Mayor
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May 16, 2023 |
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Theranos Founder Prison Sentence City Commissioner Omar Sabir Interview
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Chris Rock Netflix Selective Outrage Backlash, 2023 Oscar Snubs and Surprises
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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94th Oscars Security Beefed Up After Will Smith Slap, Mummy found in Cooler
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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Author Ashley Wood Talks Dealing with PTSD
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Mar 02, 2023 |
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Six Year Old Arrest Charged with Misdemeanor Battery
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Dwyane Wade Life Unexpected Documentary
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Vanessa Bryant Sues Helicopter Company, 8 Deputy Sheriffs leak Kobe Bryant Crash Photos
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Lacinda Trotter Spotlight Under the EL Interview
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Author Jaime Lane Ragan Says Lee Daniels Stole My Twins
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Transgender Female Prisoner Accused of Rape at Women's Correctional Facility
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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2023 Mayoral Candidate Judge James Deleon Reform Plan for Philadelphia
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder's Cousin Keenan Anderson Killed by LAPD & More
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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2022 Year in Review Hot topics Edition
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Jan 12, 2023 |
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New Pennsylvania Project CEO Kadida Jenner on Voting Rights
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Kanye West Canceled, Adidas Partnership, Gov Gavin Newsom Rap Lyrics Ban
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Donald Trump Elijah Cummings
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Chrissy Teigen vs Donald Trump, Dangers of Vaping
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Kevin Hart Injured, Simone Biles Breaks Silence
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Nicki Minaj vs Joe Budden, Jay-Z NFL, Cardi B City Girls Sued
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Singer/Songwriter Cvgebird talks her music, career, life and more.
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Yung Miami Shooting, Afton Williams Resigns, Khalid supports EL Paso
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May 24, 2022 |
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DeShaun Chancy Founder CEO "Dare To Have Hair" Becomes a Millionaire
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May 24, 2022 |
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Trump Sounds off on Maryland Representative Elijah Cummings
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May 24, 2022 |
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Asylum Seekers Sent Back to Mexico
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May 24, 2022 |
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Philadelphia Police Officer Talks Capitol Insurrection & Being a Black Police Officer
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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"The Talk" Sharon Osbourne & Sheryl Underwood, Meghan Markle & Harry & More
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Coming 2 America "To Be Loved" Singer Songwriter Lydia Rene
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Mar 25, 2021 |