Philadelphia Community Podcast
Each week, Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to community leaders and groups in the Philadelphia region about topics affecting our local communities and upcoming events. Insight airs Sunday on WDAS FM 6-7 am and 7-7:30 am on Power 99. What's Going On airs Sundays on Q102, ALT 104.5, and 1480 Breakthrough Radio.
Episodes
December 28, 2025 • 30 mins
Leading Through the Storm: Crisis Communication, Reputation, and Authentic Leadership Today we’re joined by Mayra Hernandez Bergman, founder and CEO of Crisis+ Strategies, a firm that helps organizations anticipate reputational risk and communicate with clarity during their most challenging moments. A nationally recognized crisis-communications expert and Top Women in Communications awardee, Mayra has advised Fortune 500 companies,...
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December 28, 2025 • 30 mins
A New Approach to Weight Management & Lifestyle Medicine at Jefferson Health
As obesity rates and chronic disease continue to rise, Jefferson Health is taking a more accessible, prevention-focused approach by integrating evidence-based weight management and lifestyle medicine directly into primary care. Backed by a $2.4 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Jefferson is launching a year-lon...
As obesity rates and chronic disease continue to rise, Jefferson Health is taking a more accessible, prevention-focused approach by integrating evidence-based weight management and lifestyle medicine directly into primary care. Backed by a $2.4 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), Jefferson is launching a year-lon...
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December 28, 2025 • 10 mins
Guest host Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati speaks with award-winning children’s book author Alice Faye Duncan for her monthly feature VLS Journeys. Alice has two new books released in January 2026: BLUES BOY (The B.B. King Story) and THE DREAM BUILDER’S BLUEPRINT (Dr. King’s Message to Young People). The Dream Builder’s Blueprint centers on Martin Luther King Jr. and his powerful 1967 visit with Philadelphia students. Alice believes that ...
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December 22, 2025 • 29 mins
Today, we’re honored to sit down with families from Cohort 16 of the FACT Program—Fathers and Children Together. FACT is a program rooted in strengthening bonds, building communication, and creating lasting connections between men behind the walls at SCI Phoenix and their children. Joining us today are two incredible families who have been actively participating in this journey.
We welcome Elizabeth Smith and her daughter Ariyel Smi...
We welcome Elizabeth Smith and her daughter Ariyel Smi...
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December 22, 2025 • 29 mins
Today, we’re honored to sit down with families from Cohort 16 of the FACT Program—Fathers and Children Together. FACT is a program rooted in strengthening bonds, building communication, and creating lasting connections between men behind the walls at SCI Phoenix and their children. Joining us today are two incredible families who have been actively participating in this journey.
We welcome Elizabeth Smith and her daughter Ariyel Smi...
We welcome Elizabeth Smith and her daughter Ariyel Smi...
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December 22, 2025 • 10 mins
Today we’re joined by Carolina Vargas, Director of Marketing for Philadelphia Theatre Company. Originally from Mexico, Carolina is a seasoned marketing professional and graphic designer with nine years of experience crafting creative strategies that drive engagement and audience growth. She’s here to share details about Havana Hop, a joyful, family-friendly performance coming to PTC over MLK Weekend — a show filled with music, danc...
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On today’s episode of What’s Going On, we spotlight community giving and innovative approaches to better health, featuring two powerful conversations making a real difference in Philadelphia. Rodney McLeod & Change Our Future Holiday Giveaway
We begin with former Philadelphia Eagle and Super Bowl champion Rodney McLeod and his wife Erika, who continue their commitment to service through their nonprofit, Change Our Future. This h...
We begin with former Philadelphia Eagle and Super Bowl champion Rodney McLeod and his wife Erika, who continue their commitment to service through their nonprofit, Change Our Future. This h...
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Free Holiday Giveaway in Bridgeton, New Jersey
Next, we head to Bridgeton, NJ, where Tony Hill, founder of Games on the Go Mobile Entertainment and the Keeping Young Minds Occupied Foundation (KYMO), is leading a massive holiday celebration for families in Cumberland and Salem Counties. Partnering with Santa, Games on the Go, KYMO, and the Bridgeton Auto Mall, this free holiday giveaway includes toys, sneakers, food, games, face pai...
Next, we head to Bridgeton, NJ, where Tony Hill, founder of Games on the Go Mobile Entertainment and the Keeping Young Minds Occupied Foundation (KYMO), is leading a massive holiday celebration for families in Cumberland and Salem Counties. Partnering with Santa, Games on the Go, KYMO, and the Bridgeton Auto Mall, this free holiday giveaway includes toys, sneakers, food, games, face pai...
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December 19, 2025 • 12 mins
Today, we’re spotlighting women-owned businesses and the power of collaboration in Chester, Pennsylvania. I’m joined by Janell Johnson, founder of The Suite by J. Nicole & Co., and Bria Graves, owner of Tru Breeze Candlez—both located inside The Marketplace at 2300 West 4th Street in Chester. The Suite by J. Nicole & Co. is more than a boutique—it’s a shared retail space designed to uplift and support local entrepreneurs ac...
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December 12, 2025 • 9 mins
Chase Community Center-Branch – West Philadelphia We’re joined by Tanyika Rickard, Vice President & Community Manager for the Philadelphia market at J.P. Morgan Chase, to discuss how the Chase West Philadelphia Community Center is redefining what a bank can be. Based at the community center, Tanyika shares how this innovative space serves as a true neighborhood hub—supporting financial health, homeownership, small-business grow...
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December 12, 2025 • 29 mins
On this episode, we’re joined by Angela Giampolo of Giampolo Law for our monthly SpeakOUT segment, which explores issues impacting the LGBTQIA+ community and how they intersect with the broader population. Angela breaks down current trends affecting the LGBTQIA+ community, including healthcare access and job discrimination, and discusses alarming new legislation that could have serious implications for people with dual citizenship—...
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Segment 1: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church & Bells Across PA We speak with Reverend Carolyn Cavaness, Pastor of Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church—the oldest continuously Black-owned church property in the United States and the church founded by Bishop Richard Allen. As the first woman to lead this historic congregation, Reverend Cavaness discusses the unveiling of the Bells Across PA sculpture at Mother Bethel, part of the America 250PA ...
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December 12, 2025 • 9 mins
On this episode, we’re joined by Dwuan Gandy II, creative director and communications leader with You Deserve More Media (YDMM)—a full-service media, storytelling, and public relations company committed to elevating nonprofits, grassroots leaders, and underserved communities through strategy-driven messaging and culture-forward content. Dwuan shares why equitable storytelling matters, what organizations get wrong about visibility, ...
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December 4, 2025 • 29 mins
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Philadelphia Councilmember Nina Ahmad, who is leading a critical new initiative to combat human trafficking across the city. Her proposed legislation—developed in partnership with the Red Card Philly campaigns call for a multilingual, citywide public-education effort featuring posters, PSAs, social media messaging, and outreach in transportation hubs and other high-traffic areas. With a proposed ...
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December 4, 2025 • 28 mins
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Philadelphia Councilmember Nina Ahmad, who is leading a critical new initiative to combat human trafficking across the city. Her proposed legislation—developed in partnership with the Red Card Philly campaigns call for a multilingual, citywide public-education effort featuring posters, PSAs, social media messaging, and outreach in transportation hubs and other high-traffic areas. With a proposed ...
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December 4, 2025 • 9 mins
We bring you VLS Journeys, the monthly literary and cultural spotlight on Insight, hosted by Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati. Once a month, we explore the journeys of authors, thinkers, and creators shaping our world through story and scholarship. Today, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz — award-winning author, educator, and producer. Dr. Shabazz has written five acclaimed historical novels, served as project advisor for the PBS ...
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November 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Today we’re joined by Dr. Alycia Marshall, the newly appointed seventh president of Community College of Philadelphia. A mathematician, educator, and nationally respected community college leader, Dr. Marshall previously served as CCP’s provost and interim president. She steps into this role with a clear vision for expanding access, strengthening student success, and deepening the College’s impact across the city. Under her leaders...
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November 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Today we’re joined by Dr. Alycia Marshall, the newly appointed seventh president of Community College of Philadelphia. A mathematician, educator, and nationally respected community college leader, Dr. Marshall previously served as CCP’s provost and interim president. She steps into this role with a clear vision for expanding access, strengthening student success, and deepening the College’s impact across the city. Under her leaders...
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November 25, 2025 • 10 mins
The Affordable Care Act’s tax credits have made dependable health coverage possible for millions of families, seniors, patients, and small business owners. But those vital subsidies are set to expire unless Congress acts in the coming weeks. Today is Katie Berge, Senior Director of Federal Affairs at Blood Cancer United — formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — the largest global nonprofit supporting blood cancer patients th...
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The holidays are right around the corner, and finding the perfect gift can be a challenge — but Fine Wine & Good Spirits makes it easy to surprise and delight everyone on your list. Joining us is Russell Johnson, Wine Specialist at Fine Wine & Good Spirits, to share smart and festive gift ideas for wine and spirit lovers this season.
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