Philadelphia Community Podcast

12-2 Excerpt PHLDiversity Podcast with PHLDiversity's Greg DeShields and PHLSports Larry Needle

Loraine Ballard Morrill shares an excerpt from PHLDiversity Podcast hosted by its Executive Director Greg Deshields about the upcoming Army Navy game with Larry Needle – Executive Director of PHLSports. https://www.discoverphl.com/phldiversity/podcasts/ https://www.discoverphl.com/phldiversity/ https://www.discoverphl.com/phlsports/

12-2 Insight Part Two PHL Sports, Michelle Obama and Girls Scouts

Loraine Ballard Morrill was a Girl Scout – and it turns out that a majority of women leaders – were too. Loraine speaks with Kim Fraites Dow – President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern PA about a recent commentary she wrote about the extraordinary success of the organization in building the women leaders of tomorrow. http://www.gsep.org/ Michelle Obama was in Philadelphia as part of her nationwide I am Becoming Tour and while she had many deeply inspiring things to say – wouldn’t you li...

12-2 Insight Part One with Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati speaks with Nikki Grimes, award winning children’s book author, about her upcoming appearance at the African American children’s Book Fair in February. Vanesse also speaks with motivational speaker Jim Smith for her feature What’s Philadelphia Reading?”

11-18 Ray Didinger

11-25 Black Tribbles (uncut) Rewind

Loraine Ballard Morrill is an avowed sci-fi fan and with great pleasure she spends the show talking with two members of The Black Tribbles – a team of sci-fi, comic book, movie, video games and cartoon aficionados who host a podcast and radio show which “Reveals untold stories of geek history, showcases new and upcoming projects, and engages in thought-provoking conversation and provides critical insight into a culture often devoid of a black influence, all with an irreverent tone that deligh...

11-25 Scott Frickel and James Elliot Sites Unseen- Uncovering Hidden Hazards in American Cities

If you live in a low income neighborhood or if you live in a newly gentrifying one you’ll want to hear this interview . Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with James Elliot – co author with Scott Frickel of Site Unseen Uncovering Hidden Hazards In American Cities. The book looks at industrial sites that contain contaminated land that are now residential and how average citizens can take action. https://www.russellsage.org/publications/sites-unseen

11-25 Nelson Diaz Not From Here, Not From There/No Soy de Aqui de Alla

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Nelson Diaz – who has authored a book about his remarkable life. Coming up from poverty – he went on become the first Puerto Rican to receive a law degree at Temple University. Diaz was elected a Common Pleas court judge. And those are just a few of the highlights. But as a Puerto Rican Diaz found in this country he wasn’t "American" enough and in Puerto Rico not Boricua enough. His journey is the subject of a new autobiography Not From Here, Not F...

11-25 Carolyn Crawford National Youth Foundation

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Carolyn Crawford from the National Youth Foundation about a writing competition on the subject of colorism. http://www.nationalyouthfoundation.org/colorism/

11-25 What's Going On - Site Unseen Uncovering Hidden Hazards in American Cities, The Eagle's Encyclopedia

Yes – the Eagles have been breaking our hearts lately but when has that stopped us from loving our home team. Loraine Ballard Morrill recently had a wonderful conversation with the author of the perfect book for folks who bleed green. Award winning sports writer Ray Didinger has written the lovingly comprehensive The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition. Didinger talks about the origins of his love of the Eagles to the euphoria of the team's Superbowl win. https://www.russellsage.org/p...

11-25 Insight Part Two Nelson Diaz, Site Unseen and National Youth Foundation

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Nelson Diaz – who has authored a book about his remarkable life. Coming up from poverty – he went on become the first Puerto Rican to receive a law degree at Temple University. He was elected a common pleas judge. And those are just a few of the highlights. But as a Puerto Rican Diaz found in this country he wasn’t “ American” enough and in Puerto Rico not “Boricua” enough. His journey is the subject of a new autobiography Not From Here, Not From Th...

11-25 Insight Part One Black Tribbles (short version/rewind)

(This is includes short version and rewind) Loraine Ballard Morrill is an avowed sci-fi fan and with great pleasure she spends the show talking with two members of The Black Tribbles – a team of sci-fi, comic book, movie, video games and cartoon aficionados who host a podcast and radio show which “Reveals untold stories of geek history, showcases new and upcoming projects, and engages in thought-provoking conversation and provides critical insight into a culture often devoid of a black influe...

11-18 Jason Reitman "The Front Runner"

How many of you remember the name Gary Hart? Hart was the front runner in the race for the democratic presidential nomination in 1987 and he might have won and the course of history completely changed if a scandal didn’t derail his campaign. That scandal was a watershed moment that marked the rise of tabloid journalism and so much more. Jason Reitman has directed a new movie about Hart called the Front runner and Loraine Ballard Morrill had a chance to interview the director while he was ...

11-18 Dr. Pam Carter CCP Accelerated Business Degree Program

Community College of Philadelphia has a new initiative to make classes more accessible and flexible for working adults - Accelerated Business Degree Program. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with CCP Dean of Business and Technology, Dr. Pam Carter. www.ccp.edu https://www.ccp.edu/academic-offerings/all-offerings/business-accelerated

11-18 Brannon Johnson Head Coach and Owner of BLJ Community Rowing

Loraine speaks with Brannon Johnson, the founder of a virtual rowing program that is a lot more than good exercise but also a space to bring people together from all walks of life building bridges of understanding and respect in these polarizing times. https://www.bljcommunityrowing.com/

11-18 City Councilman Derek Green - Recycling & Water Line and Sewer Line Protection Program

How many homeowners pay attention to their water and sewer lines? Not knowing what you’re responsible for could cost thousands of dollars Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Philadelphia City Councilman Derek Green about Philadelphia’s new Water Line and Sewer Line Protection Program. They also discuss what many don’t fully understand – how to properly recycle. https://awrusa.com/philadelphia/ https://recyclingsimplified.com/

11-18 What's Going On - The Front Runner, City Councilman Derek Green, BLJ Community Rowing

How many of you remember the name Gary Hart? Hart was the front runner in the race for the democratic presidential nomination in 1987 and he might have won and the course of history completely changed if a scandal didn’t derail his campaign. That scandal was a watershed moment that marked the rise of tabloid journalism and so much more. Jason Reitman has directed a new movie about Hart called the Front runner and Loraine Ballard Morrill had a chance to interview the director while he was ...

11-18 Ray Didinger - The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition

Loraine Ballard Morrill has a conversation with the author of the perfect book for anyone who bleeds green. Ray Didinger has written the lovingly comprehensive The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition. Didinger talks about the origins of his love of the Eagles to the euphoria of the team's Superbowl win.

11-18 Insight Pt II - BLJ Rowing, CCP Accelerated Business Degree Program, Water & Sewer Line Protection

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Brannon Johnson, the founder of a virtual rowing program that is a lot more than good exercise but an opportunity to bring people together from all walks of life building bridges of understanding and respect in these polarizing times. https://www.bljcommunityrowing.com/ Community College of Philadelphia has a new initiative to make classes more accessible and flexible for working adults - Accelerated Business Degree Program. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks ...

11-18 Insight Part I - Ray Didinger The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition: Champions Edition

Loraine Ballard Morrill has a conversation with the author of anyone who bleeds green. Ray Didinger has written the lovingly comprehensive The Eagles Encyclopedia: Champions Edition.

11-11 Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee Xfinity Mobile Phone Cleanse

Are you addicted to your phone? Loraine Ballard Morrill plays back an interview recorded in September with an expert who will give us some tips on how to break out phone habit. With Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee for Xfinity Mobile. https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/landing/phone-cleanse

11-11 Yasmine Mustafa - CEO and co-founder ROAR for Good & the Athena Personal Safety Device

Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with Yasmine Mustafa – a tech entrepreneur who has invented a device she believes can help women protect themselves in the face of the threat of harassment, assault and violence. This smart tech shares your location with loved ones and emits a loud alarm at the touch of a button. https://roarforgood.com/pages/our-story

11-11 What's Going On

Are you addicted to your phone? Loraine Ballard Morrill plays back an interview recorded in September with an expert who will give us some tips on how to break out phone habit. With Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee for Xfinity Mobile. https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/landing/phone-cleanse Loraine also spoke with Yasmine Mustafa – a tech entrepreneur who has invented a device she believes can help women protect themselves in the face of the threat of harassment, assault and violence. This s...

11-11 Temple University College of Education Distinguished Speaker Series

Temple University College of Education will launch their 100th Anniversary Celebrations with a Distinguished Speaker Series on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th Street, Philadelphia. Loraine speaks with Grace A. Greenwich, Assistant Dean, Development and Alumni Relations at Temple University about the series with the first speaker Valerie B. Jarrett who served as senior adviser to President Barack Obama.

11-11 Bebashi’s More Than Just HIV Gala November 29th

Loraine talks with Gary Bell Executive Director of BEBASHI about their upcoming 33rd Annual Gala Bebashi’s More Than Just HIV Gala featuring Reuben Studdard on Thursday, November 29, 2018 6:30 pm at the Hilton Penn’s Landing 201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19106 https://www.bebashi.org/events/morethanjusthiv/

11-11 Philadelphia Works & AprenticeshipPHL

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with H. Patrick Clancy President and CEO of Philadelphia Works about National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting apprenticeship programs, facilities, sponsors and apprentices in communities across the nation. Philadelphia Works is an ApprenticeshipPHL Launch Event on Thursday, Nov. 15 at The Franklin Institute. N ApprenticeshipPHL is the city’s newest apprenticeship initiative, with the overall goal of increasing and aligning Registered Apprenticeship and pre-ap...

11-11 Sharmaine Matlock Turner UAC Anniversary Breakfast Nov. 16

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Sharmain Matlock Turner, President and CEO of the Urban Affairs Coalition about 49th Anniversary Breakfast on Friday November 16th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The event is well known as one of the best networking events of the year bringing together Philadelphia’s movers and shakers from the corporate, civic and government sectors. https://events.doubledutch.me/Events/38987/uac-49th-anniversary-breakfast

11-11 Insight Part II Apprenticeship PHL, Temple School of Ed, UAC Breakfast and BEBASHI

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with H. Patrick Clancy President and CEO of Philadelphia Works about National Apprenticeship Week, highlighting apprenticeship programs, facilities, sponsors and apprentices in communities across the nation. Philadelphia Works is an ApprenticeshipPHL Launch Event on Thursday, Nov. 15 at The Franklin Institute. N ApprenticeshipPHL is the city’s newest apprenticeship initiative, with the overall goal of increasing and aligning Registered Apprenticeship and pre-ap...

11-11 Insight Pt. I with Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati

Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati speaks Regina Brooks CEO Serendipity Literary Agency about an important contest for budding authors and Steven Coleman of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts joins Vanesse for her feature “What Is Philadelphia Reading?”

11-4 Democratic Candidate Mike Doyle For PA State Rep in the 170

Elections are Tuesday and Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Democrat Mike Doyle who is running for PA State Rep in the 170th. https://www.mikedoyleforpa.com/

11-4 Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival November 8-18

The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is coming November 8-18th Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Executive director Rob Buscher about the festival that not only features some of the best world cinema but also music and food events. https://phillyasianfilmfest.org/

11-4 Prematurity Awareness Month - Today is a Good Day

It is amazing that a baby so small they could fit in the palm of your hand can survive – but so many can thanks to medical advances – but what about the emotional challenges for the parents and the unanticipated expenses a premature birth can incur. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Martha Sharkey, the founder and CEO of Today is a Good Day and neonatologist Dr. Alison Cook. http://www.todayisagoodday.org/

11-4 Walk to End Alzheimer's November 10th

Did you know Alzheimer’s Disease kills more Americans than Breast cancer and prostate cancer combined? Loraine speaks with Kelly Boyle director of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. http://act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=11688&pg=entry

11-4 Mayor Michael Nutter Clover Health - Medicare Advantage

Loraine Ballard Morrill catches up with former Mayor Michael Nutter who is a spokesperson for Clover Health who is raising awareness about Medicare Advantage options. https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/types-of-medicare-health-plans/medicare-advantage-plans https://www.cloverhealth.com/en/

11-4 AACR Philadelphia Marathon Weekend November 16-18

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with American Association for Cancer Research Executive Director Mitch Stoller and Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director Leo Dignam about the upcoming AACR Philadelphia Marathon and a NBC 10 AACR/Philadelphia Marathon Telethon on November 8th. https://philadelphiamarathon.com/ https://www.aacr.org/Pages/Home.aspx

11-4 What's Going On It's A Good Day, Philadelphia Asian American Film Fest, PA 170 Candidate Mike Doyle

It is amazing that a baby so small they could fit in the palm of your hand can survive – but so many can thanks to medical advances – but what about the emotional challenges for the parents and the unanticipated expenses a premature birth can incur. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Martha Sharkey, the founder and CEO of Today is a Good Day and neonatologist Dr. Alison Cook. http://www.todayisagoodday.org/ The Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival is coming November 8-18th we speak ...

11-4 Insight Part two II Medicare Advantage/Clover Health, AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with American Association for Cancer Research Executive Director Mitch Stoller and Philadelphia Marathon Executive Director Leo Dignam about the upcoming AACR Philadelphia Marathon and a NBC 10 AACR/Philadelphia Marathon Telethon on November 8th. https://philadelphiamarathon.com/ https://www.aacr.org/Pages/Home.aspx Did you know Alzheimer’s Disease kills more Americans than Breast cancer and prostate cancer combined? Loraine speaks with Kelly Boyle director o...

10-28 Run for the Stripes

Loraine Ballard Morrill met Jan Eisner and Andy Steinfeld a number of years ago. They reached out to share an event called Run for the Stripes which raises awareness and funds for a rare kind of cancer called Neuro Endocrine Tumor or NET. You probably haven’t heard about it but despite media accounts to the contrary this was the disease that actually took the lives of Aretha Franklin and Steve Jobs. It took away Jan’s life too. Loraine talks with Andy and the new Director of Run for the ...

10-28 Olivia Antsis - Executive Artistic Director Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks to Olivia Antsis - Executive Artistic Director Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival which kicks off November 3-18 at the Gershman Y and neighboring theaters across the city and suburbs. https://pjff.org/?slide=gpjff38-fall-fest

10-28 Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Chapter's 5th Annual Cold War Coat Drive

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Tyree Williams Special Projects Chair for Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Chapter’s The 5th Annual Project Cold War-Coat Drive. November 3, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Rho Chapter will host Alphas Soulful Sunday Brunch Proceeds Benefit Rho Chapter Initiatives such as: 5th Annual Project Cold War Coat Drive & Christmas Toy Drive Tickets: $30.00 at the Mill Creek Tavern 4200 Chester Avenue Philadelphia 19104. http://rho1914.com/

10-28 What's Going On Run for the Stripes and Gershman Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival

Loraine Ballard Morrill met Jan Eisner and Andy Steinfeld a number of years ago. They reached out to share an event called Run for the Stripes which raises awareness and funds for a rare kind of cancer called Neuro Endocrine Tumor or NET. You probably haven’t heard about it but despite media accounts to the contrary this was the disease that actually took the lives of Aretha Franklin and Steve Jobs. It took away Jan’s life too. Loraine talks with Andy and the new Director of Run for the...

10-28 Insight Part One Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Chapter’s 5th Annual Cold War Coat Drive

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Tyree Williams Special Projects Chair for Alpha Phi Alpha Rho Chapter’s The 5th Annual Project Cold War-Coat Drive. November 3, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Rho Chapter will host Alphas Soulful Sunday Brunch Proceeds Benefit Rho Chapter Initiatives such as: 5th Annual Project Cold War Coat Drive & Christmas Toy Drive Tickets: $30.00 at the Mill Creek Tavern 4200 Chester Avenue Philadelphia 19104. http://rho1914.com/

10-21 Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee - Xfinity Mobile Phone Cleanse

Are you addicted to your phone? Loraine Ballard Morrill plays back an interview recorded in September with an expert who will give us some tips on how to break out phone habit. With Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee for Xfinity Mobile. https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/landing/phone-cleanse

10-21 Lexi and Alyse Scaffidi Dreamwalk Fashion Show sponsored by Lifebrand

Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Lexi and Alyse Scaffidi who had dreams to becoming models but didn’t fit the physical requirements of the industry. This experience eventually inspired the sisters to create DreamWalk Fashion Show presented by Lifebrand, an inspiring, extravagant, costume themed fashion show inclusive of all genders, shapes, sizes, ethnicities, ages, setbacks and sexualities. Also interviewed Lifebrand CEO T.J Coaliezzi. The event takes place Sunday November 4th. For ...

10-21 Insight Part One - Xfinity Mobile Phone Cleanse

Are you addicted to your phone? Loraine Ballard Morrill plays back an interview recorded in September with an expert who will give us some tips on how to break out phone habit. With Digital Productivity Coach Deb Lee for Xfinity Mobile. https://www.xfinity.com/mobile/landing/phone-cleanse

10-21 Director Peter Hedges " Ben is Back"

There are over 2 million people living with opioid abuse disorder. Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with Award winning director Peter Hedges about his new movie “Ben is Back” which takes a hard look at how an addiction affects the addicted, the family and the community. The movie stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance. Opening in select theaters December 7, 2018. https://www.benisbackmovie.com/

10-21 What's Going On DreamWalk Fashion Show, Peter Hedges "Ben is Back"

There are over 2 million people living with opioid abuse disorder. I’m going to bet that you know someone in your circle that’s impacted. Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with Award winning director Peter Hedges about his new movie “Ben is Back” which takes a hard look at how an addiction affects the addicted, the family and the community. The movie stars Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance. Opening in select theaters December 7, 2018. https://www.benisbackmovie.com/ Loraine Ba...

10-14 Susan Watts Soul Songs: Inspiring Women of Klezmer Sunday 10-28

Klezmer is the joyful music of celebration brought to the states by Yiddish-speaking Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe, who arrived around the turn of the 20th century. It was music mostly played by men - but Loraine Ballard Morrill talks with World Class Klezmer musician Susan Watts about her upcoming concert SOUL SONGS: INSPIRING WOMEN OF KLEZMER which will feature new compositions, written and performed by three generations of women who bring contemporary meaning to this traditional ...

10-14 Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia

Finding a quality school is always a challenge. Children’s Scholarship Fund is a privately funded program whose mission is to provide children from low income Philadelphia families with financial access to quality K-8 tuition based schools. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks Executive Director Heather Frattone about the success of the program and how parents can apply for their kids. https://www.csfphiladelphia.org/

10-14 Pedro Ramos Philadelphia Fund - On the Table Philly

Loraine Ballard Morrill chats with Pedro Ramos, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Fund about On the Table Philly, a forum designed to elevate civic conversation, foster new relationships and create a unifying experience. In 2017, over 300 conversations were held across the region to highlight local and regional issues at the community level. The project is hoping to exceed that when it reconvenes November 8, 2018 and provide micro grants for some of the ideas generated from the convers...

10-14 What's Going On On the Table, Children's Scholarship Fund, Soul Songs:Inspiring Women of Klezmer

Finding a quality school is always a challenge. Children’s Scholarship Fund is a privately funded program whose mission is to provide children from low income Philadelphia families with financial access to quality K-8 tuition based schools. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks Executive Director Heather Frattone about the success of the program and how parents can apply for their kids. https://www.csfphiladelphia.org/ Klezmer is the joyful music of celebration brought to the states by Yiddish-sp...