Philadelphia Community Podcast
1,575 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -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.
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7-22 Robert Carr Founder of Give Something Back
July 20, 2018 21:08 - 4 minutes - 4.28 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks to s Robert Carr who changed the course of his life and is now giving back with scholarships through a program called Give Something Back. https://www.giveback.ngo
7-22 Boots Riley Writer and Director of "Sorry to Bother You."
July 20, 2018 21:07 - 12 minutes - 11 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Boots Riley, the director and writer of the brilliantly subversive new movie “Sorry to Bother You."
7-22 Insight Part II Give Something Back, Controversy Over Center City Stabbing, Director Boots Riley
July 20, 2018 21:06 - 29 minutes - 12 MBLoraine Ballard speaks with journalist Chris Norris of Techbook Online about the controversy behind the death of a well-known Philadelphia developer and the young man accused of stabbing him to death in center city. Here’s a link to his story: https://apple.news/Ac7949XHORD2LUPUFn7KN-g Loraine interviews Boots Riley, the director and writer of the brilliantly subversive new movie “Sorry to Bother You” and speaks to Robert Carr who changed the course of his life and his now giving back with s...
7-22 Insight Part One Philadelphia Corporation for Aging
July 20, 2018 21:03 - 14 minutes - 5.79 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Holly Lange, President and CEO of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging and PCA’s VP of Operations Louis Colbert about the resources provided by the organization. (215) 765-9040 http://www.pcacares.org/
7-15 PHLPrek with Otis Hackney , Chief Educational Officer City of Philadelphia
July 13, 2018 21:23 - 15 minutes - 6.21 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Otis Hackney, Chief Education Officer for the City of Philadelphia discuss the drive to enroll Philadelphia children in the PHLPreK program. PHLPreK is available to 3 and 4 year olds who live in the city of Philadelphia. There are no income or employment requirements. To find out more call 844-PHL-PREK or go to http://www.phlprek.org/. Also discussed – the inauguration of the new Philadelphia School Board and Hackney shares his personal origin story – h...
7-15 Leo Dignam Executive Director AACR Philadelphia Marathon & Running Legend Bart Yasso
July 13, 2018 21:21 - 14 minutes - 5.99 MBLoraine talks with Leo Dignam, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Marathon and Bart Yasso, one of the running world’s superstars and ambassador for the upcoming AACR Philadelphia Marathon November 17-18. Celebrating its 25th anniversary - the race will benefit the American Association for Cancer Research. Details on the race plus tips on getting prepared to run. https://philadelphiamarathon.com/
7-15 What's Going On PHLPrek and The AACR Philadelphia Marathon
July 13, 2018 21:19 - 32 minutes - 12.9 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Otis Hackney, Chief Education Officer for the City of Philadelphia discuss the drive to enroll Philadelphia children in the PHLPreK program. PHLpreK is available to 3 and 4 year olds who live in the city of Philadelphia. There are no income or employment requirements. To find out more call 844-PHL-PREK or go to http://www.phlprek.org/. Also discussed – the inauguration of the new Philadelphia School Board and Hackney shares his personal origin story – ...
7-15 Insight Part II PHLPreK and the AACR Philadelphia Marathon
July 13, 2018 21:18 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Otis Hackney, Chief Education Officer for the City of Philadelphia discuss the drive to enroll Philadelphia children in the PHLPreK program. PHLpreK is available to 3 and 4 year olds who live in the city of Philadelphia. There are no income or employment requirements. To find out more call 844-PHL-PREK or go to http://www.phlprek.org/. Also discussed – the inauguration of the new Philadelphia School Board and Hackney shares his personal origin story – ...
7-15 Insight Part I Alexander Wolf The Audacity of Hoop Basketball and the Age of Obama.
July 13, 2018 21:17 - 15 minutes - 6.32 MBFeeling stressed about number 45? Loraine Ballard Morrill invites you to sit sit back and enjoy this re-airing of an interview with Alexander Wolf The Audacity of Hoop Basketball and the Age of Obama.
7-8 The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders who Thrive in Adversity
July 03, 2018 17:39 - 15 minutes - 6.38 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. John Kelly author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders who Thrive in Adversity. https://www.drjameskelley.com/
7-8 Love Loving Love
July 03, 2018 17:38 - 12 minutes - 5.06 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Rashida Ali Campbell and Mama Denise from the youth anti-violence community program Love Loving Love. http://www.lovelovinglove.org/
7-8 Jessica Bautista Dr. Kevin Ahmad Jenkins Penn School of Social Policy & Practice
July 03, 2018 17:37 - 14 minutes - 5.77 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Jessica Bautista and Dr. Kevin Ahmad Jenkins from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice which prepares students to address societal problems at the local, national and international levels. https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/
7-8 What's Going On - Penn School of Social Policy & Practice/Dr. John Kelly - The Crucible's Gift
July 03, 2018 17:37 - 31 minutes - 12.7 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Jessica Bautista and Dr. Kevin Ahmad Jenkins from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice which prepares students to address societal problems at the local, national and international levels. https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/ Loraine also speaks with Dr. John Kelly author of The Crucible’s Gift: 5 Lessons from Authentic Leaders who Thrive in Adversity. https://www.drjameskelley.com/
7-8 Insight Part II Penn School of Social Policy & Practice/Love Loving Love
July 03, 2018 17:35 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Jessica Bautista and Dr. Kevin Ahmad Jenkins from the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice which prepares students to address societal problems at the local, national and international levels. https://www.sp2.upenn.edu/. Loraine also speaks with Rashida Ali Campbell and Mama Denise from the youth anti-violence community program Love Loving Love. http://www.lovelovinglove.org/
7-8 Insight Part I with Rich Wescott author of Biz Mackey - a Giant Behind the Plate
July 03, 2018 16:57 - 2 seconds - 15.9 KBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Rich Wescott - author of Biz Mackey - a Giant Behind the Plate, the story of the Negro League Star and Hall of Fame Catcher.
7-1 Agora Cyber Charter School
July 02, 2018 19:31 - 10 minutes - 4.18 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks With Dr. Michael Conti, CEO Of Agora Cyber Charter School, Michael Reaves, Agora Family Coach And Marquetta Armstrong – Grandmother and Legal Guardian of 3 Agora Cyber Students about cyber schools and who they serve. Https://agora.org/
7-1 Dana Davis author of Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now
July 02, 2018 19:17 - 9 minutes - 3.86 MBLoraine talks with young adult author Dana Davis about her new Book Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now which addresses teen mental health.
7-1 Laura Rigell Solar Manager Philadelphia Energy Authority
July 02, 2018 19:15 - 10 minutes - 4.25 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill. What is your electric bill was a dollar and change a month? That would be possible if you went solar. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Laura Rigell Solar Manager for the Philadelphia Energy Authority about a city program to make solarizing a house accessible to all homeowners regardless of income. Http://solarizephilly.org/
7-1 What's Going On Migrant Children, Hispanic Fiesta & Affordable Solar
June 29, 2018 20:23 - 30 minutes - 12 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill talks with Donna Cooper, Executive Director Of Public Citizens For Children And Youth about the Trump administrations controversial policy of separating migrant families. Loraine talks with Adonis Banegas, Executive Director Of Concilio along with producer Rashaan Lucas about Concilio’s two day Hispanic Fiesta July 7-8 which highlights the diversity of Latino music, culture, food and art. Http://elconcilio.net/ What is your electric bill was a dollar and change ...
7-1 Insight Part II Affordable Solar, Agora Cyber and author Dana Davis
June 29, 2018 20:21 - 30 minutes - 12.1 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill. What is your electric bill was a dollar and change a month? That would be possible if you went solar. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Laura Rigell Solar Manager for the Philadelphia Energy Authority about a city program to make solarizing a house accessible to all homeowners regardless of income. Http://solarizephilly.org/ Loraine talks with young adult author Dana Davis about her new Book Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now which addresses teen mental health. Lo spea...
7-1 Insight Part One w/ Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati
June 29, 2018 20:18 - 13 minutes - 5.42 MBGuest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati speaks with Flo Anthony About The Death Of Joe Jackson – Father of The Jacksons and talks With City Councilwoman Cindy Bass about “What Is Philadelphia Reading?”
6-24 Musician Alexi Paraschos
June 22, 2018 20:48 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill Donna Cooper, Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth about the Trump administrations controversial policy of separating migrant families. Loraine speaks with Philadelphia musician songwriter Alexi Paraschos who’s going on unique a tour of diners to promote his latest album 25/8. Alexi’s music reflects his love of r&b and commitment to social justice. https://www.alexisongs.com/home
6-24 Insight Part Two LGBTQ Youth Behavioral Health, Awbury Arboretum, Hispanic Fiesta
June 22, 2018 20:47 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBJune is pride month and Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Yvette Jackson from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health about the special emotional challenges of LGBTQ youth. http://www.devereux.org Loraine talks with Adonis Banegas, Executive Director of Concilio along with producer Rahsaan Lucas about Concilio’s two day Hispanic Fiesta July 7-8 which highlights the diversity of Latino music, culture, food and art. http://elconcilio.net/ Awbury Arboretum is an extraordinary 55 acres of g...
6-24 Awbury Arboretum Free Jazz Concert
June 22, 2018 20:46 - 10 minutes - 4.09 MBAwbury Arboretum is an extraordinary 55 acres of green space in the historic Germantown section of Philadelphia, and is the largest remaining island of open space in this part of the city. Loraine Ballard Morrillspeaks with Beth Miner Grants Manger Awbury Arboretum and Adam Monaco VP All Entertainment LLC about an upcoming FREE classic evening of Soul and R&B music on June 28th the McNabbtown concert field at Awbury Concert field opens at 6:00 PM, and music will begin at 6:30 PM. http://...
6-24 Hispanic Fiesta July 7-8
June 22, 2018 20:44 - 8 minutes - 3.4 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill talks with Adonis Banegas, Executive Director of Concilio along with producer Rahsaan Lucas about Concilio’s two day Hispanic Fiesta July 7-8 which highlights the diversity of Latino music, culture, food and art. http://elconcilio.net/
6-24 Behavioral Health Challenges of LGBTQ Youth
June 22, 2018 20:43 - 10 minutes - 4.01 MBJune is pride month and Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Yvette Jackson from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health about the special emotional challenges of LGBTQ youth. http://www.devereux.org
6-24 Love Loss Found - author Tanisha L. Alston
June 22, 2018 20:41 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Tanisha L. Alston, author of a short story collection called Love Loss Found.
6-24 Donna Cooper PCCY - Migrant Family Separation
June 22, 2018 20:40 - 8 minutes - 3.47 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Donna Cooper, Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth about the Trump administrations controversial policy of separating migrant families.
6-24 What's Going On Migrant Family Separation, Musician Alex Paraschos, Awbury Arboretum
June 22, 2018 20:40 - 31 minutes - 12.8 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill Donna Cooper, Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth about the Trump administrations controversial policy of separating migrant families. Loraine speaks with Philadelphia musician songwriter Alexi Paraschos who’s going on unique a tour of diners to promote his latest album 25/8. Alexi’s music reflects his love of r&b and his commitment to social justice. https://www.alexisongs.com/home Awbury Arboretum is an extraordinary 55 acres of green ...
6-24 Insight Part Two LGBTQ Youth Behavorial Health, Awbury Arboretum & Hispanic Fiesta
June 22, 2018 20:38 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBJune is Pride Month and Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Yvette Jackson from Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health about the special emotional challenges of lgbtq youth. http://www.devereux.org Loraine talks with Adonis Banegas, Executive Director of Concilio along with producer Rahsaan Lucas about Concilio’s two day Hispanic Fiesta July 7-8 which highlights the diversity of Latino music, culture, food and art. http://elconcilio.net/. Awbury Arboretum is an extraordinary 55 acres of g...
6-24 Insight Part One - Migrant Family Separation & Love Loss Found
June 22, 2018 20:35 - 16 minutes - 15 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Donna Cooper, Executive Director of Public Citizens for Children and Youth about the Trump administrations controversial policy of separating migrant families. Loraine also speaks with Tanisha L. Alston, author of a short story collection called Love Loss Found.
6-17 What's Going On Black Tribble Edition
June 15, 2018 21:35 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBLoraine 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...
6-17 Insight Part Two Black Tribbles Edition
June 15, 2018 21:35 - 31 minutes - 12.6 MBLoraine 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...
6-17 Insight Part 2018 Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade
June 15, 2018 21:26 - 16 minutes - 6.73 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Kofi Asante, Executive Producer and Artistic Director of the 2018 Philadelphia Juneteenth Musicfest and Parade June 22-23. http://juneteenthphilly.org/
6-10 Meenal Lele LilMixins
June 08, 2018 20:20 - 13 minutes - 5.34 MBOne percent of all children have a severe peanut allergy. That doesn’t just mean not having Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. Peanuts are present is a lot of foods we aren’t even aware of. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with Meenal Lele, a scientist and parent whose child was affected so she was driven to develop a solution to prevent the allergy in her second child resulting in a product called Lil Mixins. https://www.lilmixins.com/
6-10 Dr. Deni Carise Recovery Centers of America
June 08, 2018 20:20 - 13 minutes - 5.4 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Deni Carise, Chief Scientific Officer for Recovery Centers of America about best practices for treatment of addiction. Also discussed – safe injection sites. https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/ 1-855-824-1143
6-10 Bilal Qayyum Fathers Day Rally 2018 Fatherhood Celebration
June 08, 2018 20:19 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBFather’s Day is next Sunday and the Father’s Day Rally Committee has a whole week of activities to celebrate the power of Fatherhood. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with co-Founder Bilal Qayyum about the activities celebrating the Power of Fatherhood. https://www.facebook.com/fathersdayrallycommittee/
6-10 Renee Lawrence Philadelphia Corporation of Human Services
June 08, 2018 20:18 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSo many of us are part of that sandwich generation. Still raising kids but also taking care of our elders. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Renee Lawrence CEO and Owner Philadelphia Corporation of Human Services which offers home based community waiver programs funded by Medicaid to provide disabled and elderly residents of PA alternative for nursing home place which allows the clients to remain living independently in the community. https://www.phillyhumanservices.com/
6-10 Philadelphia Fight and HIV/AIDS Education Month
June 08, 2018 20:17 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBJune is HIV/AIDS Education Month. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Tashina Okorie and Evon Burton from Philadelphia Fight a comprehensive health services organization offering primary care, consumer education, research and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk. They’re sponsoring a week of activities including a Summit with the latest cutting edge information on the epidemic and their 6th Anniversary Hip Hop for Philly Concert – free with an HIV Test. https://...
6-10 What's Going On Recovery Centers of American and Lil Mixins
June 08, 2018 20:16 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MBOne percent of all children have a severe peanut allergy. That doesn’t just mean not having Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. Peanuts are present is a lot of foods we aren’t even aware of. Loraine Ballard Morrill spoke with Meenal Lele, a scientist and parent whose child was affected so she was driven to develop a solution to prevent the allergy in her second child resulting in a product called Lil Mixins. https://www.lilmixins.com/ Loraine speaks with Dr. Deni Carise, Chief Scientific Officer f...
6-10 Insight Part II Philadelphia Fight, Philadelphia Corp of Human Services, Fathers Day Rally
June 08, 2018 20:09 - 30 minutes - 12.3 MBJune is HIV/AIDS Education Month. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Tashina Okorie and Evon Burton from Philadelphia Fight a comprehensive health services organization offering primary care, consumer education, research and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and those at high risk. They’re sponsoring a week of activities including a Summit with the latest cutting edge information on the epidemic and their 6th Anniversary Hip Hop for Philly Concert – free with an HIV Test. https://...
6-10 Insight Part One with Dr. Deni Carise Recovery Center of America
June 08, 2018 20:07 - 14 minutes - 5.8 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Dr. Deni Carise, Chief Scientific Officer for Recovery Centers of America about best practices for treatment of addiction. Also discussed – safe injection sites. https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/ 1-855-824-1143
6-3 Rich Westcott author of Biz Mackey a Giant Behind the Plate
June 01, 2018 21:02 - 13 minutes - 5.54 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews author and sports writer Rich Wescott who’s written a book called Biz Mackey – a Giant behind the Plate about the Negro League catcher who was one of the best in baseball.
6-3 Phans Feeding Families - sponsored by Citizens Bank, Philabundance & The Phillies
June 01, 2018 21:01 - 6 minutes - 2.42 MBHunger is a persistent problem in Philadelphia – especially impacting children. Loraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Stefanie Arcks-Bayne from Philabundance and Moira Baylson - VP Public Affairs Citizens Bank about the 2018 Phans Feeding Families hunger relief program at Citizens Bank Park. Fans are urged to fight hunger at Phans Feeding Families Day on Tuesday, June 12 during Phillies-Rockies game. http://www.phillies.com/phansfeedingfamilies
6-3 CF Charities Super Car Show and Fueling Bright Futures Gala
June 01, 2018 21:00 - 9 minutes - 3.86 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with John Suggs Executive Director of CFCharities about their work supporting students entering health care related professions and their upcoming fundraising events that include their annual Super Car Show on June 10th at the Wells Fargo Center featuring over 400 exotic cars as well as their Fueling Bright Futures Gala on June 9th. https://cfcharities.org/
6-3 OIC Re-Entry Program and Job Fair
June 01, 2018 20:59 - 7 minutes - 3.09 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Atif Bostic, Chair of OICA’s Board of Directors and Executive Director of Uplift about Ren-Entry Month and The SOAR (Skills and Opportunities for Achievement & Responsibility), re-entry program, serves young adults between the ages of 18–24 who have been involved in the juvenile or adult justice system to make a successful transition back into their communities. the SOAR program designed to assist returning citizens reintegrate into society. OICA is also sp...
6-3 Evoluer House
June 01, 2018 20:58 - 9 minutes - 3.95 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with Cheryl Wadlington, founder of Evoluer House –a free a highly effective mentoring program for teen girls of color 13-18 now taking applications. Also interviewed Tracie Gilbert, lead trainer who talks about some of the challenges facing girls in this age of #metoo. The program includes Personal Development and Workforce Development. http://www.evoluerhouse.org/.
6-3 What's Going On CF Charities, Phans Feeding Families & Biz Mackey – a Giant behind the Plate
June 01, 2018 20:56 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill speaks with John Suggs Executive Director of CFCharities about their work supporting students entering health care related professions and their upcoming fundraising events that include their annual Super Car Show on June 10th at the Wells Fargo Center featuring over 400 exotic cars as well as their Fueling Bright Futures Gala on June 9th. https://cfcharities.org/ Hunger is a persistent problem in Philadelphia – especially impacting children. Loraine speaks with Ste...
6-3 Insight Part Two - OIC/Re-Entry, Evoluer House and CF Charities
June 01, 2018 20:55 - 31 minutes - 12.5 MBLoraine Ballard Morrill interviews Atif Bostic, Chair of OICA’s Board of Directors and Executive Director of Uplift about Ren-Entry Month and The SOAR (Skills and Opportunities for Achievement & Responsibility), re-entry program, serves young adults between the ages of 18–24 who have been involved in the juvenile or adult justice system to make a successful transition back into their communities. the SOAR program designed to assist returning citizens reintegrate into society. OICA is also sp...
6-3 Insight Part Guest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati
June 01, 2018 20:44 - 16 minutes - 6.6 MBGuest Host Vanesse Lloyd Sgambati interviews author Gwen Richardson about her book 101 Scholarship Applications: What It Takes To Obtain A Debt-Free College Education. Vanesse also interviews photographer Eric Murray and has him answer the question to her monthly feature “What is Philadelphia reading?”