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Host "Reality Check" on WURD Radio, Host "Things to Do" on WHYY. Do-it-all multimedia writer/editor/broadcaster, true funk soldier.

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Tonya Pendleton is a veteran multimedia journalist and cultural commentator, known as the engaging host of Philadelphia’s WURD Radio talk program "Reality Check." Since her debut in 2023, she has led insightful discussions on politics, social issues, sports, health and arts & culture. In April 2024, she moderated a student-loan debt roundtable hosted by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris – immediately followed by a one-on-one interview with Harris. During her tenure at WURD, she’s also hosted mo…

Tonya Pendleton’s Journalist Portfolio

Sean Vereen; Malcolm Nance; Casey Peeks

Sean Vereen; Malcolm Nance; Casey Peeks

Podcast · WURD Radio · The Week on WURD is a weekly podcast featuring a selection of the best interviews from…

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Allison Russell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.28.25 by WURD Radio

Allison Russell | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.28.25 by WURD Radio

Allison Russell is a Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and activist known for…

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Things to do in and around Philly: Eraserhood Fest, Kristin Chenoweth

Things to do in and around Philly: Eraserhood Fest, Kristin Chenoweth

May 1 - May 4: 'Bug' in Del., BalletX in Philly and 'How the Light Gets In' in South Jersey are among weekend…

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Jalen Hurts Reveals He Married Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows, Social Media Cries In A Corner

Jalen Hurts Reveals He Married Longtime Girlfriend Bry Burrows, Social Media Cries In A Corner

Jalen Hurts and his longtime girlfriend Bry Burrows are married, Hurts said in a cover story for 'Men's Healt…

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Gloria J. Browne-Marshall | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.29.25 by WURD Radio

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 4.29.25 by WURD Radio

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the author of a new book "A Protest History of the United States." This book exp…

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Tara Roberts | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 3.25.25 by WURD Radio

Tara Roberts | Reality Check w/ Tonya Pendleton - 3.25.25 by WURD Radio

Tara Roberts is a storyteller and explorer known for her work in highlighting the history of the transatlanti…

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Jason Whitlock Says Caitlin Clark Is Doing Too Much

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Source: Andy Lyons / Getty It looks like Caitlin Clark will have to find a new defender. No, not on the court, opposing teammates can handle that. But in the media. Controversial podcast host Jason Whitlock, who was run out of ESPN and Fox, has taken on the WNBA in the past based on his disdain for the league and particularly its majority Black, female, lesbian players. This week, he offered criticism of Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
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Jonathan Majors’ Star Turn In MAGA-Themed Movie Draws Questions Original

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Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Jonathan Majors’ star was on the rise after he appeared in movies like The Harder They Fall and Creed III, along with the groundbreaking TV show Lovecraft Country. But after an incident with his ex-girlfriend, which led to a conviction of misdemeanor third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment in December 2023, he was basically blacklisted in Hollywood. Majors was sentenced to probation and 52 weeks of domestic violence counseling.
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Fourth of July celebrations, Paul Simon, ‘The Sound of America’ Culture Fest, Molly Tuttle and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

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The Fourth of July holiday weekend builds across the Philadelphia region with a mix of large-scale celebrations and cultural programming tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. In Philadelphia and beyond, that includes everything from community festivals and historical activations to the city’s signature concert and fireworks celebration, with a star-studded lineup headlined by Christina Aguilera alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff, Will Smith and The Roots.
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Writing for an independent newspaper in NYC

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Yes

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It has given more power to citizen journalists.
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