Past Shows

Sunday November 3, 2013 After giving a quick weather, sports and news update, Philly Speaks host Senator Vincent Hughes got right into the Sunday, November 3rd show.  The week’s special guests included Robert C. Nelson, President and CEO of OIC and Chairman of Philadelphia Jobs Commission, as well as Economist, Dr. Julianne Malveaux. The topic […]

Sunday, November 10, 2013 As we are approaching a very special holiday in our country, Philly Speaks host, Senator Vincent Hughes appropriately decided to make Sunday, November 10th show about Veterans Day. Veterans Day will be celebrated on Monday, November 11. Senator Hughes welcomed several special guests to the show to discuss the important topic. […]

Sunday, October 27, 2013 With the November 5th election quickly approaching, Philly Speaks host, Senator Vincent Hughes took the October 27th show to discuss key issues surrounding voting day. The specific issue at hand is the attack on the right to vote, both nationally and locally. Senator Hughes welcomed special guest Roland Martin to speak […]

Sunday, October 20, 2013 On Sunday, October 20, Senator Vincent Hughes opened Philly Speaks on a positive note; the end of the Federal Lockout. As the topic of the show was education, Senator Hughes welcomed special guests Wade Henderson and Dr. William Hite. Henderson, President and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human […]

Sunday, October 13, 2013 Before getting into the highly anticipated topic of the Affordable Healthcare Act/Obama Care on Sunday, October 13, Senator Vincent Hughes opened the show with a quick recap of the Eagles game. To speak on the important topic, Senator Hughes invited special guests Dr. Arthur Evans, Director of the Department of Behavioral […]