We Talk Weekly

We Talk Weekly News is a weekly news and culture podcast delivering powerful analysis, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping our world today. On WPPM 106.5 FM Philadelphia every Saturday at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Hosted by celebrity stylist & radio personality Charles Gregory, journalist and media personality Lauren "Sizzle" Settles and health correspondent "Classy Lady" Sparkle Howell. We feature expert guests, political and public figures, celebrities, and community leaders combined with legal and law enforcement analysis and commentary.

We Talk Weekly News takes you beyond the headlines with breaking news, political analysis, entertainment updates, and trending cultural conversations all through a sharp, informed, and unapologetically urban lens. From U.S. politics and policy to global events, celebrity headlines, music, and the viral moments everyone’s talking about — this is where news meets culture, and perspective meets truth.

Each episode brings you:

In-depth breakdowns of current events and top news stories
Smart, engaging commentary on politics, media, and pop culture
“Good News / Bad News” highlights from around the world
Stories that impact Black communities, working families, and the culture at large

If you’re looking for a news podcast that’s informative, culturally aware, and actually keeps it real, without the fluff or filter, you’ve found it! New episodes weekly. Real news. Real perspective. Real conversations.

Subscribe on YouTube for full podcast episodes:
www.youtube.com/wetalkweekly

Follow We Talk Weekly across platforms for exclusive content, breaking updates, and behind-the-scenes access:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wetalkweekly
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/WeTalkWeekly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetalkweekly

Follow, subscribe, and join the conversation because the news hits different when you actually understand it!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-talk-weekly-news--2576999/support.

We Talk WeeklyNovember 09, 202602:30:42

We Talk Weekly: Black Women Made History in the 2026 Midterms, Data Centers, and Philly News

Charles Gregory, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lauren Sizzle, and Big Exclusive are back with the full We Talk Weekly show from Saturday, November 7, 2026. There was no guest interview in this episode. The show opens with Every Voice Every Vote and the Lenfest Institute, then explains data centers and AI, in...

We Talk WeeklySeptember 28, 202601:58:22

We Talk Weekly: Juicing, Seed Oils, Youth Politics, Lil Durk & Beyoncé

On this episode of We Talk Weekly After The Talk on WPPM-LP Philadelphia 106.5 FM, Charles Gregory, Classy Lady Sparkle, Lawrence, and Big Exclusive bring a full show filled with wellness, politics, culture, entertainment, sports, and community-centered conversation. The show opens with special gues...

We Talk WeeklySeptember 27, 202600:40:25

TomJoseph

On this episode of We Talk Weekly After The Talk, Charles Gregory and Big Exclusive sit down with Tom Joseph, founder of Book Minders, Wilson’s Fountain, and America’s Main Street Party. Tom shares how he built Book Minders into a remote-first bookkeeping company long before remote work became commo...

We Talk WeeklySeptember 27, 202600:39:40

DrTommyRhee

On this episode of We Talk Weekly After The Talk, Charles Gregory and Big Exclusive sit down with Dr. Tommy Ray, a Tampa-based sports recovery chiropractor and author of The Future of Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Ray shares how his background as a Navy air crew veteran, his father’s work in medicine, ...

We Talk WeeklySeptember 27, 202600:33:40

The Truth About Seed Oils with Sherry Calbom

The Juice Lady Talks Seed Oils, Juicing & Natural Healing On this episode of We Talk Weekly After The Talk, we welcome Sherry Calbom, widely known as The Juice Lady, for a powerful conversation about juicing, whole-food nutrition, seed oils, and natural wellness. Sherry shares her personal healing j...

We Talk WeeklyMay 14, 202600:43:06

Philly Division of Reentry Executive Director Assata Thomas talks life, advocacy, and new book

In this segment, we interview Assata Thomas: She is the Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Division of Reentry and a nationally recognized voice in criminal justice reform. With more than 20 years of experience—and the lived experience of overcoming a felony conviction—she brings both expertise an...

We Talk WeeklyMay 13, 202601:15:45

Met Gala Red Carpet & Jeff Bezos Protests, Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads, Philly Renters Crisis

From Met Gala red carpet dresses and protests targeting Jeff Bezos, to growing concerns over a spreading hantavirus outbreak, and the deepening housing struggle facing Philadelphia renters—we’re breaking down the biggest headlines everyone’s talking about. Tune in for an entertaining, real-talk conv...

We Talk WeeklyMay 08, 202600:53:31

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act, Singer D4vd Murder Timeline, Megan Thee Stallion Klay Thompson Split

In this episode we break down some of the week's hot topics: the U.S. Supreme Court delivers a major decision reshaping the Voting Rights Act and sparking national debate and outrage over voting access, redistricting, gerrymandering, and election law. Plus, the prosecution's case against disgraced r...

We Talk WeeklyMay 05, 202601:02:15

Children First Director of Parent Advocacy & Engagement Inella Ray talks her work, career, Philly school closings & more

We Talk Weekly News is a news and culture radio show delivering powerful analysis, real conversations, and unfiltered commentary on the biggest stories shaping our world today. On WPPM 106.5 FM Philadelphia every Saturday at 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., hosted by celebrity stylist & radio personality Charles ...

We Talk WeeklyMay 02, 202601:04:37