The Chris Murray Report Podcast
By Chris Murray
The Chris Murray Report Podcast Nov 27, 2018
Chris Murray's Commentary on the Shooting of Jacob Blake and the NBA Playoff Boycott
Chris Murray spends an impassioned first 30 minutes talking about the NBA's one-game playoff Boycott three days after a Kenosha, Wisconsin policeman shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. He also talks about the financial power of the players boycott with Atlantic City Resident and publisher of the Philadelphia Black Professionals Newspaper.
Sixers and Roller Derby Legend Little Richard Brown
For the first 30 minutes, Chris Murray talks about the Sixers struggles against the Boston Celtics in their NBA First Round Eastern Conference playoff series. Part II of this hour, Murray talks to Roller Derby Legend Little Richard Brown about his career in roller derby and the popularity of the sport in the 1970s.
The Chris Murray Report (Aug.1, 2020) Sports are back, but can they Survive COVID 19 Part II Philly Fans weigh in
Chris Murray talks with veteran sportswriter John Mitchell, along with WURD listeners, about the wisdom of sports returning in the middle of a global pandemic that is far from being under control in the U.S.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (Aug. 1 2020) Sports are Back but will it survive COVID 19? Philly Sports Weigh in
This week, Murray questions the wisdom of playing sports in the midst of a global pandemic, especially after several members of the Miami Marlins were infected by the virus after their three-game series in Philadelphia. Philly sports fans shared their opinions during the first hour.
The Chris Murray Report (July 4, 2020) NFL and Lift Every Voice and Sing and Sports and Racial Unrest
Chris Murray talks to Yahoo Sports NFL Writer Shalise Manza-Young and the NFL's recent gestures following protests after the death of George Floyd who was strangled to death by a Minneapolis Police officer. Murray also talks to former Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Tribune writer John Mitchell about race and sports and the Coronavirus.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (May 16, 2020) Open Lines with Philly Sports Fans: NFL's Proposed Minority Hiring Plan Part II
We continue the conversation about race, sports, and African-Americans in NFL coaching and management and African-Americans in Sports Media.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (May 16, 2020) Open Lines with Philly Sports Fans: NFL's Proposed Minority Hiring Plan
Chris Murray Discusses the NFL's Proposed Minority Hiring Policy with WURD passionate listeners who point out the double standard on race when it comes to hiring Black coaches in the NFL.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD Hour 2 (May 9, 2020): LeBron James vs. Jason Whitlock and Shut Up and Just Play in the aftermath of Arbery Shooting
In this hour, Chris Murray and former Philadelphia Tribune columnist John Mitchell talk about Ahmaud Arbery shooting and the twitter fight between LeBron James and Fox Sports Analyst Jason Whitlock. WURD listeners call in to add their reactions as well.
The Chris Murray Report (May 9, 2020): Jogging While Black. Is it Safe? The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Chris Murray interviews veteran journalist and avid runner Melanie Eversley, who wrote a story in ESPN's The Undefeated that discusses the campaign to honor Ahmaud Abery who was killed Feb. 23 while jogging in Brunswick, Georgia by two white men armed with rifles. The article also discusses the fear and anxiety Black runners are feeling in the aftermath of Arbery's death.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (May 2) --Murray speaks with Sherri Williams about Doorway Dance Philly and talks with local sports fans about Jalen Hurts and the Eagles NFL Draft
Sherri Williams talks about getting Philadelphians to dance to ease the stress of the global pandemic. Chris Murray also recaps the Eagles NFL Draft.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (April 25,2020) Murray talks NFL Draft Day 2 with special guest Kelsey Nicole Nelson of Fox Sports
Chris Murray talks about the Eagles picks in the first two rounds in the first 30 minutes. In the second 30 minutes, Kelsey Nicole Nelson of Fox Sports joins Chris to talk about the NFL draft from a national perspective.
Part II Chris Murray Report on WURD (April 4, 2020) African-Americans and the Emphasis on Sports
Chris Murray talks to WURD listeners about sports and African-Americans. Do Black kids put too much emphasis on sports at the expense of the classroom.
The Chris Murray Report (April 4, 2020) Open Conversations with WURD Listeners: Murray Says Black Kids can put the Same Effort that they put in Sports into their School Work
This segment started as a conversation about Jameis Winston and Peyton Manning that morphed into a conversation about African-American kids putting too much emphasis on sports and not enough in the classroom.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD March 28 Segment 2-Murray interviews Yahoo's Shalise Manza-Young who wrote a story on Cam Newton's departure from the Carolina Panthers
Chris Murray talks to Yahoo.com sports columnist Shalise Manza-Young about Cam Newton's unceremonious departure from the Carolina Panthers. She said Newton gave so much to the franchise but got little in return.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (March 28) Open Lines talking about School-Yard Basketball Legends
Chris Murray talks to local sports fans about school legends like Lewis Lloyd and Andre McCarter.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD March 21 Chris Murray and Philadelphia Tribune Sports Reporter Daryl Bell Discuss Eagles and Philly Sports
Chris Murray talks Philly sports with local callers and Philadelphia Tribune Sports Reporter Daryl Bell.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD (March 21 Segment 1) Eagles Free Agents with PhillyVoices.com reporter Joe Santoliquito
The Chris Murray Report interviewed PhillyVoices.com reporter Joe Santoliquito about the Eagles free agent moves, Malcolm Jenkins release, and Carson Wentz
The Chris Murray Report (March 14) Part 2 Sports and the Global Pandemic (Segment 2)
In this episode, Chris Murray interviews Brandon Robinson of the Scoop B. Podcast about the impact of the Coronavirus on the NBA.
The Chris Murray Report (March 14, 2020) The Shutdown of Sports in a Global Pandemic (Segment 1)
Chris Murray and special co-host Denise Clay discuss the shutdown of sports with John Mitchell of the Philadelphia Tribune.
The Chris Murray Report: Hour 2: NFL Playoffs With Fox Sports Radio's Kelsey Nelson ahd Sixers and Social Issues with John Mitchell
Chris Murray's talks NFL Playoffs with special guest Kelsey Nelson of Fox Sports Radio. In the final hour, Murray talks about the Philadelphia 76ers and the year in sports and social issues-Colin Kaepernick, Malcolm Jenkins and Antonio Brown.
The Chris Murray Report (Aug.17): Colin Kaepernick and Jay-Z's Deal With the NFL Part 1
Chris Murray and guest co-host Denise Clay, political writer with the Philadelphia Sunday, discuss Jay-Z's deal with the NFL and the plight of Colin Kaepernick who many believe is being blackballed by the NFL for his peaceful protest during the national anthem. Murray and Clay and his callers share their perspective on Kaepernick's movement and Jay-Z's partnership with the league. Murray says the movement to fight for Kaepernick was flawed from the start.
The Chris Murray Report Feb. 16. 2019 segment 2 Colin Kaepernick
In this segment, Chris Murray interviews Denise Clay of the Philadelphia Sunday Sun about the Colin Kaepernick's settlement with the NFL. Our listeners gave their views as well.
The Chris Murray Report Feb 16. Part 1: Sixers at All-Star Break and Joe Santoliquito
Chris Murray has a spirited conversation with Daryl Bell of the Philadelphia Tribune about the Sixers not being able to beat the Boston Celtics and how Brett Brown has to do a better job of coaching after the All-Star Break. Murray also talks to PhillyVoices.com reporter Joe Santoliquito about his controversial story on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and the ugly backlash that Santoliquito received from some Eagles fans.
The Chris Murray Report Feb. 9, 2019 Hour 2-NBA Trade Deadlines and White Privilege in NFL Coaching
Chris Murray interviews Brandon Robinson, senior writer of Basketball Society and the host of the Scoop B Podcast, who gives his take on the moves made by teams at the NBA Trade Deadline. In part 2, Murray talks to Philadelphia Tribune columnist John Mitchell about a column he wrote on how white coaches in the NFL getting the benefit of the doubt when it comes to jobs that African-American coaches don't get.
The Chris Murray Report Feb. 9 (Hour 1) Tribute to Frank Robinson and 76ers Big Moves at the Trade Deadline
Chris Murray and Philadelphia Tribune Sports Writer Discuss the Legacy of Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson, who died on Thursday at the age of 83. In Part 2, Chris Murray and Delaware County Daily Times columnist Jack McCaffery discuss the big moves the Philadelphia 76ers that brought in All-Star caliber forward Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles Clippers which gives the Sixers arguably one of the NBA's best starting lineups. They also discussed the departure of the Sixers former No. 1 draft choice Markell Fultz
The Chris Murray Jan. 26 Hour 2-NBA and Australian Open
In hour two, Murray talks NBA Conference races and Sixers with Brandon Robinson of the Scoop B Podcast. Murray talks about Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka and Frances Tiafoe's performances at the 2019 Australian Open with veteran tennis writer Merlisa Lawrence Corbett and BlackTennisMagazine.com's Vijay Freeman.
Chris Murray Report Jan. 26
In this episode, Murray talks with fans about the controversial "non-call" in the NFC Championship Game. He also talks to Al Thompson, editor of Football Stories the Magazine, about the upcoming Super Bowl, the Eagles moving forward, the controversial Joe Santoliquito story on Carson Wentz in Philly Voices.com
The Chris Murray Jan. 19 segment 2 Conference Title Games and African-Americans at the Aussie Open
In this segment, Chris Murray talks with Washington Redskins beat writer Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post about the AFC/NFC Conference Championship games as well as the Redskins and the NFC East. Murray also interviewed Vijay Freeman, editor of BlackTennisMagazine.com about the performances of the Black players at the U.S. Open including Frances Tiafoe, the only American male left in the Australian Open.
The Chris Murray Report Jan. 19. Eagles Season Wrap up; Will Phillies sign Bryce Harper?
Chris Murray talks with the Philadelphia Tribune's Daryl Bell about the Eagles 2018 season with a look ahead to next year. In the second half hour, Murray talks to Jack McCaffery of the Delaware County Times about the Phillies efforts to sign Bryce Harper and what to expect about the Eagles in 2019.
Part 2 Jan. 5 Chris Murray Report
New York Beacon Sports Editor Andrew Rosario joins The Chris Murray Report to talk about NFL Wildcard Weekend.
The Chris Murray Report on WURD Jan. 5
Chris Murray and Philadelphia Tribune Columnist Daryl Bell and callers analyze the Eagles chances against the Bears in the WildCard Round.
The Chris Murray Report Jan. 12 Hour 2
Chris Murray--Daryl Bell and Joe Santoliquito continue Eagles discussion. Murray also interviews Shalise Manza Young of Yahoo's Shutdown Corner on Black NFL coaches not getting job opportunities and the NFL Playoffs.
The Chris Murray Report Jan. 12 Eagles NFL Playoffs
Chris Murray, Daryl Bell and Joe Santoliquito discuss Eagles, Carson Wentz vs. Nick Foles, NFL Playoffs
Segment 1: The CM Report Dec. 22 with Daryl Bell and Al Thompson talking Eagles playoff chances
WURD's Chris Murray talks to Philadelphia Tribune Sports Reporter Daryl Bell and Football Stories Publisher Al Thompson talking Eagles playoff chances. We also talked about the Philadelphia 76ers as well.
CM Report Dec. 22: Talking NBA with Scoop B's Brandon Robinson and N.J. Dreadlock Incident.
Brandon Robinson of the Scoop B Podcast and senior writer of Basketball Society Talks about the NBA's Christmas Day Special and the state of the NBA's Conference races. WURD Callers react to an incident where a Black high school wrestler is forced to cut off his dreadlocks before a match by a referee with a racist past.