In a surprising turn of events, radio host Andrea Lawful-Sanders has mutually parted ways with WURD 96.1 FM/900 AM in Philadelphia after admitting to using questions provided by President Biden's campaign in a post-debate interview. The station's president and CEO, Sara M. Lomax, confirmed the departure on Sunday, stating that WURD Radio prides itself on being an independent voice and maintaining the trust of its audience.

Lawful-Sanders made her revelation during an appearance on CNN, where she disclosed that she had received a list of eight questions from Mr. Biden's campaign, four of which she had approved. This practice of predetermined questions was not endorsed by WURD Radio, as it undermines the station's commitment to holding elected officials accountable.

As Pennsylvania's sole independent Black-owned talk radio station, WURD Radio has built a reputation for its integrity and trustworthiness over its 20-year history. Lomax emphasized that the agreement to the use of predetermined questions jeopardized this trust. She further clarified that the interview with President Biden was arranged and negotiated independently by Lawful-Sanders without the knowledge or involvement of WURD Radio management.

The revelation comes in the aftermath of President Biden's lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, prompting his campaign to seek alternative avenues to connect with voters. To bolster his chances of winning the upcoming 2024 general election, the Biden campaign had provided approved questions to two radio hosts, including Lawful-Sanders, in interviews conducted on Black radio shows in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

In response to these allegations, Biden campaign spokesperson Lauren Hitt defended the practice, stating that it is not uncommon for interviewees to express their preferences for certain topics. Hitt argued that the questions provided were relevant to the news of the day.

While the White House denied any involvement in the preparation for the radio interviews, a Biden administration official assured that providing questions to interviewers is not a standard practice, and the campaign does not plan to repeat it going forward.

President Biden, meanwhile, has been facing questions about his ability to continue in the presidential race since his debate performance. In an effort to steady support, he recently met with 20 Democratic governors at the White House. During a speech at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in Philadelphia on Sunday, Mr. Biden expressed his goal of uniting America once again.

Following his stop in Philadelphia, President Biden, accompanied by First Lady Jill Biden, traveled to Harrisburg to meet with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and attended an event at a local union hall.