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EPISODE · Jan 25, 2025 · 34 MIN

Local response to Trump’s first week, a deadlocked state House, and an Eagles story on stage

from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy

President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since he took office on Monday, from removing federal recognition of non-binary gender identities to withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. A Swarthmore College professor breaks down one of Trump’s biggest actions: attempting to end birthright citizenship. We also hear how city and state officials have been reacting to the new Trump administration. Plus, Philly is getting its own food awards show, and retired sports broadcaster Ray Didinger tells his personal story in a play.00:00 Intro02:08 What does it mean to end birthright citizenship?07:07 City officials respond to Trump’s first week13:09 Kensington Wellness Court aims to get drug users into treatment instead of jail18:23 State representative’s death leads to deadlock in the House24:31 Introducing: The Tasties awards29:16 An Eagles story on stage in “Tommy and Me”Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

President Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since he took office on Monday, from removing federal recognition of non-binary gender identities to withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement. A Swarthmore College professor breaks down one of Trump’s biggest actions: attempting to end birthright citizenship. We also hear how city and state officials have been reacting to the new Trump administration. Plus, Philly is getting its own food awards show, and retired sports broadcaster Ray Didinger tells his personal story in a play.00:00 Intro02:08 What does it mean to end birthright citizenship?07:07 City officials respond to Trump’s first week13:09 Kensington Wellness Court aims to get drug users into treatment instead of jail18:23 State representative’s death leads to deadlock in the House24:31 Introducing: The Tasties awards29:16 An Eagles story on stage in “Tommy and Me”Listen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

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