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EPISODE · Apr 5, 2025 · 34 MIN

Tariffs, history-making tortoises, and resources for laid-off federal workers

from The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio · host Audacy

President Trump’s tariff rollout sent shockwaves through the global economy, with the automobile industry emerging as one of the faces of the upheaval. How are local dealerships and prospective buyers bracing for the ripple effects? And over at the Philadelphia Zoo, more history was made. You’ve got to hear the story of the remarkable hatching of four critically endangered Western Galapagos tortoises to their century-old parents. Also, find out how the Free Library of Philadelphia is stepping up to help recently laid-off federal workers. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.00:00 Intro02:08 A local look at how auto tariffs could impact customers, dealers06:46 Library offers help for laid-off federal workers11:56 Investigation into Chester charter school yields staggering arrests18:13 Aramark, union finally agree to new deal23:40 Philadelphia Zoo welcomes critically endangered tortoise hatchlings29:18 Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes special visitListen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

President Trump’s tariff rollout sent shockwaves through the global economy, with the automobile industry emerging as one of the faces of the upheaval. How are local dealerships and prospective buyers bracing for the ripple effects? And over at the Philadelphia Zoo, more history was made. You’ve got to hear the story of the remarkable hatching of four critically endangered Western Galapagos tortoises to their century-old parents. Also, find out how the Free Library of Philadelphia is stepping up to help recently laid-off federal workers. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s reporters recap that and more of the biggest news in the Philadelphia region this week.00:00 Intro02:08 A local look at how auto tariffs could impact customers, dealers06:46 Library offers help for laid-off federal workers11:56 Investigation into Chester charter school yields staggering arrests18:13 Aramark, union finally agree to new deal23:40 Philadelphia Zoo welcomes critically endangered tortoise hatchlings29:18 Philadelphia Orchestra conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin makes special visitListen to The Week in Philly on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 5am and 3pm, and Sunday at 3pm.

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