In the early days of President Trump’s second term, the Philadelphia region is feeling the effects of his aggressive policy push. Broad-stroked attempts to slash the federal workforce, freeze state funding, and eliminate DEI initiatives have all carried local consequences. What are they, and how are affected populations and communities fighting back? KYW Newsradio’s Matt Leon examines these stories and other big headlines making news this week, like the cancellation of the anticipated Children’s World Fair that was slated for next year’s semiquincentennial celebration.

00:00 Intro

02:01 Local fed workers and officials fight back

08:21 Shapiro scores court victory over Trump administration for funding

13:27 Penn draws ire for erasing digital DEI footprint

19:12 Cleaning up Kensington - a one-year progress report

24:43 Spring Training is here, and the 76ers stink

30:19 Why did plans for Children’s World Fair get scrapped?

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