Jan 31 2025 27 mins
It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the Trump administration mandates that have touched Philly, like the aggressive immigration enforcement that may have led to ICE arrests this week and the federal funding freeze that was ultimately rescinded. Also: Kevin Hart announced a new TV series set in Philly and the team prepares for the Eagles’ Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz. Go Birds.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
- Temple student dies after falling from light pole during Eagles celebrations in Philadelphia
- 8 injured after driver strikes crowd of celebrating Eagles fans in Spring Garden neighborhood
- Philly migrants skip work, school, and shopping amid fears of ICE enforcement
- Philly restaurant owners say ICE showed up without warrant 'because it's a Puerto Rican restaurant'
- Medicaid payment systems restored in Pa. as Trump administration rescinds federal funding freeze memo
- BET+ Orders First Animated Series ‘Lil Kev,’ Based on Creator Kevin Hart’s Childhood; Wanda Sykes, Deon Cole Also Star
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