This week on WURD: President Donald Trump’s flurry of executive orders, federal protection roll-back sparks fear in Philadelphia, PA politicians rally for communal resilience

Governor Josh Shapiro joined Solomon Jones on a special broadcast of Wake Up With WURD from Girard College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which coincided with Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday. Shapiro encouraged listeners to embrace King’s teachings by maintaining hope and taking action for change.

Linn Washington is a Temple University journalism professor. He joined Wake Up With WURD to honor the legacy of local Black activists who fought against police brutality over a hundred years ago and how their resilience is necessary under Donald Trump’s regressive policy-making.

Michael Eric Dyson is an award-winning writer and professor. Dyson slammed Donald Trump’s presidency with Dr. James Peterson on Evening WURDs citing Trump’s many scandals and his attacks on Black people. He broke down the factors that led to his re-election despite the bigotry.

District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke on Evening WURDs and reestablished his stance to protect his constituents and his vow to protect them. Krasner also spoke about Philadelphia’s leading position in high incarceration rates for youth and broke down the statistics for listeners.

Brian Rademaekers is the public information officer with the Philadelphia Water Department. Rademaekers informed listeners on Reality Check with Tonya Pendleton about how people experiences near 0-degree weather amid Philly’s polar vortex and what to do if your water pipes freeze or burst.

Natasha Terrell and Jasmine Anderson are co-hosts of “Travel Fly Sexy,” a podcast that helps people turn their travel dreams into reality. They joined Reality Check to talk about the travel trends of 2025, destinations suitable for people with families and traveling on a budget.