We're about to have a golden opportunity to see Philadelphians shine on a global scale: at the 2024 Academy Awards. Colman Domingo, born in West Philly, is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in "Rustin", and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, from Mount Airy, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Holdovers". Both are Temple University graduates. Sabrina Boyd-Surka digs into their Philadelphia origin stories and how the city has shaped who they are today, with help from KYW's Nigel Thompson.

Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for IMDb.

We're about to have a golden opportunity to see Philadelphians shine on a global scale: at the 2024 Academy Awards. Colman Domingo, born in West Philly, is nominated for Best Actor for his performance in "Rustin", and Da'Vine Joy Randolph, from Mount Airy, is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Holdovers". Both are Temple University graduates. Sabrina Boyd-Surka digs into their Philadelphia origin stories and how the city has shaped who they are today, with help from KYW's Nigel Thompson. Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for IMDb.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph rep Philadelphia and Temple at the 2024 Oscars

Anyone who has had medical debt could tell you how unexpected and crippling it can be. What's worse, that debt can even follow your family after you die. But a group of queer activists in Philadelphia found a loophole in the system. With the help of Undue Medical Debt, they bought and forgave $2 million of medical debt, and they celebrated it in a symbolic burning. Sabrina Boyd-Surka finds out exactly how this was possible, talking with the local organizers, Undue Medical Debt’s CEO, and a patient whose life was changed when her debt was relieved.

Anyone who has had medical debt could tell you how unexpected and crippling it can be. What's worse, that debt can even follow your family after you die. But a group of queer activists in Philadelphia found a loophole in the system. With the help of <a href="https://unduemedicaldebt.org/" data-stringify-link="https://unduemedicaldebt.org/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Undue Medical Debt</a>, they bought and forgave $2 million of medical debt, and they celebrated it in a symbolic burning. Sabrina Boyd-Surka finds out exactly how this was possible, talking with the local organizers, Undue Medical Debt’s CEO, and a patient whose life was changed when her debt was relieved.

Burning $2 million in medical debt on Walmart pier

The biggest event in professional wrestling is coming to Philadelphia in just a few weeks. Join super fans and KYW Newsradio staffers Andre Bennett and Tim Jimenez for this ode to the audacious; a love letter to legends of the squared circle; an appreciation for how Philly became the home of hardcore wrestling and left an indelible mark and legacy on a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow. Featuring commentary and stories from WWE superstar Drew Gulak, former ECW and WWE superstar the Blue Meanie, and more.

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Drew Gulak
Blue Meanie
Bryce Remsburg
Bill Apter
Shea McCoy
Suplex Vintage
The Collective
Labor of Love

The biggest event in professional wrestling is coming to Philadelphia in just a few weeks. Join super fans and KYW Newsradio staffers <a href="twitter.com/andrebennettGO">Andre Bennett</a> and <a href="twitter.com/timjradio">Tim Jimenez</a> for this ode to the audacious; a love letter to legends of the squared circle; an appreciation for how Philly became the home of hardcore wrestling and left an indelible mark and legacy on a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow. Featuring commentary and stories from WWE superstar Drew Gulak, former ECW and WWE superstar the Blue Meanie, and more.
Links: <a href="https://www.wwe.com/superstars/drew-gulak" data-stringify-link="https://www.wwe.com/superstars/drew-gulak" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Drew Gulak</a> <a href="https://www.wwe.com/superstars/blue-meanie" data-stringify-link="https://www.wwe.com/superstars/blue-meanie" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Blue Meanie</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dabryceisright?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/dabryceisright?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Bryce Remsburg</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/apter1wrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/apter1wrestling?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Bill Apter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSheaMcCoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/TheSheaMcCoy?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Shea McCoy</a> <a href="https://suplexsvw.com/" data-stringify-link="https://suplexsvw.com/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Suplex Vintage</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/collective2024?lang=en" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/collective2024?lang=en" data-sk="tooltip_parent">The Collective</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laboroflovephl/" data-stringify-link="https://www.instagram.com/laboroflovephl/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Labor of Love</a>

Flaming chairs and hardcore heroes: the extreme story of Philly pro wrestling

Introducing a new project from another KYW Newsradio Original Podcast - "Ricochet" is a mini-series from Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders that examines the gun violence crisis in our country through stories of unsolved shootings in Philadelphia.

In the first episode, we talk with Joan Ortiz, whose 2-year-old daughter Nikolette was shot and killed in her arms. It was at the hands of a man named Tayvon Thomas, who grew up abused and neglected, and turned to drugs. We dig into both sides of this tragedy, examine the systemic failures that contributed, and ask why the most vulnerable feel the least protected.

To hear more of "Ricochet", follow Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders wherever you get your podcasts.

Introducing a new project from another KYW Newsradio Original Podcast - "Ricochet" is a mini-series from <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/gone-cold-philadelphia-unsolved-murders">Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders</a> that examines the gun violence crisis in our country through stories of unsolved shootings in Philadelphia.
In the first episode, we talk with Joan Ortiz, whose 2-year-old daughter Nikolette was shot and killed in her arms. It was at the hands of a man named Tayvon Thomas, who grew up abused and neglected, and turned to drugs. We dig into both sides of this tragedy, examine the systemic failures that contributed, and ask why the most vulnerable feel the least protected.
To hear more of "Ricochet", follow <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gone-cold-philadelphia-unsolved-murders/id1270346131">Gone Cold: Philadelphia Unsolved Murders</a> wherever you get your podcasts.

Colman Domingo and Da’Vine Joy Randolph rep Philadelphia and Temple at the 2024 Oscars

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