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Why are more people flouting immigration laws by taking sanctuary in Philly? What is it like to live in a church under self-imposed house arrest?

Marty speaks with poet laureate Tracy K. Smith. Then we hear from a pediatrician about the Flint water crisis. Finally, we'll hear about the effects of childhood adversity.

How has protesting in America — and Philadelphia — changed since Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for civil rights and how effective is it?

Despite the forecasted blast of arctic air heading our way Sunday – bundle up and brave the cold because the next opportunity to ta ...

What happens to a child when their mother is sent to prison?

Hospitals can be bewildering places. They operate according to their own special logic, which can make them feel a bit like a well-oiled ...

New year, new you? On this You Oughta Know, Dr. Ar ...

Guest: John Bogle J ...

Guests: Ari Berman, Allison Hoffman, Jason Laughlin ...

Why have many black girls and women felt the social media movement that has exposed the misdeeds of powerful men has left them behind, until now?

Guests: Brittney Cooper, Feminista Jones We talk about black feminism and what makes it distinct from white femin ...

Why is the Philadelphia Parking Authority ticketing cars for blocking street sweepers — on streets the city doesn’t actually sweep 75 percent of the time?

Guests: Max Boot, Masha Gessen, Christopher Perks Two big stories digging into President Trump’s alleged connec ...

Philadelphia's Defender Association says cops pull over more African-American drivers in the 14th Police District than white ones. Is racial profiling to blame?