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Facebook announced it won't fact check political advertising while Twitter announced its ban on all political advertising. What role do these platforms play in our democracy?

In the 1950’s, the CIA began a secret mind control program called MK-ULTRA and they hired chemist Sidney Gottlieb who was given free rein to experiment on unwitting subjects.

This week: What is Marcys Law, the ballot question in question, the races to look at in Tuesday's Philadelphia elections, and a new biography of Harriet Tubman.

Historian Richard Bell tells the story of the "reverse underground railroad" and of five black boys who were kidnapped 1825 Philadelphia and sold into slavery in the south.

New York Times columnist Gail Collins joins Marty to talk about her new book, "No Stopping Us Now: The Adventures of Older Women in American History."

Journalist Brian Rosenwald details the circumstances that led to the rise of AM talk radio, Rush Limbaugh, all the way to the election of Donald Trump.

This week; the move to ban single-use plastic bags in Philly, providing free menstrual products in Pa. schools and facilities, and the Philly origins of candy corn.

Joel Hodgson joins Marty to talk about his career, the humble beginnings of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and saying goodbye to his robot friends.

We discuss Ambassador William Taylor's testimony to House lawmakers about the Ukraine scandal.

Some state and city governments have begun to implement more stringent regulations when it comes to the sale of vape devices and liquids. But is it an overreaction?

Poet and lawyer Reginald Dwayne Betts talks about how his years in prison lead him to poetry and criminal justice reform.

This week; recap of Atlantic City mayor scandal, the past and future of Jewelers Row, and "Spit Spreads Death."

Former State Department official, Richard Stengel discusses his new book, "Information Wars: How We Lost the Global Battle Against Disinformation and What We Can Do About It."

A new study shows that of the kids who are given a weekly allowance, the average amount is $30. Does this number come as a shock to you?

A look at hows the candidate's performed at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Columbus, Ohio.