We’ll examine the unfolding situation in Iraq as a militant group has captured several cities, promising a Sunni caliphate across Iraq and Syria. And, we’ll try to sort fact from fiction in the bizarre story of the mass children’s grave that came to light in Ireland and the Catholic Church’s role. Plus, what the recent legal ruling against teacher tenure in California means. …

We’ll spend the hour with Maurice Carney, co-Founder and Executive Director of the Group Friends of the Congo – we’ll discuss why genocidal numbers of killings in the Congo have not prompted international outcry, what the US role is, what natural resources are at stake, and what ordinary Congolese are doing to take back their country. …

We’ll hear from Michael Waldman of the Brennan Center for Justice, reflecting on the origins of the Second Amendment in light of the Las Vegas shooting. And, Dave Zirin joins us to discuss his new book, Brazil’s Dance with the Devil: The World Cup, The Olympics, and the Fight for Democracy. …

We’ll speak with Mother Jones reporter Ian Gordon on the topic of unaccompanied immigrant minors – why there are greater numbers of them today in the US, and what challenges they face. And, author and activist Rebecca Solnit joins us to discuss her new book Men Explain Things to Me. Plus, Seattle City Council Member Kshama Sawant, of Socialist Alternative and the force behind the Fight for $15 campaign speaks with Alan Minsky at the …

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We’ll speak with Mother Jones investigative journalist Ian Gordon about his exhaustive work on the recent increase in unaccompanied undocumented migrants crossing the US border. And, Thenmozhi Soundararajan joins us to discuss the recent horrific double rape and lynching of two young girls in a village in India and why examining the incident through the lens of India’s caste system is crucial. Plus, we’ll hear part 2 of our 2 part interview with author Betsy …

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We’ll speak with John Nichols of the Nation Magazine to analyze a number of primary election races around the country including here in California. And, we’ll hear from author Betsy Leondar Wright, about her new book, Missing Class: Strengthening Social Movement Groups by Seeing Class Cultures. Plus Professor Diane Fujino joins us to examine the legacy of her close friend, the late revolutionary activist Yuri Kochiyama. …

We’ll speak with Refugio Mata of Presente.org, a powerful Latino advocacy organization, about why his group has taken a strong position on fracking and climate change. And, Bridgid Schulte joins us to discuss her new book, Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play when No One Has the Time – part of our on-going series on the Politics of Parenting. Plus a tribute to the late, great poet and activist Maya Angelou – we’ll hear an intimate …

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We’ll spend the hour with award winning investigative reporter Jeremy Scahill about the US drone program, and its so-called War on Terror, as well as about the new media venture Scahill has embarked on. …

We’ll examine the Justice Department’s draft rules on racial profiling and whether they represent progress or regress. And, on the 75th anniversary of the publication of John Steinbeck’s Grapes of Wrath, we’ll speak with Steinbeck scholar Susan Shillinglaw about the book’s relevance today. Plus, our weekly climate roundup with Greenpeace’s Kelly Mitchell. …

We’ll look at the recent data dump of Medicare reimbursements to physicians – sure to be politicized by the right – and put it into context. And, we’ll find out why South LA was recently passed over for the federal government’s so-called Promise Zone grants. And, acclaimed Bay-area artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez joins us in studio. …