We’ll analyze India’s elections as the world’s largest democracy readies itself for enormous logistical and political challenges. And, peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority stumble – we’ll find out why. Plus, at a time of California’s historic drought, we’ll explore grey waters systems as one pathway toward greater sustainability. …

We’ll go live to Afghanistan, on the verge of elections whose candidates are dominated by warlords, and where the Taliban is attempting disruption by violence. And, we’ll examine the latest US effort to undermine the Cuban government – this time using a social media network. Plus our weekly climate roundup with Kelly Mitchell, and a special message from Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman. …

We’ll find out why GM is under fire from Congress and the public for vehicle defects. And, a look at anti-free-trade protests in Taiwan. Plus, what’s behind the recent surges in Measles outbreaks in LA and NY? …

We’ll dissect the latest report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. And, did fracking operations in LA trigger our latest string of earthquakes? Some environmental groups think so! Plus, we’ll examine political turmoil in Taiwan over a trade deal. …

We’ll examine a new report that reveals how the city of Los Angeles is paying hundreds of millions of dollars in fees to Wall Street firms – more than it spends on basic services like repairing streets. And, a new play called Placas chronicles the life of a young Salvadoran immigrant and his struggle against gang life – based on the real life story of Alex Sanchez. Culture Clash’s Ric Salinas who stars in the …

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We’ll mark Cesar Chavez Day with an in-studio interview with award winning reporter Miriam Pawel, who’s brand new book The Crusades of Cesar Chavez, has been hailed as a nuanced portrait of the celebrated labor leader. And, we’ll hear the 4th and final part of our Real People, Real Voices Dreamer series, featuring the voices of undocumented youth. Plus, a foray into the deep and dark world of corporate surveillance. …

We’ll go to Egypt to try to understand the tumultuous week of news. And, a social scientist shares her study of how black children are discriminated against even in the class room. Plus, film maker Rachel Boynton joins us in studio to discuss her new film Big Men – a story of Texas oil executives and the oil industries in Ghana and Nigeria. And this week’s Climate Roundup with Kelly Mitchell. …

We’ll examine the conviction of Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law, Suleiman Abu Ghaith in New York for the September 11th attacks. And, the Pacifica Radio Archives celebrates women’s history month with a new project to preserve critically important voices of the modern women’s movement. Plus, Bob Olmsted, Sherriff’s Department officer turned whistleblower, turned candidate for Sherriff, joins us in studio. …

We’ll cover two on-going campaigns by low-wage fast food workers and farm workers in Florida. And, a Pro-Publica author Nina Martin joins us to discuss how pregnant women are being charged with crimes under the so-called “fetal harm” laws. Plus, our weekly Climate Roundup with Kelly Mitchell. …

We’ll critique the media coverage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight. And, film maker Dawn Porter joins us in studio to discuss her acclaimed documentary Gideon’s Army. Plus, education analyst Diane Ravitch will dissect the Common Core public education curriculum. …