We’ll find out about a new state-by-state campaign by a coalition of groups that aims to shut down the National Security Agency using a creative and unique tactic. And, we’ll hear a special report from a rally against fracking in Southern California as the new regulatory law SB 6 takes effect. Plus, writer and pop culture critic Mikki Kendall joins us to discuss Beyonce’s new album and the debate over whether Queen Bey is a …

Read more

We’ll cover the disturbing case of the young black man named Travion Blount, who, as a 15 year old, was sentenced to multiple life sentences for an armed robbery where no one was injured or killed. And, Russia expert Stephen Cohen discusses the politics around the upcoming Winter Olympic games. Plus, a look at how marijuana legalization in Colorado is unfolding. …

We’ll examine the causes of an upsurge in violence in Iraq in 2013 with Middle East expert Stephen Zunes. And, a special report on how activists are pushing back against a move by the LA City Council that could ban public feeding of the homeless. Plus, why California has the strictest gun laws in the nation, and this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim on The Wolf of Wall Street. …

A look at the top international stories of 2013 with guests Robert Jensen and Arun Gupta. And, listener calls reflecting back on 2013. Plus a local report on feeding the homeless in Los Angeles by Uprising correspondent Jess Underwood. …

We’ll speak with scholar Vijay Prashad on the radical legacy of Nelson Mandela. And, Blase Bonpane discusses whether Pope Francis is truly a reformist or not. Plus, Greg Laemmle on the 75th anniversary of his family’s local theater chain. …

We’ll get a special report from the fast food workers’ strike in Los Angeles, happening in solidarity with workers around the country calling for fair wages. And, former US Marine Elliot Ruiz joins us to discuss the film Battle for Haditha, which portrays the events of the Haditha massacre in Iraq. Plus, Professor Christopher French discusses the psychology of conspiracists. …

We’ll find out why labor unions and activists are up in arms over Detroit’s bankruptcy filing with our guest Dianne Feeley, a former auto worker and writer. And, how the Fast Food industry is capitalizing on tax loopholes to over-pay its already overpaid CEOs while its workers barely make minimum wage. Plus, a local event features spoken word by formerly incarcerated youth. We’ll hear meet one young person who’s involved. …

We’ll analyze the mass protests in Ukraine with expert David Marples. And, author Laura Gottesdiener joins us to discuss how Wall Street firms have capitalized on the housing crisis yet again. Plus, we’ll take an in-depth look at the American Heart Association’s new recommendations on heart disease risk and why it’s so controversial. …

We’ll get a report on turmoil in the Central African Republic as France warns of a genocide. And, a look at the controversy over contraception in Obamacare. Plus, how LA groups are organizing against the fracking industry. …

We’ll examine two major deals that took place over the weekend – first the COP 19 UN climate meeting in Warsaw, Poland, and second, the P5+1 meeting with Iran in Geneva. And, we’ll find out why immigration rights leaders are on a major fast in Washington DC to pass a reform bill. …