We’ll examine the strong international backlash the US and allies are facing from nations of the world against the NSA’s spying. And, as Walmart gears up for Black Friday sales, we’ll learn what its associates are planning outside the stores. Plus, author Susan Carle discusses her new book focusing on the pre-history of the civil rights movement called Defining the Struggle: National Organizing for Racial Justice 1880-1915. …

We’ll examine the draft agreement currently being debated, between the US and Afghanistan, marking the possible end of the longest war the US has ever waged. And, an update on the devastation wrought by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and how people are coping. Plus, on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK we’ll examine his true legacy as President. …

We’ll take a look at the case of Jeremy Hammond, just sentenced to ten years in prison for hacking into the computers of a private intelligence firm. And, we’ll go live to Warsaw, Poland, to find out whether the UN climate change conference happening there is making any progress. Plus, author Sarah Richardson joins us to discuss her new book, Sex Itself: The Search for Male and Female in the Human Genome. …

We’ll look at the second wave of sequestration cuts scheduled for January – why the defense industry is up in arms and what’s at stake for the rest of us. And, acclaimed indie filmmaker John Sayles discusses race, gender, and class in his latest venture, Go For Sisters, a fast-paced film set in Los Angeles featuring Lisa Gay Hamilton, Yolonda Ross, and Edward James Olmos. Plus, a new one-woman play debuts in Los Angeles called …

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We’ll find out why more than 170 members of Congress have signed onto a letter asking President Obama to halt negotiations of the controversial trade deal, the TransPacific Partnership. And, a UN report highlights Afghanistan’s record poppy cultivation. Plus author Mona Ebrahim joins us in studio to discuss her new book, 101 Reasons why I’m glad I wear a Hijab. …

We’ll cover the new national push for a minimum wage increase and its possible economic impact. And, the Occupy Wall Street group Strike Debt eliminates $14 million worth of medical debt – we’ll get the latest on their efforts. Plus, a new study reveals that PG-13 films are flaunting more gun violence than ever before even though ratings remain the same – we’ll speak with an author of the study.

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Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel – we’ll spend the hour with best-selling author Max Blumenthal discussing his controversial new book. …

We’ll go the Congo to examine the latest political situation. And, author and journalism professor Robert Jensen joins us in studio. Plus, cuts to food stamps and its impact on ordinary people.

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Elections for several governors and mayors races may determine the future of the Republican Party – we’ll get a bird’s eye view from commentator Joshua Holland. And, we’ll examine a new report on the worst sources of toxic pollution on the planet this year. Plus, part 2 of our two part interview with Andrew Solomon on his book Far From the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity, as part of our series on …

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We’ll cover the so-called Patriot Movement, which LAX shooter Paul Ciancia may be associated with. And, a critical look at the rollout of Obamacare. Plus part 1 of a 2 part interview in our on-going Series: The Politics of Parenting with author Andrew Solomon about his award-winning book Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity. …