We’ll dissect the latest political fight shaping up in Congress as House Republicans dig in their heels to hold government spending and the debt ceiling hostage to their dream of defunding Obamacare. And, author Jen Marlowe joins us to discuss her new book, I am Troy Davis, as we approach the second anniversary of the execution that moved a nation. Plus, climate scientists and activists expose a new study on fracking that greatly underestimates the …

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We’ll discuss whether gun control measures could have prevented the Washington Navy Yard shooter from legally obtaining his weapons. And, a new report shows a surprising source of greenhouse gases comes from the food we waste. Plus, long-time activist Sam Daley-Harris joins us in studio to discuss the 20th anniversary edition of his acclaimed book, Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and the Government. …

Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. We’ll spend the hour with best-selling author, Reza Aslan, on his new book about the historical Jesus and find out whether right wing hysteria over the book is at all warranted. …

We’ll go to Colorado to examine how ordinary people are dealing with the massive flooding, and what the government’s response to it has been, plus links to climate change. Also, a 5 year anniversary look at the collapse of Lehman Brothers, and a conversation with reporter Nathan Schneider on his new book, Thank you Anarchy: Notes from the Occupy Apocalypse. …

We’ll examine immigration legislation, from the stalled federal bill, to two state bills awaiting Governor Jerry Brown’s signature. And, part 2 of my conversation with acclaimed Bangladeshi Labor rights activist, Kalpona Akter. Plus, a new documentary, Informant, tells the controversial story of FBI informant Brandon Darby. …

We’ll speak with economist Max Fraad Wolf on a new study that shows how the top 1% of incomes in the US have recovered to unprecedented levels while the rest of us have seen our wages, if we’re lucky to have them, stagnate. And, we’ll hear part 1 of a 2 part conversation with Kalpona Akter, one of Bangladesh’s leading labor activists, working to organize garment factory workers. Plus, a new documentary Unacceptable Levels, explores …

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momentum for war has been temporarily thwarted. And, on the anniversary of 9-11, The Muslims are Coming… to a theater near you – we’ll cover the highly anticipated documentary about a group of Muslim comedians who take on American islamophobia. Plus, a race and sex analysis of Miley Cyrus’ antics and what they mean for young audiences. …

We’ll explore alternatives to military action in Syria with Yes Magazine’s Sarah Van Gelder. Plus, a report back from a Los Angeles protest against potential war. And, 350.org’s Phil Aroneanu on why there isn’t a red line for action on climate change. …

We’ll speak with academic and activist Rania Masri about the on-going push to strike Syria. And, we’ll have a live report from Mexico about on-going protests that have brought many parts of the country to a stand-still. And, understanding how the NSA breaks encryption codes to shatter the last remaining notions of internet privacy. …

We’ll cover the on-going Congressional debate over a US military strike on Syria with analyst John Nichols. And, two Syrian exiles, Jay Abdo and Fadia Afashe, join us to discuss what Syrians feel about the push for war. Plus, we’ll examine Governor Jerry Brown’s Prison Realignment plan to ease overcrowding in California’s notorious prison system. …