We’ll find out why three young immigrants recently deported themselves to Mexico and attempted to legally return to their home in the US. And, activists in Whittier are up in arms over proposed oil drilling in the Whittier Hills. Plus, South Los Angeles launches its first ever Annual Art Walk. …

As death toll in Syria surpasses 90,000 we’ll examine what’s happening on the ground and the US’s proposed actions. And, Norman Solomon on how American press freedoms are being eroded. Plus, the FDA takes aim at organic and free range egg producers – we’ll find out what the government agency is really proposing. …

We’ll take a look at a secret report leaked to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism about drone strikes in Pakistan. We also look at how the Japanese utility agency TEPCO finally admits to leaking radioactive groundwater in Fukushima. And, finally we look at the Oregon bill which guarantees tuition-free education.

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Detroit Declares Bankruptcy – we’ll examine its impact. And, an update on the California Prisoner Hunger Strike with a special report from outside Corcoran Prison. And, a look at implicit racism and the story of Trayvon Martin. …

We’ll get an update on the trial of Bradley Manning with journalist Kevin Gosztola. And how police departments are gathering data on millions of people as they move around in their cars. Plus, a look at McDonald’s new online employee budgeting tool which even business journals are decrying. And the third and final part of my conversation with Suzi Weissman on her book Victor Serge: A Political Biography. And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …

We’ll examine the on-going Republican roadblocks to the Affordable Care Act, and what the law will mean to ordinary people, if and when it goes into effect. Plus, up and coming young film maker Ryan Coogler joins us to discuss his acclaimed new film Fruitvale Station, which profiles the last 24 hours of 22 year old Oscar Grant in Oakland, California. And, part 2 of my 3 part interview with Suzi Weissman on her book …

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We’ll speak with the lawyer for Marissa Alexander, an African American mother sentenced to 20 years in prison in Florida for shooting a gun that killed no one. And, a report on LA’s protests against the Zimmerman verdict. Plus, the first in our new series called “The Science of Health,” focused on the ill effects of artificial sweeteners. And, the first of a three part conversation with KPFK host and author Suzi Weissman on her …

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Black youth respond to George Zimmerman’s acquittal – we’ll speak with a member of the Black Youth Project. And, a special report by Uprising’s Bipasha Shom from a march in solidarity with California Prisoners on hunger strike. Plus, the first in a new series on Parenting and Child Development – we’ll speak with a researcher who uncovered that boys with sisters are more likely to become Republicans when they grow up. …

An update on the trial of George Zimmerman in the shooting death of 17 year old Trayvon Martin. And, a special report from a march in solidarity with the California prisoners’ hunger strike. Plus, how the drug industry uses a practice called pay-to-delay to keep cheaper generic drugs off shelves.

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Battles rage nationwide over womens’ right to an abortion – we’ll find out what’s happening on the frontlines in Texas, Wisconsin, Ohio, and other states. And, the reporter who broke the story of sterilizations in California prisons joins us to discuss the sordid details. Plus, part 2 of my 3 part conversation with law professor Adam Winkler on the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage rulings. …