We’ll examine what some are calling President Obama’s “diversity problem” in his new term’s cabinet reshuffle. And, delegates from around the world plan to gather in Geneva to discuss a new treaty regulating mercury emissions from coal-fired plants. Plus, Antonia Juhasz on her new expose entitled “The New War for Afghanistan’s Untapped Oil.” …

We’ll get an update on the case of Bradley Manning, the alleged source of secret government documents to Wikileaks. And, California Governor Jerry Brown asks the federal government to back off from overseeing the state’s prison system. Plus, activists in LA mark the 11th anniversary of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility, calling for its closure. …

We’ll examine a new federal settlement with ten banks involved in foreclosure fraud that critics say amounts to a paltry sum and a slap on the wrist. And, we’ll get a live report from Texas where actions against the Tar Sands pipeline have escalated. Plus, as LA celebrates a drop in violent crime this week, we’ll examine what decades of scientific studies are now finding – that the rise and fall in crime rates are …

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We’ll go to Kabul, Afghanistan, to speak with activist Kathy Kelly about the on-going discussions between President Karzai and Obama over US troop withdrawals. And, we’ll examine the various pieces of gun control legislation introduced into Congress. Plus, a look at a controversial proposed ordinance in Los Angeles that would ban the sharing of rental apartments by multiple families. …

From outrage over the brutal rape in India to a California story of injustice against a rape victim, we’ll explore the current political landscape of sexual violence against women. And, actor Andy Garcia and Director Damien Lee on their new film, A Dark Truth, about Latin American water wars. Plus, new revelations about government surveillance of Occupy Wall Street activists. …

We’ll examine what’s behind the headlines of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s health issues and what his opposition are planning. And, the final part of our interview with David Spaner about his book Shoot It: Hollywood Inc and the Rising of Independent Film. Plus, Erin Aubrey Kaplan discusses the complex issues of race and slavery as depicted in Quentin Tarantino’s new film, Django Unchained. …

We’ll get a report on Canada’s burgeoning First Nation’s movement called Idle No More. And, the US Department of Labor finds shocking sweatshop conditions in LA’s Garment district. Plus, part 1 of a multi-part interview with David Spaner on his new book, Shoot It: Hollywood Inc. and the Rising of Independent Film. …

We’ll examine the candidacy of Chuck Hagel as new Defense Secretary and why his fellow Republicans are attacking him. And, Cook County Illinois’ Commissioner Jesus Garcia shares his thoughts on how cities and counties across the nation can be more immigrant friendly. Plus, Reverend Billy Talen joins us to discuss his new book The End of the World. And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …

We’ll go live to Egypt to get an update on the controversial vote over the new draft constitution. And, Georgia begins enforcing its new anti-immigrant law – we’ll speak with one activist on the ground. Plus, Chris Weigant joins us to discuss all the ways in which the government could really tax the rich, easily and simply and why even Democrats aren’t raising such policies. …

We’ll speak with UCLA constitutional Professor Adam Winkler about the history of the NRA and the possibility of real change in American gun laws. And, California releases an early draft of their fracking regulations – we’ll find out if environmentalists most pressing concerns are being addressed. And, East LA based up-and-coming band, Las Cafeteras joins us in studio to share their music and their politics. …