We’ll cover the on-going crisis in Greece and compare with the US’s own upcoming so-called fiscal crisis. Will Obama and Boehner agree to the kind of austerity measures that have sunk Europe’s economy? And, hotel workers in Long Beach declare a major election victory – we’ll examine Measure N’s impact on workers and the economy. Plus, in a rare occurrence, a disabled African American man was awarded $1.6 million from the LAPD over police brutality …

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Why hundreds of thousands of primarily Latino votes have yet to be counted in some Arizona counties and what that means for the election of the notorious Sherriff Joe Arpaio. And, what the passage of several same-sex marriage ballot measures signifies for the fight for marriage equality across the country. Plus, Seed: A Weird Act of Faith – the second play in Cornerstone Theater’s series called the Hunger Cycle about access to food in South …

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We’ll examine the new Congressional makeup and what it means for the future of American politics. And, what is expected from Obama’s next four years in office. Our guests will be John Nichols, Roberto Lovato, and Eric Mann. Plus, why Prop 37, the GMO Labeling initiative, failed in California, and what food activists are planning next. …

We’ll get live reports from several swing states, the day after the election, to check in on how voting went, and what the latest results are. We’ll also run down the list of available election results in California and nationwide. Plus, we’ll take your calls! …

We’ll get election day updates on possible voting irregularities around the nation and then open up our phones to hear from you. Who and what are you voting for and why? If you’re not voting, why not? And much more! …

We’ll spend the hour with environmental activist, scientist, and eco-feminist Vandana Shiva. During her time in Los Angeles, she’s campaigning heavily for Proposition 37, the GMO labeling initiative. We’ll discuss the measure, as well as the role of Monsanto and Walmart globally and in her home country of India, and what successes she has achieved against big agribusinesses and other companies. …

We’ll get live reports from the East Coast as Hurricane Sandy bears down on a number of states, potentially affecting millions of residents – we’ll cover the impacts on New York City’s infrastructure, how Mitt Romney’s past statements on dismantling FEMA are coming back to haunt him, and why climate change has not entered the election discourse. Plus, a look at LA County’s Measure J, and a preview of this year’s AFI film festival. …

We’ll cover proposition 35, the Human Trafficking ballot measure – an anti-human trafficking expert will explain why he’s against the measure. And, Dr. Laura Bates joins us to discuss her innovative prison education program, Shakespeare in Shackles. Plus, what this year’s election means for control of both houses of Congress – the Nation’s John Nichols will map out the political landscape to come. …

Marxist economist Richard Wolff joins us to critique this year’s Nobel prize in Economics! …

Arun Gupta and Mattea Kramer join us for a post-debate analysis a day after both major party presidential candidates face off for a second time. Plus, a conversation with Democracy Now host Amy Goodman about her book, the Silenced Majority: Stories of Uprisings, Occupations, Resistance, and Hope …