As Hurricane Isaac makes landfall, we’ll examine Cuba’s disaster preparedness policies and how the US could learn from them. Plus, a live report from the RNC in Tampa, Florida, followed by a critical look at the Democratic Party’s position on coal. And, 9 years after the death of Rachel Corrie, a long awaited ruling on her parents’ lawsuit is announced. …

We’ll get a live report from a major march planned outside the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida. And, in the wake of yet another fatal gun incident, we’ll discuss what activists are doing to push better regulations on guns in the US. Plus, a report of Greenpeace’s occupation of the Russian oil platform in the Arctic, protesting offshore drilling. …

We’ll speak with leading US environmentalist, Bill McKibben about the near-silence on the issue of climate change in this year’s Presidential election. And, a Federal Appeal’s court reject the EPA’s ability to enforce portions of the Clean Air Act. Plus, a look at Proposition 32 on this year’s state ballot. Plus this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

Tomorrow we look into allegations that Richard Aoki, a member of the Black Panthers was actually an FBI informant. We will also cover the lawsuit filed against the City of LA’s ban on medical marijuana dispensaries. And, we bring you news about the upcoming South LA Summer Power Festival! …

We’ll take a look at the recent massacre of miners in South Africa and what it means for the country’s political future. Plus, Nancy Cohen, author of Delirium, joins us to discuss the GOP’s sexual politics – we’ll look at the records of Akin, Romney, Ryan, and more. And, a growing program worldwide called Catch Shares, attempts to address overfishing for sustainable economies and environments. …

Tomorrow we cover the shooting of 34 miners in South Africa, GOP sexual politics and a new program to replenish fish stock in the Pacific. …

Tomorrow we feature an interview with award winning poet and novelist Javier Sicilia and others with the Caravan for Peace and also a discussion with Dr. Dave Gorski about the Gerson Therapy for Cancer. Plus, we take a listen to a new documentary called “Surviving Progress”. …

We’ll have an in-depth conversation with Syrian American rapper Omar Offendum about his music, his politics, and his love for his native country of Syria. Plus, Erick Huerta joins us in studio to discuss how hundreds of thousands of undocumented Californians have just become eligible to apply for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals as per President Obama’s recent directive. …

Coming Up Next!
Tomorrow we will be speaking with Nobel Prize Winner Jody Williams about NBC’s new military series called “Stars Earns Stripes” and
we will also be covering the recent spate of vandalism and violent attacks against Islamic centers and mosques around the country. …

We’ll cover the on-going student protests in Chile – a social movement that has received almost no English language media coverage. And, a report on the Richmond refinery fire in the Bay area and how residents are responding. Plus, Chris Hedges on Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt.

NOTE: Uprising has returned to its one-hour format and is pleased to welcome our new interim assistant producer Bipasha Shom. …