Apr
25
2012
We’ll cover the Supreme Court’s Hearing on Arizona’s harsh immigration law, SB 1070. Acclaimed Los Angeles artist Judy Baca joins us to discuss a new local exhibit, Urban Legends. And, a look at the “biggest student Uprising you’ve never heard of,” as a massive student-led strike in Montreal, Canada, enters its eleventh week. …
Apr
24
2012
We’ll get a report from the recent Occupy the DOJ action calling for justice for Mumia Abu Jamal and an end to mass incarceration. And, the Electronic Frontier Foundation on how tech companies interact with human rights violators. Plus, Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America with author Gustavo Arellano joins us. And this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …
Apr
23
2012
We’ll speak with investigative journalist John Carlos Frey, on the explosive story of how an undocumented Mexican immigrant was killed on the border, apparently at the hands of Border Patrol agents. And, Café Vida, a new play that kicks off Cornerstone Theater’s series of plays on Hunger. Plus, Friends of the LA River organizes a city-wide cleanup effort. And this week’s Civic Circus. …
Apr
20
2012
Funding the Enemy: How US Taxpayers Bankroll the Taliban – we’ll spend the hour with author Douglas Wissing on his fascinating and disturbing chronicle of how the US is funding both sides of the Afghanistan war. …
Apr
19
2012
We’ll examine the legacy of the BP Oil spill on the 2nd anniversary of the worst environmental disaster in US history. And, a look at the Vatican’s recent attack on what they call a group of “radical feminist” nuns. Plus, Sarah Burns joins us in studio to discuss her new book, The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind one of New York City’s Most Infamous Crimes.” And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …
Apr
18
2012
We’ll examine President Obama’s new aggressive Latino outreach campaign with our election correspondent Roberto Lovato. And, how the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, is crumbling. Plus, My Way, an epic Korean film set during World War II examines the Japanese occupation of Korea, and the brutality of war. …
Apr
17
2012
Violence rises in Afghanistan as the US and NATO decide how best to withdraw troops. And, the US-Colombia Free Trade agreement draws stiff criticism from labor and others even as Argentina nationalizes its largest oil company. Plus, a local conference focuses on young Latinas and their education. And this week’s Activist Beat. …
Apr
16
2012
We’ll survey the protests happening nationally on tax day as public anger grows over low corporate tax rates. And, LA’s police commission breaks with LAPD Police Chief over disciplinary measures against police offices using deadly force. And, a look at Arizona’s dangerous new abortion law. …
Apr
13
2012
Uprising returns live with Toby Jones to discuss Bahraini protests against next week’s Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix. Also, a conversation with Catholics United about its efforts to raise money for charitable organizations de-funded after pressure by Catholic Bishops and right-wing organizations, and Lillian Taiz, President of the California Faculty Association for the California State University system joins us to talk about a strike vote beginning on Monday. …
Apr
12
2012
We’ll spend the hour with Maria Armoudian, author of Kill the Messenger: The Media’s Role in the Fate of the World. …