We’ll examine the situation in Iraq, nine years after the start of the US war. Even though the war is officially over, violence plagues the nation. And, the story of how 17 year old Trayvon Martin was killed by a vigilante continues to shock the nation. Plus, growing momentum in California for labeling Genetically Modified Foods has led to a ballot measure effort. And this week’s Activist Beat. …

We’ll examine the growing tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States. And, the politics of redistricting in Los Angeles. Plus, Craftcation – a conference for the Do-It-Yourselfer in today’s corporate controlled economy. …

We’ll examine the growing trend of voter ID laws in states across the nation, and the growing backlash from the Justice Department, and civil rights and labor organizations. Plus, as iPad fans line up for the latest Apple gadget, we’ll look at working conditions in Apple’s Chinese factories. And, Walmart plans a new store in Chinatown – it’s first LA store in nearly a decade – we’ll speak with community activists and residents opposing …

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We’ll take a look at the repercussions of the now infamous New York Times letter by former Goldman Sachs employee Greg Smith on why he resigned and what it means for Wall Street. And, Michael Klare explains why much of the popular understanding of what’s behind gas prices is wrong, and why gas prices are going to stay high. Plus, a look at the struggles of renters in LA – a group of local tenants …

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We’ll examine the results of the GOP primaries in Alabama, Mississippi, and Hawaii with our election analyst, Adele Stan. And, death penalty foes in California are attempting to put capital punishment on the ballot this year. Plus, local activists fight corporate control of our food system by organizing a food co-operative. And this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

We’ll get an update on Afghanistan in the wake of the deadliest “intentional” killing of Afghan civilians by an unnamed US soldier. And, a special report on street vendors in LA, and the harassment they face. Plus, Venice communities struggle against gentrification. And this week’s Civic Circus. …

We’ll commemorate International Women’s Day with guests Loretta Ross and Yifat Susskind, examining the challenges women face domestically and internationally. And, what’s behind President Obama’s sudden decision to move the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David? Plus, an update on the pending legal cases of Occupy LA activists arrested on the night of the November 30th raid.

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We’ll analyze the results of Super Tuesday races for the GOP Presidential nomination with out election analyst Ari Berman. And, the third and final part of our interview with Ashraf Khalil on his book, Liberation Square. Plus, a look at an increasingly successful campaign to unionize car wash workers in Los Angeles. And this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

We’ll speak with analyst Bill Fletcher in the lead up to Super Tuesday when GOP races for the Presidential nomination take place in ten states. And, Mujeres De Maiz, a Los Angeles institution, kicks off their Women’s History month program. Plus, part 2 of our three part interview with Ashraf Khalil on his new book, Liberation Square: Inside the Egyptian Revolution and the Rebirth of a Nation. …

We’ll go live to Mexico to speak with Blanca Cardenas– a woman who just this week was deported from the US following her home foreclosure. And, part 1 of a three part interview with Ashraf Khalil on his book, Liberation Square: Inside the Egyptian Revolution and the Rebirth of a Nation. Plus, Brian Miller, co-author of The Self-Made Myth and the Truth About How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed. …