We’ll be joined in studio by Dr. Quentin Young, Dr. King’s one-time personal physician, friend of Barack Obama’s, and National Coordinator of Physicians for a National Health Program. Plus, we’ll feature a new documentary called Money Driven Medicine. And, Joshua Holland joins us for an analysis of Obama’s budget proposal. …

Richard Escow joins us to breakdown the $25 billion foreclosure-abuse settlement reached between 49 states attorney general, including hold-out Kamala Harris of California. Also, ahead of Sunday’s Grammy awards we talk to Bobby Matos, Latin jazz artist and a co-founder of GRAMMYWatch along with Presente.org’s Miguel Perla about their action to draw attention to the growing lack of diversity in Grammy nominated artists. And the latest edition of ReThink Reviews with Jonathan Kim.

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LA Times writer Howard Blume joins us to discuss the Miramonte Elementary child sexual abuse scandal – how it has affected the community, children, and teachers. And, Jamal Joseph, author of Panther Baby joins us in studio to discuss his remarkable story of personal and political transformation growing up in New York as a member of the Black Panther Party. Plus, we’ll hear Angela Davis reflecting on the Occupy Wall Street movement. …

We’ll report on the three GOP primaries taking place in Missouri, Colorado, and Minnesota. Plus, another legal victory on the path toward legalizing same-sex marriage in California. And, Nancy L Cohen on her book Delirium: How the Sexual Counterrevolution is Polarizing America. …

We’ll get an update on the GOP primary in Nevada with author and analyst Ari Berman. And, Occupy Wall Street organizer and acclaimed author David Graeber joins me in studio for an in-depth interview about his book, Debt: The First 5000 Years. …

We’ll cover the recent shutdown of San Onofre Nuclear power plant and what it means for surrounding areas. Plus, activists plan to Occupy the Superbowl this weekend. And, a new play called The Pentagon Papers, based on the story of Vietnam era whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. And this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim.
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We’ll get a report on the weekend’s violence in Oakland as activists confronted Oakland Police, four hundred people were arrested, and City Hall vandalized. And, US-Egypt relations continue to be strained in the face of a crackdown on American NGOs. Plus, an update on the fight against Genetically Modified Organisms – a story of petitions, court cases, national bans, and calls for labeling. And this week’s Civic Circus. …

We’ll go to Nigeria to examine the current political upheaval there. And, activists denounce plans by Twitter to censor content on a nation-by-nation basis. Plus, Nancy Cohen on her new book, “Delirium: How the Sexual Counter-revolution is Polarizing America.” …

We’ll examine the state of domestic surveillance and militarism in the face of rising opposition to wealth inequality. And, a fight over a coal mine project near Utah’s Bryce Canyon heats up – an energy project that would help power Los Angeles. Plus, acclaimed Mexican playwright Tanya Saracho joins us in studio to discuss her new play, El Nogalar, premiering on the West Coast this weekend. Plus Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll go to Indiana to cover a major political battle over a labor law shaping up there. And, the California Faculty Association takes issue with obscene salaries for CSU administrators in the face of rising student fees. Plus, we’ll go live to Pakistan to examine the latest in US-Pakistan relations with professor Pervez Hoodbhoy. …