We’ll examine corporate crime in the wake of the MF Global scandal and why so few corporate criminals have been prosecuted and convicted. And, an update on the Stop Online Piracy Act as the House Judiciary Committee debates it. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report, and more from Dr. Gabor Mate. …

We’ll examine the tragic statistic of food stamp use being at an all-time high, even as a Texas woman kills herself and her two children after being denied assistance. And, John Nichols on the struggles of the US Postal Service. Plus, a live update from the Occupy Los Angeles port shutdown. …

We’ll go to the nation’s capitol to check in with Occupy DC protesters who have been busy organizing and getting arrested. And, film maker Johanna Fernandez on Mumia Abu Jamal and his death penalty victory. Plus, holiday shopping for the conscious consumer with a focus on Fair Trade LA. And this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll examine the politics of the payroll tax extension and what both Republicans and Democrats are pushing. Plus, a follow-up with journalist Matthew Fleischer on the on-going investigation of abuse within LA County Jails. Plus, the US Human Rights Network brings its conference to Los Angeles on International Human Rights Day. …

We’ll explore how the Occupy movement has taken on the issue of home foreclosures across the nation, and here in Southern California, defending people fighting to keep their homes. And, an update on Afghanistan with this week’s conference in Bonn. Plus, the NAACP launches a major campaign against a slew of new voter ID laws in the country. And this week’s Civic Circus.

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We’ll get an update on what has happened to those who were arrested at the Occupy LA raid. And, the latest on Egypt and Syria with Stephen Zunes. Plus, the crackdown on medical marijuana dispensaries in California. …

We’ll get an update on the Middle East – the elections in Egypt and on-going violence in Syria. And, a report on the Climate Change conference in Durban, South Africa. Plus, acclaimed physician and best selling author Dr. Gabor Mate joins us in studio ahead of his evening talk. And this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

We’ll get an update on the Occupy Los Angeles encampment – how activists are responding to the City’s eviction notice. And, UC students disrupted a Regents meeting demanding action on tuition hikes and campus police brutality. Plus, US-Pakistan relations reach a breaking point after a US air strike killed 24 Pakistani soldiers, an analysis of this week’s election results in the Congo, and this week’s Civic Circus with Ankur Patel.

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We’ll get an update from Occupy Los Angeles about whether the City Hall Encampment will be allowed to remain and what’s next for the local arm of the national movement. Plus, we’ll take the pulse of the national economy after the biggest retail weekend of the year. And, author Jinee Lokaneeta on her new book “Transnational Torture: Law, Violence, and State Power in the United States and India. …

We’ll take the pulse of the Occupy movements with Chris Hedges, now that many tent cities including New York’s have been dismantled by the police. What lies ahead for the national movement? And, Spain’s Indignados have been an inspiration for Occupy Wall Street – we’ll analyze the recent Spanish elections in light of on-going popular resistance. Plus, politically inspired local artist Mear One joins us in studio to offer an alternative to Black Friday’s shopping …

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