We’ll examine the results of a new study on the ever-increasing costs of health insurance. And, Pulitzer prizing winning journalist and LA Times columnist Hector Tobar joins me in studio to discuss his latest book, The Barbarian Nurseries. Plus, journalist David Barsamian on his deportation from India this week, over investigating the Indian government’s abuses in Kashmir. …

Laila El-Haddad on the Palestinian bid for statehood and Chris Hedges, fresh from Occupy Wall Street talks about why the movement matters. Also, Friends of the Earth finds a cozy relationship between the State Department and a lobbyist for the Alberta Tarsands pipeline, and this week’s edition of Civic Circus with Ankur Patel.

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We’ll examine the changing landscape of the media with the advent of the internet, and the blurring lines of journalism and advocacy with my guest David Pakman. And, filmmaker Jeff Warrick joins me to discuss his new film Programming the Nation. Plus, OC Weekly’s Gustavo Arellano on the case of Fullerton police officers charged in the murder of a white man named Kelly Thomas. Plus Rethink Reviews by Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll get an update on Troy Davis’ planned execution, looking at the movement that built up around his case, and what it means for the future of the anti-death penalty movement. And, Swedish film maker Goran Olsson and former Black Panther leader Erika Huggins join us to discuss the new critically acclaimed documentary Black Power Mixtape – 1967-1975. And, how American organized labor is responding to the Great Recession. …

We’ll look at what days of violence in Yemen mean for the pro-democracy movement with Stephen Zunes. And, a conversation with local journalist Matthew Fleischer on the systemic inmate abuse at Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles. Plus, long-time activist and Congressional candidate Norman Solomon joins us to discuss Obama’s election campaign and his own. …

We’ll get a report from Wall Street as the activist occupation is in full swing. And, remembering the nuclear disaster at Fukushima. Plus, the military’s homophobic Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy finally comes officially to an end – we’ll discuss the lessons progressives can learn. And this week’s Civic Circus with Ankur Patel. …

We’ll look at a new report detailing the inherent waste of tax payer dollars when government services are contracted out to the private sector. And, how the Broad Foundation “venture philanthropy” influences public education nationwide. Plus, the latest on the war in Afghanistan, and the aftermath of the recent attack on the US Embassy in Kabul. …

The Democrats lose Anthony Weiner’s seat even as Elizabeth Warren announces her run for Congress – we’ll speak with John Nichols. And, Rolling Stone’s Matt Taibbi on the UBS “rogue trader” scandal. Plus, a grassroots movement to beat back the Citizens United Supreme Court ruling that empowers corporate money in elections. And this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll speak with labor journalist David Bacon who just returned from Mexico, to discuss massive protests mobilizing against President Calderon. And, the launch of a new LA-centered website featuring the economy, environment, and local politics. Plus, Food and Water Watch’s Patty Lovera joins us to discuss the latest in the Farm Bill. And this week’s edition of the Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll cover the CNN-Tea Party GOP Debate – how CNN is skewing the debate even more rightward, and what the candidates themselves reveal about today’s conservative politics. Plus, the case of the murder of Lawrence King, a 15 year old gay boy who was fatally shot by another boy. And, a new bill seeks to extend states’ concealed carry weapons laws to the whole country. Plus the Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …