We’ll focus on budgetary priorities starting with an analysis of President Obama’s jobs bill that he presented to Congress this week. And, the War Resisters League releases a new Popular Education Curriculum, Budgets and Bombs, on educating youth about the US defense budget. Finally, California Governor Jerry Brown attempts once more to pass his tax law only to be thwarted by the Howard Jarvis Tax Payers Association. Plus Civic Circus by Ankur Patel. …

We’ll cover the disturbing military build-up in Israel in anticipation of a UN vote on Palestinian statehood. And, Robert Jensen on the media coverage of the 9/11 anniversary, and on the controversy his September 12th 2001 essay generated. Plus, an update on the case of Death Row prisoner Troy Davis. …

On Friday, we’ll spend the hour commemorating the 9/11 attacks and their aftermath, with Rev. Dr. George Regas, founder of Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace. And, Ten Years Later: Surveillance in the “Homeland” – we’ll hear from the ACLU. Plus, Ten Years and Counting – a new nationwide campaign for artists and activists to express the true costs of the last ten years of war. And Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll get an update on Libya – are the rebels any closer to toppling the Gaddafi regime? And, Los Angeles considers a new ban on plastic AND paper bags in grocery stores. Plus, the controversial case of the Irvine 11 goes to trial – we’ll explore the chilling effect it has already had on free speech. And the Black Agenda Report. …

Tune into KPFK Pacifica radio for a Labor Day special on Monday, September 5th. On Tuesday enjoy a rebroadcast of an Uprising hour-long special with author and KPFK host Maria Armoudian on her new book, “Kill the Messenger: The Media’s Role in the Fate of the World.” Uprising is back live on Wednesday September 7th when Ari Berman joins us to discuss the GOP’s War on Voting. And Frances Moore Lappe on her new book, …

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The Department of Justice files an Anti-Trust lawsuit against AT&T’s buyout of T-Mobile. We’ll speak with Tim Karr of Free Press. Plus, Blood on the Tracks: The Life and Times of S. Brian Willson. And, Fear Inc, a new report on how right wing groups are spreading anti-Islamic fervor in the US. Plus Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll discuss the growing movement for job creation in the US with a panel of guests, from Obama’s impending plan for jobs, to LA’s residents demanding good jobs. And, an update on the growing resistance to the XL tar sands pipeline as the two week long demonstration outside the White House has resulted in over 700 arrests. Plus the Black Agenda Report with Glen Ford. …

We’ll get an update on Iraq as violence escalates just months ahead of the deadline for US troop withdrawal. And, Five reasons Progressives should treat Ron Paul with extreme caution. Plus the trend toward mandating drug testing for welfare applicants, and this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

Mass demonstrations in India are sparked by a movement against corruption and one man considered India’s new Gandhi. South Asians continue to endure racism and intimidation a decade after 9/11. And, the controversial play My Name is Rachel Corrie comes to Southern California. Plus this week’s Civic Circus. …

What’s behind the recent protests in Chile? We’ll speak with a Chilean American who just returned from her home country. And, why activists are protesting development around the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, Arizona. Plus, Eric Mann joins us to discuss his new book, “Playbook for Progressives: 16 Qualities of a Successful Organizer.” …