We’ll examine the latest in Libya in depth, first with Dr. Mahmoud Traina, an LA-based Libyan American supporter of the rebels, and then with Vijay Prashad, a prolific author and strong critic of the US-NATO war. And, a look at the recently announced changes to the immigrant deportation program and why immigrant rights groups say they are not enough. And this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

On Day 1 of our summer funddrive, we’ll debut a brand new documentary by BBC film maker Adam Curtis about the domination of machines and technology on our lives, called “All Watched Over By Machines of Loving Grace.” Make sure to call and make a pledge to KPFK! …

We’ll speak with the lead researcher of a new study by the London based Bureau of Investigative Reporting on the CIA’s use of unmanned drones in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. And, thousands of Americans participate in a new online and in-person effort to redefine the “American Dream” through progressive policy ideas. Plus, California holds hearings on the state of boys and young men of color. …

Who’s on Congressional Super-committee to decide where to cut the federal budget? And, Pop and Politics with comedian Jimmy Dore. Plus, a new federal report on fracking, or hydrolic fracturing, reveals problems both in the practice, and in the report itself. And this week’s Rethink Reviews. …

We’ll go live to Britain to analyze the riots as the continue to spread – what’s behind them and how are politicians responding? And, a new study on how wealthy people feel less empathy than lower income people. Plus, how the drastic cuts in bus services in Los Angeles are affecting poor communities and people of color, and this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

Kill the Messenger: The Media’s Role in the Fate of the World – we’ll spend the hour with scholar, radio host, and writer, Maria Armoudian. Plus this week’s Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

We’ll examine what’s behind the S&P credit downgrade and the impact it’s having on the economy. And, an update on Syria, as protestors defiantly continue their actions and the Syrian government is increasingly isolated. Plus, the status of free trade deals from Korea t0 Panama. And this week’s edition of Civic Circus. …

A journalist from the Center for Media and Democracy is kicked out of a conference of the American Legislative Exchange Council. He’ll tell us his story. And, as members of Congress disappear for the summer break, we’ll survey their unfinished business including long-term FAA funding and political appointments. Plus, the California Progressive Caucus in the state’s Democratic party passes a resolution criticizing President Obama’s decisions, and considers a primary challenge. …

We’ll spend the hour with health journalist Gary Taubes, whose book Why We Get Fat and What to do about It makes the case that our carbohydrate consumption is directly linked to the epidemic of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and more. Our last interview with Taubes is our most highly rated online interview, and so we’re bringing him back, this time in studio, for an hour-long follow up, taking your questions through Facebook. Plus this …

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We’ll examine the controversy surrounding the Keystone Pipeline project that plans on transporting toxic tar sands from Alberta, Canada, across the U.S. to Gulf Coast refineries. And, what’s behind the epidemic of test score cheating in school districts across the nation? Plus, The Harvest or La Cosecha, a new documentary profiling underage migrant farm workers in the US. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …