We’ll get an update on European politics with author Steven Hill, just days after Londoners organized an historic march against budget cuts, Germany’s Green Party made big gains due to strong anti-nuclear sentiment, and France’s right wing party surged in popularity. And, locally, the Bus Riders Union will dissect MTA’s cuts in services. Plus, Walmart could be faced with the largest class-action lawsuit in U.S. history on sex discrimination against women employees. And this week’s …

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We’ll analyze California Governor Jerry Brown’s plan to fix the state budget. And, Ohio is considering the nation’s most extreme voter ID law. Plus, Dean Obeidallah and Maysoon Zayid join us in studio to discuss their Arabs Gone Wild Comedy Tour that’s coming to LA. And this week’s edition of The Activist Beat with Rose Aguilar. …

We’ll cover the latest in the on-going nuclear disaster in Japan. And, an update on Libya, Yemen, and Syria with Middle East expert Stephen Zunes. Plus, well known activist and writer Norman Solomon considers a run at a seat in Congress – he’ll join us in studio to discuss it. …

We’ll cover the recent bombing in Jerusalem and whether it could spark another war on Gaza. Plus, a review of the new film Miral by Jonathan Kim. And, public employees in Costa Mesa were laid off en masse, leading one person to commit suicide. Plus, an in-depth investigation of tax preparation store-fronts and how they exploit the poor. …

Robert McChesney, media analyst will join us to discuss the AT&T-T-Mobile merger and what it means for our democracy. And, Marcy Winograd on her third run for the 36th Congressional District after Jane Harman resigned. Plus, the next front in the GOP war on workers is Alaska – we’ll speak with a union representative. And this week’s edition of The Right Hook. …

We’ll hear from famed Afghan women’s rights activist Malalai Joya, whose visa to the U.S. for a national speaking tour was just denied. And, Yemen’s revolution is at a tipping point while airstrikes on Libya continue. Phyllis Bennis will analyze the on-going Arab revolutions and the role of the U.S. Plus, a broad coalition of activists will rally this week in Los Angeles against the Federal Budget’s attacks on workers and the environment. And The …

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We’ll go live to Haiti where former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has finally returned. And, Gaddhafi declares a ceasefire – we’ll find out what that means. Plus, in light of the Japanese nuclear disaster, we’ll survey the landscape of truly clean, renewable, and viable energy sources available. …

We’ll explore the nuclear ramifications of the aftermath of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami with Harvey Wasserman. And, a look at women’s reproductive health and radiation. Plus, an international festival of short films made by Muslim women comes to LA – we’ll meet a couple of the filmmakers. And this week’s ReThink Reviews by Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll spend the hour with Dr. Mahmoud Traina, a Libyan doctor based here in the US. Dr. Traina just returned from a trip to Benghazi, the Libyan city at the heart of the rebel movement against the Gaddahfi regime. …

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, Uprising returns on Wednesday with an hour-long special in conversation with author David Von Drehle on his book, Triangle: The Fire that Changed America. …