We’ll be joined in studio by famed Israeli activist Jeff Halper. We’ll also get a live report from Cairo to find out how the Uprising in Egypt is developing. Plus, Robert Alvarez will discuss the links between rising food prices and the various Arab revolts. And, how Whole Foods is giving in to the GE (Genetic Engineering) lobby. …

We’ll analyze the history of US policy in the Middle East and the disconnect between American ideals and American interests in the region in light of the Egypt Revolution. Plus, the role of new media in facilitating such rebellions and how governments try to squelch the power of the internet. And, an analysis of the mainstream media coverage of the protests. Plus Rethink Reviews by Jonathan Kim.
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We’ll cover events in Jordan, Algeria, Yemen and Saudi Arabia with Stephen Zunes and Lamis Andoni. Plus, the future of the health care reform bill – is it really unconstitutional? And, Loretta Ross of Sister Song on the right wing attacks on Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights, as well as the recent attempt to redefine rape. Plus Black Agenda Report by Glen Ford. …

We’ll speak with a panel of Egypt experts on how the revolution is unfolding, including a look at the role of women. And, we’ll attempt to break through the communications blackout with a live update from Alex Ortiz in Cairo. Plus, progressive sports commentator Dave Zirin and this week’s Right Hook. …

We’ll go live to Egypt and to Lebanon to understand whether the Tunisia effect is indeed spilling over into the larger Arab world. My guests Alex Ortiz and Jackson Allers will give us an on-the-ground report, as well as analysis that American media miss. Plus, the Billionaire funders of the Tea Party are secretly gathering in Palm Springs this weekend to discuss their agenda – we’ll speak with Robert Reich. And this week’s Black Agenda …

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We’ll analyze President Obama’s third State of the Union Address, which some expect, will be kicking off his campaign for re-election in 2012. And, as California’s new Citizen’s Redistricting Commission starts work, we’ll find out what’s at stake for electoral politics. Plus, the Los Angeles Poverty Department joins us in studio for a taste of their latest theater piece. And this week’s edition of The Right Hook. …

On the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, we’ll look back at how the political landscape has changed over the past 12 months. And, we’ll find out how and why portions of the USA PATRIOT Act are being renewed. Plus, William Hartung joins us to discuss his new book Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military Industrial Complex. …

We’ll cover the state of US-China relations as President Hu visits Washington DC, raising a number of questions over China’s economy, its human rights record, and more. Our guest will be Jianyijng Jha, a writer who lives in Beijing and New York. Plus, bridging the digital divide in South LA. And this week’s edition of Rethink Reviews by Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll look at what’s behind the return of Haitian dictator Jean Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier. And, how a war veteran and green card holder Zahid Muhammad Chaudry is fighting deportation. Plus, part 3 of our three-part series on how teachers are targeted for speaking out. And the Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll hear the story of a local LA County Resident, who, like so many Americans, is facing potential foreclosure through no fault of her own. And, part 2 of our three part series on how public school teachers are targeted for speaking out about corruption and other problems. Plus, Dean Obeidallah, an Arab American comic joins us on to speculate on what would have happened these past two weeks if Jared Lee Loughner was a …

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