We’ll look at the latest in the Afghanistan war, with revelations of fake mullahs, postponed withdrawals, and results of a fraudulent election. Plus, what’s behind the exchange of bombs between North and South Korea? And, CALPIRG releases its 25th annual Trouble in Toyland report, just in time for holiday shopping season. And this week’s edition of The Right Hook. …

Deep Down: A story from the heart of Coal Country – we’ll speak with the filmmakers of this moving documentary. And, remembering the late Chalmers Johnson. Plus, after the Senate approves a new settlement, will black farmers finally win redress? And this week’s People’s Marketplace. …

We’ll cover the Federal Commission on the BP oil spill and why it has no teeth. Public Citizen’s Tyson Slocum will join us and give us an update on the latest in the Gulf cleanup efforts. Plus, actor, activist, performer, therapist, and torture survivor Hector Aristizabal joins us to discuss his new book “The Blessing Next to the Wound: A Story of Art, Activism, and Transformation.” And, a look at the crisis at KPFA, our …

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We’ll get an update from reporter Thandi Chimurenga about the sentence of Johannes Mehserle and the response to it here and in the Bay area. Plus, the latest in the case of Mumia Abu Jamal. And, Gan Golan joins us in studio to relate the Adventures of Unemployed Man. And this week’s People’s Marketplace. …

We’ll hear from cognitive scientist and linguist George Lakoff about why the Democrats ineffective communication was, in part, to blame for their election losses. And, Vijay Prashad will discuss President Obama’s trip to India. Plus, Waste Land, a new acclaimed documentary about garbage workers in Brazil. …

We’ll examine the post-election economic landscape with Karen Dolan from the Institute for Policy Studies – what will happen to the Bush tax cuts, and what’s expected from the Deficit Commission? And, an analysis of the fight against Proposition 23 – why it’s a great model for progressive grassroots activism. Plus, Boots Riley on his new venture with Tom Morello and the Street Sweeper Social Club. And this week’s Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll continue our post-election analysis with veteran journalist and writer Chris Hedges, author of the new book The Death of the Liberal Class. And, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of the new political climate through an NAACP report on Tea Party Nationalism. Plus, an update on the sentencing of Johannes Mehserle for the murder of Oscar Grant. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll analyze the election results – who won, who lost, and who’s still up in the air. We’ll get the low-down on the California electoral scoreboard with Robert Cruickshank of Calitics.com. John Nichols and Jane Hamsher join us to explore the new national political landscape and what it means for the two major parties. Plus, Antonio Gonzalez and Bill Fletcher share their thoughts on the post-election future of the US. …

On November 2nd, Election Day, Uprising will present an overview of all nine propositions on this year’s California ballot from 8-9 am PST.
Before you get started, download and print out this handy form to help you keep track of how to vote on the measures while you listen: MS Word format | PDF Format.
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We’ll have an election-eve special, with Laura Wells, Green Party candidate, the League of Conservation Voters’ Dirty Dozen list of candidates on environmental issues, and an in-depth analysis of some of the most vicious election attack ads flying around. …