We’ll speak with Robert Cruickshank of Calitics.org about some of the more interesting local election races happening under the mainstream radar. And, two comedians join us for a spirited discussion about Jon Stewart’s Rally to Restore Sanity and the affiliated event at MacArthur Park on Saturday. Plus, Jim Mangia of Independent Voice.org joins us to analyze where independent voters are veering politically and why. Plus this week’s Rethink Reviews by Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll cover the death of Nestor Kirchner, former president of Argentina, his tenure, and how business interests have reacted. And, special coverage of money in elections, leading up to the most expensive mid-term elections in US history. Amanda Terkel, writer for the Huffington Post, and film maker Francis Megahy whose brand new documentary is called The Best Government Money Can Buy will join us. Plus the Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll hear part 2 of our interview with Laura Flanders about the new book she’s edited: At the Tea Party. And, a look at the recently passed state budget in California. Plus how Barbara Boxer’s Senate challenge is shaping up. And this week’s edition of The Right Hook. …

We’ll hear part 1 of a two-part interview with Laura Flanders, editor of the new book, “At the Tea Party: The Wing Nuts, Whack Jobs and Whitey-Whiteness of the New Republican Right… And Why We Should Take It Seriously.” And, we’ll look into corruption of the process of home foreclosures. Plus, Antonio Gonzalez will explain the direction of the Latino vote in the upcoming mid-term elections. And the People’s Marketplace. …

KPFK’s Fall Funddrive is in full swing! Check out Uprising’s exciting gifts during the drive and don’t forget to make a pledge at 818-985-5735 (KPFK) or at www.kpfk.org. …

We’ll hear from Robert Scheer, speaking about his latest book The Great American Stickup. Please remember to listen and pledge your financial support to KPFK! …

We’ll cover the recent shocking spate of suicides all over the nation, among boys and young men who were gay or perceived to be gay. And, we’ll learn the latest on the attempted coup in Ecuador. Plus, is Obama shaking up his cabinet? Analysts Robert Scheer and Nomi Prins will share their insight.
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We’ll finish covering the last of ballot propositions: 20 and 27 both of which focus on redistricting. And, Meg Whitman’s relationship with Latinos suffers further in the wake of revelations concerning her undocumented maid. Plus, the Big Draw LA happening throughout October promotes arts education in Los Angeles, and a new art exhibit about Skid Row. Plus our Friday feature: Rethink Reviews with Jonathan Kim. …

We’ll cover the last of the propositions on November’s ballot: 22 and 25, both focusing on the state budget woes. And, a new investigation by NBC reveals disturbing fraud at local farmers markets. We’ll speak with a market manager and a local farmer. Plus, acclaimed political cartoonist and writer Ted Rall calls for revolution in his new book The Anti-American Manifesto. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll cover the recent FBI raids of anti-war activists’ homes in the Midwest. And, the Census results for Los Angeles are in – we’ll analyze them from a socio-economic angle. Plus, three of California’s November ballot initiatives are over taxes. We’ll cover Props 21, 24, and 26. And, acclaimed playwright Josefina Lopez joins us in studio – she has a new play out called Detained in the Desert. And this week’s edition of The Right …

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