We’ll examine the Republican’s strategy to take back Congress with a reportback from the Southern Republican Leadership Conference. And, we’ll look at how the battle over Justice Robert Stevens’ soon-to-be vacated seat on the Supreme Court will shape up this summer. Plus, former homelessness Czar Philip Mangano will join us in studio to explain his ideas on ending homelessness. …

We’ll find how a Texas-based oil company is bankrolling efforts to rollback California’s stringent greenhouse gas regulations, and how activists have launched a boycott. And, Consumer Watchdog urges the government to close ten key loopholes in the newly passed healthcare bill, that they say insurers and drug companies can potentially exploit. Plus, an Iraq war veteran, Josh Steiber joins us to discuss the recently leaked 2007 video of Iraqis being shot by soldiers who included …

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We’ll go live to Kyrgyzstan to speak with a journalist on why the Central Asian nation’s government has dissolved and who has taken over. And, Rich Benjamin, author of Searching for Whitopia, will comment on race and the US Census. Plus, tenured UCSD professor Ricardo Dominguez is under attack for his research and activism. We’ll find out why. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

The city of Los Angeles is on the verge of bankruptcy – we’ll find out how it came to this crisis point. And, former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson is leading the call to break up the nation’s biggest banks – he’ll tell us why. Plus, a conversation with Alice Herman on how gay seniors lose out on Social Security benefits and what can be done about it. …

We’ll examine the recent court ruling in favor of Comcast that jeopardizes Net Neutrality. And, analyst Vijay Prashad on the recent killings by a Maoist insurgency in India. Plus a conversation in studio with OC journalist Nick Schou about his new book, “Orange Sunshine: The Brotherhood of Eternal Love and it’s Quest to Spread Peace, Love, and Acid to the World.” …

We’ll revisit Afghanistan after the US admits that it killed two pregnant women during a nighttime raid, and after President Karzai threatens to join the Taliban. And, Republicans fight to raise unlimited amounts of soft money. Plus, immigrant rights groups respond to a new report by Homeland Security on its controversial 287g program. …

We’ll find out if Israel’s recent air attacks on Gaza signal a new war, even as the embargo continues. We’ll go live to Gaza to speak with an independent member of the Palestinian parliament. And, cities across the US are reclaiming foreclosed properties in an attempt to revive their communities. Plus, a new bill in the California legislature considers taxing oil corporations to fund public higher education. We’ll speak with Democratic Attorney General candidate Alberto …

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We’ll cover the global scandal over what Pope Benedict knew about clergy sexual abuse and how victims here in California are responding. And, what’s behind the Russian suicide bombings? Professor David Kotz will join us. Plus, residents of South Los Angeles have spent years making their community safer. We’ll find out what they did and what worked. …

We’ll look at President Obama’s decision to open the door to off-shore oil drilling and how it fits within his promise to spur clean energy. And, a federal judge’s ruling this week could void all patents on human genes – we’ll find out what it means for industry, medicine, and patients. Plus, the Youth Justice Coalition is calling for justice for 19 year old Tedi Snyder in a case they say is illustrative of what’s …

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We’ll hear an exclusive report-back from the Tea Party gathering in Searchlight, Nevada by Uprising correspondent Chris Bennett. And, economist Max Fraad Wolf joins us to explain why wages are stagnating even as an economic recovery is being hailed. Plus, best-selling author and free-lance journalist Reese Erlich joins us in studio to discuss Afghanistan, Iran, and Obama’s foreign policy. …