We’ll look at the prospects for immigration reform on the heels of major street marches this month from Washington DC to Los Angeles. And, as the Tea Party movement rebuilds its forces after healthcare reform is passed, we’ll speak with Chip Berlet on how the left is or isn’t responding. Plus, Iraq’s election results are in – we’ll find out what they mean for the country’s future. …

We’ll get the latest update on healthcare with Ellen Shaffer of the Center for Policy Analysis. And, we’ll have a reportback from this weekend’s March 20th demonstration against the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Plus, film maker Gregory Everett will join us in studio to discuss his new film, 41st and Central: The Untold Story of the LA Black Panthers. …

The Looting of America: How Wall Street’s Game of Fantasy Finance Destroyed Our Jobs, Pensions, and Prosperity — And What We Can Do About It – we’ll spend the hour with author Les Leopold …

An in-depth conversation with Palestinian rights activist Huwaida Arraf, about the Free Gaza Movement and more. And, this week’s Black Agenda Report about the Afghan war vote. …

We’ll take a look at the state of California’s Governor’s race, as Republican candidate Meg Whitman edges in front of Democrat Jerry Brown. And we’ll hear part 2 of my interview with Paul Blanc about how everyday products make people sick. Plus, Frances Moore Lappe joins us to discuss her newest book, “Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity, Courage, for the World We Really Want.” …

Two Senators introduce reforms to the Refugee Protection Act, Part 1 of Paul Blanc’s interview on “How Everyday Products Make People Sick,” and RFK: The Journey to Justice, a play by LA Theater Works. …

We’ll be joined in studio by members of the newly formed Coffee Party USA. Is it an alternative to the Tea Party movement? What are its politics? What does it hope to achieve? And how can you start a chapter in your community? We’ll learn the answers to these questions and more about the Coffee Party, and we’ll also take your calls.

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Thousands of leading scientists and economists have written to Congress urging action on Climate Change even as a new Gallup Poll shows fewer American believe the earth is warming. Plus, the latest on healthcare legislation in Congress. And, a conversation with Nancy Folbre about her new book, Saving State U: Why We Must Fix Public Higher Education. …

We’ll examine Vice President Joe Biden’s recent trip to Israel and the US-Israel relationship. Plus, several American cities sue chemical giant Syngenta for the presence of a toxic pesticide, Atrazine in their water supplies. And, the media watchdog group, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, calls out the New York Times on errors in it’s coverage of the ACORN scandal. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll cover the recent massacres in Nigeria and attempt to understand the politics behind them. And, a local Green Party activist will join us to explain why it’s getting harder to recruit new members. Plus, Mayor Villaraigosa kicks up the fight for public transit and jobs in Los Angeles. And this week’s Who Said That Contest. …