We’ll bring you an exclusive report from this past weekend’s California Republican Assembly conference where we get a glimpse into the minds of today’s conservative movement builders. And, how the government’s “suspicious activity reporting” has encouraged racial profiling and undermined national security. Plus, two unsung grassroots heroes in LA, recently recognized by Liberty Hill Foundation join us to discuss their activism. …

we’ll speak with Bill Quigley about how mercenaries are circling Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake. Plus, a look at Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent tour of Latin America. And, on International Women’s Day, a new report on women’s health in Los Angeles County shows a disturbing correlation with income and ethnicity. …

We’ll bring you a report back from the “Day of Unity for Public Education” as students and others across the nation went on strike. Plus, violence in the Philippines raises fears of martial law. Plus, an update on reproductive rights in Utah, Nebraska, and the Health care reform bill. …

we’ll cover a new economic report that warns of another looming financial crisis as banks continue to take excessive risks. And, a look at the Southern Poverty Law Center’s new report Rage on the Right, which details the disturbing rise of right-wing militia groups. Plus, Si Kahn, on his new book Creative Community Organizing: A Guide for Rabble-Rousers, Activists, and Quiet Lovers of Justice. …

We’ll find out what’s in store for gun control laws across the country as the Supreme Court takes up a handgun ban in Chicago. And, local libraries are facing major budget cuts. The President of the Librarians Guild will join us in studio. Plus, Mujeres De Maiz hold their annual event in Los Angeles – we’ll speak with an organizer and a musician. And this week’s Who Said That Contest. …

We’ll examine the US’s latest offensive in Marja, Afghanistan – our guest Gareth Porter thinks it’s meant more to convince Americans to support the war than have strategic value. And, Max Blumenthal reports back from the Annual CPAC conference where he was attacked by a right wing mob. Plus, new credit card regulations aimed at protecting consumers end up being undermined by banks even before implementation. …

We’ll examine the state of healthcare as California’s Senate passes a Medicare-for-All Bill. And, a year after the passage of the Lily Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the ACLU is calling for greater progress in women’s pay equality. Plus, author and analyst Dilip Hiro joins us to discuss his latest book After Empire, the Birth of a Multipolar World. …

We’ll speak with investigative reporter Anand Gopal about his latest work exposing night raids by American troops in Afghanistan. And, we’ll go to France to discuss the proposed ban on women wearing burqas in public places with Senagalese-French sociologist Fatou Sow. Plus, an update on the trial of Proposition 8. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll spend the hour analyzing the President’s first State of the Union Address with expert guests and your calls. …

We’ll hear how California is grappling with prison overcrowding with author and activist Ruthie Gilmore. And, Juan Cole joins us to analyze the resurgence of violence in Iraq. Plus, why the White House and Senate are backing a second term for Ben Bernanke as head of the Federal Reserve, and this week’s Who Said That contest. …