We’ll speak with a man once known as the most dangerous man in America – Daniel Ellsberg, on his views on the Afghanistan war. And, we’ll hear from Deborah Peagler, a victim of domestic violence who was just freed from after than 27 years in prison for her involvement in the murder of her abuser. Plus, Coal Country, a new documentary about coal mining and mountaintop removal. …

We’ll commemorate Veterans Day with independent journalist and author Dahr Jamail who will share his stories of the mistreatment of our armed forces. And we’ll hear part 2 of our interview with Jordanian journalist Rana Husseini about her book, Murder in the Name of Honor. Plus, a look at the changing face of labor. And this week’s Who Said That? …

We’ll examine the dialogue between President Obama and American Indian leaders and whether it will herald real change. And, we’ll find out why the recent post-coup negotiations in Honduras have failed. Plus, independent reporter and author Dahr Jamail will join us to discuss the state of our armed forces: their mental and physical health, and the abuses they are facing. …

We’ll have an in-depth interview with award winning Indian author and social commentator Arundhati Roy, about her new book, “Field Notes on Democracy: Listening to Grasshoppers.” And we’ll look back at Proposition 8 and its aftermath one year later. Plus, a new study reveals widespread Bisphenol A contamination of canned foods and juices – we’ll find out what it means for public health and what you can do about it. …

We’ll cover the recent horrific gang rape in Richmond, California, with Professor Ron Astor who urges people to ask the right questions about school violence instead of demonizing young people. And we’ll cover the expected announcement of the new LAPD chief and the DA’s decision to not prosecute officers involved in the 2007 Mayday rally violence in Macarthur Park. Plus, two new biographies about the cult-author Ayn Rand miss the main question: why are American …

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We’ll be joined in studio by Palestinian rights activist Omar Barghouti to discuss water politics and other issues. And, we’ll find out what the power sharing deal in Honduras really means, Plus, we’ll examine the work of the recent winner of the Nobel Economics Prize, and how it can apply to a progressive vision of the economy.
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We’ll take a look at the Military budget authorization signed by the President this week where progressives are claiming two victories: in the significant reduction of waste, and in an attached provision that expands hate crimes legislation. And, we’ll speak with the Dean of the Silverlake Conservatory of Music about music education for young people in LA. Plus, this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

South Asian history expert Vijay Prashad will analyze this week’s dramatic dual bombings in Pakistan and Afghanistan by the Taliban and what it means in the context of US war. And we’ll hear from human rights lawyer John Sifton on some new findings of the CIA’s secret prisons and detainee torture. And, progressives call on Congress to stop the witchhunt against ACORN – we’ll hear sound from a new video by Brave New Films. …

We’ll cover the on-going healthcare reform debate, as progressives up the ante and continue nationwide protests at insurance offices, risking arrest for a strong public option. And, we’ll find out why the Disney company recently began offering refunds for it’s Baby Einstein videos. Plus, the new award winning independent feature film Skin, addresses complex issues of race and institutional discrimination through the story of Sandra Laing, a black girl born to white parents in Apartheid …

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We’ll spend the hour with award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, columnist, media commentator and most recently, a New York Times best-selling author, Max Blumenthal, about his book, “Republican Gomorrah, Inside the Movement that Shattered the Party.” …