As Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier is once more denied parole, we’ll find out what’s next for him. And, we’ll look at the potential for political change in the federal policy on school lunches. Plus, an in-depth interview with acclaimed musician Lila Downs who explores socio-political issues through her genre-defying songs. …

We’ll examine a recent spike in violence in Iraq: why it’s happening and who’s behind it. And we’ll learn about so-called Vulture Funds and a new bill in Congress designed to curb them. Plus, a new US Geological Survey study on mercury contamination in fish. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll go to Afghanistan to find out how the Presidential election in the war-torn and occupied nation turned out. And, we’ll hear from Amnesty International about their latest report on the abuses against President Zelaya’s supporters in Honduras. Plus, film maker Robert Stone joins us in studio to discuss his latest project: Earth Days – a history of the modern environmental movement. …

We’ll hear about how the Supreme Court plans to revisit a case that could roll back a century of election integrity laws; progressives call for a boycott of Whole Foods Corporation, and conservatives push for greater access to weapons, in national parks, and Presidential rallies. Plus this week’s Who Said That contest. …

We’ll find out how and why the Obama Administration seems intent on continuing Bush’s education policies; a report from the Remote Area Medical’s temporary free healthcare facility in Inglewood. And, Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone – the incomparable Eduardo Galeano. …

We’ll speak with two human rights activists about the upcoming elections in Afghanistan. And, we’ll hear about Canada’s healthcare system and their unique fight: against privatization. Plus, fatherhood in minority communities and the obstacles of institutional injustice. …

We’ll speak with historian and author Gerald Horne about how “socialist” has become the racist right’s new code word. And David Bacon will join us to give us an update on the labor movement. Plus, why Asian Americans suffer from the highest suicide rates of all ethnic groups. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

Journalist and author Dahr Jamail will tell us the stories of growing numbers of US soldiers who are refusing to fight in the war in Afghanistan. And, New York Times best-selling author John Barry will return to give us an update on the state of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as the Swine Flu. Plus, a conversation with Ellen Ruppel-Shell, about her book “Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture.” …

Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi is delivered a verdict by the ruling junta. John Feffer of Foreign Policy in Focus analyzes the phenomenon of suicide bombing, Eastern and Western. And sounds from Congressman Adam Schiff’s health care forum in Alhambra in our on-going coverage of healthcare reform. Plus this week’s Who Said That contest. …

We’ll analyze the environmental impact of the Cash for Clunkers program that was recently re-funded. And, examine the legacy of LAPD Chief Bratton who recently resigned after 7 years on the job. Plus, Sarah Palin denounces a publicly funded health care option as “downright evil.” …