We’ll examine the real legacy of the Apollo Space program on the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. And we’ll look at how corporations are using CAFTA to sue the nation of El Salvador over mining rights that can lead to serious water pollution. Plus, California college students are organizing against tuition hikes once more – we’ll go live to a rally. …

We’ll speak with local activists organizing to fight the major cuts to the state budget that could devastate California’s basic standards of living. And we’ll look at a new proposition which seeks to end benefits for the legal children of immigrants. Plus, an in-studio conversation with veteran journalist Chris Hedges who’s in town with his latest book: Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle. …

We’ll cover the latest in the healthcare reform debate from Congressional efforts, to street protests; and, a look at the recent vote by Episcopal leaders to lift the ban on Gay and Lesbian bishops. Plus, Los Angeles has been declared the meanest city in the US in a new report on homelessness. We’ll find out why. And this week’s Empire Notes with Rahul Mahajan on the late Robert McNamara. …

We’ll speak with members of the Iranian Student Group about the aftermath of the post-election uprising. And we’ll cover the possibility of a new and dangerous chemical pesticide being unleashed on California’s strawberry fields and in turn, its farm-workers and consumers. Plus, we’ll speak with inspiring author and activist Derrick Jensen about his provocative new essay: “Forget Shorter Showers: Why Personal Change Does Not Equal Political Change” …

We’ll go live to Moscow to dissect the crucial US-Russia summit this week and progress on nuclear disarmament and the global economy. And, outspoken British MP George Galloway will join us from Egypt as he attempts to cross into Gaza with aid supplies and a US delegation of activists. Plus, economist Dean Baker declares that the green shoots are dead.
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We’ll have a conversation with Panamanian cultural icon Ruben Blades about the politics of Honduras, the new President of Panama, and his time with Michael Jackson. And, political commentator Sue Katz will attempt to explain why Sarah Palin resigned from her position as Governor of Alaska. Plus, a spokesperson for the Uighur American Association will join us to discuss recent violence in China’s Xinjiang province. …

We’ll get the latest update on California’s budget woes. And Walter Lara, an undocumented student from Florida has won a stay of deportation – he’ll join us to discuss the DREAM Act. And, we’ll analyze the future of Journalism with Jim Naureckas of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. …

The Uprising crew is off on Friday July 3rd. Tune in for a brand new Independence Day episode of From the Vault, produced by the Pacifica Radio Archives. …

We’ll speak with local organizer Suyapa Portillo about the latest news on the coup in Honduras, and how communities in Southern California are organizing around it. And, an Independence Day conversation with progressive historian Ray Raphael on his new book Founders: The People Who Brought You a Nation. Plus, a bogus think tank muddies the debate on Health Care reform – we’ll hear from Alternet writer Alexander Zaitchick. …

We’ll examine the Supreme Court ruling in favor of white firefighters in Connecticut and how that may impact the confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor to that court. And, we’ll hear the latest in the Israeli Navy’s confrontation of a Free Gaza boat carrying activists and humanitarian aid. And, we’ll learn why LA has the nation’s deadliest air and what you can do about it. …