We’ll speak with Kevin Huang of Fight for Our Future, about new rules proposed by FCC Chair Tom Wheeler that critics say violate the sacred principle of net neutrality, threatening a free and open internet. And, we’ll hear a commentary by award winning journalist and political prisoner Mumia Abu Jamal about Central American child migration. Plus, Sonia Nazario joins us live in studio to discuss the reporting she won a Pulitzer for and which led …

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We’ll speak with long-time activist Huwaida Arraf about the continued Israeli strikes on Gaza, how US policy supports it, and how the media covers it. And, we’ll examine a rapidly growing movement to divest from fossil fuel industries. Plus, a new study finds that the same toxic pesticides that are thought to be killing bees, are also apparently killing birds – we’ll examine the details. …

As all eyes are turned toward Israel and Gaza, we’ll explore the latest situation in Iraq, amidst reports of Sunni militants capturing nuclear and chemical weapons materials, and women facing greater repression. And, we’ll explore the idea of public banking here in the US through the US Postal Service. Plus, we’ll go live to Rio de Janeiro as the World Cup wraps up – what happened to anti-World Cup protests and what’s in store for …

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We’ll share voices from activists who are decrying the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in a rapidly escalating war, as well as some views of those who support Israel’s right to kill. And, film maker Richie Mehta joins us to discuss his new film Siddharth, a poignant story of child labor and trafficking in India, through the eyes of a poor father searching for his son. Plus, Detroit’s residents continue to be denied their basic rights …

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We’ll examine the current political turmoil in Afghanistan both on the electoral level and on the ground, with acclaimed journalist and author Anand Gopal. And, Ashkan Soltani, contributor to the Washington Post joins us to dissect the latest revelations of NSA surveillance revealing that 90% of people who are spied on are ordinary internet users. Plus, a recent report examines the state of Latinos in the US media – we’ll find out why the numbers …

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We’ll get an update on gay marriage rulings in various states around the nation and what’s in store for the future of the movement for marriage equality. Plus, protesters gather to support the rights of migrant children from Central America – we’ll hear voices of solidarity activists. And, Eric Avila joins us in studio to discuss his new book The Folklore of the Freeway: Race and Revolt in the Modernist City. …

We’ll examine recent victories on gay marriage in a number of states and where the movement for equality is headed. And, we’ll discuss the recently published study by Facebook researchers that has users up in arms about being psychologically manipulated. Plus, author Erin Runions joins us to discuss her new book, The Babylon Complex: Theopolitical Fantasies of War, Sex, and Sovereignty. …

We’ll spend the hour with the radical activist, academic, and writer Bill Ayers, famously associated with Barack Obama during the 2008 election, and co-lead member of the Weather Underground. He’ll be discussing his book Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident. …

We’ll spend the hour with investigative award winning journalist Max Blumenthal, author of the best-selling Republican Gomorrah. He’ll be discussing his latest book, Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel. …

We’ll examine the possible reasons behind the increase in undocumented children entering the US from Central American countries with Pitzer College professor Suyapa Portillo. And, what may be behind Israel’s retaliatory strikes against Palestinians for the abduction and killing of 3 Israeli teens. Plus, a look at the Civil Rights Act, on the 50th anniversary of its signing. …