We’ll speak with Dahr Jamail about an uptick in violence in Iraq. And, we’ll look at how Indigenous People are affected by Climate Change. Plus, a conversation with writer Douglas Haddow, about his new article for Adbusters Magazine, Pornocalypse Now. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

As New York readies to try a teenaged Somali on charges of piracy, we’ll speak with John Feffer about the dangerous rhetoric equating piracy with terrorism. And, we’ll hear from up-and-coming playwright Octavio Solis about his acclaimed play Lydia showing at the Mark Taper Forum. Plus, the EPA presents ground-breaking regulations on mercury emissions from cement kilns – we’ll hear how this could affect California. …

Ten years after the shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, we look at on-going gun violence in the US. And, as violence in Sri Lanka rises to a boiling point, we analyze the conflict and prospects for an elusive peace. Plus, Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Axis of Justice Radio Network, interviews Representative Adam Schiff about recognizing the Armenian Genocide. …

We’ll look at the newly released torture memos of the Bush era, and we’ll go to South Africa to speak with Rev. Eddie Makue as the UN Conference on Racism commences in Geneva. Plus, a conversation with Benjamin Skinner about his book, A Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-face with Modern-Day Slavery.” …

We’ll get a reportback from the weekend’s Summit of the Americas, being attended by leaders from 34 American countries, including President Obama. And, we’ll speak with Indian actress turned director Nandita Das about her new film Firaaq, examining the aftermath of the 2002 Gujarat Riots. Plus, an in-depth conversation with Paul Mason, author of Meltdown: The End of the Age of Greed. …

We’ll speak with economist Doug Henwood about the President’s recent statements of hope on the economy. And, we’ll look at Obama’s plan to fund high-speed rail using economic recovery funds. Plus, a conversation with the talented young film maker Alex Rivera, whose highly acclaimed political sci-fi thriller Sleep Dealer, opens in theaters across the country.

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A new study details how Mexican gun traffickers are buying military style weapons in the United States. And, in a follow up to our story about how wealthy Americans have hidden their money offshore, we’ll examine how corporations are hiding $100 billion in tax havens abroad. Plus, an intimate conversation with renowned political activist and KPFK programmer Blase Bonpane, who turns 80 this month. …

We’ll go live to Kenya to speak with journalist Salim Lone about the on-going Somali pirate crisis – it’s root causes and repercussions of Western actions. And, we’ll speak with organizers with supermarket janitors who are speaking out about workplace hazards, healthcare and other issues. Plus, acclaimed playwright and now author, Josefina Lopez joins us in studio along with a couple of actors to discuss her new play, and her first novel. …

We’ll look at what immigration reform could look like under Obama, along with several on-going lawsuits on behalf of immigrants whose rights have been violated. And, Time Warner wants to start charging internet customers extra fees for downloads. Plus, a new feature film American Violet, based on the true story of Regina Kelly, a African American single mother of four who took on the justice system and its war on drugs. …

We’ll speak with a former Navy Commander about whether Obama will keep his campaign promise to repeal the military’s Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. And, we’ll hear about an ACLU lawsuit in Mississippi over the police arrest of children on a school bus. Plus, economist Dean Baker warns that Social Security is once more in trouble. …