We’ll examine the latest report card on American Infrastructure by the American Society of Civil Engineers – who assign a D grade to our roads and highways. And, neo-conservatives are gathering their forces with a new think-tank – it’s the Foreign Policy Initiative: an offspring of the Project for a New American Century. Plus, a tribute to the late renowned Black historian, John Hope Franklin – we’ll hear an archival speech. …

We’ll mark the 10th anniversary of the US/NATO war on the former Yugoslavia and examine the devastating aftermath of the 78-day bombing campaign. And, we’ll hear why Native American and Alaska Native women are experiencing epidemic levels of sexual violence, one day after a congressional hearing on the subject. Plus, part two of our conversation with Pratap Chatterjee on his book Halliburton’s Army. …

We’ll analyze the president’s speech on his financial rescue plan to buy up toxic assets from Wall Street. And, we’ll hear part 1 of an in-depth interview with journalist Pratap Chatterjee about his new book, “Halliburton’s Army: How a Well-Connected Texas Oil Company Revolutionized the Way America Makes War.” And, we’ll discuss why the Obama administration revoked their nomination of Thomas Saenz to head the Justice Department’s civil rights division. …

We’ll mark the 20th anniversary of the Exxon-Valdez oil spill with a look at how much has been cleaned up and how much still remains. And, FSRN Anchor Aura Bogado has a conversation with author John Gibler about his new book, Mexico Unconquered: Chronicles of Power and Revolt. Plus, a media watchdog group launches a new campaign to hold financial media accountable during this economic recession.
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In the aftermath of the FMLN’s presidential win, we’ll have an in-studio report back from two people who were in El Salvador. And, the US Attorney General considers freeing up the Freedom of Information Act. Plus, a look at a new documentary about the struggle over the Brazilian Rain Forest called They Killed Sister Dorothy. Plus this week’s Empire Notes. …

We’ll take a look at hunger in the US and Los Angeles with author Joel Berg, as he offers solutions to the Obama administration. And, Los Angeles marches for water, this Sunday, World Water Day. Plus, Google’s new advertising policy has privacy advocates up in arms – An Adbusters editor will explain why and offer ways to protect oneself from Google’s data collection. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report on the AIG executive bonuses. …

We’ll speak with the head of Catholics for Choice about the Pope’s recent comments linking condom use with an increase in the HIV/AIDS problem. And, we’ll examine why Orange County’s DA has refused to file charges against the police officer who shot and killed an innocent Anaheim man in his front yard. Plus, part two of our interview with Aaron Glantz on his new book, The War Comes Home: Washington’s Battle Against America’s Veterans. …

We’ll discuss the on-going scandal over millions of dollars in bonus pay to AIG executives. And, city activists pressure Los Angeles to lower a bloated LAPD budget allocation. Plus, we’ll hear part 1of a two part interview with independent journalist Aaron Glantz about his new book, The War Comes Home: Washington’s Battle Against America’s Veterans. …

We’ll examine the situation in Pakistan in the aftermath of major demonstrations, with award-winning veteran journalist and author Stephen Kinzer. And we’ll go to New Mexico where the death penalty may be on the verge of being abolished. Plus, outraged residents protest a private security training facility in Riverside – we’ll go live to a demonstration organized by Citizens Against Private Armies. …

We’ll speak with arms expert Frida Berrigan on the stimulus package that has been ignored – the $700 billion Pentagon budget; and, a report back from Pink Friday, when teachers across California protested cut-backs in the classroom. Plus, in a sharp about-turn from the Bush-era the Justice Department announced it’s dropping the definition “Enemy Combatant.” We’ll speak with two law experts about the consequences. …