We’ll look to the upcoming Presidential elections in El Salvador that could sweep the leftist FMLN party into power for the first time. And, we’ll hear about a new report called Toxic Tub: Contaminants in Children’s Bath and Personal Care Products. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

With 25,000 people dying of hunger each day we’ll hear a brand new speech by world-renowned environmental activist, writer and physicist, Vandana Shiva, who recently spoke at USC about the Global Food Crisis. …

We’ll learn about new efforts in Congress on Food Safety and Modernization, and, we’ll look at the 50th anniversary commemorations of the 1959 Tibet Uprising with author Dennis Cusack. Plus, Uprising producer Gabriel San Roman catches up with famed Chicana historian Betita Martinez on women, unions, the economy, and more. …

We’ll examine the new relationship that Barack Obama is charting between science and the presidency. And, we’ll look at the conservative accusations of socialism against the President. Plus, part two of the interview with William Kleinknecht, author of “The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America.” …

We’ll find out what the California Supreme Court is up to after it hears arguments on both sides of Proposition 8, the same-sex marriage ban. And, part 1 of a two part interview with William Kleinknecht, author of “The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America.” Plus a South African Political activist joins us to explain why she went on a three week hunger strike in solidarity with …

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We’ll examine the repercussions of the ICC’s arrest warrant for Sudan’s President over crimes in Darfur. And, we’ll hear about a play written by Daniel Berrigan called The Trial of the Catonsville Nine. Plus, an International Women’s Day local calendar of events followed by a discussion on women and the economy. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll find out why conservatives and radio shock jocks are fighting the Fairness Doctrine. We’ll examine the details of Obama’s foreclosure prevention plan – is it too little too late?
And, we’ll hear new developments in the case of Argentine torture survivor Patricia Isasa.
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We’ll look at Tuesday’s local elections including the race for city council seats, LA Mayor, and City Controller. Plus a debate on Measure B, the plan to make LA the solar power capital of the US. And, a live report from Washington DC where thousands of young activists are gathering to make their voice heard on climate change. And this week’s Empire Notes. …

We’ll look at the Economic Stimulus Plan agreed upon by House Democrats: How much better is it than Obama’s plan and could it succeed in passing? And, we’ll hear how local students in south LA plan to celebrate the inauguration of the nation’s first Black president. Plus, Ozamatli headlines a benefit concert for new community media projects. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll examine the new politics of oil in the context of the economic recession with author and analyst Michael T Klare. And we’ll hear how media reform activists are responding to Obama’s choice of FCC chairman. Plus, we’ll speak with the film maker of The Betrayal, a new award winning documentary about a Laotian family’s journey to the US and their struggles with the past and present. …