We’ll look at what kind of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make, in the aftermath of her Senate confirmation hearings. And, we’ll speak to the author of a new book about Starbucks: Capital, Conscience, Cappucino. Plus, a live report from a demonstration against the Israeli War on Gaza. …

We’ll look at the state of the coal industry in the aftermath of one of the worst environmental accidents in history: The Tennessee Coal Ash spill. And, we’ll return to Gaza where the Israeli assault is intensifying while activists get ready to break the siege by boat once more. Plus, we’ll hear from Arab and Muslims actors about challenging stereotypes in Hollywood. …

We’ll examine Bush’s parting gifts to America’s immigrant communities in new last-minute regulations. And, we’ll go to the Bay Area to find out about the fatal police shooting of 22 year old Oscar Grant and how the community is responding. Plus, a look at the state of American labor with journalist David Bacon: the fight over California’s United Healthcare Workers, the Employee Free Choice Act, and Hilda Solis’ appointment as Labor Secretary. …

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In yesterday’s speech about the economy, President-elect Barack Obama Obama emphasized the urgency of Congress needing to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, before its too late. Millions of Americans voted for drastic change in the White House when they picked Obama for President last November. But what Obama can achieve is limited by how his …

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We’ll take a look at the political makeup of the new Congress as it convenes, and ask how easily Barack Obama will be able to push through his measures. And, we’ll examine the career of Sanjay Gupta, Obama’s pick for US Surgeon General. Plus, Peter Hart of FAIR, and veteran reporter Chris Hedges on the on-going Israeli war on Gaza. And this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

We’ll hear President-elect Barack Obama deliver a live speech about the details of his economic stimulus package – the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.” And we’ll follow it with analysis and your calls. …

On Monday January 5th we’ll commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution with a conversation with Jana K Lipman, author of “Guantanamo: A Working-Class History Between Empire and Revolution.” And, we’ll find out the latest in the fight over Minnesota’s Senate Seat between political comedian Al Franken and Incumbent Norm Coleman. Plus, we’ll get the latest update on the situation in Gaza. …

We present the third part of our series examining the Impact of W, focusing on how the last eight years of George W Bush’s presidency have affected the health of our planet: from global warming, to endangered species. It’s the final part of our three part, end-of-the-year series. How much has been devastated? And how will we ever recover? …

We continue our series examining the Impact of W, we’ll look at how the last eight years of George W Bush’s presidency have affected the lives of the poor, of women and minorities, of immigrants, gays and lesbians. It’s part 2 of our three part, end-of-the-year series. How much has been devastated? And how will we ever recover? …

As the countdown begins for the end of 8 years of George W. Bush, we’ll spend the hour live with Bob Parry, author of “Neck Deep: The Disastrous Presidency of George W. Bush,” and we’ll take your calls about Bush’s war abroad and the war at home. It’s part 1 of a three part series examining the “Impact of W.” How much has been devastated? And how will we ever recover? …