We’ll go to Georgia where tensions are once more escalating amid allegations that it may have in fact provoked the recent conflict with Russia. And, as unemployment hits a new disastrous high we’ll attempt to understand the state of the US economy and ideas for how to find our way out. Plus, renowned veteran Bollywood actress and political activist Shabana Azmi on her new film. …

We’ll examine the post-election political landscape on two crucial issues: women’s rights, and voting rights – how various initiatives and an Obama presidency affect the future. And, a conversation with the Director of Republicans for Obama – we’ll take your phone calls and online posts. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report. …

Tune into Uprising from 7-9 am on Wednesday November 5th, the morning after this historic election for a look at how things fared. We’ll examine the national political landscape, how the poll predictions turned out, and voting irregularities. We’ll also get a report from the Obama Campaign Headquarters in Chicago, and go live to Iraq to hear how Iraqis are responding to the election results. Plus, black perspectives with Bill Fletcher and Maya Rockymoore, and …

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featuring Nader’s running mate, Matt Gonzalez, Bakari Kitwana on race and this election, and FSRN’s Leigh-Ann Caldwell on battleground states and the changing political landscape. …

We’ll meet Sarah Gogin, a 20 year-old student at Loyola Marymount – she’ll talk to us about her 2 dads, and why she wants Proposition 8 defeated. Plus Journalism professor Robert Jensen joins us in studio to discuss the elections, grassroots resistance, and his new documentary film. …

A Feminist Double-Header – Children’s Rights Advocate Marian Wright Edelman about her new book: The Sea is So Wide and My Boat is So Small: Charting a Course for the Next Generation. And, pre-eminent author Margaret Atwood on her new book, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth …

We’ll feature interviews with Cornel West, Margaret Atwood, and others in the week after KPFK’s funddrive, including intensive focus on elections, economy, and more. …

Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader speaks out on the economy, healthcare, activism, and the elections. We’ll spend the hour hearing a brand new speech by Nader. …

We’ll play part 2 of my conversation with award winning author and intrepid prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi, about his book, The Prosecution of George W Bush for Murder. And, we’ll hear how despite its consumer and environment friendly image, Toyota Corporation makes cars on the backs of exploited labor. And, an environmental activist’s critical look at Proposition 7, the Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. …

We’ll spend the hour examining three Republican players, one from the past, one in the present, and one who aims for the future. The film maker of Boogieman: The Lee Atwater Story will discuss the man credited with legitimizing underhanded Republican campaigning. Top prosecutor and author Vincent Bugliosi will join us about his new book, The Prosecution of George W Bush for Murder and how such a case could become a reality. And, a critical …

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