We’ll continue our coverage of the Wall Street crash and the government bailout with a new report from the Center for Economic Policy Research whose latest report reveals how the economy has worsened under the Bush administration’s tenure. And, media reform activists push a local community radio act in support of diverse, local, and independent broadcast media. Plus, a consumer group calls for a complete US ban on milk products from China. …

We’ll dissect the massive bailout of Wall Street – why did it crash, will the bailout work, and why isn’t anyone talking about re-regulation? And, a new report, Moving Target: A Decade of Resistance to the Prison Industrial Complex. Plus, how the Israeli occupation impact the health of Palestinian children. And this week’s Black Agenda Report on polls revealing American racism. …

The Uprising crew is a taking a couple of days off. On Monday, tune in to hear a brand new speech by Naomi Klein. And on Tuesday, a special program hosted by Thomas Frank, author of What’s the Matter with Kansas. Uprising will be back on Wednesday with a conversation with Tariq Ali and a look at some of the propositions on this November’s state ballot. …

We’ll discuss the results of recent primary elections in Israel and the woman who may be its next Prime Minister – my guest will be Uri Davis joining us live from Israel. And, Ani Zonneveld, co-founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, will join us to discuss her opposition to the same-sex marriage ban on this November’s California ballot. Plus, Congresswoman Jane Harmon will tell us about a bill she has authored to combat systemic rape …

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Does the Republican presidential ticket really have corruption fighting credentials? We’ll dig into Palin’s Troopergate scandal and McCain’s attempts to derail the investigation. And, the state of Georgia is set to execute for the second time, Troy Davis, a young black man accused of killing a white cop in what, by most accounts, seems to be a gross miscarriage of justice. Plus, an Afghan druglord is tried in US courts even though he claims he …

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We’ll examine the unfolding crisis in Bolivia in the aftermath of a recent massacre and the lead up to a constitutional referendum. And, as Wall Street crashes and the Fed stands firm, we’ll take a look at how Bush’s massive tax cuts may be the culprit. Plus, the FDA rules Bisphenol A safe despite a new study linking the plastics toxin to dangerous diseases in humans. …

We’ll pay tribute to the late Peter Miguel Camejo, three time candidate for California governor, and Ralph Nader’s 2004 Vice Presidential running mate – he passed away last weekend. Plus, we’ll look at the possible end of California’s budget deadlock and how the state’s health services may be compromised. And, a new website, VotePact.org, suggests how voters can vote their conscience without the risk of playing “spoiler.” …

Governor Palin’s nomination has resurrected the racial/gender dynamics in the election race – we’ll speak with anti-racist activist and author Tim Wise about white voters. And, OC Weekly writer Gustavo Arellano joins us in studio to discuss his new book, Orange County: A Personal History. Plus, US missile strikes hit Pakistan – we’ll look at the fragile future of US-Pakistan relations. …

We’ll find out how the Bush administration is getting ready to gut the endangered species act, as one of the last moves of its tenure. And, we’ll find out what’s happening at the Values Voters summit this weekend with author Sarah Posner who plans to attend. Plus, a new play about women soldiers serving in Iraq called W.A.C. Iraq: A Work in Progress. …

We’ll spend the hour with Mark Le Vine and Reza Aslan, discussing Mark’s new book, Heavy Metal Islam. It’s a special one-hour look at the world of metal, rock and roll, and hip hop that moves the youth of the arab and muslim world in pursuit of self-determination, political expression, and rebellion. We’ll be featuring the music of artists like Orphaned Land, Salome, TarantisT, Junoon, Mc Rai and more. …