With both major party candidates running neck-in-neck, we’ll ask Ira Chernus whether McCain will focus on values vs. issues in his campaign. And, we’ll find out why activists are gearing up in Denver for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Plus, if you thought eating organic kept you safe from the dangers of food industrialization, think again – we’ll look at fraud in organics labeling. …

We’ll follow up on the Hamdan case now that the verdict is in, and see what it means for American justice. And, Monsanto announces it will give up producing recombinant growth hormone, used widely in milk – this after years of fighting milk labeling standards. Plus, as air-line consumers continue to be disgusted by their flying experiences, a new passengers’ bill of rights makes its way through Congress. …

Robert Weissman will discuss the hyper-commercialization of the Olympics, And a look at the Runner initiative on this November’s ballot which many say will increase the criminalization of poor people and people of color. Plus, we’ll dissect the hoopla over the “race card” issues in this year’s elections. Who’s really playing from the bottom of the deck? …

Oil Companies like Conoco-Phillips are exposing a serious profit orgy, according to Consumer Watchdog. As foreclosures double, the US Senate passes the housing relief bill. And, a look at what’s behind the recent bombings in Turkey. …

We’ll speak with Chris Hedges about the decline of the newspaper industry; and we’ll do a special feature on the airline industry – from workers rights to customer satisfaction. Plus, environmental groups pressure the EPA to regulate mercury emissions. …

This Friday, tune into KPFK for live coverage of the House Judiciary Committee hearing on
the Imperial Presidency and possible legal responses entitled “Executive Power and Its Constitutional Limitations”. Uprising will be back live on Monday July 28. …

We’ll find out why Puerto Rico’s highly organized teachers face violent repression in their struggle for labor rights and quality education. And, as the LA city council agrees on an historic plastic bag ban, we’ll hear from one local activist how the struggle was waged and won. Plus, the federal minimum wage increases to a whopping $6.55. We’ll speak with Holly Sklar, author of “A Just Minimum Wage.” …

We’ll examine the case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan, bin Laden’s alleged driver and the first test of a new era of US military justice. And, Dying to Live – a conversation with author Joe Nevins about his new book on immigration in the US. Plus, two members of the politically edgy and very funny Chicano performance group, Culture Clash will join us in studio. …

We’ll look at the vote on the US-India nuclear deal which President Bush is counting on finalizing before the end of his tenure. And, trade representatives gather for another round of World Trade Organization talks in Geneva. Plus, an in-depth look at the annual meeting of Christians United for Israel which bringing together the likes of Joe Liberman and John Hagee. …

We’ll learn of a new government report about the adverse health effects of climate change and how, despite these findings, no regulations of green house gases are being proposed. Plus, we’ll delve into the media circus over Jesse Jackson’s recent comments about Barack Obama. And, locally, the Media Arts Academy, also known as Hip Hop High, seeks to reopen its doors. …