We’ll examine the bottled water industry, taking a look at the poor quality of jobs, and the impact on communities and the environment. Plus, the US war in Afghanistan turns even more deadly than Iraq, and, a look at the revival of the tenants rights movement in California in the wake of Propositions 98 and 99. …

We’ll find out how North Korea managed to remove itself from Bush’s Axis of Evil; and, Ralph Horowitz’s new plan to develop a problematic warehouse distribution center on the land formerly occupied by the South Central Farm; plus, a California commission concludes that the state’s death penalty is “dysfunctional” and “close to collapse.” …

We’ll examine the unfolding violence in Zimbabwe and what Robert Mugabe is up to; and, a look at the changing face of Barack Obama. Plus, we’ll speak with activists calling for freedom for Chip Fitzgerald, a former Black Panther, imprisoned for more than 40 years, who many say is a political prisoner. And this week’s Empire Notes. …

An hour-long tribute to Don White, our ally, our friend, who unexpectedly died this past weekend at the age of 71. We’ll hear from close friends of Don and from archived interviews with Don. We’ll also open up our phone lines for listeners who knew Don to pay tribute to him on the air. …

KPFK’s fund drive begins June 4th through June 20th! Tune in to hear exciting new programming about the elections, war, the economy and more. …

We’ll speak with a Canadian anti-war activist about the House of Commons vote on whether to allow US war resisters asylum in Canada. And, contracted workers from India are on a hunger strike to protest their labor conditions in New Orleans calling it modern-day slavery. Plus, local activists return from a 75 mile walk in Tuscon, Arizona in solidarity with migrants who die in the desert crossing over to the United States. Plus a commentary …

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We’ll speak with the Nation Magazine’s Katrina Van Den Heuvel about the latest news in the Presidential elections. And, we’ll focus on local elections with a look at the propositions on the eve of the California primary. Plus, activists and artists set sail for Gaza to break the Israeli siege. …

We’ll have a conversation with Joan Jara, widow of the late renowned Chilean singer Victor Jara to discuss justice in the case of her husband’s murder. And we’ll speak with stand up comedian Bill Santiago about his new book, “Pardon My Spanglish: Porque Because! One Man’s Guide to Speaking the Habla.” Plus, the film makers of a new documentary Bigger, Stronger, Faster: The Side Effects of Being American. …

We’ll focus on home foreclosures with the author of a new book, Save My Home: Ten Steps to Avoiding Foreclosures as part 3 of our “Personal is Political” 3 part series. We’ll be joined in studio by Tom Geller to discuss the roots of the current crisis and what you can do to save your home. And we’ll take your calls. …

We’ll tackle the record high gas prices with a look at what corporations are getting away with, and how it affects the economy as a whole. And, we’ll take a look at a new IAEA report on Iran which rumors swirl of Bush’s plans for an August invasion. Plus, the co-author of a new parody on the children’s book Goodnight Moon joins us in studio. He’ll bid Goodnight to President Bush. …