STOCK Act 'Does Almost Nothing'

­We'll take a look at a Congressional ban on insider trading. House and Senate members are patting themselves on the back, but does the STOCK Act leave some of the larger aspects of corruption untouched? Then, an exclusive NBC report ties an Iranian exile group to the assassinations of nuclear scientists. If it's true, what does that mean for the US lawmakers who support the MEK? Also, Chris...

Banks Get Off Easy on Foreclosure Fraud

­We'll take a look at the new foreclosure fraud settlement between 49 states and the five biggest banks. Is this really a good deal for Americans or an easy out for Wall Street? Then, we’ll have the latest on the Pentagon’s smear campaigns against whistle blowers. Also, is it time for a popular national vote? We’ll ask if the Electoral College needs to go. And then don’t miss happy hour.

Poll: 'Liberals' Approve of GITMO/Targeted Killings

­We'll take a look at a new poll that shows Americans overwhelmingly approval of the Obama administration's use of drones in targeted killings, even in cases where it's an American Citizen. So what does this say about our society? Then, the State Department is reportedly going to have to slash its personnel in Iraq, due to what some describe as Iraqi obstructionism. But who ever thought it was a...

Chris Hedges: 'Black Bloc' Could Kill OWS

­Chris Hedges is on the show to talk about the challenges to civil disobedience in this country. From “black bloc” anarchists, which he calls the cancer of Occupy to the lawsuit he's filed against the Obama administration for signing the NDAA. Then, an active duty army officer has just submitted a classified report to members of Congress, saying that the Pentagon has been intentionally...

Report: Drones Targeting Funerals/Rescuers in Pakistan

We'll take a look at what countries could be planning next in regards to Syria, as US lawmakers say that they are working on other options after a UN Security Council Resolution was vetoed by China and Russia over the weekend. Then, a new report from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism shows damning evidence that US drone strikes in Pakistan target those who go to help after an initial strike...

Panetta: Israel May Strike Iran by Spring

­Tonight we'll take another look at the situation heating up between the US, Israel, and Iran. Leon Panetta says Israel may strike Iran within months but why would Panetta make these kinds of statements? And is any of what we're hearing about Iran's nuclear program, even true? Then, jobs numbers came out for the month of January, and the news was pretty good! So do we see any trends forming?...

Josh Fox on Arrest: 'The 1st Amend is your Credential'

­Josh Fox, director of the anti-fracking documentary Gasland, talks about how he was arrested by Capitol police while attempting to film a hearing on the hill. Then we'll take a look at what an early withdrawal plan in Afghanistan really means. Plus, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a gloomy warning today in testimony on Capitol Hill. He says unsustainable deficits have major costs,...

You said it, I read it

Dylan Rattigan, host on MSNBC, and author of the new book, “Greedy Bastards: How We Can Stop Corporate Communists, Banksters, and Other Vampires from Sucking America Dry ” joins the show. Then, while the ACLU files a lawsuit against the government to have them expose the details of their targeted killing program, including drone strikes that killed US citizens last year, some are arguing that...

Reddittors Propose 'Free Internet Act'

We'll take a look at a new assessment by US intelligence agencies. They say that the number one threat to the country is no longer Al Qaeda and affiliates, but Iran. Then, while a recent NYT report concluded that corporations like Apple are shipping jobs overseas because this country is failing to produce enough skilled workers, David Sirota claims this is perpetuating an education crisis myth....

Occupy Oakland 400 Arrested

­Alyona takes a look back at what happened in Oakland this weekend, as more than 400 people were arrested in Occupy actions. Then, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta gave an interview to 60 minutes that aired this Sunday. Alyona breaks down the interview, and it turns out we're still flying drones over Iraq, and Afghan President Hamid Karzai is planning on meeting with Taliban in Saudi Arabia....