This week on Crossing The Line, we continue with part two of our conversation with Joel Kovel, author, scholar, and lecturer, about Zionism and it\'s tragic legacy. Also this week, he is considered one of the best young sportswriters of his time. Today award-winning journalist Dave Zirin talks about his latest book and the issue of sport in the Israel/Palestine debate.

Then later in the podcast Mumia abu-Jamal speaks about Blackwater USA and - as always - The War\'s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, author, scholar and lecturer Joel Kovel speaks about his newest book that addresses the issue of Zionism, it's foundation, it's dangers, and the need to overcome it in order to bring about a one-state solution in Israel/Palestine. Today we'll bring you part one of a two-part interview.

Also this week, Frank Lamb, Director of Americans for Middle East Peace and senior fellow at The Institute for Middle East Policy Dialogue, speaks about the current situation of Sabra/Shatila 25 years after the horrible massacre that left at least 1,700 Palestinians dead.

Then later in the podcast a commentary by Mumia abu-Jamal.

This week on Crossing The Line, after two long years the village of Bil'in received a small victory from the Israeli High Court, the apartheid wall that was scheduled to run through most of the town's land will be rerouted.

This change came as a result of the constant protest of the village's residents, Israeli and international activists using non-violent means. But can non-violence work on the whole of the occupation? We'll speak to Huwaida Arraf a Palestinian American attorney and activist about non-violence it's history and effectiveness in Palestine.

Also this week, the siege that raged on for over 90 days in the Palestinian refugee camp of Nahr al-Bared has come to and end, but what's next for the residents; can they return home; will the camp be rebuilt? We'll speak to Caoimhe Butterly a journalist and activist who has been at the forefront of assisting the residents since the beginning of the conflict.

Then later in the podcast, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, Bill and Kathy Christinson, formally of the CIA, talk about the recent leaking of a document that makes mention of final boundaries for a Palestinian State and Israel's withdrawal to pre-1967 borders. But can this really be achieved in light of recent developments.

Then later in the podcast, Mumia abu-Jamal presents a commentary on Kenneth Foster, a man whose death sentence was commuted by the Governor of Texas; and, as always, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, Professor Don Wagner speaks about Christian Zionism and the effect Christians United For Israel or CUFI is having on the Pro-Israeli lobby.

Also this week, student activists at the University of California talk about life at the checkpoints in occupied Palestine and describe how their unique guerrilla theatre brings that reality to life for US taxpayers who fund the occupation.

Then later in the podcast Mumia abu-Jamal talks about the resignation of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. And, as always, The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent news Service.