This week on Crossing The Line, presidential hopefuls are criss-crossing the nation talking about the economy, abortion, taxes, Iraq, and of course change.

But will there be any change with regards to the Israeli Palestinian conflict once the new residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue move in?...media critic, activist and author Ali Abunimah joins us to talk about the race for the White House and what it all means in light of the 40 year old occupation, that's straight ahead, stay with us.

Then later in the podcast, A commentary by Mumia Abu-Jamal; and The War's Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of the Stand Independent News Service.

This week on Crossing The Line, the ethnic cleansing of Palestine continues. As Olmert  cautiously defines certain areas greater Jerusalem and asserts that painful concessions are being made, what is really going on behind the scenes, activist and co-founder of ISM Neta Golan joins us to talk about it.

Then later in the podcast, a commentary by Mumia Abu Jamal, and - as always - the War’s Toll compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of The Stand Independent News Service, all of this and more coming up but first the news from Palestine.

This week on Crossing The Line, we take an investigative look at the Palestinian refugee issue in the south of  Lebanon.

For 60 years, UNRWA has been responsible for the well-being of the Palestinian refugees; providing food, water building materials, and medical care, but are these services being given on a consistent basis? And what of other needs that are to be handled by the Lebanese government?

We'll hear from a Palestinian who shares his frustration with the organization and government. 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, after the extraordinary events in the Gaza Strip, what lies ahead for the regions 1.4 million residents. We'll speak to Ramzy Baroud about the fall of the wall.

Also this week, Caoimhe Butterly ujpdaes us on the ongoing crisis in Nahr al-Bared. Then later in the podcast the war's toll, compiled and read by Scott Burgwin of THe Stand Independent News Service.


NOTE: The etching on the right is by Eric  Drooker and is used with permission.