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Criminologist David Kennedy, former NAACP director Ben Chavis, and Russell Simmons, founder of globalgrind.com, joins MSNBC s Dylan Ratigan in Austin, Texas to talk about the failed War on Drugs and the underlying problems of the Texas prison system.

Discussing the latest allegation aimed at Herman Cain, and whether Newt Gingrich is the most electable GOP presidential candidate, with Michael Steele, former RNC Chairman; Jamal Simmons, The Raben Group; and David Freddoso, The Washington Examiner.

PSA for the TV show 'The Artists Forum', produced by Amos White V for Son of IV Productions. Video by Amos White V. Music by Amos White & I AM JEN. Edited by Amos White V. AFTV Intro Edit by Kevin Ross w/Amos White V. Motion Graphics by Kevin Ross. Featuring: Shelita Birchett, Ellie Fordyce, Hue, Maritri, Elliot Torres, Marianna Beckerman Dance Company, Robert DeNiro, Hilary Swank Plus Appearances / Mentions: , David Levin, Heather Zeller, Frank Harrison, Kaz Gamble & Sisely Treasure (Cooler Kids), J. Drew Picard (AIDS Theatre Project - ATP), Lillias White, Dr. Gary Blick & Alon Marone, Miayah, Sunrise Highway, Fiona Jones & Daryl Bowling (Manhattan Theatre Source), Danny Simmons, Julie Mardin & Joe Mardin, Poet Wendy Williams, Torsten Burns, Nancy Hasty, Sandford Biggers, Mukhtar Kokash (Lower Manhattan Cultural Council - LMCC), Elisa Blount-Moorehead (Red Clay Arts), Whitfield Lovell, Ruth Jett (Senka Gallery), Warren Adams, Polygraph Lounge, Elena M. Paul (Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts), Marie Brooks (Pan-Caribbean Dance Theatre), H. Clent Bowers. For more information, log on to: www.theartistsforum.org

Conor Knighton looks at the star of 'Rock of Love' getting nailed during the Tony Awards in his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness. This week he also looks at Spencer and Heidi Pratt's love of God on 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here,' 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels,''Brooke Knows Best,' 'Kendra,' 'Denise Richards: It's Complicated,' 'Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List,' Dolly Parton, 'Bridezillas,' Cap'n Crunch and David Carradine. infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.