A feisty interview with Obama 2012 Press Secretary Ben LaBolt forces him off his talking points to defend their campaign ad that labels Mitt Romney a " job destroyer".

Brooke talks to the Boston Globe's Milton Valencia, who brings us up to speed on an unsolved art heist dating back to 1990, and a possible break in the case as federal agents search a reputed mobster's home in Connecticut.

Brooke talks to gay marriage opponent Rev. Tony Evans of the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship about President Obama's announcement of support for same-sex marriage. Evans says that decision might cost the president African-American votes in the November election.

Brooke talks to Robert Faturechi of the LA Times about his article detailing an  internal investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department  into a secret clique within one of its elite gang enforcement units.

The so-called "Jump Out Boys" are said to have matching gun-toting skull tattoos which are then modified to depict a smoking gun when a member is involved in a shooting. While there is no evidence of improper shootings or misconduct by the deputies, the department is looking into whether any department rules were violated.

In a follow-up to a heart-breaking case covered last week, Brooke welcomes the cousin and foster mother of Khalil Wimes to the show.  Khalil was abused and neglected by his biological parents, a tortuous cycle that eventually ended in his death.  But, as Alicia asks, why did the Department of Human Services overlook Khalil's dangerous situation, given the fact that they visited the home muliple times?

Singer and North Carolina native Clay Aiken sounds off on the proposed Amendment 1 to North Carolina's state constitution.  As Clay points out, it's not just gay couples that would suffer if the amendment passes; straight domestic partnerships would also be adversely affected.

A Florida library has pulled best seller "Fifty Shades of Grey" from its shelves after deeming it too erotic in nature.  But is it smut, or just a little harmless fun?   "Mommy in Chief" host and blogger Karyn Parsons goes over the arguments from both sides of the issue.

Radio talk show host Jay Thomas joins Brooke to give his take on North Carolina's Amendment 1, which targets same-sex marriage.  Thomas calls the proposal "stupid" and "embarassing", and points out that this amendment could really be about something else.

The body of six-year old Khalil Wimes weighed 26 pounds and was marred with "too many scars to count."  His biological parents are now facing charges.  Brooke is joined by Mike Newall of the Philadelphia Inquirer, who has covered the story of Khalil Wimes extensively.  Newall and Baldwin discuss how the system may have failed in saving the life of this little boy.