We talk to Ralph about his new book, Return To Sender: Unanswered Letters to the President 2001-2015 , a compilation of letters he sent to both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The Nation magazine called Return To Sender " a twofer: a spiritual exercise in citizen participation and a counterfactual history lesson in what might have been if only our government had hewn to democratic first principles and priorities over the last fifteen years. And, as always, more listener questions." G...
Apr 12, 2015•57 min
In this week's episode, we talk to Remar Sutton, director of the Foolproof Foundation about how to teach your kids how to be smart about spending money and using credit cards. Ralph also talks to old friend and compatriot, Lois Gibbs, of Love Canal fame about how regular people can organize and make a difference in their communities. Plus more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Apr 04, 2015•57 min
Ralph talks to Professor Allison Stanger about her book One Nation Under Contract and how private contractors have become an integral part of our foreign policy. We also talk to Bob Hunter, insurance director of the Consumer Federation of America, who warns us about the latest scam that may be affecting your auto insurance rates. Plus, Ralph tells us how you should be "getting steamed." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Mar 29, 2015•57 min
Ralph talks to labor activist and author Bill Fletcher Jr. about the state of labor and the overall performance of the Congressional Black Caucus. And Good Jobs First research director Phil Mattera stops by to unveil a new web-tool (subsidy tracker) they have developed that identifies which prominent corporations are living off the government teat. Plus, more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Mar 21, 2015•57 min
Former NYC Public Advocate and Nader's Raider Mark Green engages Ralph in a lively debate over Hillary Clinton and the difference between a politician versus an advocate. We also delve into Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congress and the letter to Iran signed by forty-seven Republicans. We also discuss those that the economic upturn have left behind in Ohio. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Mar 14, 2015•58 min
Ralph gets into a debate with his old friend, Victor Schwartz, about malpractice lawsuits and hot coffee. Along the way, former President Bill Clinton horns in on the discussion, and we get a visit from the ghost of Ronald Reagan. Plus more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Mar 08, 2015•58 min
Renowned investigative reporter, James Ridgeway, tells us about his latest project, Solitary Watch, which exposes the uses and abuses of solitary confinement in our prison system. Ralph also answers a listener question about what it will take to spawn a second American Revolution. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Mar 01, 2015•57 min
We talk to peace activist and war tax resister, Frances Crowe, about her memoir Frances Crowe: Finding My Radical Soul and how she's been arrested for civil disobedience more times than she can remember. Ralph also fills us in on the mess in Libya, tells us about how United Airlines employees are getting screwed, and we answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Feb 21, 2015•57 min
We talk sports with Dr. Ken Reed policy director of League of Fans and author of How We Can Save Sports: A Game Plan. Ralph pitches his idea for bettering the country by organizing people born in the same year to support civic engagement, and he also explains how Canada may be following our bad example. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Feb 14, 2015•58 min
We talk to one of Ralph’s favorite Republicans, attorney Bruce Fein, about the constitution and how Bush, Cheney, Obama, and Hillary Clinton could be tried as war criminals. Ralph actually has some praise for the NFL during the Super Bowl and answers a slew of listener FaceBook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Feb 07, 2015•57 min
We could call this the "peace and love" show with our guest Colman McCarthy explaining how he teaches peace and Ralph later quizzing Steve and David about love. In between, we discuss Mitch McConnell courting Democrats, Elizabeth Warren declaring war against Big Pharma; and Ralph wraps it all up with a poem. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Feb 01, 2015•58 min
Ralph talks to Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First about how to fight shady development deals in your community and along the way Steve and David find out that the New York Stock Exchange is actually a non-profit organization. Ralph also gives his review of the president's State of the Union address, and we answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jan 25, 2015•58 min
Ralph talks to Dr. Charles Blatt of the Lown Cardiovascular Clinic about their philosophy of "doing more for patients and less to patients ." We talk about the emerging trend of "professional cuddlers." Ralph gives his view of the latest consumer electronics show in Vegas, and David has a surprising take on the tragic events in Paris. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jan 18, 2015•58 min
We speak to legendary legal thinker, Edgar Cahn, who explains how we can make the world a better place through a concept called "Time Banking." We also discuss the terrible pass interference non-call in the Cowboys/Lions game, the legacy of the late Mario Cuomo and answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jan 12, 2015•57 min
Environmental activist extraordinaire, Walter Hang, tells us the inspiring story of how a highly organized grassroots movement led to Governor Cuomo prohibiting fracking in New York State. Ralph also tells us about the letter he sent to the President, and we discuss our Holiday reading. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Jan 04, 2015•1 hr 5 min
In this special holiday edition, we devote the episode to your FaceBook questions. Plus Ralph recommends some books and David makes an embarrassing joke. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Dec 28, 2014•58 min
Law Professor Rena Steinzor talks to Ralph about her new book, Why Not Jail? which makes the case for treating corporate criminal like we treat street criminals. We discuss the new opening up to Cuba and Ralph tells us about some of his personal encounters with Fidel Castro. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Dec 21, 2014•57 min
Ralph talks to advocate and writer, David Halperin, about how for profit colleges are ripping you off. We also discuss the Senate report on torture, the demonstrations on police brutality, and the congressional omnibus spending bill that is loaded with a lot of corporate goodies. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Dec 13, 2014•58 min
Our guest, Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers' Union, tells us how the forces of privatization are trying to cripple the Post Office, and what we can do about it. We discuss the latest report on how drone attacks are actually losing us the "war on terror." And Ralph explains why he has never owned a credit card. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Dec 06, 2014•57 min
Public Citizen's Lori Wallach explains in clear and engaging detail why so-called "Free Trade" is really an international corporate coup. In addition, Ralph talks about the lack of anti-war voices on major media, and the good news about solar power. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nov 29, 2014•1 hr 6 min
This week, we talk with the feisty and effective executive director of the California Nurses Association and Nurses United, RoseAnn DeMoro, about ebola, Robin Hood taxes and the problem with doctors. Plus, Tanaka airbag update and listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nov 23, 2014•57 min
Ralph interviews Stephen L. Goldstein, author of The Dictionary of American Political B******t; we report on developments in our Medicaid fraud story in Minnesota, and pay tribute to late Iraq War veteran, the articulate and courageous Tomas Young. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nov 15, 2014•57 min
This week, Ralph, David and Steve talk to former Clinton advisor, Bill Curry, about why the Democrats got drubbed in the midterm elections, and what progressives need to do to challenge not only regressive Republicans but the Democratic Party establishment. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nov 09, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Ralph interviews author and activist, David Bollier who tells us how we need to save our greatest source of wealth. Ralph writes a letter to the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook. We also discuss dangerous airbags, productive beavers and answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nov 02, 2014•58 min
Ralph interviews slip and fall expert, Russell Kendzior; we discuss more abuses of the First Amendment; we talk about the pharmaceutical industry's responsibility in the Ebola outbreak; Ralph pays tribute to former Washington Post executive editor, the late Ben Bradlee; and more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Oct 25, 2014•57 min
This week we talk about the real reasons behind the ebola outbreak, we celebrate civic heroes, and Ralph answers a listener question about the idea of a "basic income." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Oct 20, 2014•57 min
In a wide ranging discussion, we feel sorry for former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, who apparently can’t refinance his house. We also wonder why progressives are so bad at messaging. And Ralph tells consumers how they can free themselves from their shackles. Plus, your FaceBook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Oct 11, 2014•57 min
This week, Ralph talks to old friend and climate crusader, S. David Freeman, about how we can get off of fossil fuels and make all of our power renewable. We ask Ralph to score Eric Holder's tenure as attorney general. And Ralph sees new hope for Afghanistan because a genuine progressive has just been elected president. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Oct 04, 2014•57 min
Are smart meters installed by utility companies an invasion of privacy? Does John Boehner make too much and work too little? Where can you find important stories seldom picked up by the mainstream media? This and more on this week's Ralph Nader Radio Hour. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Sep 29, 2014•57 min
This week, we discuss whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is really worth 44 million a year, how political consultants are ruining the Democratic Party, whether driverless cars are a good thing, and how our quest for empire is compromising the homeland. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Sep 20, 2014•57 min
