Ralph talks to insurance expert Robert Hunter about another way toward a single-payer healthcare system: buy out the insurance industry. Attorney, Joanna Darcus, tells you how to fight for your rights against predatory student loan debt collectors. And we get Ralph’s take on the Democratic Party’s “Better Deal.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Distinguished economist, Robert Pollin, joins us to share his ideas on a progressive more egalitarian economic agenda. And Dr. Steffie Woolhandler tells us why doctors and other health professionals want a single-payer, Medicare for All healthcare system. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nick Brana joins us to discuss his efforts to “Draft Bernie for a People’s Party;” and economist Ben Zipperer explains how, contrary to conventional wisdom, raising the minimum wage will not result in significant job loss. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Edgar Cahn about the Legal Services Corporation, which makes thousands of lawyers available to low income Americans; and Leda Huta executive director of the Endangered Species Coalition joins us to tell us why we should care about endangered species. Plus, Ralph answers your questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Ralph talks to renowned economist, Dean Baker, about the state of “free trade” in the era of Trump; and original Nader’s Raider, Robert Fellmeth, joins us to advocate for a group of people who have virtually no say in the political process, children. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to historian James Whitman about how the Nazis in the thirties modeled a lot of their racial policies on our very own Jim Crow laws and what that means for us today; and political economist Gar Alperovitz gives us an encouraging progress report on how the New Economy Movement is transforming the system. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Ralph has a fascinating conversation with author Duff McDonald about how business schools like Harvard are producing graduates who are nothing more than “heat seeking money missiles.” And muckraking journalist, Roldo Bartimole, tells us how billionaire sports team owners extort money from a city’s taxpayers. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Ralph talks to hernia surgeon, Dr. Robert Bendavid and whistleblower journalist, Jane Akre about all of the problems arising from the use of surgical mesh. Plus, Ralph answers listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about the impeachment process when Ralph talks to constitutional professor, Alan Hirsch, author of “A Citizen’s Guide to Impeachment. Also Bill Curry joins us to discuss what Democrats need to do to win. Plus Ralph answers your questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Paul Gunter of Beyond Nuclear about all the lies the nuclear industry tells to stay afloat; and solar expert Scott Sklar joins us to talk about how solar energy is already creating more jobs than nuclear and fossil fuels combined. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph interviews Noam Chomsky about his latest work Requiem for the American Dream: The 10 Principles of Concentration of Wealth & Power Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to education expert Brian D. Schultz about how he has put his innovative, child-centric teaching philosophy into practice in public schools. And Dr. Jennifer Verdolin tells us what humans can learn about parenting from the animal kingdom. Plus, Ralph weighs in on the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Ralph welcomes Dr. Ani Patel to talk about how our brains process musical rhythm and Ralph finally talks about something Steve and David know a little bit about: the power of laughter. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph assesses the first 100 days of the Trump administration. He also talks to Maria Maisto of the New Faculty Majority about how universities’ exploitation of adjunct professors hurts higher education. And Ellen Brown tells us how public banks are the best alternative to Wall Street. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Ken Reed, policy director for League of Fans about his book Ego Vs. Soul in Sports and also answers your questions on the state of the Democratic Party and public banking. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
In a lively roundtable discussion Ralph talks to top political analysts Thomas Frank and Bill Curry about why, despite the obvious cold-hearted cruelty of the Republican agenda, the Democrats continue to lose. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Oxfam's, Scott Paul, about effective strategies for overcoming world hunger and Emily L. Heil of the University of Maryland Medical Center outlines the risks to humans of giving antibiotics to farm animals. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph questions noted linguist, George Lakoff, about the language progressives need to use to get their message across. And Washington Post columnist, Christine Emba, tells us about how “Smartphones Changed Our Lives. Let’s Think Before We Let Robots In.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Yale history professor Timothy Snyder tells us what lessons can be learned from 20th Century European history in order for America to avoid fascist authoritarianism. And Deborah Weinstein of the Coalition for Human Needs breaks down Trump’s cruel budget plan. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph welcomes Palestinian/American comedian Amer Zahr to talk about finding humor in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. And author, Steve Early, tells us how the town of Richmond, California became one of the most progressive communities in the country. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph welcomes civil justice advocate, Joanne Doroshow, to unpack the latest corporate efforts to deny you your day in court; and Dr. Richard Stallman joins us to discuss his views on digital surveillance, privacy and the free software movement. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to professor Edward Balleisen about his book Fraud: An American History From Barnum to Madoff and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Hedrick Smith, rejoins us to critique Trump’s promises and tell us how we can “Reclaim the American Dream.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph answers your Facebook questions about the Federal Reserve, the state of capitalism, job opportunities in grassroots activism, the two-party system, unanswered questions about the 9/11 attacks and much more! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to literacy expert, Nancy Newman about how to raise passionate readers; and law professor, Alexandra Lahav tells us how a "litigious society" is actually vital to a functioning democracy. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Dickson Despommier about “vertical farming,” how to raise farm crops in tall inner-city buildings. And hemp lobbyist, Eric Steenstra, tells us about his ongoing efforts to convince Congress to make hemp farming legal. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph welcomes former Labor Secretary and Chairman of Common Cause, Robert Reich, to talk about how to fight back in Donald Trump's America. And children’s studies scholar, Heidi Tilney Kramer, talks about her book Media Monsters: Militarism, Violence, and Cruelty in Children's Culture. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph talks to Professor Trebor Scholz about how to organize workers in the new “Uber” economy. And David and Steve ask Ralph about what he thought about the Trump Inauguration speech. Plus, listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Ralph welcomes America’s Number One populist, Jim Hightower, to tell us how grassroots action can resist the Trump agenda and legendary satirist Lewis Lapham to talk about whether Donald Trump can even be satirized. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
In a busy show, tax expert and Trumpologist, David Cay Johnston joins us to discuss the President-elect’s fitness for office, the “Deal Professor” Steven Davidoff Solomon unveils corporate shenanigans in Silicon Valley, and ocean conservationist, David Helvarg, tells us how Marco Rubio and Rick Scott deny climate change while their state of Florida sinks. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Ralph talks to Israeli activist, Miko Peled, author of The General’s Son, Journey of an Israeli in Palestine about whether a two-state solution to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict is even possible. Also, Mark Green rejoins us to discuss whether president-elect Donald Trump has already violated The Logan Act, which prohibits private citizens from negotiating on behalf of the U.S. with a foreign government. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
