Michael Lighty, Policy Director for National Nurses United, makes the case for Medicare For All and points out the gap between the Democratic “base” and its “donors.” Plus Ralph tells us about his new book, “To The Ramparts: How Bush and Obama Paved the Way For the Trump Presidency and How It’s Not Too Late to Change Course.” Plus, listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Oct 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Investigative reporter, Allan Nairn, warns of the autocratic drift of the Republican Party under Trump, and how important the midterm elections are in putting the brakes on it. And Paul Hudson of Flyers Rights updates us on the latest on airline travel from the traveler’s point of view. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Oct 13, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Ralph and Lisa Graves, former general counsel for judicial nominations under Democrat Patrick Leahy, tick off a long list of reasons why Brett Kavanaugh should not be elevated to the Supreme Court. And Dr. John Geyman returns to discuss his new book “Trumpcare: Lies, Broken Promises, How It Is Failing, and What Should Be Done”. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Oct 06, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Steve and David turn the tables and interview Ralph about his latest book, the fable: “How the Rats Re-Formed the Congress,” a creative vision of a citizen revolution. Plus listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Sep 29, 2018•1 hr 2 min
No one in the long history of the “The Phil Donahue Show” appeared more often than Ralph Nader. Today, these two old friends have a wide-ranging and intimate conversation about media, politics, the Catholic Church, Donald Trump, and more. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Sep 22, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Ralph welcomes Jeffrey Clements, founder of “American Promise,” an organization that seeks to write a 28th Amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. He is also author of the book, “Corporations Are Not People: Reclaiming Democracy From Big Money & Global Corporations.” Plus: Listener Questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Sep 15, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Health expert, Rosemary Gibson, author of “China RX: Exposing the Risks for America’s Dependence on China for Medicine”gives a startling account of the national security threat we face getting all of our drugs from China. And policy director of League of Fans, Ken Reed, tells us inspiring stories of people, who are trying to reform the world of sports. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Sep 08, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Ralph welcomes back Israeli activist, Miko Peled, who tells us about an incredible miscarriage of American justice chronicled in his book “Injustice: The Story of the Holy Land Foundation Five.” And President of Public Citizen, Robert Weissman tells us about two scathing reports they have put out about the Trump Administration’s “light touch” on corporate crime and how Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh has sided with corporations over the public interest 87% of the time. Get full access to ...
Sep 01, 2018•1 hr 10 min
History professor, Jack Luzkow, explains the many ways the super-rich are robbing the rest of us. And Ralph asks Constitutional law professor, Corey Brettschneider if the Constitution is capable of stopping Donald Trump. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Aug 25, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Ralph spends the whole hour with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author, Chris Hedges, discussing his book “America: The Farewell Tour.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Aug 18, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Journalist, author, and CNN medical contributor, Jean Carper, joins us to talk about her documentary film, “Monster In The Mind,” about the myths surrounding Alzheimer’s disease, how dementia is actually on the decline, and how your genes are not necessarily your destiny. Plus, Ralph takes a big bite out of Apple and their trillion-dollar valuation. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Aug 11, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Ralph talks to world–renowned doctor Andrew Weil about the pharmaceutical industry and the problem of over-medication, outlined in his book “Mind Over Meds.” And Princeton professor Robert Tignor tells us about the petition he wrote calling for the denuclearization of the Middle East that was signed by the likes of Ralph, Noam Chomsky and Chris Hedges. Plus, listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Aug 04, 2018•1 hr 8 min
Ralph speaks to Dr. Michael Daniel, co-author of a study that identifies the third leading cause of death right behind heart disease and cancer. The answer may surprise you. And New York Times tech journalist, David Streitfeld, joins us to talk about why he’s a tech reporter who doesn’t use much tech. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jul 28, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Ralph talks to Reverend Graylan Hagler about, among other things, the criminalization of poverty, right wing Christianity, and The Poor People’s Campaign to fight all of that. Then, conservative Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, joins us to express his reservations about Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, especially his views on executive power. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jul 21, 2018•1 hr 13 min
The investigative reporter who broke the story of the My Lai Massacre and the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, Seymour Hersh talks to Ralph about his life and career, chronicled in his memoir, “Reporter.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Jul 14, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Ralph greets Princeton classmate and nuclear non-proliferation expert, Ambassador Thomas Graham, a former senior U.S. diplomat, who was involved in the negotiation of every single international arms control and non-proliferation agreement from 1970 to 1997. Also, the original Nader’s Raider, Robert Fellmeth rejoins us to talk about the campaign to protect children on Facebook. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jul 07, 2018•58 min
Marketing professor and entrepreneur, Scott Galloway, explains how Google is God, Facebook is Love, Amazon is Consumption, Apple is Sex, and their collective market dominance needs to be broken up for the sake of democracy… and innovation. Plus, Ralph talks to Michael Merhige about the political philosophy he developed while working as a CIA operative and in the military. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jun 30, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Ralph talks to Atlantic magazine writer and former protégé, James Fallows, about the trip he took with his wife, Deborah, that resulted in their book, “Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America.” Plus, wunderkind, Felix Finkbeiner, joins us to report on his mission to plant a trillion trees around the world. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jun 23, 2018•1 hr 2 min
In a passionate and articulate call to action, food safety warrior, Andrew Kimbrell, returns to make the case that passing food labeling laws will spell the end of the GMO industry. Plus, progressive Maryland senate candidate, Jerome Segal battles the Democratic establishment. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Jun 16, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Ralph welcomes Duke University historian, Nancy MacLean, to discuss her book “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America,” which delves into the destructive “libertarian” ideology the Koch brothers fund to keep the minority in power. Also, Ralph talks to English professor, Tymofey Wowk, about his strategies for teaching students in the age of social media. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jun 10, 2018•1 hr 14 min
Public Citizen’s global trade expert, Lori Wallach, tells us what’s really going on in the White House and Congress with these “free trade” deals. And citizen activist, Barry Klein, gives us a step-by-step formula for how you can make meaningful change in your local community. Hint: It’s easier than you think. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Jun 02, 2018•1 hr
Ralph talks to former financial insider, Nomi Prins, about what central banks are and how much power they have to shape our world. Plus, president of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, Marc Rotenberg, tells us how Facebook uses our information for good or ill. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
May 26, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Ralph welcomes back Yale historian Timothy Snyder, author of “On Tyranny,” to talk about his new book “The Road To Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America.” Then journalist Mark Plotkin tells us the status of DC statehood. Plus, Ralph weighs in on Gaza. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
May 19, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Ralph talks to Colonel (ret) and West Point military strategist, Isaiah Wilson, about the consequences of the United States pulling out of the Iranian nuclear deal and the dark side of American exceptionalism. Plus, Ralph answers more of your questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
May 12, 2018•57 min
The Radio Hour celebrates that bedrock Constitutional principle of an ordinary citizen’s right to have their day in court, when Ralph talks to legendary trial lawyers, Stephen Susman, Shanin Specter and Executive Director of the American Museum of Tort Law, Richard Newman. Plus more listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
May 05, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Ralph welcomes back president of Public Citizen, Robert Weissman, for an update on the Trump agenda and what they are doing to fight it. Also, aviation expert William McGee tells us what’s really going on in the airplanes you fly with his book, “Attention All Passengers: The Airlines Dangerous Descent and What You Can Do To Reclaim Our Skies.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Apr 28, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Ralph welcomes independent candidate for California Lieutenant Governor, Gayle McLaughlin, who talks about how she and small group of progressive reformers turned around the city of Richmond, California. And one of the foremost experts on the Middle East, Professor Joshua Landis, clues us in to what exactly is going on in Syria, and what we should do about it. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Apr 21, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Former Internal Revenue Service Commissioner, John Koskinen, joins Ralph to discuss the bad rap the IRS gets and the consequences of Congress cutting its budget. Plus, listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Apr 14, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Ralph welcomes conservative Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, who argues against the appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor and why that should be a position confirmed by the Senate. Plus, Jack Gillis, co-author of “The Car Book,” gives us tips on how to buy the safest, most reliable car. And, a listener asks, “Did Ralph pave the way for Citizens United?” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Apr 07, 2018•1 hr
Ralph talks to journalist Gareth Porter about why both liberals and conservatives should be afraid - be very afraid - of warhawk John Bolton’s appointment as Trump’s National Security Advisor. And author/activist Julie Wark joins us to talk about why she is “Against Charity.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe...
Mar 31, 2018•1 hr 1 min
