Ralph Nader Radio Hour
548 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsRalph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.
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Does Non-Violent Protest Work?
June 27, 2020 17:30 - 1 hourRalph reflects on the current unrest in the streets with Professor Michael G. Long, author of “We the Resistance: Documenting a History of Nonviolent Protest in the United States.” Then, he welcomes Middle East scholar, Juan Cole, to speak about Netanyahu’s plan to annex 30% of the West Bank for Israel. Plus, Ralph addresses listener objections to his use of the term “Moscow Mitch.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The Myth of the Warrior Cop
June 20, 2020 17:39 - 1 hourRalph welcomes back Glen Ford from Black Agenda Report to discuss the ongoing protests over police brutality and the myth of the “warrior cop.” Then Lisa Gilbert, executive vice-president of Public Citizen, tells us what they are fighting to get into the next stimulus package. Plus, Ralph updates us on the Boeing Max 8 issue. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
What’s Wrong With the Biden’s Election Strategy?
June 13, 2020 20:03 - 1 hourRalph welcomes “the world’s greatest political adman,” Bill Hillsman, to discuss what Joe Biden and the Democrats need to do to beat Trump. And Susan Clark, author of “All Those In Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community” joins us to talk about the virtues of direct democracy. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Will We Be Able To Vote?
June 06, 2020 16:02 - 1 hourAri Berman, author of “Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America” joins Ralph to discuss what needs to happen for Americans to be able to vote this November. Plus, Ralph talks about George Floyd, Boeing, and answers listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Aid to Yemen/Trump Above the Law?
May 30, 2020 16:26 - 1 hourRalph talks to Hassan El-Tayyab, from the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about how the US urgently needs to resume food and medical aid to Yemen in order to avert an even more serious humanitarian tragedy. And James Zirin, author of “Donald Trump in 3,500 Lawsuits” comes back to update us on the status of Trump’s legal issues, and why they are taking so long to resolve. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The Tax Break Industrial Complex
May 23, 2020 17:02 - 1 hourRalph talks about how ending corporate tax giveaways and enacting a stock transfer tax can help the country recover from the recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic with first Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First and then New York State Assemblyman, Phil Steck. Plus, we pay tribute to a number of progressive activists and thinkers we’ve lost recently, including one of our favorite and frequent guests, the Green Cowboy, David Freeman. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnader...
Trump Death Clock/Saving the Post Office
May 16, 2020 16:33 - 1 hourAward-winning filmmaker, Eugene Jarecki, joins Ralph to talk about the electronic billboard he put up in New York’s Times Square, the “Trump Death Clock.” And Mark Dimondstein, head of the American Postal Workers Union, reminds how the health and safety of postal workers as well as the preservation of the post office is essential for delivering medicines and other vital goods as well as protecting democracy. Plus, listener questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralp...
Crooked Prosecutors/AWOL Congress
May 09, 2020 16:52 - 57 minutesFormer Governor of Alabama, Don Siegelman, who was convicted on dubious corruption charges and spent five years in prison joins us to talk about his chronicle of those events in his book “Stealing Democracy: How the Political Assassination of a Governor Threatens Our Nation.” And old friend and constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, makes the case that Congress has once again abdicated its responsibility during the Covid-19 crisis. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderrad...
Crooked Prosecutors/AWOL Congress
May 09, 2020 16:52 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBFormer Governor of Alabama, Don Siegelman, who was convicted on dubious corruption charges and spent five years in prison joins us to talk about his chronicle of those events in his book “Stealing Democracy: How the Political Assassination of a Governor Threatens Our Nation.” And old friend and constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, makes the case that Congress has once again abdicated its responsibility during the Covid-19 crisis.
Dr. Michael Osterholm on Covid-19
May 02, 2020 16:08 - 1 hourInfectious disease expert, Dr. Michael Osterholm, comes back to update us on the latest in the battle against Covid-19. And Naila Bolus, president and CEO of “Jumpstart,” joins us to talk about how the money spent on early education gives society a tremendous return on investment. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Earth Day Turns Fifty!
April 25, 2020 14:40 - 58 minutesOn the fiftieth anniversary of Earth Day, Ralph welcomes environmental historian, Adam Rome, author of “The Genius of Earth Day: How a 1970 Teach- In Unexpectedly Made the First Green Generation.” And the Green Cowboy, S. David Freeman returns to talk about the state of the environment today. Plus, we debut a special song in honor of Earth Day. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Nurses on the Front Lines/Captain Bligh
April 18, 2020 15:33 - 1 hourJean Ross, president of the largest nurses’ union in the country, National Nurses United, joins Ralph to talk about how healthcare workers are not being protected from Covid-19. And Yale psychiatrist, Dr. Bandy Lee, comes back to update us on the Donald Trump’s mental pathology. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Big Tech, Bernie, and Benevolent Landlords
April 11, 2020 15:51 - 1 hourScholar and Bernie Sanders surrogate, Ramesh Srinivasan, joins us to talk about the need to regulate big tech while also sharing his thoughts about the end of the Sanders campaign. Then prominent Bay Area attorney, Joe Cotchett, explains why during the coronavirus lockdown, he has stopped collecting rent from the tenants in the commercial properties he owns. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Presidential Election Crisis
April 04, 2020 19:00 - 1 hourRalph welcomes Constitutional scholar Alan Hirsch to talk about how best - amid a pandemic - we can still conduct a legitimate presidential election. And labor writer, Steven Greenhouse, asks the question: Are our grocery deliveries worth a worker’s life? Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Drugs in a Pandemic
March 28, 2020 16:54 - 1 hourRalph talks drugs with two experts, first Katherine Eban about how we can expect the coronavirus pandemic to affect the supply chain for every drug we import. And Jamie Love about how the government needs to keep pharmaceutical companies from gouging American taxpayers in a crisis, especially when the research and development of the drugs was done with taxpayer money. Plus, Ralph answers a question from a listener trapped in the credit economy. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at w...
Trump’s Lawsuits/Coronavirus Update
March 21, 2020 16:48 - 1 hourRalph speaks to James Zirin, former prosecutor and author of “Plaintiff in Chief: A Portrait of Donald Trump in 3500 Lawsuits,” which chronicles how Trump throughout his life has weaponized the court system to his advantage. Plus, we welcome back the director of the Health Research Group for Public Citizen, Dr. Michael Carome, to give us an update on the coronavirus pandemic. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The End of Oil/Sanders vs. Biden
March 14, 2020 18:32 - 1 hourLegendary water protector, Winona LaDuke, joins Ralph to talk about her vision for replacing the oil economy. And national correspondent for The Nation magazine, John Nichols, analyzes the latest in the battle between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders as they march toward the Democratic convention. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Voter Suppression
March 07, 2020 17:01 - 1 hourRalph invites filmmaker, Robert Greenwald, to talk about his new film, “Suppressed: The Fight to Vote,” about all the creative ways Republicans use to discourage people of color from voting. And the University of Redlands’, Shelli Stockton, joins us to promote the “tree plant-a-thon” organized in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Plus, Ralph talks Super Tuesday! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Lying About Science
February 29, 2020 18:00 - 1 hourRalph talks to the former head of OSHA, Dr. David Michaels, about how corporations pay scientists to do studies that deceive the public, chronicled in his book, “The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception.” Plus, David and Steve talk with Ralph about the coronavirus and the Democratic primary. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The Making of a Predator
February 22, 2020 16:30 - 1 hourRalph welcomes independent journalist, Monique El-Faizy, to talk about her book “All the President’s Women: Donald Trump and the Making of a Predator,” which chronicles 43 more women who have come forward with stories of the President’s sexual misconduct. Plus, Ralph, Steve, and David talk Trump’s pardons, Michael Bloomberg, electoral politics, and still have time to knock out some listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Maximum Wage/Universal Basic Income
February 15, 2020 18:47 - 1 hourRalph tackles the topic of income inequality from two angles. First, he talks to veteran labor journalist, Sam Pizzagati, about his book, “The Case for a Maximum Wage,” about a plan to link top wages to bottom wages. Then, Steven Shafarman returns to give us an update on the Universal Basic Income with his new book, “Our Future: The Basic Income Plan for Peace, Justice, Liberty, Democracy, and Personal Dignity.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Alan Grayson/Coronavirus
February 08, 2020 19:18 - 1 hourRalph welcomes progressive firebrand and former congressman, Alan Grayson to discuss his book, “High Crimes: The Impeachment of Donald Trump,” where he argues that it is hard to find an impeachable offense Trump did not commit. Then, infectious disease expert, Dr. Michael Osterholm, returns to give us the latest on the coronavirus pandemic and how to protect yourself." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
All Hell Breaking Loose
February 01, 2020 18:24 - 59 minutesIt turns out that the American military establishment does not deny the climate crisis, which Ralph talks about with world security expert, Michael Klare, author of “All Hell Breaking Loose: The Pentagon’s Perspective on Climate Change.” Also, Ralph answers listener questions and talks impeachment. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Making Banking Democratic/The New NAFTA
January 25, 2020 19:28 - 1 hourRalph talks to historian, Christopher Shaw, about his book "Money, Power, and the People: The American Struggle to Make Banking Democratic." And global trade expert, Lori Wallach, tells us about the pros and cons of the new NAFTA, the USMCA. Plus, former Fed Governor, Sarah Bloom Raskin, stops by again to talk about what the Fed can do to fight the climate crisis. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
What Good Is The Federal Reserve?
January 18, 2020 19:09 - 1 hourRalph welcomes former Deputy Secretary of the US Treasury and Federal Reserve governor, Sarah Bloom Raskin, to talk about how we should really measure the health of the economy and how America’s central bank influences that for good and ill. Plus, Ralph pays tribute to the late political and economic reporter, William Greider, the man who among many things, coined the term, “Nader’s Raiders.” Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Iran Crisis
January 11, 2020 18:50 - 1 hourRalph talks to Constitutional scholar and Senior Fox News Judicial Analyst, Andrew Napolitano, and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, about the legality and consequences of the assassination of Iranian General Qassim Suleimani. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The King of Everything
January 04, 2020 19:34 - 1 hourThe doctors are in! Ralph welcomes Dr. Steffi Woolhandler of Physicians for a National Health Program to give us the latest on the campaign for single-payer health care. And Yale psychiatrist, Dr. Bandy X. Lee, tells us what’s really behind the words Donald Trump is saying. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The Self-Driving Car: Is It Safe?
December 28, 2019 18:19 - 1 hourRalph gets the real story about the efficacy of autonomous vehicles from auto safety expert Joan Claybrook. And Harvey Wasserman joins us to talk about his new history book “The People’s Spiral of American History: From Deganawidah to Solartopia,” as well as giving us the key to beating Donald Trump in 2020. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Reclaiming Democracy!
December 21, 2019 20:02 - 1 hourRalph welcomes Paul Deslauriers, who with a small dedicated group of fellow activists was able to take over the governing council in his home county of Maui, Hawaii. He’ll take us through that experience and explain how those same techniques can be scaled up to the national level. Plus, Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein and Ralph discuss why Donald Trump’s stonewalling of Congress is an impeachable offense. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Fake President
December 14, 2019 17:16 - 57 minutesRalph talks to Mark Green about the book they co-authored, entitled “Fake President,” which has been described as “an incisive, witty roadmap into the disinformation and betrayals of President Trump—just in time for the impeachment hearings and the 2020 election.” Plus, Ralph and Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein discuss how Congress has abdicated its duty to set a high bar for presidential conduct. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
The Trial of the Cuban Five
December 07, 2019 17:27 - 57 minutesRalph welcomes legendary trial lawyer, Martin Garbus, who discusses his book “North of Havana: The Untold Story of Dirty Politics, Secret Diplomacy, and the Trial of the Cuban Five.” Plus Ralph answers your questions! Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Summary
December 02, 2019 17:50 - 26 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Summary Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Thirteen: Violation of the 4th Amendment
December 01, 2019 17:05 - 7 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Thirteen: Violation of the 4th Amendment Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Twelve: Violation of the Due Process Clause
December 01, 2019 06:27 - 11 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Twelve: Violation of the Due Process Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
What’s Wrong With What We Drink?
November 30, 2019 17:57 - 1 hourContaminated water in America is not confined to Flint, Michigan. Ralph welcomes Seth M. Siegel, author of “Troubled Water: What’s Wrong With What We Drink,” who not only outlines the problem with our most precious resource but tells us what we can do to fix it. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Eleven: Violation of the Declare War Clause
November 29, 2019 18:40 - 13 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Eleven: Violation of the Declare War Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Ten: Violation of the Treaty Clause
November 28, 2019 18:09 - 6 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Ten: Violation of the Treaty Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Nine: Freedom of the Press
November 27, 2019 21:20 - 11 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. 13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Nine: Freedom of the Press Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Eight: Violation of the Presentment Clause
November 26, 2019 21:16 - 6 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Eight: Violation of the Presentment Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Seven: Violation of the Appointments Clause
November 26, 2019 00:58 - 10 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Seven: Violation of the Appointments Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Six: Dividing the Nation
November 25, 2019 04:14 - 6 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Six: Dividing the Nation Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Five: Violation of the Appropriations Clause
November 23, 2019 18:42 - 9 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Five: Violation of the Appropriations Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Catfish Solution
November 23, 2019 18:00 - 57 minutesRalph talks to maverick former FCC Commissioner, Nicholas Johnson, about his two new books, the memoir, “Catfish Solution: The Power of Positive Poking” and “Columns of Democracy” and his views on social media and how to repair our democracy. Nicholas Johnson is best known for his controversial term as a dissenting FCC commissioner in the Johnson/Nixon era. His most recent work is twofold: a memoir entitled Catfish Solution: The Power of Positive Poking and Columns of Democracy an examina...
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Four: Violation of the Emoluments Clause
November 22, 2019 18:23 - 8 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Four: Violation of the Emoluments Clause Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Three: Contempt of Congress
November 21, 2019 17:30 - 5 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Three: Contempt of Congress Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count Two: Obstruction of Justice
November 20, 2019 16:22 - 9 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count Two: Obstruction of Justice Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
13 Articles of Impeachment of Donald Trump - Count One: Solicitation of Bribery
November 19, 2019 01:20 - 15 minutesWelcome to this special edition of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour. I’m Steve Skrovan. In this series, Ralph and Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, will lay out the articles of impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. Count One: Solicitation of Bribery Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Boeing 787 Dreamliner: “Hundreds of Defective Parts”
November 16, 2019 19:48 - 1 hourRalph hears from courageous former Boeing Quality Control Manager, John M. Barnett, who blew the whistle on shoddy production of the 787 Dreamliner, how the FAA has backed off on oversight, and how Boeing “bean counters” have put profits over safety. John M. Barnett was a Quality Control Manager for Boeing Company for 25 years in its Seattle facility. He transferred in 2011 to manage Boeing’s new plant in South Carolina to build the 787 Dreamliner where he revealed shoddy production as rep...
The CDC’s Culture of Fear
November 09, 2019 15:04 - 1 hourIn our continuing series honoring whistleblowers, Ralph welcomes winner of the Joe A. Calloway Award for Civic Courage, Dr. George Luber, former head of the Centers for Disease Control’s Climate Health program, who despite pressure from the newly-minted Trump Administration, blew the whistle after refusing to cancel a convention on how the climate crisis was affecting public health. George Luber is an epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His research interests ...
The CDC's Culture of Fear
November 09, 2019 15:04 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIn our continuing series honoring whistleblowers, Ralph welcomes winner of the Joe A. Calloway Award for Civic Courage, Dr. George Luber, former head of the Centers for Disease Control’s Climate Health program, who despite pressure from the newly-minted Trump Administration, blew the whistle after refusing to cancel a convention on how the climate crisis was affecting public health.