How To End GMOs!
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.
Democracy in Chains
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. Nancy MacLean is a professor of history at Duke University and an award-winning scholar of the twentieth-century U.S., whose new book, “Democracy in Chains: The Deep History of the Radical Right’s Stealth Plan for America,” has been described by Publishers Weekly as “a thoroughly […]
Trump and Trade: What’s Going On?
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.
How Central Banks Rigged The World/Facebook Privacy
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.
Is The U.S. Turning Into Russia?/DC Statehood?
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.
Nuking the Iran Nuke Deal
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!
June 22, 2014
In a wide ranging discussion, Ralph talks about “spoilers,” the revolving door, tired truckers, whistle blowers, the neocons who have no shame about the Iraq War, and also outlines how the environmental movement could be far more effective.
June 14, 2014
This week, Ralph cooks up what progressives can learn from Eric Cantor’s defeat, mixes in Hillary Clinton’s “Hard Choices,” with a dash of GMOs and a splash of Drunk History.
June 7, 2014
In a wide ranging discussion, Ralph talks about the time Sean Hannity cut off his mic, tells Michelle Obama to hang tough on nutrition standards, and tells us how we can make good things happen with just a little time and effort.
May 31, 2014
This week Ralph talks about how Donald Sterling’s racism paid off, the ghoulishness of executions, American tax evaders in Switzerland, and his reported “bromance” with conservative activist, Grover Norquist, which makes David go “Ewwww…” paulhawken.com Ray Anderson Wiki North Star: A Memoir James S. Henry Biography nader.org
May 25, 2014
Live from Washington DC, Ralph Nader introduces us to Dr. Sidney Wolfe, his compatriot in taking on the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Wolfe is the co-founder and director of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, a consumer and health advocacy lobbying organization. Among his numerous books, Dr. Wolfe is the author of Worst Pills, Best Pills: A Consumer’s Guide to Avoiding Drug-Induced Death or Illness. Please visit worstpills.org for more information. Chapters: 00: Ralph Meets Sid 10:00 Worst Pills/Best Pills 19:00 Drug Advertising 25:30 Darvon 28:30 Dangerous Diabetes Drugs 41:00 The Problem with Pain Relievers 47:00 The Real Meaning of Heroin 48:35 Street […]
May 17, 2014
From the headquarters of Public Citizen in Washington DC, David and Steve talk to Ralph about money in politics and other good fights with special guest, Public Citizen president, Robert Weissman.
May 10, 2014
We talk to Ralph about patenting human genes, and how Monsanto is doing “God’s work,” literally. Ralph writes to LeBron James and offers Barack Obama one hundred grand on a dare.
May 3, 2014
In episode seven of the Ralph Nader Radio Hour, Ralph talks about his new book “Unstoppable: The Emerging Left-Right Alliance to Dismantle the Corporate State,” and we touch on a few of the twenty-five things on which liberals and conservatives should be able to agree. Also: the real reason Donald Sterling is a racist. Links: nader.org; rightoncrime.org Chapters: Unstoppable- 00 Drug Wars- 33:10 Prison Industrial Complex- 34:15 Donald Sterling- 44:30 The State of the Media- 50:15