Ralph Nader Radio Hour

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Good Corporate Citizen/The Power of Youth Jun 05, 2021

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Ralph welcomes good corporate citizen, Gero Leson, to discuss his book "Honor Thy Label: Dr. Bronner's Unconventional Journey to a Clean, Green and Ethical Supply Chain." And progressive wunderkind, Calla Walsh, tells us about her own foray into organizing and influencing Massachusetts politics at the ripe old age of… sixteen.

The Carbohydrate Economy! May 29, 2021

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Ralph welcomes old friend, former running mate, and now hemp farmer, Winona LaDuke as well as filmmaker Michael Henning to talk about how industrial hemp can transform the U.S. from a polluting hydrocarbon economy to a healthier carbohydrate economy. And Maryland state senator, Paul Pinsky joins us to promote his bill that will close loopholes and make corporations pay their fair share in state taxes. Plus, Ralph answers your questions.

Can the Market Save the Planet?/Long Haul Heroes May 22, 2021

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Ralph welcomes the Washington Post's Steven Mufson to point out how some corporations are finally making efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. And author, Pete Davis, joins us to talk about his new book, "Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in an Age of Infinite Browsing" where he argues that the modern mindset of "always keeping your options open" does not necessarily lead to happiness, progress, fulfillment, or justice.

Fair Taxes/Violence in Gaza May 15, 2021

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Ralph welcomes former IRS commissioner, John Koskinen, to tell us what must be done to create a fairer tax system. And Professor Rashid Khalidi joins us to break down the latest violent escalation in Gaza. Plus, Ralph has some choice words about Apple's latest record earnings.

Winning and Losing in One-Click America May 08, 2021

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Ralph welcomes journalist, Alec MacGillis, author of "Fulfillment: Winning and Losing in One-Click America" about how Amazon continues to suck the life out of Main Street and what can be done about it. And the director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, Dr. Michael Carome, gives us the latest on our approach to the Covid pandemic. Plus, we answer a listener about how to avoid flying on Boeing's 737 Max.

We Need a New Fairness Doctrine May 01, 2021

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Ralph welcomes back MIT professor, Nicholas Ashford, who to stem the tide of lies and misinformation amplified by broadcast media, pitches a new Fairness Doctrine for the 21st Century. And we are also joined by Professor Lonnie T. Brown and documentary filmmaker, Joseph Stillman, who pay tribute to the memory of the late Ramsey Clark.

The First Amendment vs Cancel Culture Apr 24, 2021

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We are joined by journalist and president of Harper's, John R. "Rick" MacArthur, for a lively and sometimes contentious discussion about the First Amendment and "cancel culture."

The War Crimes of George W. Bush Apr 17, 2021

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Author, Steven Markoff, joins us to discuss his book "The Case Against George W. Bush," where he dispassionately lays out the three major war crimes the former president committed by invading Iraq. Plus, David, Ralph, and Steve discuss the Biden infrastructure plan.

Don't Mess With Mesh/Evidence-Based Voting Apr 10, 2021

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Ralph welcomes investigative journalist, Trudy Lieberman, who warns us to stay away from the synthetic mesh for hernia repair and statistician, Phillip Stark, who explains how we can restore trust in our voting systems. Plus, listener questions!

Corporatism is Systemic Racism Apr 03, 2021

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Professor and MSNBC commentator, Michael Eric Dyson, joins Ralph to discuss racism, corporatism, cancel culture, and how best to take action against all three.

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