Ralph Nader Radio Hour

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Big Tech, Bernie, and Benevolent Landlords Apr 11, 2020

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Scholar 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.

Presidential Election Crisis Apr 04, 2020

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Ralph 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?

Drugs in a Pandemic Mar 28, 2020

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Ralph 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.

Trump's Lawsuits/Coronavirus Update Mar 21, 2020

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Ralph 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.

The End of Oil/Sanders vs. Biden Mar 14, 2020

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Legendary 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.

Voter Suppression Mar 07, 2020

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Ralph 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!

Lying About Science Feb 29, 2020

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Ralph 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.

The Making of a Predator Feb 22, 2020

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Ralph 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.

Maximum Wage/Universal Basic Income Feb 15, 2020

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Ralph 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."

Alan Grayson/Coronavirus Feb 08, 2020

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Ralph 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."

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