Ralph Nader Radio Hour

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The Elite Charade of Changing the World Nov 03, 2018

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Ralph welcomes journalist and author, Anand Giridharadas to talk about his book, "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World," which argues that rich "do-gooders" don't really want to change the system that made them rich.

All About Elections Oct 27, 2018

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Ralph talks to Democratic Congressman, Jamie Raskin, about what issues the Dems have to run on to take over the House. And editor of Ballot Access News, Richard Winger, explains how the two major parties conspire to keep third parties off the ballot. Plus, listener questions!

Will Democrats Fight for Medicare For All? Oct 20, 2018

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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!

Neo-Fascism/Flyers' Bill of Rights Oct 13, 2018

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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.

Impeach Kavanaugh?/Trumpcare Oct 06, 2018

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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".

How The Rats Reformed The Congress Sep 29, 2018

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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!

Phil Donahue Sep 22, 2018

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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.

Corporations Are Not People, My Friend Sep 15, 2018

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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!

America Depends on China for Medicine Sep 08, 2018

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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.

Miscarriage of American Justice Sep 01, 2018

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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.

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