Ralph Nader Radio Hour

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Big Tech Spying Dec 17, 2022

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Ralph welcomes the Washington Post's technology columnist, Geoffrey Fowler, to explain all the ways your smart devices are gathering information about you, your garage door, your soap dispenser, your vacuum cleaner and even your toilet.

Sports Betting/Trouble in Toyland Dec 10, 2022

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Ralph welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning New York Times investigative reporter, Eric Lipton, to give us the over/under on how professional sports in the U.S. is now part of a multibillion-dollar corporate gambling enterprise that can now even reach children. And before you buy toys for your loved ones this holiday season you need to hear our interview with Teresa Murray, director of U.S. PIRG's Consumer Watchdog office, discussing their latest report on dangerous toys, entitled "Trouble in Toyland."

Mike Pertschuk Tribute/Inspiring Tweens Dec 03, 2022

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Ralph invites longtime colleague, Joan Claybrook, to the program to help him pay tribute to the work of the legendary, Michael Pertschuk, an individual responsible for an enormous amount of landmark, lifesaving consumer legislation. Then Steve and David interview Claire Nader about her book "You Are Your Own Best Teacher! Sparking the Curiosity, Imagination and Intellect of Tweens." Plus, Ralph once again warns against falling for Medicare (Dis)Advantage.

Ukraine: Senseless Conflict Nov 26, 2022

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On this week of Thanksgiving, Ralph welcomes two distinguished anti-war activists and Nobel Peace Prize nominees, Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODE Pink to discuss her book "War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict" and David Swanson of World Beyond War to not only put the conflict in Ukraine in context but also to reveal the financial incentives that drive endless war.

Populism! The Good Kind. Nov 19, 2022

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Ralph welcomes back old friend and America's Number One Populist, Jim Hightower to hash out a whole range of topics including what happened with Beto O'Rourke in the recent governor's race in Texas, the battle between corporate Dems vs. progressive Dems and much, much more. Plus, Ralph warns again about falling for the relentless corporate pitch for Medicare (Dis)Advantage and gives us an update on the ongoing Boeing Max 8 litigation.

Midterm Postmortem Nov 12, 2022

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Ralph invites political psychologist Dr. Drew Westen back to the program to give his analysis of what happened in the midterm elections. What the Dems did right and what they still do wrong. And we also welcome back labor journalist, Steve Early, co-author of "Our Veterans: Winners, Losers, Friends, and Enemies on the New Terrain of Veterans Affairs."

The Most Toxic Place in America Nov 05, 2022

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Counterpunch's Joshua Frank joins Ralph to discuss his new book, "Atomic Days: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America" about the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington State— the Cold War plutonium manufacturing facility that even after a $677 billion taxpayer clean-up bill still leaks radioactivity. And immigration lawyer extraordinaire, Susan Cohen, regales us about her experience representing asylum seekers and refugees as chronicled in her book "Journey From There to Here: Stories of Immigrant Trials, Triumphs and Contributions." Plus, Ralph makes one final pitch before the midterms for "Winning America."

Chris Hedges/Mark Green Oct 29, 2022

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Ralph invites back award-winning war correspondent and author, Chris Hedges, to discuss his new book "The Greatest Evil is War" in which he points out that war is not only a racket but - no matter what its causes - a moral obscenity. And Mark Green joins us to elaborate on "Winning America" a compendium of rhetorical strategies and concrete policies Democrats should be running on to win the midterm elections. Plus, we plug Tort Law Education Day!

How the Right Wing Captured the Supreme Court Oct 22, 2022

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Ralph and Rhode Island Senator, Sheldon Whitehouse, dive into his new book "The Scheme: How the Right Wing Used Dark Money to Capture the Supreme Court." And Ralph takes the opportunity with the Senator to pitch his "Winning America" strategy for the Democrats to use in the midterms. In addition, our resident constitutional expert, Bruce Fein, stops by to argue that so many of the books about Trump and other American presidents emphasize personality and ignore the constitutional implications of their decisions. Plus, Ralph urges listeners to sign up for Tort Law Day, Saturday October 29th to celebrate our constitutional right to have our day in court.

Consumer Rights Are Civil Rights Oct 15, 2022

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Ralph welcomes Marta Tellado, president and CEO of Consumer Reports and author of "Buyer Aware: Harnessing Our Consumer Power for a Safe, Fair, and Transparent Marketplace." She and Ralph tackle many consumer related issues including how consumer rights are also civil rights. And previous guest Professor Michael Hudson rejoins us to forcefully rebut a listener comment about his view of the Federal Reserve, quantitative easing, and who runs the US Treasury. Plus, Ralph has some choice words about how we should be thinking about immigration.

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