Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. More Palestinians flee Israeli escalation in Gaza City, as others remain trapped in dire conditions; France recognizes Palestinian state as US, Israel boycott UN meeting on2-state solution; World leaders will vow to reduce fossil fuels at UN … Continued


Background Briefing

The Illusion of Recognition: Palestine, Bolsonaro, and the Politics of False Justice

As Western nations rush to recognize Palestine, Ahmed Moor warns that symbolic gestures risk masking inaction while Gaza’s suffering continues without an arms embargo or accountability. We then turn to Brazil’s reckoning with Bolsonaro’s coup attempt—what the U.S. failed to do with Trump—and close with a reflection on faith and forgiveness amid the moral collapse … Continued


Housing is a human right, or so says the International Declaration of Human Rights. But could we organize our economies with that in mind? Across the country, communities have land and properties and people who need homes. What’s stopping us bringing them together in a way that increases community wealth and wellbeing for everyone? Featuring … Continued


Over the last half century, diseases carried by insects — such as malaria and dengue, Zika and Lyme disease — have greatly increased. Sociologists Brent Kaup and Kelly Austin argue that the surge in vector-borne disease has been fueled by neoliberal capitalism, at times in unexpected ways, such as through loosened financial regulations governing mortgages … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Dirtbag Billionaire

Ralph interviews New York Times reporter, David Gelles, about his new book, “Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away.” Then, we welcome back former IRS commissioner, John Koskinen, to update us on how the Trump Administration is dismantling the IRS and stealing your personal information. Ralph Nader … Continued