Is it possible to eat animal products ethically, as proponents of small-scale animal agriculture advocate? Or, as critical theorist John Sanbonmatsu argues, is consuming animals unjustifiable not just for reasons of disease and the climate emergency, but also because of the emotional complexity and intelligence of non-human animals? Sanbonmatsu makes the case for opposing and … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

The Right to Exist

Ralph welcomes Palestinian-American writer, activist, and scientist Susan Abulhawa to discuss the ongoing Palestinian genocide and the evidence that supports a vastly higher death toll in Gaza.   Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.


Background Briefing (Monday, 5am)

We examine Trump and Marco Rubio’s escalating threats toward Venezuela and calls for a regional campaign of extrajudicial killings with historian Miguel Tinker Salas, explore Trump’s cynical Ukraine “peace” scheme with analyst Aram Shabanian, and assess the deadly impact of DHS funding cuts on violence prevention with expert Brette Steele following the tragic Minneapolis school shooting.

Trump Escalates Threats Against Venezuela as Rubio Calls For a Regional Latin American Campaign of Extrajudicial Killings We begin increasing threats coming from Trump and Rubio warning Venezuela’s Maduro not to fly his F-16’s near US navy ships off Venezuela’s coast while Rubio in Ecuador outlined plans for a broader regional campaign of extrajudicial murder … Continued


Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – September 8, 2025

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued