As author Michael Pollan observes: “The two biggest crises humanity faces today are tribalism and the environmental crisis. They both involve the objectifying of the other – whether that other is nature or other people.” How do we re-weave that web of relationships, and focus on our likenesses rather than our differences? In this program, … Continued


Billions of dollars have been spent on Alzheimer’s research over many decades, yet no effective treatment exists. Investigative journalist Charles Piller has revealed one reason for the impasse: pivotal scientific research into Alzheimer’s disease — affirming the hypothesis that it’s caused by sticky amyloid plaques in the brain — was based on manipulated images. Resources: … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

SLAPPing Down Protest

Ralph welcomes Deepa Padmanabha, senior legal advisor to Greenpeace USA, to discuss that organization’s looming trial against Energy Transfer Partners (builder of the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock), that threatens the constitutionally protected First Amendment right of citizens and citizen groups to protest. Also, Josh Paul, former State Department employee, who resigned in protest … Continued


Law & Disorder

Palestine Post w/ Samer Araabi

Our Palestine Post guest this morning is Samer Araabi from the Arab Resource and Organizing Center. This week’s Resistance in Residence artist is Palestinian playwright, author, and screenwriter Betty Shemieh, who has a new novel out called Too Soon. Check out Betty Shemieh’s website: https://www.bettyshamieh.com/ — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected]Continued