Recessions, trade wars, labor unrest — in moments of societal crisis in the United States, Asian-Americans have been perennially targeted, from the destruction of Chinatowns by white mobs, to the mass internment of Japanese-Americans during WW2, to attacks against Asians during Covid. Historian Scott Kurashige reflects on more than 175 years of anti-Asian violence and … Continued


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – Book Week

Ralph welcomes six authors to discuss their books: “Beyond Nuclear” founder Linda Gunter; trial lawyer Sean Simpson; law professor Elizabeth Burch; naturalist David Schmidt; industrial hygienist Marc Axelrod; and educator and advocate Jonathan Kozol. Linda Gunter is the founder of the US-based non-profit Beyond Nuclear and serves as its international specialist. Previously, she was a journalist … Continued


Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast)

Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – May 4, 2026

On today’s show: Headlines Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to “Plan C” as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail Gaza Flotilla Participant Details “Cruelty” of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still “Looking for a Silver Bullet” Instead of Negotiating Seriously Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news … Continued


On today’s show, host Cat Brooks speaks to Rami Khouri about the latest developments in the US/Israeli war on Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran.  And, as a major development on Sunday 5/3, Trump announced naval operation “Project Freedom,” a US military campaign to guide stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.  In response, Iran issued … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! – May 4, 2026

On today’s show: Headlines Abortion Rights Movement Shifts to “Plan C” as Court Restricts Mifepristone by Mail Gaza Flotilla Participant Details “Cruelty” of Israeli Abduction at Sea; Two Activists Still Detained Trita Parsi on Iran War: Trump Still “Looking for a Silver Bullet” Instead of Negotiating Seriously Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news … Continued