Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. UN Security Council met to discuss Gaza war, humanitarian crisis after Israeli attack kills 6 UN relief workers. UN, aid groups work to provide education at sites across Gaza, including school-turned-shelter. Former President Trump target of ‘attempted … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Fund Drive Special: Chris Hedges “The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself

Chris Hedges’ talk, titled The Death of Israel: How a Settler Colonial State Destroyed Itself, was recorded by Skalli Events at The Islamic Society of Central New Jersey on January 18, 2024. In this talk, Hedges delves into the occupation of Palestine, the bombing of Gaza, and the genocide of the Palestinian people, providing a … Continued


Background Briefing

George Beebe / Amy Wilentz / Joe Conason

Is Putin Using Psychological Warfare to Stop Ukraine From Striking Deep Into Russia, or Is He Not Bluffing When He Says Doing So Will Mean Russia Is “At War” With NATO?
The Reason Haitians Are in Ohio Is That US Foreign Policy Has Made Haiti Unlivable
Rather Than Race-Bait Harris Head On, Trump and Vance Are Using Racism as the Main Driver of Their Campaign


The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

The Power of Where

Ralph welcomes back Jack Dangermond, co-founder of Esri (Environmental Systems Research Institute), the leader in GIS mapping technology. They discuss his book, The Power of Where: A Geographic Approach to the World’s Greatest Challenges. Then John R. McArthur — journalist, author and publisher of Harper’s — returns to discuss a recent study by neuroscientists that … Continued