The Ralph Nader Radio Hour – May 12, 2025

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.

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Civic Destruction

Ralph speaks to Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank about the Trump Administration’s path of destruction in our federal government. Then, Ralph welcomes legendary public interest lawyer Alan Morrison to discuss the President’s authority to impose tariffs and other constitutional questions. GUESTS: Dana Milbank is a nationally syndicated op-ed columnist for the Washington Post. He also … Continued


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Fighting DOGE!

Ralph Nader welcomes Robert Weissman, co-president of Public Citizen, whose group has filed eight lawsuits that have significantly slowed the Trump/Musk cabal’s attempt to dismantle the government. Then, our resident Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein reports on Public Interest Law Day at Harvard Law School and how important it is for law schools in general to … Continued


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Chris Hedges on A Genocide Foretold / David Swanson of World BEYOND War

Ralph Nader welcomes journalist Chris Hedges to talk about his new book, A Genocide Foretold: Reporting on Survival and Resistance in Occupied Palestine. Then, Ralph speaks to David Swanson of World BEYOND War about what his organization is doing to resist this country’s casual acceptance of being constantly at war. Finally, Ralph checks in with … Continued


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Policing White Supremacy

First up, Ralph welcomes former FBI agent Mike German to discuss his new book (co-written with Beth Zasloff), Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within. Then, Ralph speaks to Dr. Bandy Lee about her psychological analysis of the second Trump presidency. Finally, Ralph talks about Trump’s latest Congressional address. GUESTS: Mike German is a fellow with … Continued