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Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.
Ralph welcomes back Erica Payne, founder of Patriotic Millionaires, to update us on that group’s latest efforts to save American democracy by lobbying to raise wages for workers and tax the rich. Plus, according to our resident constitutional expert, Bruce Fein, the count of Trump’s impeachable offenses is now up to twenty-two and rising faster … Continued
Ralph Nader welcomes Washington Post tech journalist Faiz Siddiqui to discuss his new book, Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk. Then, our resident legal expert Bruce Fein stops by to explain how Elon Musk and DOGE are breaking the law. Finally, David picks up our interview with Ralph about Ralph’s new book, Civic Self-Respect. … Continued
Ralph Nader talks about his new book, Civic Self Respect, which reminds us that our civic lives have different primary roles — not only voter, but also worker, taxpayer, consumer, sometimes soldier, and sometimes parent — and how each one offers special opportunities for people to organize to make change. Then, we welcome back former … Continued
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
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
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
Ralph Nader welcomes New York Times journalist David Enrich, author of Murder the Truth, an in-depth exposé of the attack on freedom of the press as protected by the landmark Supreme Court decision Sullivan v. The New York Times. Also, Professor Michael Graetz, a leading authority on tax politics and policy, joins to discuss his … Continued
Ralph Nader welcomes Peter Beinart, to discuss his book Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza. An observant Jew, Beinart argues, “We are not history’s permanent virtuous victims. We are not hardwired to forever endure evil but never commit it.” Plus, premier global trade expert Lori Wallach, joins to help sort out the on again, … Continued
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
Ralph welcomes acclaimed investigative report, Jeremy Scahill of Drop Site News to give us his report on the state of the ceasefire in Gaza, why both sides tend to undercount the deaths and casualties, the nature of the October 7th assault, and the threat of a wider war with Iran. Plus, Ralph responds to a … Continued
