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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.
Today’s episode of The Ralph Nader Radio Hour is preempted by a special, live call-in show discussing the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, the presidential election, and Gaza. Mitch Jeserich of Letters & Politics hosts.
So far this year, the city of Boston has recorded a grand total of 8 homicides, while the similarly populated city of Washington, D.C. has had 110. Professor Thomas Abt, founding director of the Center for the Study and Practice of Violence Reduction (VRC) explains what Boston is doing right. Plus, noted nutrition expert, Michael … Continued
Ralph welcomes Dr. Feroze Sidhwa, an American trauma surgeon who worked at the European Hospital in Khan Younis. He discusses his experience on the ground in Gaza, as well as his letter (co-signed by 45 other American medical practitioners) to President Biden, Vice President Harris, and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. Then, Ralph is joined … Continued
Ralph welcomes Jeff Cohen from the activist group “Roots Action,” whose “Step Aside Joe” campaign was years ahead of the curve urging Joe Biden — for many reasons — to keep his promise to be a one-term president. Plus, Harvey Rosenfield, founder of Consumer Watchdog, updates us on how the insurance industry, in cahoots with … Continued
On today’s show: Ralph welcomes back Constitutional Law Expert Bruce Fein to dissect Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida. Then, Ralph is joined by Haley Hinkle, Policy Counsel at Fairplay, to discuss their FTC complaint against the messaging app “NGL” and what their victory means for children’s safety online. … Continued
We hear from Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a Palestinian-American doctor who spent time in Gaza trying to administer to a civilian population under relentless siege. Plus, Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein takes apart the Supreme Court’s decision to grant the president of the United States the powers of a king. GUESTS: Dr. Thaer Ahmad is a Palestinian-American … Continued
Ralph welcomes Washington Post reporter Shannon Osaka to discuss her new article “The Plastics We Breathe” and the shocking truth that the plastics we’re using aren’t just polluting the environment — they’re polluting our bodies as well. Then, Ralph checks in on the state of the industrial hemp movement with “Hempster” filmmaker and activist Michael … Continued
We focus once again on the ongoing genocide in Gaza with Delinda Hanley, executive editor of the “Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.” She tells the heartrending story of an undertaker in Gaza who, since October 8th, has had to bury over 17,000 people. Then, Ralph welcomes back retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson of the Quincy … Continued
Ralph welcomes Mike Ferner from Veterans for Peace to discuss their work pushing for a ceasefire in Gaza and mobilizing their members to obstruct the gears of our military-industrial complex. Then, Ralph speaks with criminal defense attorney Leonard Goodman about a major First Amendment case that he’s fighting in Florida and the Justice Department’s tradition … Continued
Ralph Nader welcomes fellow auto safety advocate, Jackie Gillan, past President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, a coalition working together to reduce motor vehicle crashes, save lives, and prevent injuries. Then, Ralph outlines the latest issue of the Capitol Hill Citizen and responds to your feedback from recent programs.
