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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 Bishop William J. Barber to discuss the upcoming Poor People’s Campaign March and Assembly in Washington, DC on June 29th, as well as Bishop Barber’s new book WHITE POVERTY: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy. Then Ralph is joined by Phil Mattera from Good Jobs First to … Continued
Ralph Nader welcomes Professor M. Steven Fish, political scientist and author of Comeback: Routing Trumpism, Reclaiming the Nation, and Restoring Democracy’s Edge, who argues that winning elections is about more than policy positions; it’s about projecting strength and dominance, and Donald Trump plays that game better than his Democratic rivals. Plus, former Navy Petty Officer … Continued
Ralph Nader talks about what’s happening in America, what’s happening around the world, and most importantly what’s happening underneath it all.
On today’s show: Ralph explores how young people have made meaningful careers and lasting change working in the public interest. His guests are Sam Simon, editor of “Choosing the Public Interest: Essays From the First Public Interest Research Group” and Lisa Frank, Vice President and D.C. Director at The Public Interest Network and also Executive … Continued
Ralph welcomes labor journalist Hamilton Nolan to discuss his latest book, The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor. They discuss why some of the biggest names in organized labor have gotten so bad at organizing labor, and they highlight the labor organizers who are effectively wielding power. Then, Ralph is … Continued
Ralph welcomes back medical journalist and New York Times bestselling author Jean Carper to elaborate on her latest book, 100 LIFE OR DEATH FOODS: A Scientific Guide to Which Foods Prolong Life or Kill You Prematurely. Plus, the latest news about Boeing and the UAW.
Ralph welcomes Theodore Postol, Professor Emeritus of Science, Technology, and National Security Policy at MIT. They discuss the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel/Palestine and break down what the weaponry being used in both conflicts tells us about the intentions and capabilities of all parties involved. Then, Ralph answers listener questions. Theodore Postol is Professor of … Continued
Mumia Abu-Jamal has spent the last forty-two of his seventy years on Earth behind the bars of a Pennsylvania state prison, twenty-nine and a half of those on Death Row, based on a dubious and extremely flawed and biased conviction for murder. Today, we explore his story and what it tells us about what Ralph … Continued
Today’s show is preempted by an anniversary fund drive special: an address by Amy Goodman in Berkeley, California on April 6, 2024.
Ralph Nader welcomes Chris Anderson, author of Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading, where he explains how techniques for tapping into the potential of “the internet to turbocharge generosity” can fund and scale-up bold, audacious projects for the common good. Chris Anderson is the founder of the Sapling Foundation and Curator of TED, a nonprofit … Continued
