Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Stephen M. Silberstein of National Popular Vote tells us how we can change the Electoral College to ensure that the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote actually wins the election. Then Ralph, David and Steve talk about Uber, for-profit hospitals gouging patients and women and war. Plus more of your Facebook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks about the human and financial costs of war to Barry Ladendorf, the President of Veterans for Peace. And journalist, John R. MacArthur, tells us why President Obama would push for a bad "free trade" deal like the Trans Pacific Partnership. Plus Ralph answers more of your Facebook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph critiques the corporate media and talks media reform with the director of Project Censored, Mickey Huff and Professor Victor Pickard, author of America’s Battle for Media Democracy: The Triumph of Corporate Libertarianism and the Future of Media Reform. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Professor Wadie E.Said talks to Ralph about what it is like to defend terrorist suspects in court, and Dr. Johanna Fernandez of The Campaign to Bring Mumia Home updates us on the health of political activist, radio commentator and former death row inmate Mumia Abu Jamal. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to the executive director of Open Debates, George Farah, who takes us behind the curtain to reveal how our presidential debates have been co-opted by the two major parties. And foreign policy critic, William Blum, talks about the long list of countries the CIA has overthrown in the past sixty years. Plus more of your Facebook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, Ralph talks sharks to ocean activist David Helvarg of Blue Frontier and talks coke to corporate nemesis Ray Rogers and his Campaign to Stop Killer Coke. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to Steven M. Druker about the problems with GMOs and Charles Slack, author of Liberty's First Crisis about the fight to preserve the First Amendment. Plus, more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph interviews Steven Shafarman, program director of an organization called Basic Income Action, who explains how we can solve a lot of our nation's problems by guaranteeing about $1,000 a month to every citizen for food and shelter. Ralph also critiques the recent bankruptcy decision that shields General Motors from lawsuits stemming from deaths due to faulty ignition switches. Plus more of your Facebook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Salon political columnist Bill Curry joins us again to analyze Hillary Clinton's announcement for President and Dr. Helene Z. Hill tells us about her fourteen year odyssey to reform the system for blowing the whistle on medical research fraud. Plus, Ralph answers more of your FaceBook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We talk to Ralph about his new book, Return To Sender: Unanswered Letters to the President 2001-2015, a compilation of letters he sent to both Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. The Nation magazine called Return To Sender " a twofer: a spiritual exercise in citizen participation and a counterfactual history lesson in what might have been if only our government had hewn to democratic first principles and priorities over the last fifteen years. And, as always, more listener questions." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this week's episode, we talk to Remar Sutton, director of the Foolproof Foundation about how to teach your kids how to be smart about spending money and using credit cards. Ralph also talks to old friend and compatriot, Lois Gibbs, of Love Canal fame about how regular people can organize and make a difference in their communities. Plus more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to Professor Allison Stanger about her book One Nation Under Contract and how private contractors have become an integral part of our foreign policy. We also talk to Bob Hunter, insurance director of the Consumer Federation of America, who warns us about the latest scam that may be affecting your auto insurance rates. Plus, Ralph tells us how you should be "getting steamed." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to labor activist and author Bill Fletcher Jr. about the state of labor and the overall performance of the Congressional Black Caucus. And Good Jobs First research director Phil Mattera stops by to unveil a new web-tool (subsidy tracker) they have developed that identifies which prominent corporations are living off the government teat. Plus, more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Former NYC Public Advocate and Nader's Raider Mark Green engages Ralph in a lively debate over Hillary Clinton and the difference between a politician versus an advocate. We also delve into Israeli Prime Minister's address to Congress and the letter to Iran signed by forty-seven Republicans. We also discuss those that the economic upturn have left behind in Ohio. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph gets into a debate with his old friend, Victor Schwartz, about malpractice lawsuits and hot coffee. Along the way, former President Bill Clinton horns in on the discussion, and we get a visit from the ghost of Ronald Reagan. Plus more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Renowned investigative reporter, James Ridgeway, tells us about his latest project, Solitary Watch, which exposes the uses and abuses of solitary confinement in our prison system. Ralph also answers a listener question about what it will take to spawn a second American Revolution. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We talk to peace activist and war tax resister, Frances Crowe, about her memoir Frances Crowe: Finding My Radical Soul and how she's been arrested for civil disobedience more times than she can remember. Ralph also fills us in on the mess in Libya, tells us about how United Airlines employees are getting screwed, and we answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We talk sports with Dr. Ken Reed policy director of League of Fans and author of How We Can Save Sports: A Game Plan. Ralph pitches his idea for bettering the country by organizing people born in the same year to support civic engagement, and he also explains how Canada may be following our bad example. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We talk to one of Ralph’s favorite Republicans, attorney Bruce Fein, about the constitution and how Bush, Cheney, Obama, and Hillary Clinton could be tried as war criminals. Ralph actually has some praise for the NFL during the Super Bowl and answers a slew of listener FaceBook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We could call this the "peace and love" show with our guest Colman McCarthy explaining how he teaches peace and Ralph later quizzing Steve and David about love. In between, we discuss Mitch McConnell courting Democrats, Elizabeth Warren declaring war against Big Pharma; and Ralph wraps it all up with a poem. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First about how to fight shady development deals in your community and along the way Steve and David find out that the New York Stock Exchange is actually a non-profit organization. Ralph also gives his review of the president's State of the Union address, and we answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to Dr. Charles Blatt of the Lown Cardiovascular Clinic about their philosophy of "doing more for patients and less to patients." We talk about the emerging trend of "professional cuddlers." Ralph gives his view of the latest consumer electronics show in Vegas, and David has a surprising take on the tragic events in Paris. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We speak to legendary legal thinker, Edgar Cahn, who explains how we can make the world a better place through a concept called "Time Banking." We also discuss the terrible pass interference non-call in the Cowboys/Lions game, the legacy of the late Mario Cuomo and answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Environmental activist extraordinaire, Walter Hang, tells us the inspiring story of how a highly organized grassroots movement led to Governor Cuomo prohibiting fracking in New York State. Ralph also tells us about the letter he sent to the President, and we discuss our Holiday reading. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this special holiday edition, we devote the episode to your FaceBook questions. Plus Ralph recommends some books and David makes an embarrassing joke. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Law Professor Rena Steinzor talks to Ralph about her new book, Why Not Jail? which makes the case for treating corporate criminal like we treat street criminals. We discuss the new opening up to Cuba and Ralph tells us about some of his personal encounters with Fidel Castro. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph talks to advocate and writer, David Halperin, about how for profit colleges are ripping you off. We also discuss the Senate report on torture, the demonstrations on police brutality, and the congressional omnibus spending bill that is loaded with a lot of corporate goodies. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Our guest, Mark Dimondstein, president of the American Postal Workers' Union, tells us how the forces of privatization are trying to cripple the Post Office, and what we can do about it. We discuss the latest report on how drone attacks are actually losing us the "war on terror." And Ralph explains why he has never owned a credit card. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Public Citizen's Lori Wallach explains in clear and engaging detail why so-called "Free Trade" is really an international corporate coup. In addition, Ralph talks about the lack of anti-war voices on major media, and the good news about solar power. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, we talk with the feisty and effective executive director of the California Nurses Association and Nurses United, RoseAnn DeMoro, about ebola, Robin Hood taxes and the problem with doctors. Plus, Tanaka airbag update and listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph interviews Stephen L. Goldstein, author of The Dictionary of American Political B******t; we report on developments in our Medicaid fraud story in Minnesota, and pay tribute to late Iraq War veteran, the articulate and courageous Tomas Young. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, Ralph, David and Steve talk to former Clinton advisor, Bill Curry, about why the Democrats got drubbed in the midterm elections, and what progressives need to do to challenge not only regressive Republicans but the Democratic Party establishment. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph interviews author and activist, David Bollier who tells us how we need to save our greatest source of wealth. Ralph writes a letter to the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook. We also discuss dangerous airbags, productive beavers and answer more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph interviews slip and fall expert, Russell Kendzior; we discuss more abuses of the First Amendment; we talk about the pharmaceutical industry's responsibility in the Ebola outbreak; Ralph pays tribute to former Washington Post executive editor, the late Ben Bradlee; and more listener questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the real reasons behind the ebola outbreak, we celebrate civic heroes, and Ralph answers a listener question about the idea of a "basic income." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In a wide ranging discussion, we feel sorry for former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke, who apparently can’t refinance his house. We also wonder why progressives are so bad at messaging. And Ralph tells consumers how they can free themselves from their shackles. Plus, your FaceBook questions. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, Ralph talks to old friend and climate crusader, S. David Freeman, about how we can get off of fossil fuels and make all of our power renewable. We ask Ralph to score Eric Holder's tenure as attorney general. And Ralph sees new hope for Afghanistan because a genuine progressive has just been elected president. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Are smart meters installed by utility companies an invasion of privacy? Does John Boehner make too much and work too little? Where can you find important stories seldom picked up by the mainstream media? This and more on this week's Ralph Nader Radio Hour. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, we discuss whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is really worth 44 million a year, how political consultants are ruining the Democratic Party, whether driverless cars are a good thing, and how our quest for empire is compromising the homeland. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week we talk to a citizen activist from Minnesota about Medicaid fraud and Ralph gets on the case. We also discuss what new technology is doing to our children, the warning Larry Summers gave Elizabeth Warren, and why runway models don't smile. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

We discuss what came first, the corporation or the state; what they do in Brazil we never do here (hint: it has nothing to do with shaving); what you can do to help raise the minimum wage; and Ralph tells us how he once was the guest of honor at a Corvair convention and lived to tell the tale. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode Ralph analyzes the state of the labor movement, the state of Obamacare and ruminates upon civic motivation and the future of truth. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph, David, and Steve talk about censorship of photographs from our factory farms to our battlefields, who is really ripping off Medicare, and what we can learn from spiders. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

David, Steve, and Ralph pay tribute to Robin Williams, talk about election "spoilers," and analyze Hillary's recent criticism of Obama's foreign policy. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, Ralph wonders if the Democrats really want to win this November, discusses the ebola epidemic and the "politics of neglect," and he and David once again go at it over the crisis in Gaza. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ralph discusses the (lost) soul of the Democratic Party, responds to feedback about his comments on Gaza and calls GM back on the carpet. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

In this episode, Ralph believes California Governor Jerry Brown still harbors presidential ambitions, tells the FDA how they should store their dangerous microbes, excoriates Big Pharma once again for overpricing, and weighs in on the Washington "Redskins controversy." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

This week, Ralph and David spend the whole hour debating the current crisis in Gaza. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Among many other things, Ralph offers a solution for the 30 million people who cannot afford bank accounts, argues Facebook should pay us for our information, and tells us why Darrell Issa is a "menace." Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

On this Fourth of July weekend special, David, Steve and Ralph engage in a free flowing conversation about the true meaning of patriotism, political correctness and Coney Island hot dog eating contests. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe