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The Ralph Nader Radio Hour - 1-8-26 - Gas Station Stick-Up

his week we focus on the Trump Administration’s seizure of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro as Ralph welcomes legendary former ambassador, Chas Freeman, who calls it nothing more than a “gas station stick-up.” Then our resident Constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, lays out some of the legal ramifications of the whole affair.

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 617

Synopsis: Steve, David, Hannah, Jimmy, Matthew. and Francesco give Ralph a well-deserved break and highlight some of the clips they want to revisit from another challenging, inspiring, fascinating, infuriating, and galvanizing year. Featuring interviews with Chris Hedges, Jon Merryman, Mike German, and more. 

Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 61 Trouble in Toyland 2025 / Stop Underride

Ralph welcomes RJ Cross from USPIRG to discuss the Trouble in Toyland 2025 report. Then, Ralph speaks with truck safety activist Marianne Karth about the need for stronger truck safety regulation. Plus, the RNRH team has a spirited debate about spectator sports. 
 

Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 614 - Burned By Billionaires/What's Spiking Your Electric Bill?

Synopsis: Ralph once again welcomes Chuck Collins, heir to the Oscar Meyer fortune and one of the founders of Patriotic Millionaires, to discuss his agenda for reform outlined in his new book BURNED BY BILLIONAIRES: How Concentrated Wealth and Power Are Ruining Our Lives and Planet. Then Sarah Moskowitz, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Illinois (CUB), joins us to tell us how to fight back against AI data centers that are spiking your electric bills.
 

Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 613: The Problem With Plastic - 12.4.25

Ralph welcomes Judith Enck (founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere) to discuss her new book "The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late." Then, Ralph reflects on the 60th anniversary of "Unsafe at Any Speed."

Ralph Nader Radio Hour Episode 612 - Because Democracy Depends On It

Ralph welcomes distinguished educators Dr. Tina Ellsworth and Kelly McFarland Stratman of the National Council for the Social Studies to discuss how our democracy depends on our children learning the civic tools of social studies. Then, civic legend Lois Gibbs, who exposed the Love Canal toxic dump that was poisoning families in her area and then went on to found a national organization to help other ordinary people fight toxic exposure joins us to update us on her latest campaigns.

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Nuclear Delusion/Biohazard Whistleblower - 11.20.25

 We welcome back nuclear power expert, Peter Bradford, former Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner and board member for the Union of Concerned Scientists to update us on the latest nuclear power boondoggles that force customers to pay for the construction of nuclear reactors sometimes decades before they benefit from any energy that’s produced. Plus, molecular biologist, Becky McClain, who got infected by a dangerous virus in her workplace, joins us to discuss her book, “Exposed: A Pfizer Scientist Battles Corruption, Lies, and Betrayal, and Becomes a Biohazard Whistleblower.”

Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 610 - 11.13.25

On today's wide-ranging program, Ralph welcomes David Dayen of "The American Prospect" to discuss the Democrats caving on the shutdown. Then, Ralph speaks to Dani Noble from Jewish Voice for Peace about their BDS campaigns, efforts to block weapons shipments to Israel, and the state of the ceasefire in Gaza. Finally, Ralph speaks to original Nader's Raider Sam Simon about his new memoir, "Dementia Man: An Existential Journey."

The Ralph Nader Radio Hour - Episode 608 - The Big One - 10.30.25

Ralph welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss his new book "The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics." Then, Ralph shares some quick takes on current events.