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.”
Comedian Greg Proops, the host of The Smartest Man in the World podcast talks with David about Germany, Hitler, and his new book ‘The Smartest Book in the World” which comes out in May. Plus, the executive director of Animal Place, Kim Sultra talks about fostering abused animals.
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.
Dr. Mitchell Gaynor, founder and president of Gaynor Integrative Oncology and Wellness stops by the show to talk about how to improve your heath, and to discuss his new book ‘The Gene Therapy Plan: Taking Control Of Your Genetic Destiny with Diet and Lifestyle.’
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.
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.