Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Resisting corporate power and defending democracy

Thursday • Afternoon • KPFK 90.7 FM
Hosted by Ralph Nader and Steve Skrovan

About the Show

Ralph Nader Radio Hour — Every week on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour, legendary activist Ralph Nader and a fearless team of co-hosts take on corporate power and government corruption, cutting straight to the core of what's shaking our democracy. No smoothing over, no corporate filter—just urgent, people-first conversations with citizen advocates, watchdogs, and the voices most ignored by the mainstream.

Born right here at KPFK, this show is a frontline for truth-telling and accountability, lifting up organizers, grassroots leaders, and movement-builders fighting for justice in your backyard—and across the country. If you care about holding power to account, protecting your rights, and hearing the news that actually matters, tune in every Thursday afternoon. This is public radio with its sleeves rolled up.


History & Legacy

Launched in early 2014 from KPFK, the Ralph Nader Radio Hour began as an impromptu interview with Ralph Nader that quickly evolved into a weekly forum for challenging corporate power and uplifting citizen activism. Over 600 episodes later, the show has delivered more than a thousand interviews, featuring both prominent progressives—like Noam Chomsky, Phil Donahue, and Rev. William Barber—and countless grassroots organizers, authors, and advocates often excluded from mainstream media. Staying true to KPFK's activist roots, the program has become a trusted space for truth-telling, movement-building, and connecting national issues to local communities. Its legacy continues as a catalyst for civic engagement and an ongoing chronicle of people-powered change.


Hosts

Ralph Nader

Ralph Nader

Ralph Nader is a lifelong advocate for justice whose work has saved lives and transformed laws. From the factory floor to the halls of Congress, he's empowered everyday people to challenge corporate abuse and defend their communities. Ralph brings seventy years of unyielding citizen action and inspiration to every conversation.

Steve Skrovan

Steve Skrovan

With roots in Los Angeles and a sharp eye honed as an Emmy-winning comedy writer, Steve Skrovan brings clarity, heart, and humor to tough topics. He has a deep connection to the show's mission—having chronicled Ralph Nader's life in "An Unreasonable Man"—and relishes making complex issues personal and real.


Episodes

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