Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Power Unchecked

Jul 5, 2025
Hassan El-Tayyeb, a lead lobbyist for Middle East policy, highlights the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calls for an end to U.S. support for the violence. Mackenzie Knight-Boyle discusses the alarming power dynamics of the U.S. nuclear program and the risks posed by unchecked authority over nuclear weapons. Constitutional scholar Bruce Fein critiques the Supreme Court’s increasing power and its impact on democracy, urging for accountability and checks on executive authority to protect constitutional integrity.
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INSIGHT

Gaza Aid Militarization Risks

  • The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation militarizes aid and bypasses traditional humanitarian agencies like the UN.
  • This shift endangers civilians and violates principles of neutrality and impartiality in aid delivery.
ADVICE

Support Effective Gaza Aid Access

  • Push urgently for Gaza aid access, end the blockade, and reject militarized aid schemes.
  • Support organizations like the American Friends Service Committee to amplify humanitarian efforts.
INSIGHT

Dangers of Sole Nuclear Authority

  • The U.S. president carries a 'nuclear football' that allows solitary launch decisions.
  • This concentrated power creates dangerous risks, especially with unstable leaders like Trump.
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