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Media Matters features host Bob McChesney in conversation with a variety of guests. Listeners may call with comments or questions.

Bob McChesney is a research professor in the Institute of Communications Research and the Graduate School of Information and Library Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. "The media are central to all our lives," he says. "Yet the media are the most frequently misunderstood parts of our lives. We want to help people understand the role of media in society."

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Ralph Nader joins McChesney Sunday at 1pm

Join Bob and his guest Ralph Nader Sunday at 1pm central on Illinois Public Media's WILL-AM 580. Nader's latest book is "Only the Super-Rich can Save Us." Ralph Nader is one of America's most effective social critics. Named by The Atlantic as one of the 100 most influential figures in American history, and by Time and Life magazines as one of the hundred most influential Americans of the twentieth century, his documented criticism of government and industry has had widespread effect on public awareness and bureaucratic power. He is the "U.S.'s toughest customer" says Time magazine. His inspiration and example have galvanized a whole population of consumer advocates, citizen activists, and public interest lawyers who in turn have established their own organizations throughout the country.

For over four decades, Nader has exposed problems and organized millions of citizens into more than 100 public interest groups to advocate for solutions. His efforts have helped create a framework of laws, regulatory agencies, and federal standards that have improved the quality of life for two generations of Americans. Because of Ralph Nader we drive safer cars, eat healthier food, breathe better air, drink cleaner water, and work in safer environments. Call and speak with Bob McChesney and Ralph Nader.

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Ahem.....Where'd Noam Chomsky Go? As much I love Ralph Nader, he isn't Noam. That's originally why I tuned in today...and...surprise!!! No Noam. I just thought I'd let you know that I noticed. Love your show.

Posted by Shy Ann on 12/11 at 06:36 PM

Ralph Nader's a treasure. He's still showing an uncanny ability to sniff out what's happening in this moment in time and unearth surprising people and facts and viewpoints from under the surface. I was disappointed that Prof. Chomsky was unable to make the call in time, but you replayed the right interview as a replacement. Thanks!

Posted by Craig Schroeder on 12/12 at 02:25 PM

This is why lefty media can be frustrating. The big media can hook you up.

Posted by Frank Church on 12/12 at 04:41 PM

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