Ralph Nader on the Crisis of Imagination

Ralph Nader spoke to the students and the faculty at Fordham University on December 3, 2009. He delivered a lecture on gaining control in the marketplace where we grow up corporate. In a subtle analysis of culture Nader offered insights into how citizen’s imaginations are constrained by corporate power restricting their possibility for action. For Nader, it’s all about action which makes his outlook existential in essence. Existence for him is defined by the conflict between the consumer and the corporation where at evert possible turn the corporation seeks to upsurp the rights of the consumer to promote it’s vested interests and deny citizens their lawful rights for the possibility of action.
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WBAI Editor Don Debar In Support of Bernard White

Don Debar discusses the Pacifica Foundations decision to terminate Bernard White as Program Director. Those who support Bernard White believe he best reflects the interests of the WBAI community while others claim he has narrowed the community thus driving WBAI to the brink of financial ruin. Don Debar is part of the Take Back WBAI coalition which is fighting these changes. They contend that Bernard White has broadened the reach of WBAI and created a more diverse programming reflective of the special needs of the WBAI community. In their view, the new changes are part of a plan to make WBAI corporate in orientation.
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Protest in Support of Bernard White

Recently Bernard White was ousted at his gig as Program Director at WBAI. Many long time listeners felt this was unfair move and gathered outside the WBAI’s station to protest the decision.
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Authentic Progressive Voice Nader Speaks Out

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