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Ralph Nader discusses his new book, 'The Rebellious CEO,' and much more

Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader listens during a news conference July 2, 2012 at Public Citizen in Washington, DC. Nader held a news conference to announce an "upcoming limited general strike to protest the colonial status of the District of Columbia and to support D.C. statehood."
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Former presidential candidate Ralph Nader listens during a news conference July 2, 2012, at Public Citizen in Washington, D.C. Nader held a news conference to announce an "upcoming limited general strike to protest the colonial status of the District of Columbia and to support D.C. statehood."

Ralph Nader doesn’t often praise big business leaders, but his new book, 'The Rebellious CEO,' profiles a dozen who he says "did it right."

This hour, we hear from the consumer crusader from Connecticut.

In this extended interview, he discusses his new book, the need for visionary business leaders today, his upbringing and his recent journalism venture in Winsted.

He also touches on the letter he co-authored to President Biden, urging him to pull back support for Israel; his thoughts ahead of the 2024 election, and the role of third-party candidates; the oversights he'd like to see in various industries, including Big Tech and pharmaceuticals; his concerns about media consumption and fragmentation; and the importance of carving out time for civic duty.

Reflecting on his legacy, Nader reinforces the importance of civic duty and the power of the individual, asking, "What are we waiting for? It takes a lot less civic power than we think to turn our country around."

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Katie is a producer for Connecticut Public Radio's news-talk show 'Where We Live.' She has previously worked for CNN and News 8-WTNH.
Catherine is the Host of Connecticut Public’s morning talk show and podcast, Where We Live. Catherine and the WWL team focus on going beyond the headlines to bring in meaningful conversations that put Connecticut in context.