This podcast episode explores the birth of the modern consumer advocacy movement, sparked by Ralph Nader's book "Unsafe at Any Speed" which shed light on the lack of safety features in cars and raised questions about government regulation in markets. The episode highlights Nader's dedication, the impact of his book in revealing safety failures in the auto industry, and the subsequent debates on the right amount of regulation and government intervention in the marketplace. It also discusses the backlash against Nader and his fight for a Consumer Protection Agency.
