![The Rick Smith Show | 10-22-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 22, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-22-21
#Striketober rages on as workers across the country take to the streets for better wages, hours, and conditions in the workplace. Also, we discuss school shutdowns, gerrymandering and the trickle-down economy, and listen to some stories from the picket line.
Our guests tonight are:
Mark Lieberman of Education Week
David Pepper, Author and former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party
Sarah Burris of RawStory
Andrew Johnson, BCTGM Member currently on strike at Kellogg’s
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
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Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Rick Smith Show | 10-22-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 22, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-22-21
#Striketober rages on as workers across the country take to the streets for better wages, hours, and conditions in the workplace. Also, we discuss school shutdowns, gerrymandering and the trickle-down economy, and listen to some stories from the picket line.
Our guests tonight are:
Mark Lieberman of Education Week
David Pepper, Author and former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party
Sarah Burris of RawStory
Andrew Johnson, BCTGM Member currently on strike at Kellogg’s
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Impact of School Closures and Staff Shortages]()
October 22, 2021
Mark Lieberman of Education Week joins to discuss the disruption in our schools and how it is no longer solely a pandemic issue, but an issue of teachers and staff choosing to leave education.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![David Pepper on the Trickle-Down Destruction of Small Town America]()
October 22, 2021
David Pepper, former Chair fo the Ohio Democratic Party joins to discuss the effect of GOP policies on small town America, and what we need to do to restore these communities.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
October 21, 2021
Alex Press - Staff Writer at Jacobin Magazine updates us on the multitude of strikes going on all over the country.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Olga Lautman of The Kremlin File Podcast]()
October 21, 2021
Researcher Olga Lautman stops by to discuss the latest Russia-related episode - the recent FBI raid on Oleg Deripaska's Washington DC home.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Rick Smith Show | 10-21-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 21, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-21-21
Our coverage of #Striketober continues and picks up steam as working people join together and demand better wages, hours, and conditions, and we also discuss a recent FBI raid on a Russian oligarch’s Washington DC home and what’s likely to come next in the January 6 investigations.
Our guests tonight are:
Alex Press of Jacobin Magazine
Olga Lautman of the Kremlin File podcast
Author & History Professor Michael Gambone
Former Congressman Bob Ney
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Rick Smith Show | 10-21-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 21, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-21-21
Our coverage of #Striketober continues and picks up steam as working people join together and demand better wages, hours, and conditions, and we also discuss a recent FBI raid on a Russian oligarch’s Washington DC home and what’s likely to come next in the January 6 investigations.
Our guests tonight are:
Alex Press of Jacobin Magazine
Olga Lautman of the Kremlin File podcast
Author & History Professor Michael Gambone
Former Congressman Bob Ney
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
October 20, 2021
Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) joins us to discuss the downward spiral of the party he once represented in Congress.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Scott Paul on How We Compete Globally]()
October 20, 2021
Scot Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing discusses the state of the infrastructure negotiations, and what's at stake should they break down.
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Rick Smith Show | 10-20-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 20, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-20-21
We continue the coverage of the #Striketober movement and its importance to the working class, and we also discuss the #BuildBackBetter negotiations, the rise of right wing nuttery in rural spaces, and also some DC-related madness.
Our guests tonight are:
Joe Walsh, former Illinois Congressman and Presidential Candidate
Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing
Columnist Cyril Mychalejko
Bob Ney, former Ohio Congressman
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Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![The Rick Smith Show | 10-20-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 20, 2021
The Rick Smith Show | 10-20-21
We continue the coverage of the #Striketober movement and its importance to the working class, and we also discuss the #BuildBackBetter negotiations, the rise of right wing nuttery in rural spaces, and also some DC-related madness.
Our guests tonight are:
Joe Walsh, former Illinois Congressman and Presidential Candidate
Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing
Columnist Cyril Mychalejko
Bob Ney, former Ohio Congressman
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Wednesday night @ 9pm EST
Saturday night @ 6pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK 90.7fm in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-19-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 19, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-19-21
On the last day before we resume our normal schedule, we rewind the clock to the anniversary of 9/11, and present the episode form that day, including a second hour panel discussion with some of our favorite guests.
Tune in tomorrow for an all new show!
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-19-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 19, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-19-21
On the last day before we resume our normal schedule, we rewind the clock to the anniversary of 9/11, and present the episode form that day, including a second hour panel discussion with some of our favorite guests.
Tune in tomorrow for an all new show!
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-18-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 18, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-18-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-18-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 18, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-18-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Bets of the #RickShow | 10-15-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 15, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-15-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-15-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 15, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-15-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-14-21 (2nd Hour)]()
October 14, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-14-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
![Best of the #RickShow | 10-14-21 (1st Hour)]()
October 14, 2021
Best of the #RickShow | 10-14-21
The show is off for a few days, so we decided to reach into the vault and grab some of our favorite episodes and present them as a “Best of” series. We’ll be back soon. Enjoy the show.
Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com
Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP
Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6
The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:
Thursday night @ 8pm EST
Saturday night @ 7pm EST
Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.
Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org
You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org
Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
