The Rick Smith Show

Sujatha Fernandes talks Cuba and the President's Visit

Sujatha Fernandes, professor of sociology at Queens College and the Graduate Center, City University of New York, a contributor to The Nation, and author of the book, Cuba Represent joins Rick to talk about President Obama's historic visit to Cuba, what Cubans think of the recent normalization efforts with the United States, and Cuba's unique telecommunications infrastructure.

Pennsylvania State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski talks GOP Scorched Earth

Pennsylvania State Representative Eddie Day Pashinskijoins Rick to breakdown the latest news in Harrisburg as the attacks on workers, public education, and the commons continues without a complete budget. 

John Perkins talks New Confessions and ending the Death Economy

John Perkins. Former Economic Hit Man and author joins Rick to talk about his latest book, New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man and to expose those working to make the rich richer and the poor poorer. 

Michele Jawando talks #SCOTUS

Michele Jawando, Vice President for Legal Progress at the Center for American Progress joins Rick to discuss Republican obstruction of Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland and explain why it is imperative that GOP senators do their job.

3-22-2016 Dave Jamieson Talks Uber and Trump

Dave Jamieson, labor reporter at the Huffington Post joins Rick to discuss his recent articles on multi-billion-dollar ride sharing company Uber and how they treat their workers. Also, Dave will talk about his piece on the Trump Appeal.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 21, 2016

John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock and Democratic Candidate for US Senate, talks the destruction of small towns stricken by poverty.

Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters, explains why Trump is no longer allowed to call in to Meet the Press . . . FINALLY.

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at Raging Chicken Press, reviews the State Senate Budget Appropriations Committee and what it means for Higher Education and Tuition.

Lisa Rudley, New York parent and co-founder of New York State Allies for Public Education (NYSAPE), discusses the Senate confirmation of John King.

 

Steven Singer, husband, father, teacher, blogger and education advocate and Member of Badass Teachers Association Board of Directors, talks about John King and his crazy, radical right-wing week.  

John Fetterman asks, What would happen if we really valued blue-collar jobs?

John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock and Democratic Candidate for US Senate, talks the destruction of small towns stricken by poverty.

Eric Boehlert reviews the consequences of the media's phone-in affair with Trump

Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters, explains why Trump is no longer allowed to call in to Meet the Press . . . FINALLY.

Kevin Mahoney talks the sacrifice of public highered in Pennsylvania

Kevin Mahoney,Editor Zero at Raging Chicken Press, reviews the State Senate Budget Appropriations Committee and what it means for Higher Education and Tuition.

Lisa Rudley tells the awful truth of John King's time in New York and Charter Schools

Lisa Rudley, New York parent and co-founder of New York State Allies for Public Education(NYSAPE), discusses the Senate confirmation of John King.

Steven Singer talks the truth on John King's out of usual Senate Confirmation

Steven Singer, husband, father,teacher, blogger and education advocate and Member of Badass Teachers Association Board of Directors, talks about John King and his crazy, radical right-wing week.  

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 18, 2016

John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for US Senate, discusses current Senator Pat Toomey’s refusal to meet with SCOTUS nominee Judge Merrick Garland and Campaign 2016.

State Representative Pat Harkins, tells how PA House Bill 1800 is an assault on workers’ rights disguised as worker’s compensation reform.

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University, explains the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise interest rates and growing populist anger.

Isaiah Poole, Director of Online Communications and Campaign for America’s Future, shares the difference between the destructive House Republican Budget and the proposed “People’s Budget”.

Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute, unveils their new Blueprint for Shared Prosperity.

John Fetterman talks what it means to do your job and representing the people

John Fetterman, Democratic candidate for US Senate, discusses current Senator Pat Toomey’s refusal to meet with SCOTUS nominee Judge Merrick Garland and Campaign 2016.

Pat Harkins talks partisan gridlock in Pennsylvania House

State Representative Pat Harkins, tells how PA House Bill 1800 is an assault on workers’ rights disguised as worker’s compensation reform.

Matias Vernengo talks economy's effect on populist anger

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University, explains the Federal Reserve’s decision not to raise interest rates and growing populist anger.

Isaiah Poole compares The People's Budget vs. GOP House Budget

Isaiah Poole, Director of Online Communications and Campaign for America’s Future, shares the difference between the destructive House Republican Budget and the proposed “People’s Budget”.

Will Marshall offers a new approach to innovation

Will Marshall,President of the Progressive Policy Institute, unveils their new Blueprint for Shared Prosperity.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 17, 2016

Melissa Guardaro, Main Representative to the UN, American Association of University Women, joins us from the 60th UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, talks Merrick Garland’s nomination to the Supreme court and Senator Toomey’s refusal to do his job. . . until next year.

Will Fischer, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, discusses veterans’ issues and the destruction of Campaign 2016.

Scott Paul, President of Alliance for American Manufacturing, on what DC Metro failure should tell us about investing in transportation and voter’s demand for quality manufacturing jobs.

Dan Hunter, Lecturer in the College of Arts and Science at Boston University talks contract negotiations of the University’s recently unionized part-time faculty and the organizing efforts of nearly 300 full time faculty.

Melissa Guardaro on the UN's 60th Commission on the Status of Women

Melissa Guardaro, Main Representative to the UN, American Association of University Women, joins us from the 60th UN Commission on the Status of Women.

Preston Maddock critiques the GOP refusal to do their job w/ Judge Merrick Garland

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, talks Merrick Garland’s nomination to the Supreme court and Senator Toomey’s refusal to do his job. . . until next year.