The Rick Smith Show

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 9, 2016

Listen to today's full show as we continue our tour of Atlanta, Georgia. Revisit our Civil Rights Tour with us.  

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 8, 2016

Today we relive our time in Atlanta during the Civil Rights Tour of 2015.  Join us!

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 7, 2016

Listen as we revisit our time in North and South Carolina from the Summer's epic Civil Rights Tour!

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - March 4, 2016

Will Fischer, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council joins Rick with his reaction to the most recent GOP debate and ask the question, “do we want to see our young service members on trial in an international court for following their president’s orders?” 

Lindsey Williams, attorney and blogger joins Rick to discuss news of Melissa Harris-Perry’s refusal to sign MSNBC’s gag order and why this is an important decision for workers across the nation. 

Terrance Heath, Online Producer at Campaign for America's Future joins Rick to share his Wing Nut Week in Review, and with the Romney trashing of Trump and the latest GOP debacle it is a full report. 

Cole Stangler, Labor Reporter at the International Business Times joins Rick to discuss his recent article covering workers at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas and their bid for union recognition and a fair contract. 

Despite GOP Debate, War Crimes don't count as Veterans' issues reminds Will Fischer

Will Fischer,Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council joins Rick with his reaction to the most recent GOP debate and ask the question, “do we want to see our young service members on trial in an international court for following their president’s orders?” 

Lindsey Williams shines light on gag orders, arbitration clauses and MSNBC

Lindsey Williams, attorney and blogger joins Rick to discuss news of Melissa Harris-Perry’s refusal to sign MSNBC’s gag order and why this is an important decision for workers across the nation. 

Terrance Heath gives an especially crazy Wing Nut Week in Review

Terrance Heath, Online Producer at Campaign for America's Future joins Rick to share his Wing Nut Week in Review, and with the Romney trashing of Trump and the latest GOP debacle it is a full report. 

Cole Stangler reports on workers at Trump's Las Vegas vote in a union

Cole Stangler, Labor Reporter at the International Business Times joins Rick to discuss his recent article covering workers at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas and their bid for union recognition and a fair contract. 

The Rick Smith Show - March 3, 2016

We're joined by Tony Trupiano to discuss Mitt Romney's State of the GOP, i.e. trying to take Trump to the wood shed.

Tony Trupiano talks Mitt Romney's State of the GOP... it's not good

Tony Trupiano, host of The Voice of the People, joins Rick to recap Mitt Romney's "scathing" reprimand of Trump. 

The Rick Smith Show - Full 3 Hours - March 2, 2016

Irwin Aronson, labor attorney and Rick Smith Show contributor joins Rick to talk issues of the day.

Joshua Holland, contributor at to The Nation and a fellow with The Nation Institute joins Rick to discuss Super Tuesday and about his recent article, “Get a Grip: Donald Trump Isn’t Ushering in a Fascist Movement in America.”

Marc Stier, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center joins Rick to discuss their upcoming budget summit and discuss the need for a more equitable formula for education spending.

Pat Eiding, president of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO joins Rick to discuss the recently announced Taylor-Keller Amendment that would amend the Pennsylvania State Constitution giving Philadelphia the ability to tax commercial property differently than residential property. 

Joshua Holland spells it out: "No, Trump 2016 is NOT the rise of Fascism"

Joshua Holland, contributor at to The Nation and a fellow with The Nation Institute joins Rick to discuss Super Tuesday and about his recent article, “Get a Grip: Donald Trump Isn’t Ushering in a Fascist Movement in America.”

Marc Stier tells how PA budget hassle hurts education funding

Marc Stier, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center joins Rick to discuss their upcoming budget summit and discuss the need for a more equitable formula for education spending.

Pat Eiding talks Labor and Business working together for Taylor-Keller Amendment

Pat Eiding, president of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO joins Rick to discuss the recently announced Taylor-Keller Amendment that would amend the Pennsylvania State Constitution giving Philadelphia the ability to tax commercial property differently than residential property.

Will Bunch talks Freedom of the Press in Campaign 2016

Will Bunch, senior writer at the Philadelphia Daily News and author of The Bern Identity: A Search for Bernie Sanders and the New American Dream joins Rick to discuss Super Tuesday and the reports of journalist under attacks.

State Rep Brian Sims tells how gerrymandering hijacked the PA legislature

Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims joins Rick to discuss his plan to create a more equal method by which legislative districts are drawn so voters can choose their representatives instead of the other ways around.

Tracey Ross talks national service strategy for solving youth unemployment

Tracey Ross, Associate Director of the Poverty to Prosperity Program at Center for American Progress joins Rick to talk about their new report, “Utilizing National Service as a 21st Century Workforce Strategy for Opportunity Youth.”

Rich Juliano talks future of transportation infrastructure projects

Rich Juliano, Senior Vice President of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association joins Rick to talk about rebuilding America’s infrastructure and building a 21^st century economy for our children and their future.  Rich also highlights his organization’s upcoming Project Management Academy in New York City.   

The Rick Smith Show - Full 3 Hours - March 1, 2016

Will Bunch, senior writer at the Philadelphia Daily News and author of The Bern Identity: A Search for Bernie Sanders and the New American Dream joins Rick to discuss Super Tuesday and the reports of journalist under attacks.

Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Sims joins Rick to discuss his plan to create a more equal method by which legislative districts are drawn so voters can choose their representatives instead of the other ways around.

Tracey Ross, Associate Director of the Poverty to Prosperity Program at Center for American Progress joins Rick to talk about their new report, “Utilizing National Service as a 21st Century Workforce Strategy for Opportunity Youth.”

Rich Juliano, Senior Vice President of the American Road & Transportation Builders Association joins Rick to talk about rebuilding America’s infrastructure and building a 21^st century economy for our children and their future.  Rich also highlights his organization’s upcoming Project Management Academy in New York City.   

The Rick Smith Show - Full 3 Hours - February 29th, 2016

Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood joins Rick to share his experiences from a recent trip to Flint, MI and talk about policy measures to protect citizens from corporate governance that encourages corner cutting and minimal accountability. 

George Piasecki, United Steel Workers District 10 joins Rick to talk about Made in America policies and how citizens and consumers must demand smart trade and policies that encourage good jobs in the United States. 

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at Raging Chicken Press joins Rick to discuss the painful effect of austerity and how Illinois’ recent budget fight is causing one public university to shockingly announce there may be forced layoffs of some, or all of the 900 faculty.

Anthony Cody, retired educator and Living in Dialogue blogger sat down with Rick the United Opt Out conference in Philadelphia to discuss the conference, the state of education in America, and what needs to be done moving forward to save kids from being sorted and shuffled by big Education Inc.

Jeff Bryant, Associate Fellow at the Campaign for America’s Future and Director of the Education Opportunity Network sat down with Rick at the International House in Philadelphia to talk cyber charters, education testing, opt out, and more from the United Opt Out conference.

Peggy Robertson, President of United Opt Out National joins Rick to discuss the United Opt Out conference. It’s hopes. It’s goals. And what the future holds for students, parents, and educators as money in politics is dominating the privatization of education.