The Rick Smith Show

Jeff Bryant tells why schools are smart investments for communities

Jeff Bryant, Blogger at EducationOpportunityNetwork, reviews the state of our nation’s public schools and how to really invest in our communities. 

Vivek Viswanathan details Hillary's plan for affordable college and tackling student debt

Vivek Viswanathan, Policy Advisor at Hillary for America, joins Rick to layout Hillary Clinton’s plan to provide affordable college and quality higher education. 

Susan Reardon talks single-payer healthcare and Bernie's plan to make it happen

Susan Reardon,Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Pennsylvania Federation of Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees, Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, makes the case for single-payer, universal healthcare and tells why Bernie’s on the right side of the issue.

Larry Cohen tells why workers should support Bernie Sanders

Larry Cohen, Former President of the Communications Workers of America and Bernie Sanders Supporter, joins Rick to talk Bernie’s positions for the working class and why he stands for the labor movement.

John Fetterman put 35,000 miles on his truck in PA primary. Here's why...

John Fetterman,Mayor of Braddock and Democratic Candidate for US Senate, reviews his experience traveling around the state, talking with people and sharing his powerful message. 

Eugene Depasquale talks PA primary and efficient government

Eugene Depasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor General, reviews his first term in office and previews his plan for a second term. 

Josh Shapiro discusses the PA primary and what he'd do as Attorney General

Josh Shapiro,Democratic Candidate for PA Attorney General, talks his campaign in the Pennsylvania Primary.

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

Joe Sestak, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, joins Rick to talk healthcare, senior and his campaign in the Pennsylvania primary on April 26.

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, discusses the Democratic candidates in PA’s statewide races, including Attorney General and US Senate.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, joins Rick to talk gun control and the major differences between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Anne O’Leary, Senior Healthcare Policy Advisor, talks Hillary Clinton’s plans for healthcare and taking care of our seniors.

Karen Finney, Strategic Advisor for Communications and Political Outreach and Senior Spokesperson for Hillary for America, talks healthcare and the Hillary for America Campaign.

John Braxton, Professor of Biology at Philadelphia Community College and Treasurer of AFT Local 2026, talks Bernie Sanders ideas on making college FREE and higher education funding.

Joe Sestak talks about taking care of our seniors and his campaign for US Senate

Joe Sestak, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, joins Rick to talk healthcare, seniors and his campaign in the run-up to the Pennsylvania primary on April 26.

Preston Maddock talks races for Attorney General and US Senate in the PA primary

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, discusses the Democratic candidates in PA’s statewide races, including Attorney General and US Senate.

Governor Dannel Malloy talks gun control policy and his support for Hillary Clinton

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, joins Rick to talk gun control and the major differences between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Ann O'Leary joins Rick to talk healthcare and Hillary's plan to take care of Seniors

Anne O’Leary,Senior Healthcare Policy Advisor and Senior Advisor to the Hillary Clinton Campaign, talks Hillary Clinton’s plans for healthcare and taking care of our seniors.

Karen Finney talks Hillary for America and an improved Healthcare policy

Karen Finney, Strategic Advisor for Communications and Political Outreach and Senior Spokesperson for Hillary for America, talks healthcare and the Hillary for America Campaign.

John Braxton talks Bernie Sanders on free college and climate change

John Braxton, Professor of Biology at Philadelphia Community College and Treasurer of AFT Local 2026, talks Bernie Sanders ideas on making college FREE and higher education funding.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 20, 2016

J. David Cox, President of the American Federation of Government Employees, talks his arrest at Democracy Awakening and privatization of the VA.

James Gardler, President of CWA Local 13000, joins Rick to talk the Communication Workers of America’s 40,000 member strong Verizon Strike.

Marc Stier, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, discusses the Pennsylvania Choice Campaign.

Katie McGinty, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, talks her campaign to represent PA in the US Senate in the run-up to the PA Primary on April 26^th.

J. David Cox Stands Up for Veterans and the VA in Fight Against Privatization

J. David Cox, President of the American Federation of Government Employees, talks his arrest at Democracy Awakening and privatization of the VA.

Katie McGinty talks valuing workers in her Senate Campaign

Katie McGinty, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, talks her campaign to represent PA in the US Senate in the run-up to the PA Primary on April 26^th.

Marc Stier tells PA voters that they have a voice at PAChoice.org

Marc Stier, Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, discusses the Pennsylvania Choice Campaign.

James Gardler talks CWA Standing Up to Verizon

James Gardler, President of CWA Local 13000, joins Rick to talk the Communication Workers of America’s 40,000 member strong Verizon Strike.

Ed Mooney, Vice President of CWA District 2-13, talks standing up to Verizon

Edward Mooney, Vice President of CWA Districts 2 and 13, talks the Verizon negotiations and CWA’s strike.