By working people. For working people. Welcome to The Rick Smith Show. Working Americans are tired of listening to think tank approved corporate news and commentary. They want a direct, honest approach to the issues that matter, so this is what The Rick Smith Show provides. No puppets. No focus groups. No talking points.
Episodes
Thursday May 05, 2016
Thursday May 05, 2016
Tom Crawford, Western region Vice President of CWA Local 13000 joins Rick from the picket line to talk about the strike, today’s day of action around Verizon’s shareholder’s meeting, and what CWA and IBEW members are fighting for.
Thursday May 05, 2016
Thursday May 05, 2016
Will Bunch, Author of The Bern Identity and columnist at the Philly Daily News joins Rick to talk about his recent article, “Tax Soda Less, Tax Rich People More” and how the mayor of Philadelphia’s plan is being received on both sides of the political divide.
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to look back on, and discuss his bid for US Senate, to look forward to the November election, and answer the “What’s Next” question.
Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America joins Rick to discuss whether or not the television programs who recently drew the “No Phoners” line in the sand will cave now the Trump is the GOP’s nominee and to talk about how low can this election season go.
Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to preview the upcoming their 20th Anniversary Conference that will take place in Harrisburg, PA on June 8 & 9 and to discuss how this conference will aid in the fight against inequality.
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to look back on, and discuss his bid for US Senate, to look forward to the November election, and answer the “What’s Next” question.
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America joins Rick to discuss whether or not the television programs who recently drew the “No Phoners” line in the sand will cave now the Trump is the GOP’s nominee and to talk about how low can this election season go.
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Wednesday May 04, 2016
Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to preview the upcoming their 20th Anniversary Conference that will take place in Harrisburg, PA on June 8 & 9 and to discuss how this conference will aid in the fight against inequality.
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Edward F Mooney, CWA District 2-13 Vice President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save good family sustaining jobs from being shipped overseas be Verizon as his members continue their jobs security and dignity on the job.
Chuck Jones, USW Local 1999 President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save 1400 jobs from being shipped to Mexico by Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies and what this presidential season has done for his fight.
Maryam Adamu, Research Associate for the Early Childhood Policy team at American Progress joins Rick to preview President Obama’s visit to Flint, MI and his visit with 8-year-old Mari Copeny.
Rousemary Vega, Chicago parent activist joins Rick to talk about standing us and fighting for her child as the Chicago Public School district close public schools across the city and to talk about why she was banned for life from attending public school board meetings.
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Edward F Mooney, CWA District 2-13 Vice President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save good family sustaining jobs from being shipped overseas be Verizon as his members continue their jobs security and dignity on the job.
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Chuck Jones, USW Local 1999 President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save 1400 jobs from being shipped to Mexico by Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies and what this presidential season has done for his fight.
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Maryam Adamu, Research Associate for the Early Childhood Policy team at American Progress joins Rick to preview President Obama’s visit to Flint, MI and his visit with 8-year-old Mari Copeny.
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Tuesday May 03, 2016
Rousemary Vega, Chicago parent activist joins Rick to talk about standing us and fighting for her child as the Chicago Public School district close public schools across the city and to talk about why she was banned for life from attending public school board meetings.