The Rick Smith Show

The Rick Smith Show 9-28-2017

Our Show from September 28, 2017

The Rick Smith Show 9-27-2017

Richard McDaniel, political commentator and former Clinton staffer joins Rick to share his thought on the Alabama senate primary results and discuss what messages can be gleaned from the victory by formers two-time Alabama State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore.

Sarah Kendzior, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to discuss the recent news that indictments are coming down the pike over the Russian interference investigation and to talk about the Robert Mueller and his team of investigator should be pursuing as they dig into the 2016 election.

 

Joshua Holland, Contributor to The Nation and Rolling Stone and Host of Politics and Reality Radio joins Rick to talk NFL, Kneeling, and presidential nonsense.  Did you know Puerto Rico is an island surrounded by a very big ocean?   

Richard McDaniel talks Impact of Moore Victory in Alabama

Richard McDaniel, political commentator and former Clinton staffer joins Rick to share his thought on the Alabama senate primary results and discuss what messages can be gleaned from the victory by formers two-time Alabama State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore.

Sarah Kendzior talks Possibility and Realities of Indictments

Sarah Kendzior, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to discuss the recent news that indictments are coming down the pike over the Russian interference investigation and to talk about the Robert Mueller and his team of investigator should be pursuing as they dig into the 2016 election.

Joshua Holland talks Kneeling and More

Joshua Holland, Contributor to The Nation and Rolling Stone and Host of Politics and Reality Radio joins Rick to talk NFL, Kneeling, and presidential nonsense.  Did you know Puerto Rico is an island surrounded by a very big ocean?   

The Rick Smith Show 9-26-2017

Erica Smith, ADAPT Member joins Rick to discuss how she was arrested for protesting at the #CassidyGraham Senate hearing demanding that senators make “No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty” and what the GOP attacks will mean to her and other ADAPT members.

 

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and Co-Organizer of the #MarchforTruth joins Rick to talk about the EMAILS, yes, the damn Emails, but this time it appears the Trump Administration is the ones using private emails to perform government functions. Hypocrisy Much?  And about a little thing like 21 states possibly being hacked by Russians or Russian operatives.  Nothing to see here, move along.

Bob Amsterdam, international attorney and author of Empire of Deceit joins Rick to discuss his recently released book on the fleecing of the American taxpayer through charter schools by the Gulen Organization, why this is different from most charter schemes, and why American’s should be concerned.

Erica Smith talks #ADAPTandRESIST

Erica Smith, ADAPT Member joins Rick to discuss how she was arrested for protesting at the #CassidyGraham Senate hearing demanding that senators make “No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty” and what the GOP attacks will mean to her and other ADAPT members.

Andrea Chalupa talks EMAILS and the Hacking of Democracy

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and Co-Organizer of the #MarchforTruth joins Rick to talk about the EMAILS, yes, the damn Emails, but this time it appears the Trump Administration is the ones using private emails to perform government functions. Hypocrisy Much?  And about a little thing like 21 states possibly being hacked by Russians or Russian operatives.  Nothing to see here, move along.

Bob Amsterdam talks Empire of Deceit

Bob Amsterdam, international attorney and author of Empire of Deceit joins Rick to discuss his recently released book on the fleecing of the American taxpayer through charter schools by the Gulen Organization, why this is different from most charter schemes, and why American’s should be concerned.

The Rick Smith Show 9-25-2017

Propane Jane is back on fire over the past weekend’s insanity as she joins Rick to discuss why the Take a Knee protest is so important and why it’s not surprising that Donald Trump would use it as an issue to further divide the nation.

Jeff Santos, Talk Radio host and current candidate for Cambridge MA City Council joins Rick to explain his decision to come out from behind the microphone and run for public office and to discuss the local issues he views as important for his community.

 

Doug Cunningham, labor reporter at Worker’s Independent News joins Rick to discuss the top labor stories of the day as NFL workers stand up by kneeling down, a Tennessee factory unionizes in a reportedly unfriendly area, and California legislators works to stop wage theft.

Propane Jane is On Fire over Trump's Latest Attack on NFL Players

Propane Jane is back on fire over the past weekend’s insanity as she joins Rick to discuss why the Take a Knee protest is so important and why it’s not surprising that Donald Trump would use it as an issue to further divide the nation.

Jeff Santos on Running for Office

Jeff Santos, Talk Radio host and current candidate for Cambridge MA City Council joins Rick to explain his decision to come out from behind the microphone and run for public office and to discuss the local issues he views as important for his community.

Doug Cunningham on NFL Protest American Style

Doug Cunningham, labor reporter at Worker’s Independent News joins Rick to discuss the top labor stories of the day as NFL workers stand up by kneeling down, a Tennessee factory unionizes in a reportedly unfriendly area, and California legislators works to stop wage theft.

The Rick Smith Show 9-15-2017

Carol Kuniholm, Chairperson of Fair Districts PA joins Rick to discuss how #Gerrymandering is harming the nation’s democracy as voters are being disenfranchised by a system that seems rigged against participatory democracy and toward entrenched power. 

Richard Master, Founder and CEO of MCS Industries, Inc. and  Executive Producer of the documentaries, “Big Pharma…Market Failure” and “Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point” joins Rick to discuss his support for Senator Bernie Sanders #MedicareforALL legislation and explains what this is a fiscally sound, pro-business solution to our nation’s healthcare needs.

Isaiah J. Poole, Communications Director with People’s Action and the People’s Action Institute joins Rick for a wrap of the week’s insanity and discusses the important issues the Trump Administration seems to be on every side of and then some.

Carol Kuniholm talks Gerrymandering Misery

Carol Kuniholm, Chairperson of Fair Districts PA joins Rick to discuss how #Gerrymandering is harming the nation’s democracy as voters are being disenfranchised by a system that seems rigged against participatory democracy and toward entrenched power.

Richard Master on Medicare for All is Pro-Business

Richard Master, Founder and CEO of MCS Industries, Inc. and  Executive Producer of the documentaries, “Big Pharma…Market Failure” and “Fix It: Healthcare at the Tipping Point” joins Rick to discuss his support for Senator Bernie Sanders #MedicareforALL legislation and explains what this is a fiscally sound, pro-business solution to our nation’s healthcare needs.

Isaiah Poole attempts to Explain the Week in Trump

Isaiah J. Poole, Communications Director with People’s Action and the People’s Action Institute joins Rick for a wrap of the week’s insanity and discusses the important issues the Trump Administration seems to be on every side of and then some.

The Rick Smith Show 9-14-2017

Gary Morton, President of AFGE Local 3631 joins Rick to discuss his union’s campaign to save the Environmental Protection Agency from the Trump/GOP budget axe and to explain what the proposed massive cuts means to communities across the nation.

Linda Weber, Congressional candidate in New Jersey’s 7^th district joins Rick to explain why she has thrown her hat into the ring and what issues she is psassionate about tackling as a representative.

Melissa Boteach, vice president of the Poverty to Prosperity Program at American Progress joins Rick to talk about the latest economic news out and what it means for workers across the nation as poverty and uninsured numbers go down.

Gary Morton on Saving the EPA and Environment

Gary Morton, President of AFGE Local 3631 joins Rick to discuss his union’s campaign to save the Environmental Protection Agency from the Trump/GOP budget axe and to explain what the proposed massive cuts means to communities across the nation.

Linda Weber on Why She's Running for Congress

Linda Weber, Congressional candidate in New Jersey’s 7^th district joins Rick to explain why she has thrown her hat into the ring and what issues she is psassionate about tackling as a representative.