The Rick Smith Show

The Rick Smith Show 3-29-2018

Edward F. Mooney. Vice President CWA District 2-13 joins Rick to talk about the end of the Frontier workers strike in West Virginia and Virginia and the job security they won as a result of the 3-week long strike. 

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of The Democratic Coalition and Host of The #DworkinReport joins Rick to discuss the recent developments in the latest episode of as the White House Turns and talk about what the Mueller may bring in the coming weeks.

Liz Kennedy, senior director of Democracy and Government Reform at the Center for American Progress joins Rick to discuss the Trump administration’s proposal to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census and why this is a purely political move to continue to divide the country.

Aaron Baker, Oklahoma Public School Teacher-8th Grade U.S. History joins Rick to talk about the coming walkout by Oklahoma teachers on Monday April 2 and to discuss their demands for better wages, hours, conditions, and opportunities for their students.

Ed Mooney talks Frontier Strike Win

Edward F. Mooney. Vice President CWA District 2-13 joins Rick to talk about the end of the Frontier workers strike in West Virginia and Virginia and the job security they won as a result of the 3-week long strike. 

 

Scott Dworkin talks As The Trump Turns

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of The Democratic Coalition and Host of The #DworkinReport joins Rick to discuss the recent developments in the latest episode of as the White House Turns and talk about what the Mueller may bring in the coming weeks.

Liz Kennedy talks Trump's Politicizing the Census

Liz Kennedy, senior director of Democracy and Government Reform at the Center for American Progress joins Rick to discuss the Trump administration’s proposal to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census and why this is a purely political move to continue to divide the country.

Aaron Baker on Oklahoma Walkout

Aaron Baker, Oklahoma Public School Teacher-8th Grade U.S. History joins Rick to talk about the coming walkout by Oklahoma teachers on Monday April 2 and to discuss their demands for better wages, hours, conditions, and opportunities for their students.

The Rick Smith Show 3-28-2018

Kathay Feng, national redistricting director at Common Cause joins Rick to discuss the days US Supreme Court’s hearing oral arguments on a Maryland gerrymandering case that could potentially end partisan gerrymandering ushering a new, hopefully fairer way of drawing legislative maps. 

Sarah Burris reporter at Raw Story joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day and Stormy, Stormy, Stormy. 

Ken Mash, President. Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties joins Rick to explain why US News and World Report has ranked Pennsylvania dead last in the country for higher education because of costs, a state legislature that has walked away from education, and why his organization supports Pennsylvania Promise and Senate Bill 1111.

Kathay Feng on SCOTUS Arguments on Fair Redistricting

Kathay Feng, national redistricting director at Common Cause joins Rick to discuss the days US Supreme Court’s hearing oral arguments on a Maryland gerrymandering case that could potentially end partisan gerrymandering ushering a new, hopefully fairer way of drawing legislative maps.

Sarah Burris talks Story of the Day

Sarah Burris, reporter at Raw Story joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day and Stormy, Stormy, Stormy.

Ken Mash talks PA Promise

Ken Mash, President. Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties joins Rick to explain why US News and World Report has ranked Pennsylvania dead last in the country for higher education because of costs, a state legislature that has walked away from education, and why his organization supports Pennsylvania Promise and Senate Bill 1111.

The Rick Smith Show 3-22-2018

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition and Host of The Dworkin Report joins Rick to discuss the news about Cambridge Analytica, John Bolton being named National Security Adivsor, and discuss why what Obama did in 2008/2012 is different to what Trump did in 2016 (outside of Trump’s potentially treasonous acts).

 

Christopher Stroop, Creator of #EmptyPews and #YouDontKnowEvangelicals and Political writer joins Rick to discuss John Bolton’s rise to National Security Advisor, the extreme religious right’s reaction, and to talk about the background of the homeschooled terrorist from Austin.

 

Amy Bahena, Wisconsin Public School Teacher joins Rick to discuss the heavy push toward privatizing Wisconsin’s public schools and what impact it is having on the students, teachers, and the community.  

Scott Dworkin talks Cambridge Analytica

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition and Host of The Dworkin Report joins Rick to discuss the news about Cambridge Analytica, John Bolton being named National Security Adivsor, and discuss why what Obama did in 2008/2012 is different to what Trump did in 2016 (outside of Trump’s potentially treasonous acts).

Christopher Stroop talks Religious Extremism in America

Christopher Stroop, Creator of #EmptythePews and #YouDontKnowEvangelicals and Political writer joins Rick to discuss John Bolton’s rise to National Security Advisor, the extreme religious right’s reaction, and to talk about the background of the homeschooled terrorist from Austin.

Amy Bahena talks Privatization and De-Professionalization of Education

Amy Bahena, Wisconsin Public School Teacher joins Rick to discuss the heavy push toward privatizing Wisconsin’s public schools and what impact it is having on the students, teachers, and the community.  

The Rick Smith Show 3-21-2018

Dan Vicuna, National Redistricting Manager at Common Cause joins Rick to explain why the recent decision by the US Supreme case to take a gerrymandering case from Maryland could be a positive sign that the court could be willing to move on partisan gerrymandering.

Helaine Olen, Author of Pound Foolish. Co-author of The Index Card, and Blogger at the Washington Post’s Plum Line joins Rick to discuss her recent article on millennial women overwhelmingly identifying as Democrats and what the reason could be for this massive shift.

 

Jon Shelton, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay joins Rick to discuss teachers taking to the streets to strike back against poverty wages, long hours, diminishing benefits, and an apparent lack of respect and to explain why this moment in history could be an important time for all workers.

Dan Vicuna explains Why SCOTUS taking Gerrymandering Case is a Big Deal

Dan Vicuna, National Redistricting Manager at Common Cause joins Rick to explain why the recent decision by the US Supreme case to take a gerrymandering case from Maryland could be a positive sign that the court could be willing to move on partisan gerrymandering.

Helaine Olen explains Why Millennial Women are Choosing the Democratic Party

Helaine Olen, Author of Pound Foolish. Co-author of The Index Card, and Blogger at the Washington Post’s Plum Line joins Rick to discuss her recent article on millennial women overwhelmingly identifying as Democrats and what the reason could be for this massive shift.

Jon Shelton talks Teachers Striking for Respect

Jon Shelton, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay joins Rick to discuss teachers taking to the streets to strike back against poverty wages, long hours, diminishing benefits, and an apparent lack of respect and to explain why this moment in history could be an important time for all workers.

The Rick Smith Show 3-20-2018

Adam Parkomenko, political consultant and David Yankovich, digital strategist join Rick to discuss the recent breaking news surrounding Cambridge Analytica, the possibility of combating political dirty tricks, and Trumps congratulatory call to Putin.

 

Matthew Chapman, National Political Writer at Share Blue joins Rick to discuss his recent article on a Kentucky Republican candidate’s threatening tweet to a congressman and how to combat misinformation and propaganda on the internet.

Adam Parkomenko and David Yankovich talk Cambridge Analytica

Adam Parkomenko, political consultant and David Yankovich, digital strategist join Rick to discuss the recent breaking news surrounding Cambridge Analytica, the possibility of combating political dirty tricks, and Trumps congratulatory call to Putin.

Matthew Chapman talks Right Wing Extremism

Matthew Chapman, National Political Writer at Share Blue joins Rick to discuss his recent article on a Kentucky Republican candidate’s threatening tweet to a congressman and how to combat misinformation and propaganda on the internet.