The Rick Smith Show

Jennifer Cohn on Election Security

Election security advocate & writer Jenny Cohn joins us to discuss the GOP efforts to rig future elections at both local and national levels.@jennycohn1 #HandMarkedPaperBallots #ProtectOurVotes

Union Leaders Get Serious about The Climate Crisis

We close the first hour with union leaders Gary Morton & Bill Hirzy to talk about a new EPA report on the Climate Crisis, and what federal workers can do to help us fight it.

 

Bill Hirzy is the former President of Local 2050 National Federation of Federal Employees, Executive Board Member, Chapter 280 NTEU

 

Gary Morton is President of AFGE Council 238 @AFGENational @ProtectEPA @SavetheUSEPA

Sarah Burris of Raw Story

The second hour begins with Sarah Burris of RawStory for our weekly breakdown of news and events in and around Washington DC and beyond. @RawStory @SarahBurris

Get Vaccinated | 9-10-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with commentary on Joe Biden’s new vaccine mandate, and the mind-numbing outrage from the fringe right that is certain to follow. Then election security advocate & writer Jenny Cohn joins us to discuss the GOP efforts to rig future elections at both local and national levels. We close the first hour with Gary Morton & Bill Hirzy of AFGE to talk about a new EPA report on the Climate Crisis, and what federal workers can do to help us fight it.

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The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:

Thursday night @ 8pm EST

Saturday night @ 7pm EST

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Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org

You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org

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Get Vaccinated | 9-10-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Sarah Burris of RawStory for our weekly breakdown of news and events in and around Washington DC and beyond. Then we close the show with former Ohio Congressman Bob Ney, who will help us try to understand what happened to the party he once represented in the Capitol.

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Support the show on Patreon here: https://bit.ly/2Y7tZdP

Like and subscribe to our YouTube page here: https://bit.ly/3szHAJ6

The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV:

Thursday night @ 8pm EST

Saturday night @ 7pm EST

Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV or Roku or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.

Radio listeners - Don't miss the call-in show every Saturday night from 6p-8p EST on WBAI 99.5fm in New York City. Listen live here: https://www.wbai.org

You can even find us on Sundays on the west coast on KPFK in Los Angeles @ 2pm EST, 11am PST. Listen live here: https://www.kpfk.org

Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com

Common Ground | 9-9-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with commentary on common ground and how it can be found in the most unexpected places. Then journalist Susan Tebben of The Ohio Capital Journal joins us to discuss Ohio’s extreme efforts to gerrymander the state ahead of the 2022 election, and how this is a model other states are soon to follow. We close the first hour with Will Bunch of the Philadelphia Inquirer and a discussion about the upcoming anniversary of 9/11 and his new article on the changes we have gone through since.

Common Ground | 9-9-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Professor Lewis Jones and a discussion about the work conditions for adjunct professors and how they can organize for better hours, wages, and conditions. Then we close the show with Bob Ney, the former GOP congressman from Ohio, and his thoughts about a variety of recent stories and how today’s GOP is responding to them.

 

Max Burns of The Daily Beast on the American Surveillance State

Daily Beast Columnist Max Burns joins us to discuss the American “surveillance state” and how it has grown since 9/11. @themaxburns @thedailybeast

Scott Paul on the Need for Investment in America

We close the first hour with Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing and a discussion about the challenges facing the companies that make the things we use every day, and what we can and should do to meet those challenges. @ScottPaulAAM @KeepItMadeinUSA

Scott Paul is the President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing

Talkin‘ Texas with The Aggressive Progressive

The second hour begins with journalist Chris Hahn of “The Aggressive Progressive” podcast and a discussion about the mess in Texas and what progressives can do about it.

Chris Hahn is a syndicated radio host and host of "The Aggressive Progressive" Podcast @christopherhahn Christopherhahn.com

Almost Made in America | 9-8-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with commentary on how difficult it can be for working people to truly “Buy American” and just how large a price we pay to support the greed of the wealth class. Then Daily Beast Columnist Max Burns joins us to discuss the American “surveillance state” and how it has grown since 9/11. We close the first hour with Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing and a discussion about the challenges facing the companies that make the things we use every day, and what we can and should do to meet those challenges.

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Almost Made in America | 9-8-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with journalist Chris Hahn of “The Aggressive Progressive” podcast and a discussion about the mess in Texas and what progressives can do about it. Then we close the show with Bob Ney, the former GOP congressman from Ohio, who will help us understand the fallout of the Texas abortion ban and other stories, and predict what it will likely mean for the GOP in the future.

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The Friday News Dump | 9-6-2021 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with a rundown of recent news stories and commentary on some of the more ridiculous bits of right-wing fear candy. Then professor Matias Vernengo joins us to discuss the new jobs numbers and what we need to do to improve them. We close the first hour with Sam Fleischman of The Nation for a discussion about the 100th anniversary of one of the pivotal moments in Labor History - The Battle of Blair Mountain.

The Panel Returns | 9-6-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour features our all-star panelists and a breakdown of several of the week’s top stories. We discuss the most recent news on Afghanistan, the unconstitutional abortion ban in Texas, and other stories as well. This week’s panelists are:

 

Sarah Burris of RawStory

Rich Ojeda of No Dem Left Behind

Scott Dworkin of The Democratic Coalition

Congressman Andy Levin Talks Democratic Legislative Priorities

Congressman Andy Levin (D-MI) joins us to discuss what Democrats plan to do in response to a variety of critical issues and legislative concerns.Rep. @RepAndyLevin @EdLaborCmte @HouseForeign

 

Rep. Andy Levin represents Michigan’s 9th Congressional district.

Rep. Andy Levin is on the House Education and Foreign Relations committees.

Pat LaMarche on ”Invisible” Homeless Vets

We close the first hour with author and veteran’s advocate Pat LaMarche who will discuss her new book “Invisible” and how it is being used to bring attention to the issue of veteran homelessness. @PatHLaMarche

Sarah Burris, Reporter at RawStory

The second hour begins with journalist Sarah Burris of RawStory for a breakdown of yet another monumental week in the news. @RawStory @SarahBurris

Democracy Under Water | 9-3-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with a breakdown of the news cycle and the shocking events contained within. Then Congressman Andy Levin joins us to discuss what Democrats plan to do a variety of critical issues and legislative concerns. We close the first hour with author and veteran’s advocate Pat LaMarche who will discuss her new book “Invisible” and how it is being used to bring attention to the issue of veteran homelessness.

The #RickShow​ is available everywhere. Check your radio dial or your favorite podcast app, and if you want to catch the TV show, find us on:

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