The Rick Smith Show

David Pepper on GOP Election Rigging in Ohio

We close the first hour with former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper to talk about gerrymandering and how the GOP in Ohio using tactics both legal and illegal to rig elections in the Buckeye State for the next decade. @DavidPepper @OHDems

David Pepper is the former Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party

Union Leader Wendell Young IV on Vaccine Mandates in the Workplace

The second hour begins with Wendell Young of UFCW Local 1776 and a discussion about vaccinations and the need for employers to mandate them in America’s workplaces. @WyoungivIV @UFCWLocal1776

We Will Not Forget | 8-27-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with commentary on the tragic news coming out of Afghanistan today. Then we are joined by history teacher and education advocate Sari Beth Rosenberg for a discussion on the staggering rise in Covid cases in America’s schools, and what we are doing and not doing about it. We close the first hour with former chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party David Pepper to talk about gerrymandering and how the GOP in Ohio using tactics both legal and illegal to rig elections in the Buckeye State for the next decade.

We Will Not Forget | 8-27-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Wendell Young of UFCW Local 1776 and a discussion about vaccinations and the need for employers to mandate them in America’s workplaces. Then we close the show with Bob Ney, former GOP congressman turned analyst for some thoughts on recent events at home and abroad and what we can expect in the coming weeks and months.

Laura Packard on Investing in Human Infrastructure

We are joined by Laura Packard for a discussion about the strain on our healthcare system, and what that means for working families, and how the Build Back Better plan can help. @lpackard @healthcarevoice @ProtectOurCare #CareForceOne #BuildBackBetter

Chuck Collins on Billionaires & Pandemic Profiteers

We close the first hour with Chuck Collins of The Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, DC, who will discuss the staggering rise in wealth among the billionaire class, and how they managed to turn a pandemic into a profit machine, and why that’s terrible news for working people. @inequalityorg @IPS_DC

Justin Hendrix on Jim Jordan and the 1/6 Insurrection

The second hour begins with Justin Hendrix of Tech Policy Press who will share his new report “Timeline: Rep. Jim Jordan, A Systematic Disinformation Campaign, and January 6." @justinhendrix

Back to School | 8-26-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Justin Hendrix of Tech Policy Press who will share his new report “Timeline: Rep. Jim Jordan, A Systematic Disinformation Campaign, and January 6. Then we close the show with Bob Ney, former GOP congressman turned analyst for some thoughts on recent events in DC and what we can expect in the coming weeks.

Alex N. Press of Jacobin Magazine

We are joined by journalist Alex Press of Jacobin Magazine to talk about a growing strike movement at Nabisco, what the workers are fighting for, and how it affects working families everywhere. @alexnpress  ​

Cyril Mychalejko on the Growth of Militias and Hate Groups

The second hour begins with Cyril Mychalejko of the Bucks County Courier and a discussion about local militias and hate groups targeting schools and school board meetings @cmychalejko

Alternative Facts | 8-24-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with commentary on the state of denialism in America, and the hypocrisy of the anti-vaxx component of American media. Then we are joined by journalist Alex Press of Jacobin Magazine to talk about a growing strike movement at Nabisco, what the workers are fighting for, and how it affects working families everywhere.

Alternative Facts | 8-24-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Cyril Mychalejko of the Bucks County Courier and a discussion about local militias and hate groups targeting schools and school board meetings, and then we end the night with Bob Ney, former GOP congressman turned analyst for some thoughts on recent events in DC and what we can expect in the coming weeks.

Today's Podcast Best Of

Today's Podcast Best Of

Former Asst. Secretary of Defense Lawrence J. Korb on Afghanistan

We end the night with former Assistant Secretary of Defense Larry Korb, who will help us make sense of the most recent statements out of the Pentagon and help us understand the situation on the ground in Afghanistan. @LarryKorb @CAPAction @amprog

Scott Dworkin on the GOP Spin Machine

The second hour begins with Scott Dworkin of The Democratic Coalition and a discussion about the present and upcoming political fights in Washington, and the latest posturing by the GOP spin machine @funder @TheDemCoalition

Roxanne Brown of The United Steelworkers

Roxanne Brown of The United Steelworkers joins to talk infrastructure and to promote the USW’s “We Supply America” bus tour. @Steelworkers #USWMade #USWVoices  ​

Bruno Amato Takes on Insurrection Supporter Kevin McCarthy

We are joined by Bruno Amato, who is running against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, for a discussion about his campaign and his plans to win the seat and serve the people of California’s 23^rd district. @brunoamato_1

Bringing Them Home | 8-19-21 (1st Hour)

Rick opens the show with a rundown of several news stories and recent events. Then we are joined by Bruno Amato, who is running against House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, for a discussion about his campaign and his plans to win the seat and serve the people of California’s 23^rd district and then Roxanne Brown of The United Steelworkers joins to talk infrastructure and to promote the USW’s “We Supply America” bus tour.

Bringing Them Home | 8-19-21 (2nd Hour)

The second hour begins with Scott Dworkin of The Democratic Coalition and a discussion about the present and upcoming political fights in Washington, and the latest posturing by the GOP spin machine and then we end the night with former Assistant Secretary of Defense Larry Korb, who will help us make sense of the most recent statements out of the Pentagon and help us understand the situation on the ground in Afghanistan.