The Rick Smith Show

Ian Millhiser, Justice Editor at ThinkProgress joins Rick to discuss Donald Trump pulling out of the Iran Deal, what his decision means for future presidents, and to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s recent media appearances and the news that Donald Trump is not pleased with Rudy’s performances.

Adam Parkomenko, political strategist joins Rick to discuss the night’s election results as West Virginia did not elect a conman and criminal as the Republican senate candidate, Mike Pence’s brother winning in Indiana, and Richard Cordray winning in Ohio and the coming Blue Wave.

New Mexico State Representative Bill McCamley joins Rick to discuss his campaign’s recent video of him and others tearing down Trump’s future wall, to talk about his run for New Mexico’s state Auditor, and how as Auditor he can deny Trump of his ego driven wall.

Bill Scher, Contributing Editor to Politico Magazine and a Contributor to Real Clear Politics joins Rick to discuss the top issues of the day as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resign amid sexual harassment claims, how crazy West Virginia could be as former Massey Energy CEO and convicted felon Don Blankenship surges in the GOP primary for senate, and to talk Trump’s Iran deal mess.

John J. O’Grady, President of AFGE National Council of EPA Locals #238 joins Rick to talk about how citizens can organize to Boot Scott Pruitt to the curb in light of all of his shenanigans beyond his lavish travel habits, unnecessary security detail, and $43,000 phone booth.

New Mexico State Representative Bill McCamley joins Rick to discuss his campaign’s recent video of him and others tearing down Trump’s future wall, to talk about his run for New Mexico’s state Auditor, and how as Auditor he can deny Trump of his ego driven wall.

Bill Scher, Contributing Editor to Politico Magazine and a Contributor to Real Clear Politics joins Rick to discuss the top issues of the day as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resign amid sexual harassment claims, how crazy West Virginia could be as former Massey Energy CEO and convicted felon Don Blankenship surges in the GOP primary for senate, and to talk Trump’s Iran deal mess.

John J. O’Grady, President of AFGE National Council of EPA Locals #238 joins Rick to talk about how citizens can organize to Boot Scott Pruitt to the curb in light of all of his shenanigans beyond his lavish travel habits, unnecessary security detail, and $43,000 phone booth.

Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins Rick to talk trade, jobs, China, and Trump.

Renato Mariotti was federal prosecutor and former candidate for Illinois Attorney General joins Rick to talk Rudy’s Big Media Blitz Weekend and how as the new Trump mouthpiece he’s sought to muddy the waters of reality.  Is the Stormy Daniels story all that important? What will be Trump’s downfall?

 

Isaiah Poole, founder of Poole Media joins Rick to discuss recent comments by Trump loyalists Diamond and Silk, Trump’s NRA guns speech, the realities of the Trump administration on the African-American community.

Scott Paul, president of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins Rick to talk trade, jobs, China, and Trump.

Renato Mariotti was federal prosecutor and former candidate for Illinois Attorney General joins Rick to talk Rudy’s Big Media Blitz Weekend and how as the new Trump mouthpiece he’s sought to muddy the waters of reality.  Is the Stormy Daniels story all that important? What will be Trump’s downfall?

Isaiah Poole, founder of Poole Media joins Rick to discuss recent comments by Trump loyalists Diamond and Silk, Trump’s NRA guns speech, the realities of the Trump administration on the African-American community.

This week we're talking with Allegra Chapman from COmmon Cause and COngressional Candidate Andy Thornburn.

Robert S. Weiner, President of Robert Weiner Associates News and Public Affairs joins Rick to talk about his latest Op-Ed discussing how restoring the assault weapons ban would have impacted the last 15 Mass shootings and to share his thoughts on Rudy, Stormy, Donnie, Sneeze, Dopey, and more.

Phil Cohen, Special Projects Coordinator for Workers United joins Rick to explain how Union Busters at Mohawk Industries were defeated in Eden, NC, the tactics they employed, why this NLRB decision is a big deal for unionized workers across the nation, and how this company’s antics are eerily familiar to the past.

 

Barry Broad, Legislative Director with the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council joins Rick to talk about the recent California Supreme Court ruling that could force changes for employers who classify their workers as independent contractors and what this means for workers across California and the nation.

 

Justin David Sanders, Republican Congressional Candidate running in South Carolina’s 4^th district joins Rick to discuss the chaotic 19 person race, his campaign, the issues he is fighting for, and how he plans to restore trust in government. 

Robert S. Weiner, President of Robert Weiner Associates News and Public Affairs joins Rick to talk about his latest Op-Ed discussing how restoring the assault weapons ban would have impacted the last 15 Mass shootings and to share his thoughts on Rudy, Stormy, Donnie, Sneeze, Dopey, and more.

Phil Cohen, Special Projects Coordinator for Workers United joins Rick to explain how Union Busters at Mohawk Industries were defeated in Eden, NC, the tactics they employed, why this NLRB decision is a big deal for unionized workers across the nation, and how this company’s antics are eerily familiar to the past.

Barry Broad, Legislative Director with the California Teamsters Public Affairs Council joins Rick to talk about the recent California Supreme Court ruling that could force changes for employers who classify their workers as independent contractors and what this means for workers across California and the nation.

Justin David Sanders, Republican Congressional Candidate running in South Carolina’s 4^th district joins Rick to discuss the chaotic 19 person race, his campaign, the issues he is fighting for, and how he plans to restore trust in government. 

Sarah Kendzior, political writer and Author of The View From Flyover Country joins Rick to talk about the “disgraceful” leaked questions that turns out were dreamed up by Donald Trump lawyer and to discuss why this leak could be dangerous.

Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA joins Rick on May Day to talk about the history of the day, the attacks on workers, and what needs to be done to defend a workers right to choose.

Sarah Burris, Reporter at Rawstory joins Rick to discuss her top stories of the day ranging form the White House Correspondence Dinner, Evangelical message to abused wives, phony anti-free speech claims, conservative victimhood, and more.    

Sarah Kendzior, political writer and Author of The View From Flyover Country joins Rick to talk about the “disgraceful” leaked questions that turns out were dreamed up by Donald Trump lawyer and to discuss why this leak could be dangerous.

Sara Nelson, International President of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA joins Rick on May Day to talk about the history of the day, the attacks on workers, and what needs to be done to defend a workers right to choose.

Sarah Burris, Reporter at Rawstory joins Rick to discuss her top stories of the day ranging form the White House Correspondence Dinner, Evangelical message to abused wives, phony anti-free speech claims, conservative victimhood, and more.