The Rick Smith Show

Amanda Marcotte talks New Book on the Building of A Reactionary Know Nothing President

Amanda Marcot, Salon.com writer and author of the newly released book TROLL NATION: HOW THE RIGHT BECAME TRUMP-WORSHIPPING MONSTERS SET ON RATFUCKING LIBERALS, AMERICA, AND TRUTH ITSELF joins Rick to discuss her newly released book answers the question, How did we end up with a Trump in the White House?

Dylan Wegela talks #RedForEd

Dylan Wegela, Arizona Administrator, Leader, and Site Liaison Coordinator for Arizona Educators United joins Rick to talk about the upcoming strike action in Arizona as teachers voted overwhelmingly to hit the picket line on Thursday demanding better wages for themselves and fellow education professionals and for increased funding for schools to ensure students get proper resources.  

The Rick Smith Show 4-20-2018

Sarah Burris, reporter at Raw Story joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day from Alex Jones Michael Cohen to Rudy’s cross dressing.

Khary Penebaker, Gun Violence survivor, @Everytown board member, and DNC member joins Rick to discuss the 19^th anniversary of the Columbine shooting and to talk about the legislative victories being won at the state level.

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition and host of the Dworkin Report joins Rick to discuss the week’s news surrounding Rosenstein/Muellerm Sessions, Cohen, and the insanity and chaos of another week of Trump in the Whites House.

Sarah Burris talks Story of the Day

Sarah Burris, reporter at Raw Story joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day from Alex Jones Michael Cohen to Rudy’s cross dressing.

Khary Penebaker on 19th Anniversary of Columbine Shooting

Khary Penebaker, Gun Violence survivor, @Everytown board member, and DNC member joins Rick to discuss the 19^th anniversary of the Columbine shooting and to talk about the legislative victories being won at the state level.

Scott Dworkin talks Chaotic Week of Memos and Positioning

Scott Dworkin, Co-Founder of the Democratic Coalition and host of the Dworkin Report joins Rick to discuss the week’s news surrounding Rosenstein/Muellerm Sessions, Cohen, and the insanity and chaos of another week of Trump in the Whites House.

The Rick Smith Show 4-18-2018

The Rick Smith Show from the Teamster's Public Sector Conference from San Diego, CA 

The Rick Smith Show 4-16-2018

Tim Hogan, Spokesperson for the Not One Penny coalition joins Rick to talk about the Tax Day Marches across the nation and discuss the effect Trump’s tax scheme has had on citizens.

Arthur Delaney, HuffPost Political reporter joins Rick to discuss the recent Republican policy push to mandate drug testing for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) and how it will effect children, families, farmers, and corporate interests.

Propane Jane is back in session as Rick asked about 1955 Little League Pledge being recited at kids baseball games and what forced displays of patriotism or religiosity means, and Comey, Hannity, and #InStabilityinChief

Tim Hogan talks Tax March

Tim Hogan, Spokesperson for the Not One Penny coalition joins Rick to talk about the Tax Day Marches across the nation and discuss the effect Trump’s tax scheme has had on citizens.

Art Delaney talks GOP Pee Obsession

Arthur Delaney, HuffPost Political reporter joins Rick to discuss the recent Republican policy push to mandate drug testing for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) and how it will effect children, families, farmers, and corporate interests.

Propane Jane is in Session

Propane Jane is back in session as Rick asked about 1955 Little League Pledge being recited at kids baseball games and what forced displays of patriotism or religiosity means, and Comey, Hannity, and #InStabilityinChief

The Rick Smith Show 4-13-2018

John Stovall, President of Teamsters Local 783 joins Rick to talk about the day’s events in Kentucky as public-sector workers once again hit the streets to protest their Governor’s veto of a really bad budget and legislature overriding the veto and what it will mean for the state’s workers and their future.

 

Scott Dworkin, CO-founder of The Democratic Coalition and host of the #DworkinReport joins Rick to discuss the news of the day that saw the President Wag the Dog by bombing Syria and to talk about all the scandal and chaos surrounding the administration.

Isaiah Poole, founder of Poole Media joins Rick to discuss the bombing of Syria and to assess what it’s impact will have going forward as it appears it was carried out over the advise of Defense Secretary Mattis.

John Stovall explain Why Workers are in the Streets of Kentucky

John Stovall, President of Teamsters Local 783 joins Rick to talk about the day’s events in Kentucky as public-sector workers once again hit the streets to protest their Governor’s veto of a really bad budget and legislature overriding the veto and what it will mean for the state’s workers and their future.

Scott Dworkin on Bombs Dropping in Syria

Scott Dworkin, CO-founder of The Democratic Coalition and host of the #DworkinReport joins Rick to discuss the news of the day that saw the President Wag the Dog by bombing Syria and to talk about all the scandal and chaos surrounding the administration.

Isaiah Poole on Syria Bombing

Isaiah Poole, founder of Poole Media joins Rick to discuss the bombing of Syria and to assess what it’s impact will have going forward as it appears it was carried out over the advise of Defense Secretary Mattis.

The Rick Smith Show 4-12-2018

Peter Morley, Patient advocate, cancer survivor & lupus warrior joins Rick to discuss the right-wing attack on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Medicare and what it means to people like him and others.

Patrick McHugh, executive director of Priorities USA joins Rick to discuss what issues and policy priorities Democrats need to focus on in the coming election.

 

Sara Green, Kentucky public school teacher joins Rick to talk about Friday’s big rally in Kentucky and what teachers and public sectors workers are demanding from the Republican led legislature.

 

Brittany Alexander, Ohio BATs Leadership Team Member joins Rick to talk about holding elected officials accountable and voting for pro-education candidates.

Peter Morley talks Fighting for Patients Rights and Health Care

Peter Morley, Patient advocate, cancer survivor & lupus warrior joins Rick to discuss the right-wing attack on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and Medicare and what it means to people like him and others.

Patrick McHugh 2018 Priorities for Dems

Patrick McHugh, executive director of Priorities USA joins Rick to discuss what issues and policy priorities Democrats need to focus on in the coming election.

Sara Green talks Kentucky Rally and Demands

Sara Green, Kentucky public school teacher joins Rick to talk about Friday’s big rally in Kentucky and what teachers and public sectors workers are demanding from the Republican led legislature.

Brittany Alexander talks Holding Elected Officials Accountable

Brittany Alexander, Ohio BATs Leadership Team Member joins Rick to talk about holding elected officials accountable and voting for pro-education candidates.