The Rick Smith Show

The Rick Smith Show 10-9-2017

Propane Jane helps Rick figure out the weekend’s insanity emanating from the White House as once again another major distraction, this time in the form of feigned outrage and political theater by Vice President Mike Pence, during the Colt-49ers National Anthem clouds our ability to see the very real problems this administration is creating and other they are ignoring. 

Larry Cohen, Labor Chairman Our Revolution joins Rick to talk about how the latest tax deform plan will enrich the rich and harm workers and to discuss what it will take to turn the nation around as inequality worsens and the tools to fight back are being taken away.

Doug Cunningham, Reporter at Workers Independent News joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day and to explain how they relate to working people.

Propane Jane Stands Up for Those Taking a Knee

Propane Jane helps Rick figure out the weekend’s insanity emanating from the White House as once again another major distraction, this time in the form of feigned outrage and political theater by Vice President Mike Pence, during the Colt-49ers National Anthem clouds our ability to see the very real problems this administration is creating and other they are ignoring.

 

Larry Cohen talks Tax Deform

Larry Cohen, Labor Chairman Our Revolution joins Rick to talk about how the latest tax deform plan will enrich the rich and harm workers and to discuss what it will take to turn the nation around as inequality worsens and the tools to fight back are being taken away.

Doug Cunningham on Labor News of the Day

Doug Cunningham, Reporter at Workers Independent News joins Rick to discuss the top stories of the day and to explain how they relate to working people.

The Rick Smith Show 10-6-2017

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics Bucknell University joins Rick to discuss the latest jobs numbers and talk about the coming tax plan and how it will affect the economy.

Isaiah J. Poole, Communications Director with People’s Action and the People’s Action Institute joins Rick to discuss the week that was in Trump World.

Matias Vernengo talks Jobs Report

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics Bucknell University joins Rick to discuss the latest jobs numbers and talk about the coming tax plan and how it will affect the economy.

Isaiah Poole Talks Latest Trump Administration Insanity

Isaiah J. Poole, Communications Director with People’s Action and the People’s Action Institute joins Rick to discuss the week that was in Trump World.

The Rick Smith Show 10-5-2017

Alex Moore, Communication Director for Teamster’s Joint Council 16 joins Rick to discuss the recent right wing lie and attack on Teamster truck drivers in Puerto Rico and to talk about the Teamsters/AFL-CIO joint relief effort to send truck drivers, electricians, nurses, and other skilled workers to the island.

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to examine recent reporters that have come out of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russia’s involvement in influencing the 2016 election and potential collusion and what it could mean for the 2018 midterms.

Chelsea Parsons, Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy at The Center for American Progress joins Rick to talk about the most recent gun massacre and what policies the nation can and should pursue to keep citizens safe. 

Alex Moore explains Real Fake News & Teamster Relief Efforts

Alex Moore, Communication Director for Teamster’s Joint Council 16 joins Rick to discuss the recent right wing lie and attack on Teamster truck drivers in Puerto Rico and to talk about the Teamsters/AFL-CIO joint relief effort to send truck drivers, electricians, nurses, and other skilled workers to the island.

Andrea Chalupa talks Senate Intelligence Committee Revelations

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to examine recent reporters that have come out of the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russia’s involvement in influencing the 2016 election and potential collusion and what it could mean for the 2018 midterms.

Chelsea Parsons talks Guns and Massacre

Chelsea Parsons, Vice President of Guns and Crime Policy at The Center for American Progress joins Rick to talk about the most recent gun massacre and what policies the nation can and should pursue to keep citizens safe. 

The Rick Smith Show 9-28-2017

Our Show from September 28, 2017

The Rick Smith Show 9-27-2017

Richard McDaniel, political commentator and former Clinton staffer joins Rick to share his thought on the Alabama senate primary results and discuss what messages can be gleaned from the victory by formers two-time Alabama State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore.

Sarah Kendzior, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to discuss the recent news that indictments are coming down the pike over the Russian interference investigation and to talk about the Robert Mueller and his team of investigator should be pursuing as they dig into the 2016 election.

 

Joshua Holland, Contributor to The Nation and Rolling Stone and Host of Politics and Reality Radio joins Rick to talk NFL, Kneeling, and presidential nonsense.  Did you know Puerto Rico is an island surrounded by a very big ocean?   

Richard McDaniel talks Impact of Moore Victory in Alabama

Richard McDaniel, political commentator and former Clinton staffer joins Rick to share his thought on the Alabama senate primary results and discuss what messages can be gleaned from the victory by formers two-time Alabama State Supreme Court Justice Roy Moore.

Sarah Kendzior talks Possibility and Realities of Indictments

Sarah Kendzior, journalist and political commentator joins Rick to discuss the recent news that indictments are coming down the pike over the Russian interference investigation and to talk about the Robert Mueller and his team of investigator should be pursuing as they dig into the 2016 election.

Joshua Holland talks Kneeling and More

Joshua Holland, Contributor to The Nation and Rolling Stone and Host of Politics and Reality Radio joins Rick to talk NFL, Kneeling, and presidential nonsense.  Did you know Puerto Rico is an island surrounded by a very big ocean?   

The Rick Smith Show 9-26-2017

Erica Smith, ADAPT Member joins Rick to discuss how she was arrested for protesting at the #CassidyGraham Senate hearing demanding that senators make “No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty” and what the GOP attacks will mean to her and other ADAPT members.

 

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and Co-Organizer of the #MarchforTruth joins Rick to talk about the EMAILS, yes, the damn Emails, but this time it appears the Trump Administration is the ones using private emails to perform government functions. Hypocrisy Much?  And about a little thing like 21 states possibly being hacked by Russians or Russian operatives.  Nothing to see here, move along.

Bob Amsterdam, international attorney and author of Empire of Deceit joins Rick to discuss his recently released book on the fleecing of the American taxpayer through charter schools by the Gulen Organization, why this is different from most charter schemes, and why American’s should be concerned.

Erica Smith talks #ADAPTandRESIST

Erica Smith, ADAPT Member joins Rick to discuss how she was arrested for protesting at the #CassidyGraham Senate hearing demanding that senators make “No cuts to Medicaid, save our liberty” and what the GOP attacks will mean to her and other ADAPT members.

Andrea Chalupa talks EMAILS and the Hacking of Democracy

Andrea Chalupa, journalist and Co-Organizer of the #MarchforTruth joins Rick to talk about the EMAILS, yes, the damn Emails, but this time it appears the Trump Administration is the ones using private emails to perform government functions. Hypocrisy Much?  And about a little thing like 21 states possibly being hacked by Russians or Russian operatives.  Nothing to see here, move along.

Bob Amsterdam talks Empire of Deceit

Bob Amsterdam, international attorney and author of Empire of Deceit joins Rick to discuss his recently released book on the fleecing of the American taxpayer through charter schools by the Gulen Organization, why this is different from most charter schemes, and why American’s should be concerned.