The Rick Smith Show

The Rick Smith Show Full Three Hours Show for 10-14-2016

David Scholnick, Communications Director of For Pennsylvania's Future joins Rick to discuss his organization’s voter mobilization efforts for the upcoming November 8^th election by targeting the “Obama coalition” of voters and explain how they are dealing with the extreme negativity of this election cycle. 

Paul Booth, Executive Assistant to retired AFSCME President Gerald McEntee joins Rick to talk about the DNC’s “Forward Together” Bus Tour passing through Pennsylvania to energize voters to get out to vote on Novemer 8^th.

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University and Blogger joins Rick to talk about what can be accomplished during a Clinton presidency given the political realities in Washington DC.  Who will be the first Republican to say “I hope she fails?” or “We will make her a 1 term president?”

Bill Scher, online editor of OurFuture.org joins Rick to talk about the downward spiral of the Trump campaign and discuss how his Trump’s free fall in the polls could affect the down ticket Republican candidates come November 8^th.  

Peter Krajsa, Executive Vice President, Channel Development at Renew Financial joins to talk about innovative financing options for efficiency and renewable energy contractors and how these investments can save considerable money, and help save the planet. 

David Scholnick talks For Pennsylvania's Future

David Scholnick, Communications Director of For Pennsylvania's Future joins Rick to discuss his organization’s voter mobilization efforts for the upcoming November 8^th election by targeting the “Obama coalition” of voters and explain how they are dealing with the extreme negativity of this election cycle. 

Paul Booth rails on Trump's Use of Chinese Steel

Paul Booth, Executive Assistant to retired AFSCME President Gerald McEntee joins Rick to talk about the DNC’s “Forward Together” Bus Tour passing through Pennsylvania to energize voters to get out to vote on November 8^th.

Matias Vernengo brings Shining Rays of Optimism

Matías Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University and Blogger joins Rick to talk about what can be accomplished during a Clinton presidency given the political realities in Washington DC.  Who will be the first Republican to say “I hope she fails?” or “We will make her a 1 term president?”

Bill Scher talks Crazy Train Election

Bill Scher, online editor of OurFuture.org joins Rick to talk about the downward spiral of the Trump campaign and discuss how his Trump’s free fall in the polls could affect the down ticket Republican candidates come November 8^th.  

Peter Krajsa talks Financing Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects

Peter Krajsa, Executive Vice President, Channel Development at Renew Financial joins to talk about innovative financing options for efficiency and renewable energy contractors and how these investments can save considerable money, and help save the planet. 

The Rick Smith Show Full Three Hours Show for 10-12-2016

Sue Williamson, 4th Grade Teacher at the Media Elementary School in Media, PA joins Rick to talk National Bullying Prevention Month and explain a new “Trump Effect” phenomenon taking over classrooms across the country as children see the antics by GOP Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump.

David Yankovich, former Military Intelligence Officer, Huffington Post contributor, and parent of a 10-year-old daughter joins Rick to talk about his recent article on what he and his daughter encounter at a Hillary Clinton rally at the hands of Trump supporters.

Robert S. Weiner, President of Robert Weiner Associates News; and Solutions for Change Foundation joins Rick to share an insider’s view of the presidential race thus far and evaluate what the world saw Sunday night during the second of three presidential debates.

John Neurohr, Communications Director for PA Budget and Policy Center (PBPC) and Co-Chair of the PBPC project Why Courts Matter – PA joins Rick to explain how mass opposition to President Obama’s judicial nominees at every level of the judicial system is hurting American workers and causing a massive backlog in the courts.

Kimball Taylor, author of “The Coyotes Bicycle: The Untold Story of 7000 Bicycles and the Rise of a Borderland Empire” joins Rick to talk about his new book and explain how he came to engage in a multiyear private investigation to find out how and from the bicycles came from and by whom. 

Sue WIlliamson talk National Bullying Prevention Month in Light of Trump Effect

Sue Williamson, 4th Grade Teacher at the Media Elementary School in Media, PA joins Rick to talk National Bullying Prevention Month and explain a new “Trump Effect” phenomenon taking over classrooms across the country as children see the antics by GOP Presidential candidate Donald J. Trump.

David Yankovich explain the Results of Taking His Daughter to a Rally

David Yankovich, former Military Intelligence Officer, Huffington Post contributor, and parent of a 10-year-old daughter joins Rick to talk about his recent article on what he and his daughter encounter at a Hillary Clinton rally at the hands of Trump supporters.

Robert Weiner gives the Inside Info

Robert S. Weiner, President of Robert Weiner Associates News; and Solutions for Change Foundation joins Rick to share an insider’s view of the presidential race thus far and evaluate what the world saw Sunday night during the second of three presidential debates.

John Neurohr on Why Courts Matter

John Neurohr, Communications Director for PA Budget and Policy Center (PBPC) and Co-Chair of the PBPC project Why Courts Matter – PA joins Rick to explain how mass opposition to President Obama’s judicial nominees at every level of the judicial system is hurting American workers and causing a massive backlog in the courts.

Kimball Taylor talks New Book and Immigration

Kimball Taylor, author of “The Coyotes Bicycle: The Untold Story of 7000 Bicycles and the Rise of a Borderland Empire” joins Rick to talk about his new book and explain how he came to engage in a multiyear private investigation to find out how and from the bicycles came from and by whom. 

The Rick Smith Show Full Three Hours Show for 10-11-2016

Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins Rick to discuss the recent debate and explain why his organization believes Hillary Clinton is the best choice to take on the nation’s many challenges for American workers and their families come November 8.

Kyle Garner, CEO of Organic India USA, based in Boulder, CO joins Rick to about what raising the minimum wage means for business owners and CEOs and why he, and other members of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage  support the state of Colorado’s ballot initiative to gradually increase the minimum wage to $12 by 2020.

David Madland, Senior Fellow and Strategic Director of the American Worker Project at the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins Rick to discuss his recent piece titled, “The Future of Worker Voice and Power” and explain how policymakers, workers, and voters can rebuild a prosperous working class in America again.

Peter Montgomery, Senior Fellow with the People For the American Way joins Rick to discuss their Right Wing Watch’s 10^th Anniversary of watching extremism and corporate media dominate the message and talk about what they have planned for the next decade to reclaim the airwaves and our democracy.

Rick Bloomingdale on Presidential Debate & Worker's Choice on Nov. 8

Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins Rick to discuss the recent debate and explain why his organization believes Hillary Clinton is the best choice to take on the nation’s many challenges for American workers and their families come November 8.

Kyle Garner on Business Owners Supporting Minimum Wage Hike

Kyle Garner, CEO of Organic India USA, based in Boulder, CO joins Rick to about what raising the minimum wage means for business owners and CEOs and why he, and other members of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage  support the state of Colorado’s ballot initiative to gradually increase the minimum wage to $12 by 2020.

David Madland talks Reviving Worker Power

David Madland, Senior Fellow and Strategic Director of the American Worker Project at the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins Rick to discuss his recent piece titled, “The Future of Worker Voice and Power” and explain how policymakers, workers, and voters can rebuild a prosperous working class in America again.

Peter Montgomery on 10th Anniversary of Right Wing Watch

Peter Montgomery, Senior Fellow with the People For the American Way joins Rick to discuss their Right Wing Watch’s 10^th Anniversary of watching extremism and corporate media dominate the message and talk about what they have planned for the next decade to reclaim the airwaves and our democracy.

The Rick Smith Show for 10-6-2016 from the APSCUF Rally

Today we were at the Dixon University Center in Harrisburg, PA as upwards of 1,000 faculty and students from across Pennsylvania converged on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Governor's meeting to tell them and the Chancellor that it's time to negotiate fairly and that no one wants to strike....BUT THEY WILL. 

We spoke with several professors, students, and activists about the rally, the contract, and the organizing going on to preserve Pennsylvania's 14 state owned colleges and universities.

Thank you Professor Kim Garis from Shippensburg, Professor Allen Benn from East Stroudsburg, Professor Colleen Cooke from Slippery Rock,  Professor Dave Chambers from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Professor Seth Kahn from West Chester, and Liv Sun a student organizer from Kutztown. 

 

The Rick Smith Show Full Three Hours Show for 10-5-2016

Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to review the Vice President’s debate and share his thoughts on how it will affect the upcoming Presidential debate.

Andrew Austin, Associate Professor and Chair of Democracy and Justice Studies and Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay joins Rick to critique the Vice President candidate’s performance during the recent debate and share his thoughts on what we saw and how it reflects on “We the People.”

Richard Fiesta, executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans joins Rick to discuss comments made during the Vice President debate regarding the nation’s Social Security system and to talk about what needs to be done by whomever is elected in November to strengthen Social Security for future generations.

Marc Stier, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center joins Rick to talk about the impending troubles faced by Pennsylvanians as the recent release of state revenue numbers paint a grim picture.

Matt Elliott, Executive Director of the Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance (KEEA) joins Rick to kick-off the first Energy Efficiency Day, discuss how Pennsylvania is doing in the energy efficiency arena and to evaluate current and pending legislation.

John Fetterman talks VP Debate

Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to review the Vice President’s debate and share his thoughts on how it will affect the upcoming Presidential debate.