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Episodes
Thursday Sep 29, 2016
Thursday Sep 29, 2016
Tyler Cherry, Media Matters Researcher breaks out the BS meter on Fake News as he joins Rick to talk about the recent Fox News memo telling their hosts not to use online polls and other unscientific polls in their broadcasts. Basically they were told to stop making stuff up. Has Fox News gone too far?
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, Executive Director of NETWORK joins Rick to discuss her organizations recent launch of “Presidential Bigotry Watch” to monitor and call attention to all the hateful things said in the campaign and to talk about her upcoming Harrisburg event.
Ken Mash, President of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) joins Rick to give an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between his union’s members and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as we countdown the days until the October 19th strike deadline.
Ed Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD) joins Rick to talk infrastructure and the need to invest now in light of both presidential candidates’ positions on rebuilding the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, and vital infrastructure.
Peter Van Buren, Author of GHOSTS OF TOM JOAD and WE MEANT WELL joins Rick to share his unique perspective on Monday night’s debate and discuss why Democrats should not be celebrating a Hillary victory just yet.
Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to share his thoughts on trade policy and the re-shoring of American jobs in the context of the recent presidential debate and to discuss how investing in America and its workers are needed now more than ever.
Jess McIntosh, Director of Communications Outreach with Hillary For America joins Rick to give the Team Hillary response to Monday night’s debate performance and to discuss the after excuses given by the Trump campaign for his poor performance.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Sister Simone Campbell, SSS, Executive Director of NETWORK joins Rick to discuss her organizations recent launch of “Presidential Bigotry Watch” to monitor and call attention to all the hateful things said in the campaign and to talk about her upcoming Harrisburg event.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Ed Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD) joins Rick to talk infrastructure and the need to invest now in light of both presidential candidates’ positions on rebuilding the nation’s crumbling roads, bridges, and vital infrastructure.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to share his thoughts on trade policy and the re-shoring of American jobs in the context of the recent presidential debate and to discuss how investing in America and its workers are needed now more than ever.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Jess McIntosh, Director of Communications Outreach with Hillary For America joins Rick to give the Team Hillary response to Monday night’s debate performance and to discuss the after excuses given by the Trump campaign for his poor performance.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Ken Mash, President of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) joins Rick to give an update on the ongoing contract negotiations between his union’s members and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education as we countdown the days until the October 19th strike deadline.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Wednesday Sep 28, 2016
Peter Van Buren, Author of GHOSTS OF TOM JOAD and WE MEANT WELL joins Rick to share his unique perspective on Monday night’s debate and discuss why Democrats should not be celebrating a Hillary victory just yet.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock Pennsylvania joins Rick to discuss what he encountered at last night’s presidential debate at Hofstra University and what reaction he got as probably the only guy in shorts.
Alex Fattore, locked out long time Just Born employee joins Rick to talk about the ongoing lockout at Just Born Incorporated, what led to the workers being kicked to the curb, and what they are doing to fight back against this radical move by the company to impose its will.
Will Ragland, Campaign Director at the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins Rick to share his thoughts on the first presidential debate focusing on concerns over national security and the Trump image around the globe.
Katie McGinty, Democratic candidate for US Senate joins Rick fresh off her campaign appearance with Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia to talk about her bid to unseat GOP incumbent Senator Pat Toomey and to discuss why Senator Toomey’s ideology is hurting Pennsylvania’s workers.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
John Fetterman, Mayor of Braddock Pennsylvania joins Rick to discuss what he encountered at last night’s presidential debate at Hofstra University and what reaction he got as probably the only guy in shorts.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Alex Fattore, locked out long time Just Born employee joins Rick to talk about the ongoing lockout at Just Born Incorporated, what led to the workers being kicked to the curb, and what they are doing to fight back against this radical move by the company to impose its will.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Will Ragland, Campaign Director at the Center for American Progress Action Fund joins Rick to share his thoughts on the first presidential debate focusing on concerns over national security and the Trump image around the globe.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Tuesday Sep 27, 2016
Katie McGinty, Democratic candidate for US Senate joins Rick fresh off her campaign appearance with Vice President Joe Biden in Philadelphia to talk about her bid to unseat GOP incumbent Senator Pat Toomey and to discuss why Senator Toomey’s ideology is hurting Pennsylvania’s workers.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins Rick to preview the first presidential debate and to discuss the issues his organization hopes will be front and center as the candidates square off face to face.
Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA), joins Rick as a Clinton spokesperson to give his take on what the first presidential debate has instore for viewers as the two candidates take the stage.
Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins Rick to highlight the work the labor movement is doing in Pennsylvania to get union members out to vote and to discuss his thoughts on what worker issues should be brought up at during the first presidential debate.
Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press joins Rick to discuss the latest news and organizing going on at the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities and colleges since the recent strike deadline issued by theAssociation of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) who represent the workers.
Ceresta Smith, co-founder of United Opt Out National, a veteran educator with over twenty-five years of teaching experience in the areas of English/language arts and television production joins Rick to discuss the upcoming UOO Education and Civil Rights Summit being held on October 14 & 15 in Houston, TX and why now is the time for action.
Zakary Rodriguez, executive board member of the Houston Federation of Teachers joins Rick to discuss the upcoming UOO Education and Civil Rights Summit being held on October 14 & 15 in Houston, TX and answer why Houston, and why is now the time for action.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins Rick to preview the first presidential debate and to discuss the issues his organization hopes will be front and center as the candidates square off face to face.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Representative Seth Moulton (D-MA), joins Rick as a Clinton spokesperson to give his take on what the first presidential debate has in store for viewers as the two candidates take the stage.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins Rick to highlight the work the labor movement is doing in Pennsylvania to get union members out to vote and to discuss his thoughts on what worker issues should be brought up at during the first presidential debate.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press joins Rick to discuss the latest news and organizing going on at the 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education universities and colleges since the recent strike deadline issued by theAssociation of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) who represent the workers.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Ceresta Smith, co-founder of United Opt Out National, a veteran educator with over twenty-five years of teaching experience in the areas of English/language arts and television production joins Rick to discuss the upcoming UOO Education and Civil Rights Summit being held on October 14 & 15 in Houston, TX and why now is the time for action.
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Monday Sep 26, 2016
Zakary Rodriguez, executive board member of the Houston Federation of Teachers joins Rick to discuss the upcoming UOO Education and Civil Rights Summit being held on October 14 & 15 in Houston, TX and answer why Houston, and why is now the time for action.