The Rick Smith Show

Will Bunch talks Philadelphia politics and its soda tax

Will Bunch, Author of The Bern Identity and columnist at the Philly Daily News joins Rick to talk about his recent article, “Tax Soda Less, Tax Rich People More” and how the mayor of Philadelphia’s plan is being received on both sides of the political divide.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - May 4, 2016

Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to look back on, and discuss his bid for US Senate, to look forward to the November election, and answer the “What’s Next” question. 

Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America joins Rick to discuss whether or not the television programs who recently drew the “No Phoners” line in the sand will cave now the Trump is the GOP’s nominee and to talk about how low can this election season go.

Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to preview the upcoming their 20th Anniversary Conference that will take place in Harrisburg, PA on June 8 & 9 and to discuss how this conference will aid in the fight against inequality.

John Fetterman, Braddock Mayor and former Senate Candidate, answers "What's Next?"

Braddock Mayor John Fetterman joins Rick to look back on, and discuss his bid for US Senate, to look forward to the November election, and answer the “What’s Next” question. 

Eric Boehlert on the role of phone interviews in the demise of the GOP

Eric Boehlert, Senior Fellow at Media Matters for America joins Rick to discuss whether or not the television programs who recently drew the “No Phoners” line in the sand will cave now the Trump is the GOP’s nominee and to talk about how low can this election season go.

Dr. Stephen Herzenberg talks the Keystone Research Center's 20th Anniversary

Dr. Stephen Herzenberg, Executive Director of the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to preview the upcoming their 20th Anniversary Conference that will take place in Harrisburg, PA on June 8 & 9 and to discuss how this conference will aid in the fight against inequality.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - May 3, 2016

Edward F Mooney, CWA District 2-13 Vice President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save good family sustaining jobs from being shipped overseas be Verizon as his members continue their jobs security and dignity on the job.

Chuck Jones, USW Local 1999 President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save 1400 jobs from being shipped to Mexico by Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies and what this presidential season has done for his fight.

Maryam Adamu, Research Associate for the Early Childhood Policy team at American Progress joins Rick to preview President Obama’s visit to Flint, MI and his visit with 8-year-old Mari Copeny.

Rousemary Vega, Chicago parent activist joins Rick to talk about standing us and fighting for her child as the Chicago Public School district close public schools across the city and to talk about why she was banned for life from attending public school board meetings.

Edward Mooney talks standing up to Verizon and the CWA rally in PA's Capitol

Edward F Mooney, CWA District 2-13 Vice President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save good family sustaining jobs from being shipped overseas be Verizon as his members continue their jobs security and dignity on the job.

Chuck Jones talks the movement to stop Carrier from destroying 1400 livelihoods in Indiana

Chuck Jones, USW Local 1999 President joins Rick to talk about his union’s fight to save 1400 jobs from being shipped to Mexico by Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies and what this presidential season has done for his fight.

Maryam Adamu talks the impact of the Flint Water Crisis on future generations

Maryam Adamu, Research Associate for the Early Childhood Policy team at American Progress joins Rick to preview President Obama’s visit to Flint, MI and his visit with 8-year-old Mari Copeny.

Rousemary Vega was banned for standing up for her child's education

Rousemary Vega, Chicago parent activist joins Rick to talk about standing us and fighting for her child as the Chicago Public School district close public schools across the city and to talk about why she was banned for life from attending public school board meetings.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 27, 2016

Irwin Aronson, Labor Attorney and Rick Smith Show regular, talks the PA primary election results.  

Kenneth Mash, President of APSCUF-PA, joins Rick to talk higher education funding and call on the PA legislature to do their job and fund schools. 

Jeff Garis, Outreach and Engagement Director at the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, discusses the shift in education funding from State to local taxpayers

Jessica Martinez, Executive Director of National Council of Occupational Safety and Health, joins Rick to talk International Workers Memorial Day, April 28.

Jessica Martinez talks International Workers Memorial Day

Jessica Martinez, Executive Director of National Council of Occupational Safety and Health, joins Rick to talk International Workers Memorial Day, April 28.

Jeff Garis discusses shifting education funding to the backs of local taxpayers

Jeff Garis, Outreach and Engagement Director at the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center, discusses the shift in education funding from State to local taxpayers.

Kenneth Mash talks funding higher education and the real rise in tuition

Kenneth Mash, President of APSCUF-PA, joins Rick to talk higher education funding and call on the PA legislature to do their job and fund schools.  

Irwin Aronson recaps PA Primary Election Results

Irwin Aronson, Labor Attorney and Rick Smith Show regular, talks the PA primary election results.   

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 26, 2016

Pat Eiding, President of Philadelphia AFL-CIO, joins Rick to talk the PA primary and the importance of voting, even outside of the Presidential campaigns.

Marcel Groen, Chairman of the PA Democratic Party, encourages Pennsylvanian’s to get out and vote, as well as a review of the PA candidates.

Adrienne Elrod, Director of Strategic Communications and Surrogates, talks Hillary Clinton’s supporters and her history on healthcare and trade.

Benton Strong, Managing Director for Communications at the Center for American Progress, discusses the Pennsylvania primary. 

Diane Ravitch, author, education historian and President of the Network for Public Education, talks education, and franchise charter schools. 

Pat Eiding on the PA primary and the privilege of casting your vote

Pat Eiding, President of Philadelphia AFL-CIO, joins Rick to talk the PA primary and the importance of voting, even outside of the Presidential campaigns.

Marcel Groen talks voting as a civic duty and a forecast for the PA primary

Marcel Groen, Chairman of the PA Democratic Party, encourages Pennsylvanian’s to get out and vote, as well as a review of the PA candidates.

Adrienne Elrod discusses Hillary Clinton surrogates and her history of healthcare advocacy

Adrienne Elrod, Director of Strategic Communications and Surrogates, talks Hillary Clinton’s supporters and her history on healthcare and trade.

Benton Strong discusses the ongoing PA primary and the importance of the Senate race

Benton Strong, Managing Director for Communications at the Center for American Progress, discusses the Pennsylvania primary.