The Rick Smith Show

Diane Ravitch talks the 'Walmart-ization' of Education

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

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 25, 2016

Thomas Paine Cronin, Former President of AFSCME District Council 47 and Bernie Sanders supporter, talks about Sanders’ healthcare policy plans and the candidates’ differences in foreign policy.

Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, joins Rick to talk getting out the vote in the PA primary.  Don’t Forget to Vote tomorrow, April 26^th!

Bakari Sellers, CNN pundit and former Democratic candidate for SC Lt. Governor, discusses Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the PA primary and her plans for college and healthcare.

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press, talks the making the trip to the ballot box a teachable family moment.

Julian Vasquez Heilig, NPE Board member, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and the Director of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership at California State University Sacramento, and California NAACP Education Chair, joins Rick to discuss segregated education.

Rick Bloomingdale encourages Pennsylvanians to get out and VOTE

Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, joins Rick to talk getting out the vote in the PA primary.  Don’t Forget to Vote, April 26^th!

Bakari Sellers talks college affordability and Hillary Clinton's healthcare plans

Bakari Sellers, CNN pundit and former Democratic candidate for SC Lt. Governor, discusses Hillary Clinton’s campaign in the PA primary and her plans for college and healthcare.

Kevin Mahoney discusses parenting at the polls

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press, talks the making the trip to the ballot box a teachable family moment.

Julian Vasquez Heilig talks education and segregation

Julian Vasquez Heilig, NPE Board member, Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and the Director of the Doctorate in Educational Leadership at California State University Sacramento, and California NAACP Education Chair, joins Rick to discuss segregated education.

Tom Cronin talks Bernie Sanders on Healthcare and Foreign Policy

Thomas Paine Cronin, Former President of AFSCME District Council 47 and Bernie Sanders supporter, talks about Sanders’ healthcare policy plans and the candidates’ differences in foreign policy.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 22, 2016

Josh Shapiro,Democratic Candidate for PA Attorney General, talks his campaign in the Pennsylvania Primary.

Eugene Depasquale,Pennsylvania Auditor General, talks his plan for a second term.

John Fetterman,Mayor of Braddock and Democratic Candidate for US Senate, reviews his experience traveling around the state, talking with people and sharing his powerful message.

Larry Cohen, Former President of the Communications Workers of America and Bernie Sanders Supporter, joins Rick to talk Bernie’s positions for the working

Susan Reardon,Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Pennsylvania Federation of Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees, Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, makes the case for single-payer, universal healthcare and tells why Bernie’s on the right side of the issue.

Vivek Viswanathan,Policy Advisor at Hillary for America, joins Rick to layout Hillary Clinton’s plan to provide affordable college and quality higher education.

Jeff Bryant, Blogger at EducationOpportunityNetwork, reviews the state of our nation’s public schools and how to really invest in our communities.

Rio Tazewell, Manager of the Government By the People Campaign at Peoplefor the American Way, talks Democracy Awakening and the steps in a long journey to better democracy.

Matias Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University and blogger at NakedKeynesian, talks zombie economics in Kansas. 

Rio Tazewell talks the next steps for Democracy Awakening

Rio Tazewell, Manager of the Government By the People Campaign at Peoplefor the American Way, talks Democracy Awakening and the steps in a long journey to better democracy.

Matias Vernengo talks the zombie economics devouring Kansas

Matias Vernengo, Professor of Economics at Bucknell University and blogger at NakedKeynesian, talks zombie economics in Kansas. 

Jeff Bryant tells why schools are smart investments for communities

Jeff Bryant, Blogger at EducationOpportunityNetwork, reviews the state of our nation’s public schools and how to really invest in our communities. 

Vivek Viswanathan details Hillary's plan for affordable college and tackling student debt

Vivek Viswanathan, Policy Advisor at Hillary for America, joins Rick to layout Hillary Clinton’s plan to provide affordable college and quality higher education. 

Susan Reardon talks single-payer healthcare and Bernie's plan to make it happen

Susan Reardon,Executive Assistant to the Chairman of Pennsylvania Federation of Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way Employees, Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, makes the case for single-payer, universal healthcare and tells why Bernie’s on the right side of the issue.

Larry Cohen tells why workers should support Bernie Sanders

Larry Cohen, Former President of the Communications Workers of America and Bernie Sanders Supporter, joins Rick to talk Bernie’s positions for the working class and why he stands for the labor movement.

John Fetterman put 35,000 miles on his truck in PA primary. Here's why...

John Fetterman,Mayor of Braddock and Democratic Candidate for US Senate, reviews his experience traveling around the state, talking with people and sharing his powerful message. 

Eugene Depasquale talks PA primary and efficient government

Eugene Depasquale, Pennsylvania Auditor General, reviews his first term in office and previews his plan for a second term. 

Josh Shapiro discusses the PA primary and what he'd do as Attorney General

Josh Shapiro,Democratic Candidate for PA Attorney General, talks his campaign in the Pennsylvania Primary.

The Rick Smith Show - Full Show - April 21, 2016

Joe Sestak, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, joins Rick to talk healthcare, senior and his campaign in the Pennsylvania primary on April 26.

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, discusses the Democratic candidates in PA’s statewide races, including Attorney General and US Senate.

Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy, joins Rick to talk gun control and the major differences between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders.

Anne O’Leary, Senior Healthcare Policy Advisor, talks Hillary Clinton’s plans for healthcare and taking care of our seniors.

Karen Finney, Strategic Advisor for Communications and Political Outreach and Senior Spokesperson for Hillary for America, talks healthcare and the Hillary for America Campaign.

John Braxton, Professor of Biology at Philadelphia Community College and Treasurer of AFT Local 2026, talks Bernie Sanders ideas on making college FREE and higher education funding.

Joe Sestak talks about taking care of our seniors and his campaign for US Senate

Joe Sestak, Democratic Candidate for US Senate, joins Rick to talk healthcare, seniors and his campaign in the run-up to the Pennsylvania primary on April 26.

Preston Maddock talks races for Attorney General and US Senate in the PA primary

Preston Maddock, Communications Director for Pennsylvania Democrats, discusses the Democratic candidates in PA’s statewide races, including Attorney General and US Senate.