The Rick Smith Show

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Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: ·       DirecTV (Channel 348) ·       Dish (Channel 269) ·       Sling ·       Roku ·       Apple TV ·       Amazon Fire TV ·       Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our we...

Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: ·       DirecTV (Channel 348) ·       Dish (Channel 269) ·       Sling ·       Roku ·       Apple TV ·       Amazon Fire TV ·       Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our we...

Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: ·       DirecTV (Channel 348) ·       Dish (Channel 269) ·       Sling ·       Roku ·       Apple TV ·       Amazon Fire TV ·       Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our we...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Connecticut Rep. John Larson about legislation to hold Trump accountable for the latest MAGA gift card ripoff, even as the DOJ allows another Trump slush fund to move forward. Later, Montana congressional candidate Ryan Busse discusses his campaign and his goal of preserving the kind of childhood he had, so his own kids can grow up with the same opportunity...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick examines inequality, poverty, and desperation in the wake of another deadly shooting, this time at a mosque in San Diego, while also taking aim at Democrats who fail workers, including the VA governor’s veto of a collective bargaining bill. Still, Republicans are far worse. Later, EPI senior economist Elise Gould discusses what the class of 2026 faces as they enter tod...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Italo Medelius of Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment about ongoing organizing efforts at Amazon in North Carolina and the fight for workplace dignity. Later, former Montana Senator Jon Tester reflects on caregivers, care recipients, and the people who improve our lives, while making the case for stronger advocacy for healthcare and...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick and Alternet’s Sarah Burris digs into Trump’s bust China trip, the bizarre Christian orgy spectacle on the National Mall, and the top stories driving the day’s political conversation. Later, Colin Seeberger of the Center for American Progress previews the upcoming IDEAS Summit on Tuesday, May 19, highlighting the big ideas, policy fights, and political urgency shaping...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Emily de La Bruyère of Horizon Advisory about Trump’s shaky showing at the China summit and what it signals for U.S. strategy. Later, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works breaks down the Social Security COLA and how Trump-era inflation is squeezing retirees and workers alike. The episode connects global weakness, rising prices, and the growing economic press...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick dives into drug pricing with Gabe Levitt, Founder of Prescription Justice, who champions reimportation to slash costs and boost access for working families. Later, Bethany Khan, Communications Director for UNITE HERE Culinary Workers Union Local 226, spotlights the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, a thriving union-management partnership expanding training and jobs for ho...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with labor reporter Michael Sainato about why workers trust unions more than CEOs or politicians to guide the AI era, as executive pay has surged far faster than wages. Later, Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice Action Fund breaks down Trump’s Moms.gov stunt and what it signals about the administration’s approach to working mothers. Don’t miss our daily TV sho...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with former Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley about the precarious state of Social Security and what it means for millions of beneficiaries. Later, Jeff Hauser of the Revolving Door Project lays into Sean Duffy’s reality-show distraction as the Transportation Department faces mounting safety problems and public criticism. Don’t miss our daily TV show o...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick first talks with David Cooper of EPI’s EARN about how Trump’s policies are hurting the D.C. region and threatening broader economic stability. Later, Lisa Cutler of the Alliance for Retired Americans discusses new polling showing older voters turning away from Trump and Republicans. The episode connects labor, regional economic pain, and shifting senior political senti...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Rebekah Caruthers of the Fair Elections Center about the ongoing assault on minority voting rights and the fight to protect free and fair elections. Later, Will Bunch of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins to discuss Trump’s corruption, the GOP’s attack on democracy, and a small but important victory as GEO pauses plans to use warehouses to hold immigrants. Don’...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Natasha Murphy, Director of Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, about a Patients’ Bill of Rights aimed at lowering health care costs and giving families more control over their care. Later, Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, explains why banning Chinese EVs matters and how opening the U.S. market could devastate...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center about the Supreme Court’s latest Voting Rights Act case and what it could mean for democracy. Later, Cynthia Phinney of the Maine AFL-CIO joins to discuss the restoration of the Local 14 mural in Jay, Maine, and the enduring power of May Day solidarity, labor memory, and workers standing...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional candidate Randy Bryce about his campaign and the energy around May Day, highlighting the fight for working people and labor rights. Later, Sarah Burris of Alternet joins to discuss the attorney general’s comments on the Comey “86 47” case, unpacking the political fallout and what it says about the broader chaos surrounding Trump...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with congressional candidates Sam Forstag of Montana’s 1st District and Jeff Pixley of Oklahoma’s 4th District about their campaigns and the fight to make Democrats a stronger voice for working people. Both candidates stress kitchen-table issues, grassroots organizing, and the need to stand up to corporate power. The conversation centers on rebuilding trust, expa...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Mary Okin, PhD, Assistant Director of the Living New Deal, about efforts to save the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building and its New Deal art from Trump’s destruction and why preserving public art matters. Later, LIUNA General President Brent Booker joins to discuss Apprenticeship Week, Workers Memorial Day, and May Day, connecting training, remembrance, and l...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Michael Negron of the Center for American Progress about how Trump’s policies, from tariffs to war-driven instability, are making everyday life more expensive and less secure. Later, Arielle Klagsbrun of PAYBAC joins the show to make the case to tax billionaires and fund Pennsylvania, arguing that public resources should support working people, not wealthy e...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick highlights the AFL-CIO’s 35th annual Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect report with Rebecca L. Rhinedel, examining the toll workplace hazards still take on workers and the significance of Workers Memorial Day. Pat Garofalo of the American Economic Liberties Project then discusses Prohibiting Surveillance Prices and Wages and the push to stop corporations from using...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick Smith talks with Donna Smith, Chair of Progressive Democrats of America’s National Advisory Board, about what Democrats must do to win in November, from sharpening their message to fighting harder for working people. Later, Sarah Burris of Alternet joins to discuss the weekend’s shooting at the correspondents’ dinner and the previous week’s Trump losses, unpacking the...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick examines Washington’s escalating budget fight with Bobby Kogan of the Center for American Progress, focusing on Senate Republicans’ push to add billions for ICE and Border Patrol despite DHS shutdown fallout and calls for accountability. Later, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works joins to push back on Medicare scam calls and empty Social Security offices, arguing Trum...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick Smith talks with AFT President Randi Weingarten about launching the Union Now campaign and why building worker power matters now more than ever. Later, Don Bell of the Constitution Project at POGO joins the show to break down the coming FISA Section 702 reauthorization, the dangers of unchecked surveillance, and why Congress must close the data broker loophole to prote...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Democratic candidates Alani Bankhead, Montana Senate candidate Justin Wagner, and Pennsylvania’s 16th Congressional candidate about why they’re running and what’s at stake in their races. The conversation covers working families, economic fairness, and the challenges of taking on entrenched Republican power. Each candidate lays out a vision for stronger repr...