The Rick Smith Show

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with AlterNet Senior Editor Sarah Burris and Bucknell University economics professor Matias Vernengo about the mounting costs of Trump’s Iran war for American workers. They examine how higher energy prices, inflation, and supply-chain strain could squeeze wages, jobs, and household budgets. The conversation connects foreign policy decisions to everyday economic p...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with NC-9 congressional candidate Rich Ojeda about Iran and his campaign, then welcomes Sean McGarvey, president of NABTU, to preview the upcoming legislative conference and discuss Trump’s labor record. The episode blends foreign policy, electoral politics, and labor priorities, with both guests framing the stakes for working people and organized labor. Don’t m...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick Smith talks with Center for American Progress Senior Fellow David Madland about Trump’s staged DoorDash “no tax on tips” stunt and what it really means for workers. He also speaks with Steven Greenhouse about the newly launched Union Now campaign and the growing push to strengthen worker power nationwide. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV:  www.freespeech....

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick examines Trump’s Jesus-like Truth Social post with Rev. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain of Live Free Illinois and Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Center for American Progress. They discuss how the right has hijacked religion, using rhetoric and power plays that clash with Jesus’s teachings of compassion, justice, and humility. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: ...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Anthony Elmo of Good Jobs First about the massive growth of data centers, their $267 million cost to Virginia’s public schools in 2024, and what communities lose in the tradeoff. Labor reporter Michael Sainato joins to discuss the launch and goals of the new “Unions Now” campaign. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV:  www.freespeech.org Find us on...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with WI-1 congressional candidate Randy Bryce about how Democrats can win back working-class voters through bold pro-worker policies. Later, Sarah Burris from Alternet joins to discuss Melania’s Epstein comments, Kushner’s diplomacy bid, and the Trump administration’s alarming clash with the Pope. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV:  www.freespeech.or...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Alex Lawson of Social Security Works about the failures of Trump’s war‑driven agenda and how the DOGE‑linked data theft stole personal information from 500 million Americans. Later, Lindsay Koshgarian of the National Priorities Project reveals that in 2025 the average American funded $4,049 in war and weapons through income taxes, highlighting the true cost...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Lori Wallach of Rethink Trade about whether Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were a real trade strategy or just a political hustle. Later, Jacobin’s Alex N. Press joins to discuss whether Amazon can be effectively organized, and Rick also highlights New York’s push to rein in Amazon’s shady delivery model and hold the company accountable for its drivers. Don...

On  The Rick Smith Show , Marine Corps veteran and defense analyst Virginia Burger breaks down Trump’s “a whole civilization will die” post and explains how it places military personnel in an increasingly untenable position between politics and duty. Later, Ryan Mulholland of the Center for American Progress asks whether Trump’s war‑driven policies are actually making it harder to produce things i...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Iranian scholar Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad about Trump’s escalating war posture toward Iran and the risks of regional conflict. Then AFGE District 3 VP Phil Glover details Trump’s attacks on federal workers, from pay cuts to union‑busting, warning that these assaults weaken public services and democracy. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV:  www.freesp...

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 website at: https://www...

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 website at: https://www...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Harrison Mann of Win Without War about Trump’s escalating war posture toward Iran and the risks of expanded military conflict. Later, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works sounds the alarm over health care funding cuts being redirected to war spending and explains how the “No Kings” rally movement is mobilizing grassroots opposition to militarism and austeri...

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with labor attorney David Borer about a federal judge’s stern rebuke of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for defying her order to reinstate a union contract for 320,000 workers, calling repeated terminations “chaos” and a disrespect for the rule of law. Under Trump’s 2025 order stripping federal bargaining rights, the VA must restore the agreement or risk...

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Wisconsin‑1 congressional candidate and iron worker Randy Bryce, who talks about the nationwide “No Kings” rallies and argues that Democrats must return to their working‑class roots instead of chasing corporate donors. Later, Sarah Burris, Senior Editor at AlterNet, breaks down top stories of the day, including tensions around Iran policy,...

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Congressman Chris Deluzio breaks down Trump’s so-called America First prize, rising tensions with Iran, and Live Nation’s cozy sweetheart deal. Later, AFT President Randi Weingarten joins Rick to discuss the growing No Kings rallies and Melania Trump’s eyebrow-raising push for robot teachers, exploring what it means for public education, democracy, and who b...

On this episode of the Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Brandon Wolf, Human Rights Campaign National Press Secretary to discuss the growing momentum behind upcoming “No Kings” rallies, why they matter, and how to get involved at nokings.org. Later, economist Ben Zipperer of the Economic Policy Institute breaks down the real impact of minimum wage policies, debunking common myths and explaining wha...

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick Smith is joined by columnist Will Bunch to discuss the growing presence of ICE in airports and what it means for civil liberties and travelers. Then, Ed Wytkind of the AFL-CIO Tech Institute previews the upcoming AI Summit, highlighting labor’s role in shaping responsible tech, worker protections, and the future of jobs. Tune in for insights and timely...

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...

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...

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Allison McManus, Managing Director of National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, breaks down her recent piece "The Case Against Trump’s War of Choice in Iran," highlighting the mounting costs and risks to American families.   Later, Chuck Collins, Director at the Institute for Policy Studies and author, discusses...

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...

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...

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...

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...