The Rick Smith Show

US warns China against helping Putin wage his vanity war in Ukraine, more civilian neighborhoods are targeted by Russian forces, and essential workers are being treated as disposable once again, only this time, they’re fighting back. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Michael Elvord  of the Service Employees Internati...

US warns China against helping Putin wage his vanity war in Ukraine, more civilian neighborhoods are targeted by Russian forces, and essential workers are being treated as disposable once again, only this time, they’re fighting back. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Michael Elvord  of the Service Employees Internati...

US warns China against helping Putin wage his vanity war in Ukraine, more civilian neighborhoods are targeted by Russian forces, and essential workers are being treated as disposable once again, only this time, they’re fighting back. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Michael Elvord  of the Service Employees Internati...

Bob Ney , former GOP Congressman and political analyst joins us to talk about the situation in Ukraine, how it might be further complicated by Chinese involvement, and what the US might do about it if Putin keeps his vanity war going. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:...

Author and radio Host Thom Hartmann joins us to discuss his new book "The Hidden History of Big Brother in America" and share some information about just how little privacy American citizens have, and how we might be able to claw back some of the rights our corporate wealth class have stolen from us. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on...

War profiteering is the new corporate hobby, Senator Manchin comes out against electric vehicles, and Texas Republicans introduce a bill calling for the death penalty for women who have abortions. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Author and Radio Host  Thom Hartmann John Schall  of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RI...

War profiteering is the new corporate hobby, Senator Manchin comes out against electric vehicles, and Texas Republicans introduce a bill calling for the death penalty for women who have abortions. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Author and Radio Host  Thom Hartmann John Schall  of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RI...

War profiteering is the new corporate hobby, Senator Manchin comes out against electric vehicles, and Texas Republicans introduce a bill calling for the death penalty for women who have abortions. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Author and Radio Host  Thom Hartmann John Schall  of Business for a Fair Minimum Wage Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RI...

Max Burns of The Daily Beast joins us to talk about the aggressive extremist forces in America, and the relative weakness of our collective response to the rising authoritarian elements in American society. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithsh...

Vince DiDonato of The Ironworkers International Union joins us to discuss a recent story about a fight for better working conditions, and just how far the bosses will go to divide working people and deny them a fair deal. For more info, visit: https://www.gdintegratedunion.com Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want...

Gas prices are spiking, but oil company profits are spiking higher, and faster. Tonight we discuss this and many other ways the corporate elite are simply stealing from American working people. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Vince DiDonato  of the Ironworkers International Union Healthcare Policy Expert  Laura Packard Call-in at  1-866-41...

Gas prices are spiking, but oil company profits are spiking higher, and faster. Tonight we discuss this and many other ways the corporate elite are simply stealing from American working people. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Vince DiDonato  of the Ironworkers International Union Healthcare Policy Expert  Laura Packard Call-in at  1-866-41...

Gas prices are spiking, but oil company profits are spiking higher, and faster. Tonight we discuss this and many other ways the corporate elite are simply stealing from American working people. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Vince DiDonato  of the Ironworkers International Union Healthcare Policy Expert  Laura Packard Call-in at  1-866-41...

Every Saturday night from 6-8pm we do a call in show in New York City on 99.5FM WBAI talking about the hot button issues on people's minds. Here is the podcast. Excuse the choppy nature as we have to edit out the copyrighted music bumpers. If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me Rick@thericksmithshow.com Remember to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss a minute. Want...

Josh Remillard joins us to discuss his pursuit to take Madison Cawthorn out of congress only to have the little weasel switch districts. Josh explains why he cancelled his bid for North Carolina’s 13th District and decided to run for the NC State House instead.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . Adverti...

Historian Michael Hickey of Bloomsburg University joins us to explain the historical background behind the current war in Ukraine, why Putin is trying to put the Soviet Union back together, and why he won't likely stop if he wins this fight. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the...

Sarah Burris of RawStory joins to discuss the war in Ukraine, Trump's emergency landing, Madison Cawthorn's reckless driving, and other recent stories. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith Show also streams live...

The bread lines are starting in Putin’s Russia, Merrick Garland is talking tough about accountability at the top, and in case you didn’t know, everyone still hates Ted Cruz. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Professor  Michael Hickey  of Bloomsburg University Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Di...

The bread lines are starting in Putin’s Russia, Merrick Garland is talking tough about accountability at the top, and in case you didn’t know, everyone still hates Ted Cruz. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Professor  Michael Hickey  of Bloomsburg University Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Di...

The bread lines are starting in Putin’s Russia, Merrick Garland is talking tough about accountability at the top, and in case you didn’t know, everyone still hates Ted Cruz. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Professor  Michael Hickey  of Bloomsburg University Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Di...

Great Callahan and Shaun Laden of the Minnesota Federation of Teachers join us to discuss the condition that forced them to go on strike to fight for their students' needs. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith Show a...

Zachary Petrizzo of The Daily Beast joins us to tell a harrowing tale of one brave trucker's fearless journey to Washington DC to protest ... absolutely nothing. Pardon our sarcasm, but this story deserves it. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.therick...

The Russians are bombing civilian hospitals in Ukraine, the GOP is screeching about gas prices, teachers in Minneapolis go on strike, and Congress debates a bill designed to reign in some of China’s unfair trade practices. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan , President of The Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO) Greta Callahan & Shaun Laden  of The Mi...

The Russians are bombing civilian hospitals in Ukraine, the GOP is screeching about gas prices, teachers in Minneapolis go on strike, and Congress debates a bill designed to reign in some of China’s unfair trade practices. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan , President of The Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO) Greta Callahan & Shaun Laden  of The Mi...

The Russians are bombing civilian hospitals in Ukraine, the GOP is screeching about gas prices, teachers in Minneapolis go on strike, and Congress debates a bill designed to reign in some of China’s unfair trade practices. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan , President of The Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO) Greta Callahan & Shaun Laden  of The Mi...