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As the right loses its mind over the positive news for working people in the State of the Union speech, Democrats fumble the post-speech celebration by choosing not to spike the football. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Nate Roberts  of the AFL-CIO Marsha Nebel  of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Johnnie Kallas  of the Cornell School of Indus...

As the right loses its mind over the positive news for working people in the State of the Union speech, Democrats fumble the post-speech celebration by choosing not to spike the football. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Nate Roberts  of the AFL-CIO Marsha Nebel  of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Johnnie Kallas  of the Cornell School of Indus...

As the right loses its mind over the positive news for working people in the State of the Union speech, Democrats fumble the post-speech celebration by choosing not to spike the football. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Nate Roberts  of the AFL-CIO Marsha Nebel  of The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Johnnie Kallas  of the Cornell School of Indus...

Scott Dworkin, co-founder of the Democratic Coalition and Host of the Dworkin Report joins us for a special podcast episode to discuss the State of the Union Address and share some insights as to the direction Democratic Party members should be messaging. 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 m...

After the State of the Union, while the speech was still fresh in our minds, we asked some of the best analysts in the business to go over what President Biden said, and what the speech means for working families. And there is a lot to discuss, so we asked former GOP Congressman Bob Ney to join us, and we also hear from one of America's foremost experts on bringing back American jobs, Scott Pa...

On tonight’s #RickShow, we will be showing our support for President Joe Biden by airing the State of the Union Speech live, then inviting a few friends over to discuss it. Tune in, take in the speech, and then stay to hear us discuss the President’s agenda, and the multiple and likely unnecessary “response” speeches that follow. Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Man...

Russia & religion expert Chrissy Stroop joins us to discuss recent calls from the radical right to support Putin's war because they believe it will trigger the end times, which is, apparently, what they want to happen. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11...

Will Bunch of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to talk about the odd pivot that the right has made in the past few years, abandoning their principles in order to support a vicious authoritarian like Vladimir Putin. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on Y...

Biden prepares for tomorrow night’s State of the Union speech, Putin commits war crimes, and Putin’s media networks in America try an awkward and rather transparent pivot that no one is going to believe. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Will Bunch  of The Philadelphia Inquirer Senior Correspondent  Chrissy Stroop  of Religion Dispatches Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney...

Biden prepares for tomorrow night’s State of the Union speech, Putin commits war crimes, and Putin’s media networks in America try an awkward and rather transparent pivot that no one is going to believe. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Will Bunch  of The Philadelphia Inquirer Senior Correspondent  Chrissy Stroop  of Religion Dispatches Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney...

Biden prepares for tomorrow night’s State of the Union speech, Putin commits war crimes, and Putin’s media networks in America try an awkward and rather transparent pivot that no one is going to believe. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Will Bunch  of The Philadelphia Inquirer Senior Correspondent  Chrissy Stroop  of Religion Dispatches Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney...

Olga Lautman , native Ukrainian and Senior Fellow at The Center for European Policy Analysis tells stories about the war and the heroic defiance of Putin and his imperialistic goals. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the sh...

Former GOP Congressman Bob Ney joins us to discuss the American response to Russia's attack on Ukraine, and what kinds of moves we may make in the near future to make Putin pay for his aggression and greed. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube...

Putin continues his assault on democracy in Ukraine, Biden picks a nominee for the Supreme Court, and America gets a lesson in freedom from the soldiers on Snake Island. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rick Wilson  of The Lincoln Project Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Olga Lautman  of the Center for European Policy Analysis Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join...

Putin continues his assault on democracy in Ukraine, Biden picks a nominee for the Supreme Court, and America gets a lesson in freedom from the soldiers on Snake Island. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rick Wilson  of The Lincoln Project Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Olga Lautman  of the Center for European Policy Analysis Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join...

Putin continues his assault on democracy in Ukraine, Biden picks a nominee for the Supreme Court, and America gets a lesson in freedom from the soldiers on Snake Island. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rick Wilson  of The Lincoln Project Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Olga Lautman  of the Center for European Policy Analysis Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join...

Rick sits down with Trygve Olson to talk reality on Putin invading Ukraine. Trygve, a seasoned fighter for democracy and freedom around the global telling us who is to blame, what's justified, and what is just plain nonsense. Be prepared to be angry, heartbroken, and ready to get up and fight back as we look at what is the beginning of a long painful road regardless of the outcome of the next...

Tune in to our Saturday night call in show on WBAI 99.5 in New York City or listen online at WBAI.org every Saturday from 6-8pm ET. Want to call in, give us a call at 1-866-416-RICK (7425) and be heard. 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 to help keep the show viable and on the a...

Rick Wilson , Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project joins us to discuss the tremendous valor on display in Ukraine as a combination of soldiers and civilians halt the Russian advance. We also discuss the Trumpian US media entities actively aiding Putin the war criminal and teaching us all about the America we do not want to become. Call-in at 1-866-416-RICK (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow...

Sarah Burris of RawStory joins us to discuss the wing-nuttery on the right, and what happens when an American political party tries to both endorse and denounce Putin's invasion of Ukraine at the same time. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube...

Scott Greytak of Transparency International joins us to discuss their new report that ranks countries based on just how corrupt they are. The US ranking has changed significantly in the past several years, and not in a good way. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-...

War has come to Ukraine, and it has split the GOP into two camps – Putin supporters and Putin supporters who pretend to be something else. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory Scott Greytak  of Transparency International Craig Herrington  of Media Matters Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Wa...

War has come to Ukraine, and it has split the GOP into two camps – Putin supporters and Putin supporters who pretend to be something else. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory Scott Greytak  of Transparency International Craig Herrington  of Media Matters Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Wa...

War has come to Ukraine, and it has split the GOP into two camps – Putin supporters and Putin supporters who pretend to be something else. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory Scott Greytak  of Transparency International Craig Herrington  of Media Matters Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Wa...

Amanda Weinsten , professor of economics and co-host of "The Suburban Women Problem" podcast joins us to talk about the time the mob camped out in front of her house to harass her, her family, and her children. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on...