The Rick Smith Show

Saru Jayaraman of One Fair Wage joins us to talk about the wage problem in America, the sub-minimum wage crisis, and all the way we are cheated in the workplace. 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 show runs every night i...

Trygve Olsen joins us to talk Ukraine, the rising authoritarian movement in the US, and how America is choosing sides in a battle between democracy and autocracy on our own soil. 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 show r...

The situation in Ukraine worsens, and the right-wing media dumpster fire rages on, this time actually endorsing Putin’s invasion. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Trygve Olsen  of The Lincoln Project Professor  Amanda Weinstein  of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast Saru Jayaraman  of One Fair Wage Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join th...

The situation in Ukraine worsens, and the right-wing media dumpster fire rages on, this time actually endorsing Putin’s invasion. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Trygve Olsen  of The Lincoln Project Professor  Amanda Weinstein  of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast Saru Jayaraman  of One Fair Wage Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join th...

The situation in Ukraine worsens, and the right-wing media dumpster fire rages on, this time actually endorsing Putin’s invasion. More on that and other breaking stories on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Trygve Olsen  of The Lincoln Project Professor  Amanda Weinstein  of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast Saru Jayaraman  of One Fair Wage Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join th...

Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing joins us to discuss our economic power, the supply chain, and what could be necessary should recent events lead to a second Cold War. 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 t...

Tom Nelson , Senate Candidate in Wisconsin, discusses how the party needs to embrace working people and working class issues, and how that path is the way back for America. 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 show runs ev...

Putin invades, and the right-wing media machine goes all-in to support him. We discuss the GOP reaction to the invasion, and the most disgusting displays of anti-American political cravenness. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Tom Nelson , Democratic Candidate for Senate in Wisco...

Putin invades, and the right-wing media machine goes all-in to support him. We discuss the GOP reaction to the invasion, and the most disgusting displays of anti-American political cravenness. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Tom Nelson , Democratic Candidate for Senate in Wisco...

In this episode we talk with Professor Richard Luckett and MS NAACP President Frank Figgers from Jackson State University. Professor Robert Luckett, Director of the Margaret Walker Center, explains why history forgets the Gibbs-Green police murders that happened on Jackson State's Campus and more of our walking tour through Jackson, Mississippi. and Frank Figgers is the Jackson, Mississippi NA...

Putin invades, and the right-wing media machine goes all-in to support him. We discuss the GOP reaction to the invasion, and the most disgusting displays of anti-American political cravenness. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Tom Nelson , Democratic Candidate for Senate in Wisco...

Former GOP Congressman Bob Ney joins us to discuss the current state of affairs on Ukraine; what we know, what we don't, and what we expect will come next. 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 show runs every night in...

Michael Sainato of The Guardian joins us to discuss the skyrocketing cost of housing in America, and the ridiculous greed that is causing it. 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 show runs every night in prime time on Free...

The invasion in Ukraine begins, and of course Putin has a fictional justification for it. We also discuss inflation and what’s driving high rent costs, and some new moves that might make college more affordable. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Michael Sainato  of The Guardian Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Jamie Roberts & David Chambers  of The Associ...

The invasion in Ukraine begins, and of course Putin has a fictional justification for it. We also discuss inflation and what’s driving high rent costs, and some new moves that might make college more affordable. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Michael Sainato  of The Guardian Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Jamie Roberts & David Chambers  of The Associ...

The invasion in Ukraine begins, and of course Putin has a fictional justification for it. We also discuss inflation and what’s driving high rent costs, and some new moves that might make college more affordable. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Michael Sainato  of The Guardian Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Jamie Roberts & David Chambers  of The Associ...

Max Burns of The Daily Beast joins us to discuss a recent ruling that a case charging trump with Incitement to violence can continue. This ruling is a massive step toward accountability, though there are still many more to go. 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...

Former GOP Congressman and Political Analyst Bob Ney joins us to discuss several possible outcomes in Ukraine and throughout Europe, and what each means for the future of NATO, and America's leadership in the world. 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 o...

Putin keeps threatening war in Ukraine, and our response is being muddled by the lunacy on the American right. We discuss this, and the impact it will has on American working families. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Ibidun Roberts  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Call-...

Putin keeps threatening war in Ukraine, and our response is being muddled by the lunacy on the American right. We discuss this, and the impact it will has on American working families. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Ibidun Roberts  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Call-...

Putin keeps threatening war in Ukraine, and our response is being muddled by the lunacy on the American right. We discuss this, and the impact it will has on American working families. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Ibidun Roberts  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Call-...

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...

On May 2, 1963, thousand Birmingham, AL students skipped classes to gathered at 16th Street Baptist Church to march into the face of evil. Children was young as 5-7, trained to engage in non-violent protest, expecting danger marched into history. On this episode of the Rick Smith Show Black History Month podcast we talk with 3 of the children who lived through Bull Conor’s attack dogs, firehoses,...

Mike Williams of The Center for American Progress joins us to discuss domestic manufacturing and how investing in it can bring the country together and helps us solve a number of massive geopolitical problems. 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...

Sarah Burris of rawStory joins us to discuss a number of recent stories, some of which are absolutely unbelievable. Jesus, Guns, & Babies ... and pillows from the sky. 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 show runs eve...