The Rick Smith Show

As tensions rise in Ukraine, Americans brace for the possible impact that war could have on the daily lives of working families. Unionization efforts accelerate across the country as job opportunities grow, and each day, the former administration gets one step closer to accountability. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan  of The Transportation Trades Department...

As tensions rise in Ukraine, Americans brace for the possible impact that war could have on the daily lives of working families. Unionization efforts accelerate across the country as job opportunities grow, and each day, the former administration gets one step closer to accountability. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan  of The Transportation Trades Department...

As tensions rise in Ukraine, Americans brace for the possible impact that war could have on the daily lives of working families. Unionization efforts accelerate across the country as job opportunities grow, and each day, the former administration gets one step closer to accountability. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan  of The Transportation Trades Department...

Reed Galen of The Lincoln Project joins us to discuss the right-wing rage machine, and what Democrats are going to have to do to fight it. 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 Speech TV starting in January 2022.  Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, on the FSTV...

Rob Scott of The Economic Policy Institute joins us to talk about our massive trade deficit - how it happened, and how it affects working people and they families. 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 Speech TV starting in January 2022.  Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fi...

The GOP is revving up the outrage machine again and spaying its audience with a newer and sillier brand of nonsense, while working people are fighting for a better deal in the workplace and a fair shot at the American Dream. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Reed Galen  of The Lincoln Project CJ Cooper  &  Coty Johnson  of the International Union of Bricklayers and...

The GOP is revving up the outrage machine again and spaying its audience with a newer and sillier brand of nonsense, while working people are fighting for a better deal in the workplace and a fair shot at the American Dream. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Reed Galen  of The Lincoln Project CJ Cooper  &  Coty Johnson  of the International Union of Bricklayers and...

In the episode of our #BlackHistoryMonth podcast we dig into the archives to share a few stories from our 2015 Civil Rights Tour. We sat down with Norm Hill of the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, UAB Professor Horace Huntley, and nurse Louise Brown to talk about the struggle of workers to organize in the south. First, Norman Hill from the A. Phillip Randolph Institute explains how he met the iconic...

The GOP is revving up the outrage machine again and spaying its audience with a newer and sillier brand of nonsense, while working people are fighting for a better deal in the workplace and a fair shot at the American Dream. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Reed Galen  of The Lincoln Project CJ Cooper  &  Coty Johnson  of the International Union of Bricklayers and...

Former Illinois Congressman and Presidential Candidate Joe Walsh joins the show to discuss the constant fictional outrage coming from right-wing media, and what Dems need to do to fight back. 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, a...

Journalist Zachary Cunning from Heartland Signal in Chicago joins us to discuss several stories from around the Midwest, and how the right is finding new and creative ways to sow fear and hate. 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,...

Joe Biden voices our support for NATO as Putin and his thugs threaten war in Ukraine; Trump’s accountants bail on him to save themselves from the coming legal storm, and working people just keep on organizing. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests in this hour are: Former Illinois Congressman  Joe Walsh Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (...

Joe Biden voices our support for NATO as Putin and his thugs threaten war in Ukraine; Trump’s accountants bail on him to save themselves from the coming legal storm, and working people just keep on organizing. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests in this hour are: Journalist  Zach Cunning  of Heartland Signal (WCPT 820) Columnist  Cyril Mychalejko  of The Bucks County Courier Times Cal...

Joe Biden voices our support for NATO as Putin and his thugs threaten war in Ukraine; Trump’s accountants bail on him to save themselves from the coming legal storm, and working people just keep on organizing. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Former Illinois Congressman  Joe Walsh Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Journalist  Zach Cunning  of Heart...

Dan Montgomery of the Illinois Federation of Teachers joins us to discuss the right-wing attacks on education and their wide-ranging effects, and how the lack of education - particularly in history - is affecting our status 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...

John Nichols joins us to discuss the rising popularity of union labor, and how most Democrats are slow to throw their support behind the wave of new union organizing. 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 ni...

New reporting claims Russian invasion in Ukraine is imminent, Starbucks workers continue their wave of unionization efforts, and Giuliani cuts a deal to testify in front of the 1/6 commission. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Journalist  John Nichols  of The Nation Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow?...

New reporting claims Russian invasion in Ukraine is imminent, Starbucks workers continue their wave of unionization efforts, and Giuliani cuts a deal to testify in front of the 1/6 commission. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rich Ojeda  of No Dem Left Behind Dan Montgomery  of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Wan...

New reporting claims Russian invasion in Ukraine is imminent, Starbucks workers continue their wave of unionization efforts, and Giuliani cuts a deal to testify in front of the 1/6 commission. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rich Ojeda  of No Dem Left Behind Dan Montgomery  of the Illinois Federation of Teachers Journalist  John Nichols  of The Nation Former GOP Congr...

Rev.  Carolyn Foster  of the Poor People’s Campaign joins us to discuss their efforts to gather people to march on Washington this Summer in order to bring attention to rampant poverty in America, and the need for a community driven approach to solving these issues. 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...

Journalist  Susan Tebben  of The Ohio Capital Journal joins us to discuss the variety of ways that the GOP in Ohio is defying the Supreme Court and demanding a rigged system for 2022 and beyond. 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...

The #ToiletGate story gets weirder and weirder, the courts stand up against one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the United States, and Russia appears poised to invade Ukraine. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rev.  Carolyn Foster  of the Poor People’s Campaign Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Journalist  Susan Tebben  of The Ohio Capital Journal Arthur Steinberg...

The #ToiletGate story gets weirder and weirder, the courts stand up against one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the United States, and Russia appears poised to invade Ukraine. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rev.  Carolyn Foster  of the Poor People’s Campaign Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Journalist  Susan Tebben  of The Ohio Capital Journal Arthur Steinberg...

The #ToiletGate story gets weirder and weirder, the courts stand up against one of the worst cases of gerrymandering in the United States, and Russia appears poised to invade Ukraine. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Rev.  Carolyn Foster  of the Poor People’s Campaign Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Journalist  Susan Tebben  of The Ohio Capital Journal Arthur Steinberg...

In this episode we sit down with Twitter commentator Propane Jane, you can follow her on Twitter at @docrocktex26 We examine episodes 2 and 3 and discuss how the history is necessary for workers today You can find Episode 2 on Rosa Parks RIGHT HERE and Episode 3 from Historic Stagville RIGHT HERE If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me Rick@thericksmithshow.com Remember to subs...