The Rick Smith Show

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...

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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...

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...