The Rick Smith Show

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...

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...