The Rick Smith Show

Alex Press of Jacobin exposes some terrible working conditions at Kroger, and explains why workers there just voted to go out on strike. Some of the stories are simply astonishing. 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...

Brian Alexander , author of "The Hospital: Life, Death, and Dollars in a Small American Town" joins us to talk about the folks we don't hear much about - rural healthcare workers - and the unbelievable level of stress they deal with each and every day. 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 s...

Yet another corporation finds out what happens when you exploit working people, hospitals struggle under the weight of a massive onslaught of Covid cases, and workers take aim at Amazon and fight for better schools as well. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Alex Press  of Jacobin Magazine Brian Alexander , Author of “The Hospital” Dan Brown Jr , Sponsor of the “We Want...

Yet another corporation finds out what happens when you exploit working people, hospitals struggle under the weight of a massive onslaught of Covid cases, and workers take aim at Amazon and fight for better schools as well. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Alex Press  of Jacobin Magazine Brian Alexander , Author of “The Hospital” Dan Brown Jr , Sponsor of the “We Want...

Max Bergman , Senior Fellow and Russia expert at The Center for American Progress joins us to discuss the complex situation in Europe and what's likely going on behind the scenes. 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 Speech TV...

Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins us to talk about the booming American economy, and how we have managed to grow and succeed at the fastest pace in history at a time when we're facing more roadblocks than ever before. 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...

Eugene DePasquale , former Pennsylvania Auditor General and Scott Perry's opponent in the last election cycle joins us to discuss the insurrection, and whether he might be willing to run again in 2022 and take another shot at a race he just barely lost in 2020. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTu...

Joe Biden goes to Georgia to deliver a major speech on voting rights as mainstream media everywhere downplays the importance of our most fundamental right, and we talk Build Back Better and take on the sedition caucus. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Max Bergman  of the Center for American Progress Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Congressional...

Joe Biden goes to Georgia to deliver a major speech on voting rights as mainstream media everywhere downplays the importance of our most fundamental right, and we talk Build Back Better and take on the sedition caucus. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Max Bergman  of the Center for American Progress Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Congressional...

Congressman Andy Levin of Michigan joins us to discuss labor law reform, the Build Back Better plan, and the need for PRO Act legislation to help workers get a fair deal 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 t...

DNC Executive Director Sam Cornale joins us to talk voting rights, Biden's upcoming speech on the subject, and what we need to do to make sure every American gets the rights they were born with. 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 & Twitc...

The week begins with continued focus on voting rights and Build Back Better legislation, both of which are being blocked by the GOP even though working families desperately need them. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Congressman  Andy Levin  (D-MI) DNC Executive Director  Sam Cornale Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show....

The week begins with continued focus on voting rights and Build Back Better legislation, both of which are being blocked by the GOP even though working families desperately need them. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Congressman  Andy Levin  (D-MI) DNC Executive Director  Sam Cornale Former GOP Congressman  Bob Ney Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show....

Lucas Acosta of the Democratic National Committee joins us to share the good news about union representation for DNC employees, and what this means for pro-union policy in the Democratic Party. 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,...

Max Burns of The Daily Beast joins us to break down the biggest stories of the week, and discuss his most recent article " Jan. 6 and the GOP's masterclass in the emptiness of words" 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 right scrambles to explain why it hid from this week’s 1/6 anniversary as the fringes of the party talk openly of their desire for civil war as the GOP center pushes for more and more restrictions on voting rights and Dems try to find consensus on filibuster reform. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Lucas Acosta  of The Democratic Nati...

The right scrambles to explain why it hid from this week’s 1/6 anniversary as the fringes of the party talk openly of their desire for civil war as the GOP center pushes for more and more restrictions on voting rights and Dems try to find consensus on filibuster reform. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Lucas Acosta  of The Democratic Nati...

Ammar Moussa , DNC Rapid Response Director joins us to discuss the 1/6 anniversary, and what we need to do going forward to make sure a day as terrible as that one never happens again in 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 T...

Lincoln Project Co-Founder Reed Galen joins us to talk about 1/6, the current state of the Republican Party, how it was co-opted by its radical fringes, and what we need to do now to make sure they don't burn down the America that working families built. 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...

On the anniversary of the insurrection, Joe Biden places the blame squarely at the feet of his predecessor and calls for renewed dedication to democratic principles. We examine the day and our response to it on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Ammar Moussa  of the Democratic National Committee Reed Galen  of The Lincoln Project Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory Former GOP Congress...

On the anniversary of the insurrection, Joe Biden places the blame squarely at the feet of his predecessor and calls for renewed dedication to democratic principles. We examine the day and our response to it on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Ammar Moussa  of the Democratic National Committee Reed Galen  of The Lincoln Project Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory Former GOP Congress...

Mike Sozan of The Center for American Progress joins to discuss the Senate filibuster, and how it is keeping us from securing voting rights for all Americans. 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 p...

Jared Yates Sexton of The Muckrake Podcast joins us to discuss just how close the Trump Crime Family came to taking down democracy in America, and how likely it is that none of them will face any penalty for 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 YouTub...

On a very big news day in America, Attorney General Merrick Garland talks insurrection and what the DOJ plans to do about it, Chicago teachers take a stand against the pandemic, and the right doubles down on voter suppression and rewriting history. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Author and Podcast Host  Jared Yates Sexton Mike Sozan  of The Center for American Progre...

On a very big news day in America, Attorney General Merrick Garland talks insurrection and what the DOJ plans to do about it, Chicago teachers take a stand against the pandemic, and the right doubles down on voter suppression and rewriting history. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow  Our guests tonight are: Author and Podcast Host  Jared Yates Sexton Mike Sozan  of The Center for American Progre...