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On Thursday's show, in the final interview slot of the night, we had the pleasure of speaking with teacher and advocate Jose Vilson , who delivered a stellar lesson on the teaching of history in America, and why the manufactured fear about "Critical Race Theory" is just the latest shameful attempt to politicize the education of our nation's children. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (74...

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In this podcast episode we take a deep look at Democratic messaging and the need to get more aggressive. David Yankovich, a veteran digital strategist talks about how Democrats can win in 2022 with a clear concise message. Tune in and find out what David has to say. Tell us what you think by emailing me Rick@TheRickSmithShow.com Be sure to never miss an episode by subscribing to the show using any...

On this day in labor history, the year was 1912. That was the day striking worker, Anna LoPizzo was shot and killed by local police during the pivotal Bread and Roses strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts. In what is considered one of the most important strikes in American labor history. The Industrial Workers of the World had organized a strike that brought out more than 30,000 textile mill workers a...

Reyna Walters-Morgan of the Democratic National Committee talks about GOP voter suppression, and the historic investments that the DNC has made to protect the right to vote and punch back against the corrupt forces looking to end free elections 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 l...

Sarah Burris of RawStory joins us to talk about recent stories, election news, and all kinds of madness coming out of DC. 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 Speech TV starting...

On this day in labor history, the year was 1917. That was the day Carmelita Torres led the Bath Riots at the El Paso/ Juarez border. Mexican workers traveled daily across the Sante Fe Bridge from Juarez, Mexico into El Paso, Texas for work. As a condition of entry, workers were required to strip naked and be sprayed with a toxic mixture of chemicals. U.S. Health officials insisted they were stoppi...

The Biden Boom is here, whether the mainstream media covers it or not. The right launches an all-out war on America’s teachers, and the DNC throws a punch in the fight for voting rights. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Reyna Walters-Morgan  of The Democratic National Committee Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory  Teacher and Author  Jose Vilson  Call-in at  1-866-4...

The Biden Boom is here, whether the mainstream media covers it or not. The right launches an all-out war on America’s teachers, and the DNC throws a punch in the fight for voting rights. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Reyna Walters-Morgan  of The Democratic National Committee Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory  Teacher and Author  Jose Vilson  Call-in at  1-866-4...

The Biden Boom is here, whether the mainstream media covers it or not. The right launches an all-out war on America’s teachers, and the DNC throws a punch in the fight for voting rights. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Reyna Walters-Morgan  of The Democratic National Committee Journalist  Sarah Burris  of RawStory  Teacher and Author  Jose Vilson  Call-in at  1-866-4...

Education Advocate Nicholas Ferroni joins us to discuss the state of the teaching profession, the grinding frustration of the Covid pandemic and the disinformation peddlers making it worse, and the new GOP thought police banning books and asking parents to turn in their kids' teachers for the crime of teaching. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  ht...

Ryan Cooper of The Week joins us to discuss his new book "How Are You Going to Pay for That?" which is about the oldest and dumbest questions that plague our politics. 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...

A Supreme Court Justice retires, democracy is on the brink, and the thought police are invading our schools. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Ryan Cooper , National Correspondent at The Week  Kirsten Heffron  of No Dem Left Behind Teacher and Advocate  Nick Ferroni  Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #Rick...

A Supreme Court Justice retires, democracy is on the brink, and the thought police are invading our schools. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Ryan Cooper , National Correspondent at The Week  Kirsten Heffron  of No Dem Left Behind Teacher and Advocate  Nick Ferroni  Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #Rick...

A Supreme Court Justice retires, democracy is on the brink, and the thought police are invading our schools. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Ryan Cooper , National Correspondent at The Week  Kirsten Heffron  of No Dem Left Behind Teacher and Advocate  Nick Ferroni  Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #Rick...

Joe Trippi of The Lincoln Project joins us to share his ideas on a 2022 election cycle that may not be as and as the pundits say. Between GOP crazy and 1/6 accountability, the political landscape could potentially change dramatically between now and November. Check out The Lincoln Project's new coalition of pro-democracy organizations at jointheunion.us Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to jo...

Max Bergman of the Center for American Progress joins us to discuss the situation in Ukraine, and to dispel much of the social media noise about the true state of the crisis on the ground. 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 Speec...

Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing joins to discuss recent and massive investments in American manufacturing by companies like GM and Intel, and largely due to the legislation designed to encourage companies to make products domestically again. 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 stre...

Senator Sherrod Brown joins the show ti discuss the massive investment by Intel to build cutting-edge factories in Ohio, and what those family-sustaining jobs will mean for American working families. 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...

On this day in labor history, the year was 1921. That was the day Sid Hatfield and 22 other defendants went on trial for the murder of detective Albert Felts. Hatfield was Chief of Police in Matewan, West Virginia when the United Mine Workers came to Mingo County to organize coal miners. The Stone Mountain Coal Company moved to smash union activity. They brought in Baldwin-Felts detectives to evic...

Senator Sherrod Brown joins the program to talk about Intel’s $20 billion investment in Ohio, and what it means for American manufacturing and job creation. We also discuss two new reports on the Russian threat abroad, and the income inequality problem here at home. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: US Senator  Sherrod Brown  (D-OH) Scott Paul  of the Alliance for Amer...

Senator Sherrod Brown joins the program to talk about Intel’s $20 billion investment in Ohio, and what it means for American manufacturing and job creation. We also discuss two new reports on the Russian threat abroad, and the income inequality problem here at home. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: US Senator  Sherrod Brown  (D-OH) Scott Paul  of the Alliance for Amer...

Senator Sherrod Brown joins the program to talk about Intel’s $20 billion investment in Ohio, and what it means for American manufacturing and job creation. We also discuss two new reports on the Russian threat abroad, and the income inequality problem here at home. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow.  Our guests tonight are: US Senator  Sherrod Brown  (D-OH) Scott Paul  of the Alliance for Amer...

Jack Lobel of Voters of Tomorrow joins us to talk about the issues that matter to America's youth, and what they plan to do to make those plans reality. 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 pri...

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joins the program to talk about the corporate corruption in the judiciary, and we discuss the growing union movement in America, and we also talk about the importance of the youth vote and its critical role in 2022 and beyond. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: US Senator  Sheldon Whitehouse  (D-RI) Professor and Organizer  Lewis Jones Jack Lob...