The Rick Smith Show

David Pepper , former Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party and author of "Laboratories of Autocracy" talks about how state legislatures are leading us own a forced march toward the end of democracy 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 Yo...

Fred Wellman , Political Consultant and Advisor joins us to discuss the recent revelations from the 1/6 commission, the contempt of Congress vote against Trump's former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and what his recently released text messages mean about the size and scope of the failed coup attempt. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.th...

The GOP is taking control of the vote counting process, January 6th is looking more and more like a third world coup every day, Kellogg’s is trying to break their union by hiring scabs … and it’s only Monday. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: David Pepper , Author of “Laboratories of Autocracy” Political Consultant & Advisor  Fred Wellman Jordan Zakarin  of More Per...

The GOP is taking control of the vote counting process, January 6th is looking more and more like a third world coup every day, Kellogg’s is trying to break their union by hiring scabs … and it’s only Monday. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: David Pepper , Author of “Laboratories of Autocracy” Political Consultant & Advisor  Fred Wellman Jordan Zakarin  of More Per...

Gen Z Activist and Podcast Host Jack Cocchiarella joins us to talk about current events, including the upcoming 2022 elections, and how it's quite possible that the GOP could be the big losers even if they retake the House of Representatives. 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,...

Greg Regan of the Transportation trades Department of the AFL-CIO joins us to discuss his Congressional testimony on the US supply chain, and the difference between the real problems and the manufactured right-wing headlines. 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...

It’s the Friday news dump in a week in which every day has been a news dump. Tonight, we talk insurrection by PowerPoint, how the GOP could lose by winning in 2022, and we unravel supply chain mythology with one of the foremost experts in the transportation industry. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan  of the Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO) Gen Z Ac...

It’s the Friday news dump in a week in which every day has been a news dump. Tonight, we talk insurrection by PowerPoint, how the GOP could lose by winning in 2022, and we unravel supply chain mythology with one of the foremost experts in the transportation industry. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: Greg Regan  of the Transportation Trades Department (AFL-CIO) Gen Z Ac...

Educator Sari Beth Rosenberg joins to talk about the mental health strain on America's teachers, and how our entire education system is suffering. Check out Sari's new article in Parent magazine HERE . 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...

Marty Walsh , United States Secretary of Labor, joins us for a conversation about the Build Back Better plan, the US supply chain, inflation, and the recent unionization vote at Starbucks. 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...

As Democrats move the #BuildBackBetter plan closer to passing, American families get closer to having a government that works for us. At the same time, the right seems to be losing control of its radical base as GOP state legislatures ban books and Matt Gaetz and Steve Bannon talk openly about overthrowing the government with their “4,000 shock troops.” That and more tonight on the #RickShow. Our...

As Democrats move the #BuildBackBetter plan closer to passing, American families get closer to having a government that works for us. At the same time, the right seems to be losing control of its radical base as GOP state legislatures ban books and Matt Gaetz and Steve Bannon talk openly about overthrowing the government with their “4,000 shock troops.” That and more tonight on the #RickShow. Our...

Katy Shanahan of All On The Line - Ohio joins us on the day that the Ohio Supreme Court hears the case on one of the worst cases of gerrymandering ever to happen in the United States. 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 s...

Carl Rosen of United Electrical joins us to discuss ending the filibuster in the Senate for the purpose of preserving voting rights for American working people. 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...

Kellogg’s is hiring scabs and angering every working family in America, the GOP is trying to gerrymander the planet, and the #BuildBackBetter plan inches ever closer to passage. This and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: Katy Shanahan  of All On The Line Carl Rosen  of United Electrical (UE) Donald Cohen , Executive Director of In The Public Interest Former GOP Congressman  Bob...

Kellogg’s is hiring scabs and angering every working family in America, the GOP is trying to gerrymander the planet, and the #BuildBackBetter plan inches ever closer to passage. This and more on tonight’s #RickShow. Our guests tonight are: Katy Shanahan  of All On The Line Carl Rosen  of United Electrical (UE) Donald Cohen , Executive Director of In The Public Interest Former GOP Congressman  Bob...

Scott Paul talks about the potential resurgence of American manufacturing and what it can do to create good, family-sustaining jobs for American workers. 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...

US Senator Sherrod Brown talks about the Build back Better Plan, the Child Tax Credit, the Buy American provisions, and how these can be the beginning of a better deal 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 & Twitc...

As the Build Back Better plan inches closer to passing, we discuss a number of the things it will do for American workers – from the PRO Act to the Child Tax Credit, to the Buy American provisions, we discuss the plan’s impact on all of us, and on the American economy as a whole.  Our guests tonight are: Senator  Sherrod Brown  of Ohio Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Todd Ma...

As the Build Back Better plan inches closer to passing, we discuss a number of the things it will do for American workers – from the PRO Act to the Child Tax Credit, to the Buy American provisions, we discuss the plan’s impact on all of us, and on the American economy as a whole.  Our guests tonight are: Senator  Sherrod Brown  of Ohio Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Todd Ma...

Will Bunch of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins us to talk about how we never seem to argue for "the public good" anymore, and this has turned us into bad leaders, and bad citizens. 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...

Michael Sainato , Labor and Social Justice reporter at The Guardian joins us to talk about the tsunami of student loan debt, and how it impoverishes people for doing exactly what we ask them to do - get an education. 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...

As the holidays approach, American working people push hard for change, and we’re getting some wins. But there is a lot more work to do, and we discuss that work with some of the best voices in the business.  Our guests tonight are: Will Bunch  of The Philadelphia Inquirer Michael Sainato , Labor and Social Justice Reporter at The Guardian Entrepreneur & Philanthropist  Joe Sanberg Former GOP...

As the holidays approach, American working people push hard for change, and we’re getting some wins. But there is a lot more work to do, and we discuss that work with some of the best voices in the business.  Our guests tonight are: Will Bunch  of The Philadelphia Inquirer Michael Sainato , Labor and Social Justice Reporter at The Guardian Entrepreneur & Philanthropist  Joe Sanberg Former GOP...

Josh Remillard is a veteran running for Congress in North Carolina's 13th district, a seat currently held by GOP mouthpiece Madison Cawthorn. Hear how Josh plans on winning, and the steps Cawthorn has taken to run away from the fight. 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...