Rick Smith

The Rick Smith Show

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By working people. For working people. Welcome to The Rick Smith Show. Working Americans are tired of listening to think tank approved corporate news and commentary. They want a direct, honest approach to the issues that matter, so this is what The Rick Smith Show provides. No puppets. No focus groups. No talking points. 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. Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Rok...

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The Rick Smith Show | 11-19-21 (2nd Hour) 19.11.2021 59:57

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, and we will be sharing stories of success from around the country. We also talk about the recent right-wing attacks on our schools, and then we’ll break down several current events and news stories with some of our favorite analysts and journalists. Our guests tonight are: Scott DiMauro – President of the Ohio Education Association Anton Ruesing of the Internatio...

The Rick Smith Show | 11-19-21 (1st Hour) 19.11.2021 59:57

Jason Walsh of the BlueGreen Alliance 18.11.2021 18:27

Jason Walsh stops by to tell us about the infrastructure plan and what is can do to help us combat the climate emergency, and also how the real climate policy is in the Build Back Better package that still needs to pass. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twic...

Hamilton Nolan of In These Times 18.11.2021 18:27

Journalist Hamilton Nolan joins us to discuss a number of new articles he has written recently about the recent strike wave and what is has done and is doing for American working people. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV: Wednes...

The Rick Smith Show | 11-18-21 (1st Hour) 18.11.2021 59:57

Strange days are here. On the day the Qanon Shaman is sentenced to the better part of four years in prison, GOP Congressman Paul Gosar gets censured for threatening to kill a colleague, and GOP Congresswoman Lauren Bobert has her “hold my beer” moment when she accuses a colleague of being part of “the jihad caucus.” Luckily, though, there are still some adults left in the room. They’re trying to b...

The Rick Smith Show | 11-18-21 (2nd Hour) 18.11.2021 59:57

Scott Paul on Investing in America and its Workers 17.11.2021 18:27

Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing joins us to discuss the infrastructure bill that Biden just signed, and what it means for working people all over America. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV: Wednesday nigh...

Alex Press of Jacobin on the IATSE Contract That Almost Wasn‘t 17.11.2021 18:27

Alex joins the show to talk about the new contract that saved Hollywood from a crippling strike ... and how close it came to being voted down. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV: Wednesday night @ 9pm EST Saturday night @ 6pm EST...

The Rick Smith Show | 11-17-21 (1st Hour) 17.11.2021 59:57

As former New Jersey Governor and Trump doormat Chris Christie attempts a redemption tour on all the major networks, we discuss the possible coming of the post-Trump pivot, and why it should be rejected before it ever begins. We also discuss breaking news in the IATSE contract vote, and several other #Strikesgiving stories. Our guests tonight are: Alex Press of Jacobin Magazine Scott Paul of The A...

The Rick Smith Show | 11-17-21 (2nd Hour) 17.11.2021 59:57

”The Aggressive Progressive” Chris Hahn 16.11.2021 18:27

Chris Hahn joins the show to discuss several news stories and what they mean for working people and the justice system we need, but don't have. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speech TV: Wednesday night @ 9pm EST Saturday night @...

John Fetterman on the PA Senate Race and the Fight for Democracy 16.11.2021 18:27

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman joins the program to talk about life on the campaign trail, and why he wants to take the fight to DC as the next US Senator from the Keystone State. Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube, and you can catch up on what you miss twice a week on Free Speec...