The Rick Smith Show

On Rosa Parks Day, we remember the life of the civil rights icon. We also discuss a new statement from the NLRB General Counsel regarding our right to strike, the first US case of the Omicron Covid variant, and several other breaking stories.  Our guests tonight are: Madeline Burkhardt  of the Rosa Parks Museum Journalist  Max Burns  of Politico ER Doctor  Keith Pochik Former GOP Congressman  Bob...

On Rosa Parks Day, we remember the life of the civil rights icon. We also discuss a new statement from the NLRB General Counsel regarding our right to strike, the first US case of the Omicron Covid variant, and several other breaking stories.  Our guests tonight are: Madeline Burkhardt  of the Rosa Parks Museum Journalist  Max Burns  of Politico ER Doctor  Keith Pochik Former GOP Congressman  Bob...

Manufacturing expert Scott Paul joins us to discuss the American supply chain, the GOP mythology about it, and what we need to do to compete with China going forward. 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 t...

Former US Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) joins us for an in-depth interview on a variety of topics, including the massive political fractures among America's working class, what we can do to heal them, and what it will take to organize workers in the American South. Want more #RickShow? Go to  https://www.thericksmithshow.com The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTu...

Islamophobia runs rampant through Congress, Republicans make up fictional supply chain stories, and yet another school becomes a gun violence crime scene. We unspin the nonsense with some of the best voices in the business on tonight’s show. Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Former Alabama Senator  Doug Jones Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join t...

Islamophobia runs rampant through Congress, Republicans make up fictional supply chain stories, and yet another school becomes a gun violence crime scene. We unspin the nonsense with some of the best voices in the business on tonight’s show. Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of the Alliance for American Manufacturing Former Alabama Senator  Doug Jones Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join t...

The show is on a break for the holiday, so here are some of our favorite interviews and hot takes from the past few weeks. The regular podcast will return tomorrow. Also, we're happy to announce two new members of the #RickShow radio family, as we will be launching new shows in: Chicago on WCPT 820AM - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Minneapolis on AM950 - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Cal...

The show is on a break for the holiday, so here are some of our favorite interviews and hot takes from the past few weeks. The show will return on Monday, November 29. Also, we're happy to announce two new members of the #RickShow radio family, as we will be launching new shows in: Chicago on WCPT 820AM - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Minneapolis on AM950 - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show)...

The show is on a break for the holiday, so here are some of our favorite interviews and hot takes from the past few weeks. The show will return on Monday, November 29. Also, we're happy to announce two new members of the #RickShow radio family, as we will be launching new shows in: Chicago on WCPT 820AM - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Minneapolis on AM950 - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show)...

The show is on a break for the holiday, so here are some of our favorite interviews and hot takes from the past few weeks. The show will return on Monday, November 29. Also, we're happy to announce two new members of the #RickShow radio family, as we will be launching new shows in: Chicago on WCPT 820AM - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Minneapolis on AM950 - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show)...

The show is on a break for the holiday, so here are some of our favorite interviews and hot takes from the past few weeks. The show will return on Monday, November 29. Also, we're happy to announce two new members of the #RickShow radio family, as we will be launching new shows in: Chicago on WCPT 820AM - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show) Minneapolis on AM950 - 8P - 10P CST (Live Call-in Show)...

Khary Penebaker discusses the aftermath of the Rittenhouse trial and how the outcome is as predictable as it is infuriating.   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 Be sure to add...

PA State Senator Art Haywood joins us to discuss a monument week of news, and what that need means for the working families of Pennsylvania.   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...

As the Rittenhouse trial comes to a terrible but predictable end, we discuss the case and why it went how it did, and what is likely to happen next. But also, as #Strikesgiving continues, we talk to some striking teachers about what’s going on in our schools, and the panel returns to break down the week. Our guests tonight are: Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood Khary Penebaker Gun Violence Su...

As the Rittenhouse trial comes to a terrible but predictable end, we discuss the case and why it went how it did, and what is likely to happen next. But also, as #Strikesgiving continues, we talk to some striking teachers about what’s going on in our schools, and the panel returns to break down the week. Our guests tonight are: Pennsylvania State Senator Art Haywood Khary Penebaker Gun Violence Su...

Scott DiMauro joins to discuss a broad array of educational issues, from funding, to teacher pay, to attacks on teachers and school board members over created controversies, and more. 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...

Union Leader Anton Ruesing joins us to discuss union apprenticeship programs and how they are one of the only debt-free ways to create family sustaining careers in America today. 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...