The Rick Smith Show

Justice Clarence Thomas is out of the hospital and in a lot of hot water thanks to his insurrectionist spouse, Starbucks workers keep unionizing one store at a time, and energy independence is now a national security concern. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Trevor Higgins  of The Center for American Progress Jordan Zakarin  of More Perfect...

Justice Clarence Thomas is out of the hospital and in a lot of hot water thanks to his insurrectionist spouse, Starbucks workers keep unionizing one store at a time, and energy independence is now a national security concern. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Max Burns  of The Daily Beast Trevor Higgins  of The Center for American Progress Jordan Zakarin  of More Perfect...

Jordan Zakarin of More Perfect Union joins us to discuss the horrendous union busting activities at Amazon, as it tries to rig an upcoming election at its Staten Island facility in New York. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Ric...

Sarah Burris of RawStory joins us to break down the news of the week, and to tell us what to expect in the week to come. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith Show also streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouT...

Author Mary Anne Trasciatti joins us to discuss the largest industrial disaster in the history of New York City, and what it means to labor historians and working people everywhere. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith S...

Biden travels to Europe for a critical meeting with NATO allies, Trump files yet another nonsensical lawsuit, and we tell the story of one of the saddest moments in American labor history. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Author  Mary Anne Trasciatti Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did y...

Biden travels to Europe for a critical meeting with NATO allies, Trump files yet another nonsensical lawsuit, and we tell the story of one of the saddest moments in American labor history. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Author  Mary Anne Trasciatti Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did y...

Biden travels to Europe for a critical meeting with NATO allies, Trump files yet another nonsensical lawsuit, and we tell the story of one of the saddest moments in American labor history. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Sarah Burris  of RawStory Author  Mary Anne Trasciatti Austin Linfante  of Heartland Signal Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did y...

Actor and Comedian Tom Arnold joins the show to discuss the latest stories about Trump and the Manhattan DA's case against him. We also to talk about the charitable work Tom does, and how you can help him do it. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.theri...

Joe Trippi of The Lincoln Project joins us to talk about the launch of "Join the Union," a new organizing tool designed to fight back against the rise of right-wing authoritarianism in America. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.co...

The confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson turn into an absolute circus of right-wing paranoia and hate speech, workers continue to organize at an increasing pace, and the GOP tries to force teachers to “both sides” the Holocaust. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Actor and Comedian  Tom Arnold Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Lilliana Calderon...

The confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson turn into an absolute circus of right-wing paranoia and hate speech, workers continue to organize at an increasing pace, and the GOP tries to force teachers to “both sides” the Holocaust. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Actor and Comedian  Tom Arnold Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Lilliana Calderon...

The confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson turn into an absolute circus of right-wing paranoia and hate speech, workers continue to organize at an increasing pace, and the GOP tries to force teachers to “both sides” the Holocaust. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Actor and Comedian  Tom Arnold Joe Trippi  of The Lincoln Project Lilliana Calderon...

Jessica Azulay of The Alliance for a Green Economy joins us to talk about energy independence and how government can and should support residential decarbonization. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith Show also streams...

John Rizzo joins us to discuss a strike action at WTTW in Chicago, and what happens when companies cheat workers and force people to go on strike for their rights. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The Rick Smith Show also streams l...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson continue, and the GOP culture warriors are slinging truckloads of mud. Meanwhile, working people keep trying to get a better deal on the job and save the planet at the same time. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Jessica Azulay  of Alliance for a...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson continue, and the GOP culture warriors are slinging truckloads of mud. Meanwhile, working people keep trying to get a better deal on the job and save the planet at the same time. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Jessica Azulay  of Alliance for a...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson continue, and the GOP culture warriors are slinging truckloads of mud. Meanwhile, working people keep trying to get a better deal on the job and save the planet at the same time. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Scott Paul  of The Alliance for American Manufacturing Jessica Azulay  of Alliance for a...

Former GOP Congressman Bob Ney joins us to discuss the first day of the SCOTUS confirmation hearings for Judge Kentanji Brown-Jackson, and the ridiculous antics of the republicans on the committee. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com ....

Jacqueline Simon of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) joins us to discuss a new plan to close VA healthcare facilities across the country, putting people out of work and making healthcare even more difficult to access for those who need it most. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen a...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson begin, Russia continues to strike civilian targets in Ukraine, and the GOP is beginning to voice its desire to ban all forms of birth control. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Jacqueline Simon  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Investigative Journalist  Greg Palast Former GOP...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson begin, Russia continues to strike civilian targets in Ukraine, and the GOP is beginning to voice its desire to ban all forms of birth control. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Jacqueline Simon  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Investigative Journalist  Greg Palast Former GOP...

Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson begin, Russia continues to strike civilian targets in Ukraine, and the GOP is beginning to voice its desire to ban all forms of birth control. That and more on tonight’s #RickShow Our guests tonight are: Jacqueline Simon  of The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Investigative Journalist  Greg Palast Former GOP...

Dr. Michaela McCuddy of Piedmont Health Service Providers United (PPU) joins us to discuss the deteriorating conditions in our medical facilities, and how health care providers are organizing to gain more power - power they can use to create better conditions, and better care for the rest of us. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local r...

Max Burns of The Daily Beast joins us to discuss recent events in Ukraine and also talk about a silly new op-ed in the New York Times that turns the idea of free speech completely upside down. Call-in at  1-866-416-RICK  (7425) to join the show. Did you miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work? Download the podcast at:  https://www.thericksmithshow.com . The R...