The Rick Smith Show
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.comThe 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, Roku, on the FSTV iOS app, or find us in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.Radio listeners – You can find us in most major markets, including New York City on WBAI 99.5 FM, Los Angeles on KPFK 90.7 FM, Chicago on WCPT AM 820, Columbus on 98.3/92.7 FM, Minneapolis on AM950, and many others. Check your local listings.Call-in at 1-866-416-RICK (7425) to join the show.Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.com
Episodes
As Trump's first 100 days comes to a close, and we sift though the ashes of what was once a vibrant democracy, we may just be seeing a path out of this mess. Trump approval rating at 100 days is the lowest number recorded in the last 80 years, which means people are not happy with his nonsense. We discuss this and more with special guest Doug Jones, former U.S. Senator from Alabama.
With May Day right around the corner, and the conditions for working class people getting worse by the hour, perhaps now is the right time to really start pushing back against the people responsible for the dumbest trade war in world history. Union leader Brent Booker of LiUNA and workplace safety expert Jordan Barab are our guests.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org
Find us on:
· DirecTV (Channel...
Well, it looks like our Secretary of Defense is handing out state secrets like Halloween candy, and for some reason we can't understand, he still has a job. That's because he's the only guy willing to order our military do the terrible things Trump has in mind. We discuss this and much more with Daniel Horowitz of AFGE and author Shaun Richman.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org
Find us on:
...
Republicans hate working people. That much is clear. But they also hate poor people, which is a bit odd, because GOP policies make so many poor people and force struggling families into desperate circumstances while funneling their wages to the billionaire class. We discuss this and more with Meagan Hatcher-Mays of United for Democracy and Ryan Mulholland of The Center for American Progress.
So prices are up, the markets are down, container ships are empty and the layoffs are beginning. I think it's safe to say that while many voted for Trump, no one voted for the mess we're currently in. Phil Glover of AFGE and Sarah Burris of raw Story join us to discuss.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org
Find us on:
· DirecTV (Channel 348)
· Dish (Channel 269)
· Sling
· Roku
...
The Trump administration is now at war with the courts and is ignoring court orders, throwing our entire system of democracy into question. It's pretty safe to say that while many people voted for Trump, no one wanted this to happen, and people are starting to wake up and see the authoritarian for what he is. Professor John Logan of San Diego State University and Lynn Rhinehart of The Economic Policy Institute are our guests.
While tariffs are a necessary tool we use to balance trade relations around the globe, Trump undisciplined use of them as a cudgel simply isn't going to work, and he knows it. That's why he adds them and removes them seemingly at random, and his lack of understanding is leading us toward a financial meltdown that everyone but him can see coming. Our guests today are Will Ragland of The Center for American Progress, and Lesl...
There's one thing many are overlooking when they cover the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case - most are ignoring the fact that he is a union apprentice, making his kidnapping not only an attack on our laws and system of justice, but also a direct attack on working people and their organizations. Add this to the recent attacks on the NLRB, and we have the making of an all-out assault on American working families. Bobby Kogan of the Cent...
The Constitutional crisis has arrived, my fellow Americans. Trump has now defied a court order in the Garcia case, and in doing so, he has challenged the legitimacy of the court, and its ability to rule on his actions. Buckle up, folks - things are going to accelerate from here. Our guest today are Lori Wallach of Rethink Trade, and Rich Ojeda, veteran and host of "Ojeda Live."
It's Tax Day, America! Time for all of us to step up and kick in so the billionaires don't have to. Time to buy them yachts with our tax dollars, and time to finance their celebrity space tourism by grinding away at our jobs and paying more and more of our wages to the people who care less and less about whether or not we can get by. Our guests today are Trade expert Emily de La Bruyere or Horizon Advisory and journalist Sa...
Trump is doing what he said he would do, and the result is exactly what we thought it would be - chaos. As the world reacts to Trump's attack on the world economy, we sit down with some of the working people who will be most affected by the coming economic disaster. Pam Galpern of CWA and Julie Hedrick of The Association of Flight Attendants (APFA) are our guests.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.or...
Trump hasn't even been in office for 90 days yet, and he has already launched an all-out assault on working families. And our Supreme Court, which is supposed to be non-partisan, isn't. The combination promises perhaps the worst four year for American working families since the days of the robber barons and the Lochner court. Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing and David Midland of The Center for American ...
We have an authoritarian in charge. That much is clear, and we can do something about it. But when the authoritarian in charge has an illegitimate Supreme Court rubber stamping his attacks on the American way of life, we are in real trouble. Today our guests are Mike Williams of The Center for American Progress and Alex Lawson of Social Security Works.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org
Find us on:
· ...
Trump's tariffs have thrown US and world markets into total chaos, and so far, Trump has been on the golf course for 21 out of the 75 days he's been in office. It goes without saying that he isn't taking the job seriously, and when he is asked about the chaos, he simply says that Americans have to "take their medicine." Economist Matias Vernengo and Journalist Sarah Burris are our guests.
The economy is falling apart, and Trump is golfing. The rest of us are not quite so relaxed.. Our guests today are U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio, and former OSHA Deputy. Asst. Secretary Jordan Barab.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org
Find us on:
· DirecTV (Channel 348)
· Dish (Channel 269)
· Sling
· Roku
· Apple TV
· Amazon Fire TV
· Get the FSTV iOS app HERE
Trump and the DOGE teenagers are now targeting our voting systems using the same false fraud charges they used to destroy several other parts of the American government. Greta Bedekovics of The Center for American Progress joins us to discuss the massive overreach and what it means for working folks, and then Bruce Lesley of First Focus on Children joins us to discuss the affects this overreach will have on our kids.
After weeks of screaming at Democratic member of Congress to "do something" it looks like someone finally did. Senator Cory Booker just completed a 25+ hour filibuster speech, breaking the record for longest speech on the Senate floor - a record previously held by segregationist senator Strom Thurmond, who once argued against Civil Rights for just over 24 hours. We will discuss this and more with Phil Glover of AFGE, and do...
Social Security is the greatest anti-poverty program ever created. If it goes away, roughly 37% of America's adult population will immediately fall below the poverty line, millions will suffer, and many of those who suffer will die. It's just that simple. And Trump, Musk, and the DOGE teenagers are going to make it happen unless we stop them. Today's guests are Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing, and ...
Trump is going to try to kill labor in America. We wish that was an April Fools joke, but it isn't. He's removing collective bargaining from federal workers, and the ripple effect of this action will land hard on every working family in America, and especially on those who voted for Trump. Our guests are journalist Sarah Burris and former GOP Congressman Bob Ney.
Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech...
As the DOGE team takes a wrecking ball to our government in search of "waste, fraud, & abuse" they are finding out again and again that our government operate quite a bit more efficiently than the conspiracy theorists say it does. That's not going to stop them, but it will stop you from receiving any of the benefits they promised. No magical DOGE checks for the masses, and once again, the GOP and the Trump goons hav...
Popular Podcasts
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.