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The Rick Smith Show

Rick Smith
Donald Trump
National Labor Relations Board
Joe Biden
Elon Musk
Republican Party
Amazon Labor Union
NLRB Elections
Spacex
Trader Joe's
Labor Movement
Republican National Convention
Project 2025
Labor Rights
Kamala Harris
Federal Society
Heritage Foundation
Order Of the Bees
Working Class
Sean O'brien
US Economy

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 www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show ... more

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick Smith takes on the myth that “everything was cheaper under Trump.” Rick is joined by Margaret Poydock, Senior Policy Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, to break down EPI’s new report, 47 Ways Trump ... more

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by David Janovsky, Acting Director of the Constitution Project at the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), to unpack the FBI’s controversial handling of the investigation into the killing of R... more

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick checks in with Mother Jones freelance journalist Amanda Moore for an on-the-ground update from Minneapolis, where ICE operations are ramping up and Border Patrol’s presence is intensifying tensions in neig... more

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Sarah Burris, Senior Editor at AlterNet, to dig into the latest turmoil in Venezuela, the political battles in Minnesota, and the broader chaos defining the Trump administration’s agenda. Sara... more

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Recent Guests

Margaret Poydock
Senior Policy Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute
Economic Policy Institute
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-16-2026
David Janovsky
Acting Director at the Project on Government Oversight
Project on Government Oversight
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-15-2026
Jon Schleuss
President of The NewsGuild-CWA
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-15-2026
Amanda Morticom
Freelance journalist with Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-14-2026
Gina Plata-Niño
SNAP Director for the Food Research and Action Center
Food Research and Action Center
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-14-2026
Emily de La Bruyère
Co-founder of Horizon Advisory
Horizon Advisory
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-8-2026
Jordan Barab
Former Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 1-6-2026
Ethan Baculi
Detroit-based independent journalist
Capital in Maine
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 12-22-2025
Anna Rogers
Contributor at Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: The Rick Smith Show 12-19-2025

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Rick Smith
Host of The Rick Smith Show, focusing on labor rights, economic justice, and political accountability for working-class Americans.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • 5 star podcast

    5 Star podcast right here! Thanks for your voice for the working people! Richard Ojeda- love to hear the outrage that I feel-finally!!

    Alex Lawson thanks for all your hard work for the people!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stardust 9
    United States8 months ago
  • Half the story

    I caught your show by accident. I think when you tell a story, you need to tell the whole story. Yes, DeSantis originally voted against the Katrina bill. It was jam packed with Democrat PORK. JAM PACKED. So smart Congress persons voted NO. That FORCED the radical left wing fools to take the PORK out of the bill. DeSantis and all the Republicans voted for the bill. Is half a story,where you PURPOSELY left out the “rest of the story” HONEST JOURNALISM? I call FAKE NEWS.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gugir
    United States3 years ago
  • Label on the back of your computer.

    Love your program, but please get rid of the Communism “ label on your computer. I envision someone tuning in and making the assumption you are for Communism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Haary T
    United States3 years ago
  • I started listening to the Rick Smith Show when I first moved to Pennsylvania and Rick was in the early days of building his show. I frequently say that Rick taught me everything I needed to know about Pennsylvania politics. Since those days, the Rick Smith Show has grown national in scope, bringing unparalleled focus on the stories that matter to working-class Americans. Rick's slogan "the voice of the working-class" couldn't be more on the mark. There is no other show that brings the voices of... more

    Audible
    5
    Kevin Mahoney
    United States4 years ago
  • Simply no one else like Rick

    I started listening to the Rick Smith Show when I first moved to Pennsylvania and Rick was in the early days of building his show. I frequently say that Rick taught me everything I needed to know about Pennsylvania politics. Since those days, the Rick Smith Show has grown national in scope, bringing unparalleled focus on the stories that matter to working-class Americans. Rick's slogan "the voice of the working-class" couldn't be more on the mark. There is no other show that brings the voices of... more

    Audible
    5
    Kevin Mahoney
    United States4 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express gratitude for highlighting labor rights and often resonate with the calls for political accountability and reform.
Many commend the educational value and critical perspectives provided on economic and political issues.
There are mixed reactions concerning the political correctness of certain narratives, with some viewers calling for broader inclusiveness.
Listeners appreciate the voice for the working-class and the commitment to authenticity in reporting.

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The Rick Smith Show 1-8-2026
Q: What's going on behind the scenes in the US with respect to Venezuela's ties with China?
China views the US no longer as a unipolar power, and they foresee opportunities for themselves to tighten alliances and assert influence as the US potentially falters.
The Rick Smith Show 1-8-2026
Q: So we go into Venezuela, whatever side of this you're on. You think it's a good thing you got rid of Maduro? You think it's a horrible thing that we violated the Constitution and did all this?
There is a shock in China about the US actions in Venezuela, seeing it as a chance to reinforce its international relationships and undermine US influence.
The Rick Smith Show 1-16-2026
Q: What policies do you think are necessary to help working families?
Raising the minimum wage and strengthening the right to form unions are essential steps.
The Rick Smith Show 1-16-2026
Q: What are some key ways Trump has made life less affordable for working people?
The report highlights 47 ways including undermining wages, weakening bargaining power, and promoting unsafe working conditions.
The Rick Smith Show 1-6-2026
Q: What does this mean in practice for workplace safety?
It means potential deregulation, leading to increased risks for workers in various industries.

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The content prominently focuses on issues affecting working Americans, critiquing mainstream narratives that often overlook the challenges faced by the working class. Key discussions typically center around economic policies, labor rights, and political accountability, featuring insights from labor experts, activists, and political figures who advocate for progressive solutions. Unique portrayals of political figures and a commitment to representing the voices of the working class set this content apart, as it offers a platform free from corporate influence, aiming to provide an authentic perspective on today's pressing social and political challenges.

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