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The Rick Smith Show

Rick Smith
Donald Trump
National Labor Relations Board
Joe Biden
Republican Party
Trader Joe's
Amazon Labor Union
NLRB Elections
Spacex
Elon Musk
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 The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Harrison Mann of Win Without War about Trump’s escalating war posture toward Iran and the risks of expanded military conflict. Later, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works sounds the alarm over health care fund... more

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with labor attorney David Borer about a federal judge’s stern rebuke of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for defying her order to reinstate a union contract for 320,000 workers, calling repeated terminations ... more

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Wisconsin‑1 congressional candidate and iron worker Randy Bryce, who talks about the nationwide “No Kings” rallies and argues that Democrats must return to their working‑class roots instead of... more

On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Congressman Chris Deluzio breaks down Trump’s so-called America First prize, rising tensions with Iran, and Live Nation’s cozy sweetheart deal. Later, AFT President Randi Weingarten joins Rick to discuss the gr... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Malis
Government Affairs Representative with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-24-2026
David Madelin
Senior fellow and senior advisor at the American Worker Project
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-23-2026
Molly Weston-Williamson
Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-23-2026
Julie Metro
Reporter at Mother Jones
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-20-2026
Mary Jean Burke
President of AFGE National VA Council
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-19-2026
Jennifer Flynn Walker
Co-Chief of the Fight Back team at Popular Democracy
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-18-2026
Mateus Vernango
Professor of Economics at Bucknell University and Director of Bucknell Institute for Public Policy
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-17-2026
Virginia Berger
Marine Corps veteran and senior defense policy analyst
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-16-2026
Rebecca Nowacek
Director of External Partnerships, Secure Families Initiative
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Episode: The Rick Smith Show 3-16-2026

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Rick Smith
Host of a highly regarded live show that emphasizes the working-class voice, Rick Smith brings a passionate and informed perspective to discussions on labor rights and social issues. With experience spanning various political topics, he serves as an advocate for responsible governance and social justice.

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 Statesa year 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 States4 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 States4 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

Listeners Say

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The show is recognized as a strong voice for those disenchanted with corporate politics and narrative.
Listeners appreciate the show for its focus on labor rights and the struggles of working-class Americans.
Some critiques mention a desire for more comprehensive storytelling on certain topics.
Many highlight the honest and passionate approach to discussing political issues, setting it apart from mainstream media.
Overall, there is a shared sentiment of respect for the insightful commentary and deep engagement with relevant issues.

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The Rick Smith Show 3-23-2026
Q: How would this affect gig workers like Uber and Lyft drivers?
States can create sectoral bargaining structures for gig workers where federal law currently limits such actions, enabling wage and benefit standards across the industry.
The Rick Smith Show 3-23-2026
Q: Can sectoral bargaining work alongside current workplace bargaining, or would one replace the other?
It can and should work together, with sectoral bargaining providing broad minimums across industries and site-level bargaining adding specific, workplace-based protections and improvements.
The Rick Smith Show 3-20-2026
Q: What are they asking people to do?
They're encouraging listeners to engage with labor issues, reach out to Congress, and participate in actions supporting unionization and better labor protections, including following calls to action on social channels and through union-organizing efforts.
The Rick Smith Show 3-20-2026
Q: Anything I said made you think, made you angry?
The guest notes that the larger problem is how moneyed interests influence policy and the media narrative, and emphasizes focusing on concrete policies that reduce inequality rather than getting sidetracked by partisan labels.
The Rick Smith Show 3-24-2026
Q: Walk me through this proposal about ICE agents in airports.
Ali Malis explains that the idea is ill-conceived without clear training and guidelines, and emphasizes the need to fund and protect TSA workers rather than replace them with untrained personnel.

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8. Virginia Berger

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