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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

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The Rick Smith Show July 18, 2025

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2025/07/18

On the Rick Smith Show, journalist Pat LaMarche from Bucks County Beacon discussed devastating new Medicaid cuts and the Grants Pass Supreme Court decision, highlighting their disproportionate harm to poor and working-class Americans. She described how changes will strip coverage and critical care from thousands, especially in rural and marginalized communities. Stacy Shorter, President of AFGE Local 2328, explained concerns over the Supreme Court granting former President Trump the authority to

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The Rick Smith Show July 17, 2025

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2025/07/17

On the Rick Smith Show, Jordan Barab, former acting OSHA head under Obama, discussed how the Trump administration reduced OSHA fines and gutting funding for OSHA, weakening workplace safety deterrents. Rich Ojeda, a 24-year Army veteran and NC-9 congressional candidate, weighed in on Trump’s reversals regarding Ukraine policy and addressed the emerging Jeffrey Epstein files scandal, highlighting growing controversies and implications for U.S. politics.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech

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The Rick Smith Show July 16, 2025

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2025/07/16

On the latest Rick Smith Show, Joe Hughes, Senior Analyst at the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), breaks down how Trump’s “Big Ugly Nightmare Bill” overwhelmingly benefits the wealthy while leaving working-class families behind. Hughes explains that the bill extends massive tax cuts for the top 1%, while cutting critical programs that support workers and communities. Margaret Cooney, Senior Campaign Manager at the Center for American Progress, discusses the Trump administration’s

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The Rick Smith Show - July 15, 2025

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2025/07/15

On today’s Rick Smith Show, reporter Sarah Burris from Raw Story talks Epstein Files and the resulting MAGA freakout, highlighting right-wing outrage over revelations and their attempts to deflect blame. Rick also addressed the devastating Texas flood, framing it as yet another example of Republican anti-government ideology failing communities in crisis, and emphasizing the need for public investment and responsible governance to protect working families. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech

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The Rick Smith Show July 14, 2025

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2025/07/14

On today’s Rick Smith Show, labor reporter Michael Sainato discussed the profound impact of recent ICE raids on workers, highlighting the fear and economic instability these operations create for immigrant communities and their employers. Investigative journalist Greg Palast then explored the fallout from the Trump-Musk breakup, analyzing its political and social implications, and what it reveals about shifting alliances among America’s most controversial public figures. Both segments offered sharp

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The Rick Smith Show July 11, 2025

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2025/07/11

On today’s Rick Smith Show, labor reporter Michael Sainato discussed the profound impact of recent ICE raids on workers, highlighting the fear and economic instability these operations create for immigrant communities and their employers. Investigative journalist Greg Palast then explored the fallout from the Trump-Musk breakup, analyzing its political and social implications, and what it reveals about shifting alliances among America’s most controversial public figures. Both segments offered sharp

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The Rick Smith Show July 10, 2025

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2025/07/10

The Rick Smith Show features Phil Glover, AFGE Vice President, and Sam Newton, communications director of the Democratic Governors Association, discussing Donald Trump’s attacks on workers and the poor. Guests highlight threats to federal worker protections, union rights, and essential public services under Trump’s policies.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV (Channel 348)· Dish (Channel 269)· Sling· Roku· Apple

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The Rick Smith Show - July 10, 2025

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2025/07/10

Rick talks Trump overreach and bad trade policySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The Rick Smith Show - July 9, 2025

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2025/07/09

Rick talks One Big Beautiful Nightmare bill with Bobby Kogan from the Center for American Progress and Trump DOL Apprenticeship funding with LIUNA's John LeConche. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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The GOP Nightmare Continues

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2025/07/08

Rick Smith shares a working-class perspective on America’s unraveling social safety net. He recounts encounters with homeless individuals, highlighting how government cuts to Medicaid, housing, and food assistance leave vulnerable people behind. Smith blames decades of pro-wealthy policies, urging collective action to restore dignity and support for struggling Americans.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donationsAdvertising Inquiries:

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The Rick Smith Show - June 27, 2025

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2025/06/27

So it looks like the next mayor of New York City is going to be a Democratic Socialist, and everyone who does politics for a living is freaking out about it. We discuss the campaign that brought us Zohran Mamdani and the policies and energy that he's promising to bring to NYC. Our guests are comedian and podcaster Pete Dominick and Scott Paul of The Alliance for American Manufacturing.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV (Channel

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The Rick Smith Show - June 26, 2025

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2025/06/26

He doesn't know what he doesn't know. That may be the best way to describe Trump "discovering" that Middle East conflicts are complicated, and you can't just waltz in and drop a few bombs and change the dynamics. But this is what happens when the president watches Fox News - Fox News becomes US foreign policy, and that should scare us all. Veteran and podcast host Rich Ojeda is our guest.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV

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The Rick Smith Show - June 25, 2025

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2025/06/25

Some may have missed Trump's odd rant against national holidays, when he said that there are too many holidays and that all of us need to work more than we already do. But the fact he said this on Juneteenth isn't a coincidence. And while Trump's racism is pretty easy to see these days, it should not be missed that he also seems to think that working people have it too easy. Like we always say - the GOP hates working people. Bobby Kogan of The Center for American Progress and Jesse

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The Rick Smith Show - June 24, 2025

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2025/06/24

After campaigning as the "no more wars" candidate, Trump has just started another foreign war. That makes his promise worth the same as his promise to bring down prices, or the promise to end the Ukraine War in 24 hours. Literally nothing he promised has happened, and in most cases, he did the opposite of what he said he would do. Is this enough to break MAGA? Maybe. We spend some time discussing this and more with Reporter Sarah Burris of Raw Story.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free

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The Rick Smith Show - June 23, 2025

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2025/06/23

While our media is busy ranting about Iran, the GOP is busy doing what they do best - stealing. The new crypto bill moving through Congress is set to do exactly what every GOP bill does, make it easy for rich people to make money and even easier for working class folks to lose money. We discuss this and much more with special guest Morris Pearl of The Patriotic Millionaires.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV (Channel 348)· Dish (Channel

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The Rick Smith Show - June 20, 2025

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2025/06/20

It seems that our wealth class will never run out of ways to steal from the rest of us. Their latest legislative nightmare is about crypto currency, and it is sure to do what every other GOP law does - remove money from working people and put it in the hands of the immorally rich. Meanwhile, the rest of us get cuts and a loss of the benefits our hard work pays for. We discuss this and more with Alex Lawson of Social Security Works, and Andrea Ducas of The center for American Progress.Don’t miss our

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The Rick Smith Show - June 19, 2025

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2025/06/19

Unfortunately, cruelty is now commonplace in America, and we start today's show with an example of it in our healthcare system. Then we are joined by two special guests - Marcus Chambers of The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and Daniel Rangel of Rethink Trade. Join us as we try to sort out the policy, make sense of the lies and deception, and find our way back to some sense of community.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV (Channel

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The Rick Smith Show - June 18, 2025

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2025/06/18

Many in America are actively looking for ways out of the mess we have created for ourselves, and we should be looking to labor for the answers. Today we speak to two union leaders - John Schleuss of Newsguild and Josh Zivalich of the Teamsters - about where we are, and about how solidarity is the way back to the America we remember.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:· DirecTV (Channel 348)· Dish (Channel 269)· Sling· Roku· Apple

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The Rick Smith Show - June 17, 2025

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2025/06/17

After yet another act of hate by the right-wing hate machine, lawmakers are beginning to endorse the violence. At least two US Senators are blaming the death of Minnesota legislators on Democrats, even though the perpetrator is a lifelong Republican and avid Trump supporter. Unfortunately, the lack of any condemnation of the acts means that more violence is almost certainly on the way. Our guests are Sarah Burris of raw Story and Rich Ojeda, host of "Ojeda Live" and candidate for Congress in

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The Rick Smith Show - June 16, 2025

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2025/06/16

The Trump Administration may is trying to look tough by assaulting a US Senator, but their weakness is on full display now that Israel has defied the regime by attacking Iran and killing any chance of a nuclear deal that Trump thought would bring him a Nobel Prize. This clown car of an administration just can't seem to do anything right ... and working families are the ones paying the price. Our guests are Brent Booker of LiUNA and Phil Glover of AFGE.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech

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