Rick opens the show with a tribute to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who passed away today. Then we are joined by Josh Sword of the West Virginia AFL-CIO for a discussion on the future of the organization, and the impact of the loss of a labor legend, and then Rick Bloomingdale of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins the tribute and the discussion about the next steps for the AFL-CIO and its growing membership.

Rick opens the show with a tribute to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who passed away today. Then we are joined by Josh Sword of the West Virginia AFL-CIO for a discussion on the future of the organization, and the impact of the loss of a labor legend, and then Rick Bloomingdale of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins the tribute and the discussion about the next steps for the AFL-CIO and its growing membership.

Rick&nbsp;opens the show with a tribute to AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, who passed away today. Then we are joined by&nbsp;Josh Sword&nbsp;of the West Virginia AFL-CIO for a discussion on the future of the organization, and the impact of the loss of a labor legend, and then&nbsp;Rick Bloomingdale&nbsp;of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO joins the tribute and the discussion about the next steps for the AFL-CIO and its growing membership.

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Losing A Legend | 8-6-21 (1st Hour)

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 <a href="https://www.thericksmithshow.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thericksmithshow.com</a>The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube &amp; 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 <a href="mailto:Rick@thericksmithshow.com" rel="nofollow">Rick@thericksmithshow.com</a>

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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

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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thericksmithshow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.thericksmithshow.com</a>The Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube &amp; 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Rick@thericksmithshow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rick@thericksmithshow.com</a>

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