On The Rick Smith Show, Rick dissects Trump’s Oval Office theatrics with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), spotlighting Trump’s warm praise and dismissive remarks about Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, calling Khashoggi “not well liked” and minimizing Saudi responsibility. With guests Pat LaMarche, journalist, and Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild-CWA president, Rick highlights the implications for press freedom and workers, condemning Trump’s attempt to normalize ties with “Mr. Bone Saw” while brushing off gruesome human rights abuses and undermining the role of journalists in holding power to account.

 

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick first welcomes Labor Attorney David Borer to analyze Trump’s OPM rebranded Schedule F policy, which threatens federal workers by stripping collective bargaining rights, making thousands vulnerable to arbitrary firing and weakening protections for whistleblowers and workplace safety. Rick spotlights a rare bipartisan moment, as five Republican lawmakers sign on to defend collective bargaining rights, emphasizing that the issue transcends party lines and affects working families nationwide.​

Later, Laurel Kilgour, Research Manager at the American Economic Liberties Project, joins to discuss the newly released "Capital Crunch" report, which offers bold solutions to tackle the worsening housing crisis and expand economic opportunity for ordinary Americans.​

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick engages former NLRB chair Lauren McFerran, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation, to discuss her explosive report, "Trump’s Assault on Independent Agencies Endangers Us All." McFerran exposes how Trump’s unprecedented efforts to politicize federal agencies threaten their ability to serve the public and hold corporations accountable. With mass firings, installation of political loyalists, and new executive orders placing expert regulators under White House control, essential worker and consumer protections are at risk.​

Rick also interviews Bucknell economics professor Matias Vernengo, who draws a stark line between Larry Summers’ disastrous neoliberal economic policies and the erosion of Main Street’s prosperity. Together, they detail how these attacks and failed policies undermine democracy and the public good.​

 

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On the Rick Smith Show, Rick, alongside Raw Story’s Sarah Burris and investigative reporter Greg Palast, breaks down the appearance of Larry Summers’ name in the Jeffrey Epstein emails, emphasizing that Summers’ unethical correspondence and ongoing relationship with Epstein are alarming, but his real damage came from decades of harmful neoliberal policy advocacy. The episode examines how his Wall Street deregulation, opposition to strong economic stimulus, and protection of big banks hurt millions, urging listeners not to let the horrors of the emails distract from his policy legacy, which inflicted lasting economic harm.​

 

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On the Rick Smith Show, Rick questions whether Chuck Schumer’s leadership is serving working people, with author Paul Loeb weighing in on Schumer’s approach and urgency in today’s political climate. AFT President Randi Weingarten focuses on core priorities and the need for Democrats to advance affordability and opportunity for everyday Americans, moving beyond political rhetoric to concrete solutions. Together, the guests highlight the critical importance of listening to workers, ensuring government policy meets real needs, and demanding that Democratic leaders prioritize justice, economic stability, and genuine support for the middle class.​

 

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The Rick Smith Show features an in-depth conversation with Bucknell Economics Professor Matias Vernengo about the economy, including the viability of a 50-year mortgage and the resurgence of company towns driven by corporate consolidation. Later, Rick Smith passionately defends his stance by calling for the removal of Senator Chuck Schumer, addressing concerns about political leadership and economic justice. This episode offers a critical take on current economic and political challenges from prominent voices.

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On this episode of The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with American Prospect Executive Editor David Dayen about his frustrations with Democratic leaders caving on the government shutdown, highlighting missed opportunities and the harmful consequences for working people. Later, Rick is joined by Brent Booker, General President of LIUNA, who explains how the shutdown “cave” left union members and families without paychecks and ramped up healthcare costs. Together, they discuss the real toll of political gridlock on workers, the need for accountability, and how unions stand up for job security and affordable benefits.

 

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick speaks with Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works, about the Chucking Chuck Schumer after snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Later, AFGE District 3 VP Phil Glover joins to discuss how Democratic concessions in ending the shutdown may set a troubling precedent and undermine protections for workers nationwide. Through these candid conversations, the episode explores the direct impact of political decisions on families’ security and the challenges faced by labor unions and public servants contending with uncertain futures and government instability.

 

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick is joined by Pat LaMarche, who discusses her latest report exposing how corporate investors are rapidly buying up single family homes in Philadelphia, affecting affordability, evictions, and local communities. LaMarche highlights concerns about rising rents and lost homeownership in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods. Later, Raw Story reporter Sarah Burris analyzes how Democrats gained nothing from the shutdown’s end, emphasizing missed opportunities and continued challenges for the party’s legislative agenda. The episode confronts housing injustice and political setbacks impacting working families and vulnerable residents.

 

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On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Joe Walsh, former Tea Party congressman, about Walsh’s journey to the Democratic Party and whether Democrats are ready to welcome him into their tent. The episode explores Walsh’s transformation, the party’s openness to former conservatives, and what it means for the future of political coalitions.

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