The Rick Smith Show

May 29, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:40:35 -0400

Ron Whitehorne on why he got arrested for an education system that serves students and not corporations. William B. Gould IV on the National Labor Relations Board and what he would have done differently. Bill Lucini of the National Association of Letter Carriers on how they're fighting congress to stand up for the constitution and the post office. Lane Hall, activist and the man behind the Overpass Light Brigade on why we need all to celebrate Wisconsin Local 1848 and fight to make sure 2013 brings them into a new era of prosperity.

May 25, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:20:57 -0400

Education education education. In the second segment Josh Eidelson will be joining me to talk about how so many democrats are buying into the privitzed education model. Also I'll be talking more about the Romney plan and how it's far worse than anything Obama can come up. Last hour will be more on why thousands came out into the streets this week against austerity and school destruction.

May 24, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:16:20 -0400

Only two guests tonight but I talked alot about education and HB 1307. Rebecca Poyourow, mother of two young children in the Philadelphia School District on why she's trying to create a better future for her children. David Halperin on the Romney education plan and who's funding it. Want to weigh in but can't do it live then email me or call 862-520-7425

May 23, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:45:10 -0400

Irwin Aronson on education in Pennsylvania - he tells us why there was 1000s of people in the streets today. Gerard Oleksiak, Vice President, PSEA on today's massive rally in Harrisburg. Lisa Subeck of NARAL Pro Choice Wisconsin on why women in PA need to be talking to women in Wisconsin to Recall Walker. Elizabeth Nisbet of the Center for Women and Work on why homecare health workers organizing is a GOOD THING. Download podcast here "error-prone" http://jobkillinghealthcare.com/RickSmithMay232012-podcast.mp3

May 22, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:14:49 -0400

Carol Ballance Chair of the PIIN Transit Task Force on transit and today's day of action. Jesse Braxton, Parent Leader with ACTION United on why 100s are speaking out against the education plan. Tomorrow there will be 1000s Randy Johnson on Bain Capitol. Scott Keyes on his trips into the valley of the right.Kevin Kane on why those who care about HEALTH should help recall walker. Get the podcast here http://jobkillinghealthcare.com/RickSmithMay222012-podcast.mp3

May 21, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:04:53 -0400

Gabe Morgan of SEIU 32BJ on Philadelphia Education and why everyone in the region needs to get to their rally on Wednesday. Richard Askey, Harrisburg music teacher on Senate Bill 1450 and the future of education in PA. Lisa Evans of Earthjustice on why we need to make sure toxins don't cover our communities. Ben Santarris on the SolarWorld decision by the Obama administration to tarriff Chinese solar. Was it enough Download podcast here http://jobkillinghealthcare.com/RickSmithMay212012-podcast.mp3

May 18, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:46:10 -0400

Tonight we'll be talking AUSTERITY with Dave Johnson of the campaigns for America's future. So we can prepare for Netroots Nation we're doing 1 hour live and playing the best austerity coverage from the week. Note the 2nd and 3rd hours have commercials due to piecing them together before putting them into the podcast. We apologize for any confusion.

May 17, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:28:12 -0400

Rev. Amy Reumann, Director of Luthern Advocacy Ministry of PA on why Pay Day Lending is terrible for Pennsylvania. Kate Gordon on the future of solar in America and what the Obama administration is doing about it. Mike Browne on Wisconsin's job numbers and why One Wisconsin Now isn't questioning JUST the numbers...

May 16, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:50:41 -0400

Irwin Aronson on the anniversary of legal strike replacement and what the GOP is planning on doing to the unemployment system in Pennsylvania. Linda Andros, USW Washington DC legislative Counsel on trade law enforcement. Carolyn Federoff, VP of AFGE Local 3258 on a different way to look at the deficit. John Matthews, MTI on what Scott Walker has done to his members and why workers outside of Wisconsin need to help support their fight to Recall Walker.

May 15, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:51:11 -0400

Dauphin County Commissioner George Hartwick on what a Romney economy will do for the county. Michael Kink of the The Strong Economy for All Coalition on Morgan Stanley and May 15th. US House Representative Jan Schakowsky on JP Morgan and what retirement will look for all generations if we let the GOP control it.

May 14, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:23:14 -0400

Ben Armbruster on the pentagon cuts and why the GOP wants to restore them instead of services for people. Frank Hurt, International President the BCTGM on the Hostess Bankruptcy. Eric Taylor of Occupy the SEC on Jamie Dimon, regulations, and why we need to care about both. John Logan on the NLRB and why reasonable reforms to a broken labor law system got thrown out by an Obama administration judge.

May 11, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:09:10 -0400

Michael Froehlich on where the battle to fund human services in Pennsylvania will be waged now. Travis Waldron of ThinkProgress on Jamie Dimon and his $2BIL mistake. Lynn Freeman of United Wisconsin on Scott Walkers failed Divide and Conquer plan. Alot more tonight so check it out.

May 10, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:19:25 -0400

Maureen Cronin, Executive Director of the Arc of Pennsylvania on what the Senate republican budget means for people with special needs. Candice Johnson of CWA on the Trans Pacific Trade Agreement and who's lurking behind it. Prof. Richard White on the annivsary of the Trans Continetal RailRoad and the corporations behind it

May 9, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:30:27 -0400

Irwin Aronson on what's going on in the big white building in Harrisburg. Ted Martin, executive director of Equality PA on Obama standing up for gay marriage and how this will effect Pennsylvania. Activist of the Chicago Mental Health Movement. Candejah Pink of Springfield No One Leaves about the Bank of America shareholder meeting. Brenden DeMelle Executive Director and Managing Editor of DeSmogBlog.com on the Heartland Institute

May 8, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:42:55 -0400

Ian Millhiser on Romney's Etch-o-Sketch with immigration. Bob Cash on the Trans Pacific partnership. Alex Hanna, TAA Madison on the Wisconsin Recall Primary Results and how they got here. Also I talk ALOT about Teacher Appreciation Week and how Obama co opted it for charter schools. If you're interested in that then THIS is the show for you

May 7, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:03:47 -0400

Alan Jennings, Executive Director Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley. Brendan Murray on the plan by the state to take over the Harrisburg School District. Meira Levinson on her book No Citizen Left Behind. Zachery Hershmann, Earth Quaker Action on their fight against PNC Bank for funding mountain top removal. Ed Kohler of The Deets on the Vikings Stadium and if the taxpayors will be footing the bill

May 4, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:22:15 -0400

Tonight Rick will be taking the night off but Dr. Stephen Herzenberg and Irwin Aronson will be sitting in. Gabe Morgan of SEIU 32BJ on the destruction of the Phildelphia Public Education System and why EVERYONE in the state needs to be paying attention. Mark Price of Keystone Research on pay day lending and what tin man tom is trying to do to the Pennsylvania working poor.

May 3, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 03 May 2012 20:22:05 -0400

PA House Rep Patrick Harkins on the Delaware Screwjob bill. Helen Gym, Founder of Parents United, a citywide parent group focused on school budgets and funding to improve achievement and accountability in the public schools. Elizabeth Hersh of the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania. Alexa Mellon, student at University of Central florida, on the Verizon shareholder meeting

May 2, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:36:03 -0400

Irwin Aronson on what's happening during the legislative session right now, VoterID, and how the GOP plans to steal your unemployment. Caitrin Lynch on her book, Retirement on the Line. Anne Gaebler, RN at Summit Alta bates Hospital in Berkeley California on why they went on strike on May Day

May 1, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:23:02 -0400

Tonight we'll be live for an hour with Eugene DePasquale and later on pre-recorded segments from the PA Joint Council of Teamsters including Auditor General Jack Wagner. After words, in the spirit of May Day, we'll be general striking for 2 hours and playing segments about the recent attacks on the USPS and education.

April 30, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:12:33 -0400

Happy May Day. Tonight I talked to Ron Pollack on the Affordable Care Act and PA Health Access Network's conference. Jacob Horwitz of the National Guestworker Alliance. Randy Francisco on tomorrow's May Day rally at the capitol. Jacob Remes on the history of May Day and what to expect tomorrow.Also Rep. Mark Critz, Patrick Murphy, and State Senator Jay Costa on how we move forward to November and how we Rebuild America, Pennsylvania and have good jobs.

April 27, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:55:14 -0400

Jerry Jordan, Philadelphia AFT on the future of education. Justin Flores of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee on Reynolds shareholder meeting next week and how the workers may finally be able to talk to their bosses. Abe Amoros on transit and infrastructure and why Governor Corbett is ignoring HIS OWN PEOPLE. Kelley Albrecht, Wisconsin activist and parent who was the GE shareholders meeting earlier this week

April 25, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:42:00 -0400

Irwin Aronson on how last night's primary results will move Harrisburg for working people. Matt Garner, the Center for Tax justice on why we're ALL stakeholders in GE Lisa Swayhoover on why we need to fight for education for children both at home and around the globe. Dave Johnson on the GE Shareholder meeting from the inside

April 24, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:14:29 -0400

Daniel Denvir on the Philly Education system and how it relates to tonights results. Pat ONeill, our Director of Organizing at the UFCW on Walmart and what they've been doing in Mexico. Sara Mullen, Associate Director of the PA ACLU on what to expect at the polls in November. PA AFLCIO President Richard Bloomingdale on the PA primary. Joshua Holland on the start of the 99 power actions at shareholder meetings across the country.

April 23, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:45:42 -0400

Rachel Tabachnick on the out-of-state money that's trying to beat the will of the voters in Pennsylvania. PA House Rep Jim Roebuck on why he's the choice to defend public education in his district. Sandra Eskin on the Food Safety Modernization Act and why it hasn't been impliemnted yet. Mike McKenna, Field Manager for No Kid Hungry on New York City and why they don't want

April 20, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:11:47 -0400

Irwin Aronson on why when pro-education democrats lose, WE ALL lose. Patrick Murphy, Candidate for Attorney General in PA. David Halperin on the president packed privateer event that ALL the private school elites will be at! Erik Loomis on the Ludlow Massacre. David Huerta on the battle Janitors are still fighting in Southern California.

April 19, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:41:07 -0400

Walmart associate William Fletcher about how the associates and warehouse workers are unifying to take on one of the biggest companies on the planet. Phil Mattera of Good Jobs First on Inter State Jobs Pirates. In the thirs hour Michael Wagner, Bartender at Station Casinos in Vegas tells us about how faith and labor is unifying for a fair chance and how much the company has spent to stop them. You won't believe the campaign the company has waged against their OWN workers

April 16, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:17:15 -0400

Barney Oursler, Executive Director of Pittsburgh UNITED on UPMC. Sharon Ward on the various loopholes which could be closed and help restore our state to sanity. Michael Linden on how the Buffett rule. Josh Wise on the Columbia Free Trade Agreement.

April 13, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:37:09 -0400

Roy Christ, running for the PA 103rd District. Kareel Achilles, worker who successfully organized along with other port drivers at Toll Group in California. Pat Clark, small business owner on why Obamacare is good for small business. Tatsuko Go Hollo, Economic Opportunity Institute, on how Washington is creating jobs with bonds.

April 12, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:05:38 -0400

Congressman Mark Critz on why he supports social security, medicare, and a rational budget. Mimi Pierre Johnson and Caitlin MacLaren, activists trying to get their money out of JP Morgan Chase, but not in the way we normally talk about. Annie-Rose Strasser on why Anne Romney DOESN'T have to work, and Mitt is NOT the "mothers' candidate". Bill Midcap, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, on the fracking industry taking water that used to be used for agriculture. Timothy Hudson, former public health nurse on the Woodlawn Mental Health Clinic occupation. Also our reporter on the ground Jake Long with a report from today's local action to Save the US Postal Service.

April 11, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:01:45 -0400

Irwin Aronson on education in Pennsylvania and the continuing theft of funds by Gov. Corbett. Sarah Jaffe on the state of Bank of America and what YOU can do to stop the tentacles. Carlos Santamaria on port drivers' and their attempts to organize. Percy Schmeiser on how he stood up to Monsanto and WON...but not in this country.

April 10, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:17:33 -0400

Mike Sturla on education and transportation. Chris Mooney on the science behind the extremism: Author of The Republican Brain. Lori Compas on why, instead of just Recalling Walker, she's running for Wisconsin Senate

April 9, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:59:38 -0400

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski on Voter ID and education in Pennsylvania. Susan Spika on Corbett's Cuts and why we can't bake our way out of the. Chuck Wanat on keeping local construction jobs Ilya Sheyman on why progressives need to take back the democratic party.

April 6, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:23:04 -0400

Tonight we're taking off for the holiday. Rather than play a recent show we'll be playing a best of show from our segments on how the faith community is working in the progressive community. Listen, enjoy them, share them. Remember this episode when the right wing is attacking women and workers. There's many in the religious community fighting the good fight. Remember that this Easter.

April 5, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:40:00 -0400

Michael Froehlich and Jake Fleming on Corbett's Cuts to General Assistance - or rather, complete elimination. Ken Hall of the Teamsters on Hostess' CEO's dodgy deeds. Dani McClaim of Color of Change on ALEC. Lisa Graves of the Center for Media and Democracy on ALEC. Michelle Steinberg, Public Policy for Planned Parenthood Arizona on the War on Women

April 4, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:34:39 -0400

Irwin Aronson on Prevailing Wage. Larry Hanley, ATU President on Occupy Transit Day. Roland Hwang, the Transportation Program Director for the Natural Resources Defense Council on how we REALLY solve the gas prices. Rob Widell on the Anniv of Martin Luther King Jr's assassination and what happened to the civil rights movement afterwords

April 3, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:09:06 -0400

Live from the Blue Green Alliances good jobs green jobs conference. Gary Pires, President and Business Agent, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1037.Denise Patel, New Jersey Work Environment Council.Ike Gittlen, USW Liason to the Alliance for American Manufacturing.Marianne Bellesorte of Pathways PA for Women in Green Jobs.Stan Johnson, Secretary Treasurer of the USW.Greg LaRoy of Good Jobs First on subsidies.Dave Foster, Executive Director of the Blue Green Alliance

April 2, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:45:00 -0400

Abe Amoros on the potential consequences of the PA GOP cutting wages across the state. Tom Owens, Director of Communications for the Building and Construction Trades Dept, AFL-CIO on the national attack on workers' wages. Ralph Martire, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability on privatizing the PA Lottery. Lisa Subeck of NARAL Wisconsin on the bombings on Planned Parenthood in Wisconsin and the war on women in the badger state

March 30, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:37:47 -0400

Jeffrey Hirsch on Flynn, the NLRB, and the GOP's insider info from the agency they wanted to destroy. Ed Wytkind, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO on the Transit Bill. Eric Robertson on unifying the 99% to defeat Georgia's SB 469. Alex Stone on the Rebuild America Act

March 29, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:47:48 -0400

Last Day at the PA AFLCIO convention. Short show due to travel.

March 28, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:34:49 -0400

Another day of exclusive coverage from the Pennsylvania AFLCIO Convention. Today's guests include PA AFLCIO President Richard Bloomingdale.Reverand David Bollack.Jim Savage, USW 10 1.Dean Showers, USW 6996.Zach Hause, PA Central Labor Council.Jerry Oleksiak, Vice President, PSEA .Lorenzo Canizares, Organizing Specialist for the PSEA

March 27, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:20:23 -0400

From the PA AFLCIO Convention with National AFLCIO President Richard Trumka.Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Richard Bloomingdale.Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Emeritus Bill George.Kathy Black, The Coalition for Labor Union Women.Kim Patterson, Secretary Treasurer for SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania on the private prison industrial complex attempting to further snake it's way into Pennsylvania.Darrin Kelly of IAFF Local 1 on the attacks on firefighters and why we see a traditionally republican voting bloc starting to vote for labor issues

March 27, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:08:06 -0400

Obamacare day on the Rick Smith Show

March 23, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:42:40 -0400

Dave Johnson with Our Future Friday on China. Kim Nolton of the Natural Resources Defense Council on EPA regulations. Pat Purcell, Assistant to the President of UFCW Local 1500 on Target's union busting. Candice Johnson, CWA on call centers

March 22, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:17:53 -0400

Ron Pollack Families USA on the affordable care act. Phyllis Schoville, Teamsters Local 507 on Red Cross greed. Andrew Kroll, Mother Jones on warmarts greenwashing and the state of manufacturing in China. Robert Kraig of Citizens Action Wisconson on the Ryan Budget

March 21, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:45:23 -0400

Irwin Aronson on prevailing wage and who benefits from chrony capitalism if the republicans succeed in lowering workers' wages. Chris Polm, CWA Local 13000 Unit 32 Pres on the Verizon re-mobolization. Stacie Ritter on 2 years after the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Where are her two daughters and what's the state of OBAMACARE

March 20, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:22:33 -0400

State Representative Scott Conklin destroys the sham arguments on prevailing wage. Mark Andersen of DailyKos Labor on the post office. Brandy Doyle, Policy Director of the Prometheus Radio Project. Malhon Mitchell on why he's running for office in Wisconsin.

March 19, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:04:03 -0400

Gina Meade, Keystone Area Local, APWU on the local impact of Post Office closures. Tony Corbo on the privitization of our food inspection. Dan Weiss on gas prices. If we want lower prices, do we close refineries

March 16, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:25:10 -0400

Zaid Jilani on how lobbyists and DC power players are trying to change our education system from the top down. Mary Linquist of the Washington Education Association on how they're fighting back against the privateers in her state. Prof Glenn Feldman on how the south went red. Daniel Villao on his new book Beyond Green Building Last Opportunities in Energy Effeciency

March 15, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:07:29 -0400

Peg Dierkers on the war on women. Eric Epstein on privatized school buses. Donald Cohen of the cry wolf project on voter suppression. Phillip Martin of Progress Texas on how they fought back against Texas' Voter ID and what it means for the attempts of the right wing to silence the voice of the masses

March 14, 2012 Show

brett@thericksmithshow.com (Rick Smith) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:38:09 -0400

Irwin Aronson on voter id and his personal plan to beat it in the courts. Jeff Thigpen on how he's taking on the banks. John Cook, Senior Writer for Gawker on the waste of our tax dollars that was "Seizing Thunder"