The Rick Smith Show Full Three Hour Show 8-22-2016

Michael Shapiro, Hillary Clinton’s Economic Policy Advisor joins Rick to discuss the major economic differences between Secretary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump in areas of tax fairness, trade, and jobs.

Susannah Goodman, Director of the Voting Integrity Program at Common Cause joins Rick to discuss their new report Titled, “The Secret Ballot at Risk: Recommendations for Protecting Democracy” and answer questions around how secure internet voting really is?

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press is back to give the latest on the ongoing contract negotiations between the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) and his union the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF). 

Fred Klonsky, Blogger, retired Chicago teacher joins Rick to discuss massive layoffs at the Chicago Public Schools and what these painful cuts will means for students and the future.

Troy Anthony LaRaviere, Chicago Schools Principal, President of Chicago Principals and Administrators Association joins Rick to discuss what the massive layoffs being pushed at the Chicago Public Schools will mean for administrators attempting to prepare for the start of the new year.