The Rick Smith Show for 2-27-2017

Propane Jane is back in session helping Rick with a weekly dose of sanity as the Trump administration continues with its paranoia and erratic behavior. Propane Jane addresses why questioning President is not an attack on people struggling with mental illness.

Sulome Anderson, journalist and author of The Hostage’s Daughter: A Memoir of Family, Madness, and the Middle East joins Rick to discuss her book and how the writing process helped to bring her and her father closer together.  Sulome brings her unique perspective to the discussion surrounding the Middle East and Muslim relations.  

Ken Mash, President of the Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) joins Rick to give the latest update on the ongoing budget battle raging in Pennsylvania government as budget time looms large in the capital.  What are the fights? What are the priorities of each side of the isle? What does it mean for citizens?  Students? Their Parents? The commonwealth?