Full Three Hour Show for February 8, 2016

Admiral Joe Sestak, Democratic Senatorial candidate joins Rick to talk about the rise in autism rates and what needs to be done, and discusses the latest AP story on his opponent’s voting record on veteran’s issues.

Mark Price, Labor Economist at the Keystone Research Center joins Rick to discuss their most recent report on the minimum wage and why now is the time to increase it.

Kevin Mahoney, Editor Zero at the Raging Chicken Press joins Rick to talk about today’s rally in the Pennsylvania State Capitol rotunda for proper funding of higher education.

Tom Porton, recently retired Bronx, NY teacher joins Rick to talk about why after 47 years as one of the most popular educators in his building and an active member of his community he decided it was time to walk away.

Brett Bigham, 2014 Oregon 2014 teacher of the year and recipient of the 2015 National Education Association Award for Teaching Excellence joins Rick to talk about how he was forced out of the job he excelled at, and the harassment that came with his recognition because he is gay.