The Rick Smith Show 1-23-2018

Sarah Kendzior, writer and political commentator joins Rick to share her thoughts on the #ReleasetheMemo campaign and discuss what American voters need to do to combat the assaults on the nation’s institutions.

David Yankovich, former Congressional candidate and Digital Campaign strategist joins Rick to discuss the results of a weekend government lockout and share his thoughts on the need for Democrats to get more on message with social media.

Josh Sword, President WV AFL-CIO joins Rick to preview Wednesday’s press conference calling on legislators to do something to help struggling teachers and social workers, cops and firefighters, health care workers and public servants to make ends meet by raising their wages and providing reasonable access to health insurance. 

 

Paul E. Almeida President Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO joins Rick to share good news as the ranks of unionized professional workers grew by 90,000 in 2017 and to discuss the future of the labor movement as millennials come of age.