Rick Smith Show News

Teamster Magazine Feature: Teamsters Turn Up the Volume

Rick Smith — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:59:26 -0400

www.teamstermagazine.com/teamsters-turn-volume

Although he is a burgeoning celebrity in central Pennsylvania, Rick Smith says he is an average man—and that might just be what makes him so popular.

A truck driver for Roadway Express, Smith is a member of Local 776 out of Harrisburg. On the weekends when he’s not on the road, Smith can be found in the studios of WHYL AM 960, broadcasting his voice—and his opinions—over the airways.

Host of a self-titled radio show, Smith provides the listeners in his area with something he calls unique and different—the perspective of a working-class, union man.

“Everything here is very conservative and very far to the right. In our area, my radio show offers a progressive point of view. I look at things through the eyes of a working man because that’s what I am,” Smith said. “I discuss the struggles of keeping a roof over my head and food on my table; I think people can identify with that.”

Gag turns into a wonderful bounty

Rick Smith — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:29:56 -0500

Over the past few weeks the Rick Smith Show has been looking for a theme song for Jake's labor segment. A listener, knowing of Jake's reputation as a big eater and lifelong member of the AHA (American Hog Association) thought food related songs would be a big hit. SO week one saw the introduction of the Cookie Monster singing "C is for Cookie." Week two was the Warrant song "Sweet Cherry Pie." The next day came the bounty in the form of a delicious cherry pie and a big plate of cookies. Jake wasted no time digging into the plate of cookies and struggled to wait the two hour of the show before diving in to the pie. Thank you Granny Ruth your Sweet Cherry Pie was devoured and the cookies met their match.

A Real Vice President

Rick Smith — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:38:21 -0400

Joe Biden has been a strong advocate for working people and their families. He has been a trusted leader who speaks truth to power. The republicans have attempted to smear a good man because they have nothing else to run on. The economy is in crisis, the housing market is in crisis, manufacturing is in crisis, our military is in crisis and all the good people of this nation get is rosy optimism and failed rhetoric.

We Were Just Kidding, Can't You Take a Joke?

Rick Smith — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:34:40 -0400

It is hard to believe that we won the war five years ago today. George Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln and declared the end of the war. In Fact, here is exactly what George Bush said,

Teamster Leader magazine

Rick Smith — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:48:25 -0400

The Teamster Leader magazine published an article from Rick Smith about the show to all of their stewards, business agents and local representatives. Rick received hundreds of calls and inquiries about the show. Thanks Teamsters for helping spread the word. The Rick Smith Show is truly the place “Where Working People Come to Talk.”

Philly Mixers Locked Out

Rick Smith — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:15:47 -0500

The Rick Smith Show with members of the Chocolate Workers Union joined the workers at Philadelphia Mixing Solutions to show their support for the fourteen locked out workers.

A Real Vice President

Rick Smith — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:38:19 -0400

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Teamster 776 has Christmas Party for kids.

Rick Smith — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 10:17:54 -0500

Teamster Local 776 in Harrisburg, PA held its annual Christmas Party for children of its members.