LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.This is my very interesting podcast
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]]>LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.This is my very interesting podcast
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]]>**November 13 Spotlight: LABORERS — Who Builds America from the Ground Up?**
Before the ribbon is cut, before the first car crosses a new bridge, and before a new building opens its doors, there's a workforce making it all possible.
**America's union laborers.**
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the approximately **540,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)** who help build and maintain the infrastructure we depend on every day.
From highways, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems to pipelines, energy projects, concrete work, demolition, and site preparation, LIUNA members perform the essential work that turns plans on paper into the places and infrastructure we use every day.
And their work is about more than construction.
**It's about building careers, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for the next generation of working Americans.**
Under the leadership of General President **Brent Booker**, LIUNA is pursuing an ambitious **“March to a Million”** initiative to grow its membership and expand the reach of union labor.
With infrastructure and energy projects creating demand for skilled workers, union training and career pathways offer opportunities for people who want to build something tangible and lasting.
**Who keeps America running? LIUNA laborers do — building America from the ground up.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize the workers behind America's infrastructure and explore the future of skilled construction careers, union growth, and the projects shaping our communities.
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**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>**November 13 Spotlight: LABORERS — Who Builds America from the Ground Up?**
Before the ribbon is cut, before the first car crosses a new bridge, and before a new building opens its doors, there's a workforce making it all possible.
**America's union laborers.**
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the approximately **540,000 members of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)** who help build and maintain the infrastructure we depend on every day.
From highways, bridges, tunnels, and transit systems to pipelines, energy projects, concrete work, demolition, and site preparation, LIUNA members perform the essential work that turns plans on paper into the places and infrastructure we use every day.
And their work is about more than construction.
**It's about building careers, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for the next generation of working Americans.**
Under the leadership of General President **Brent Booker**, LIUNA is pursuing an ambitious **“March to a Million”** initiative to grow its membership and expand the reach of union labor.
With infrastructure and energy projects creating demand for skilled workers, union training and career pathways offer opportunities for people who want to build something tangible and lasting.
**Who keeps America running? LIUNA laborers do — building America from the ground up.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize the workers behind America's infrastructure and explore the future of skilled construction careers, union growth, and the projects shaping our communities.
Available on local radio and wherever you get your podcasts, including iHeart, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more.
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>**November 12 Spotlight: FIREFIGHTERS & EMS WORKERS — Who Answers When Everything Goes Wrong?**
When the alarm sounds, they answer.
When disaster strikes, they respond.
And when the rest of us are running from danger, they're often running toward it.
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical workers who protect our communities every day.
The **International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)** represents more than **360,000 professionals** across the United States and Canada.
From fighting fires and responding to medical emergencies to rescuing accident victims, managing hazardous materials, and confronting natural disasters, their responsibilities extend far beyond the firehouse.
But there's another danger these workers face — one that often doesn't make the headlines.
**Occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service.**
Toxic exposures, cancer prevention, safer protective equipment, and long-term health monitoring remain critical priorities for the IAFF and the workers it represents.
**We ask firefighters to protect us during our worst moments. Who is protecting them long after the emergency is over?**
Under the leadership of General President **Edward A. Kelly**, the IAFF continues advocating for safer working conditions, stronger protections, and better long-term health outcomes for its members.
**Who keeps America running? Firefighters and EMS workers do.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize these essential public-safety professionals and explore why protecting those who protect us is a workforce issue that deserves national attention.
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>**November 12 Spotlight: FIREFIGHTERS & EMS WORKERS — Who Answers When Everything Goes Wrong?**
When the alarm sounds, they answer.
When disaster strikes, they respond.
And when the rest of us are running from danger, they're often running toward it.
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical workers who protect our communities every day.
The **International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)** represents more than **360,000 professionals** across the United States and Canada.
From fighting fires and responding to medical emergencies to rescuing accident victims, managing hazardous materials, and confronting natural disasters, their responsibilities extend far beyond the firehouse.
But there's another danger these workers face — one that often doesn't make the headlines.
**Occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty death in the fire service.**
Toxic exposures, cancer prevention, safer protective equipment, and long-term health monitoring remain critical priorities for the IAFF and the workers it represents.
**We ask firefighters to protect us during our worst moments. Who is protecting them long after the emergency is over?**
Under the leadership of General President **Edward A. Kelly**, the IAFF continues advocating for safer working conditions, stronger protections, and better long-term health outcomes for its members.
**Who keeps America running? Firefighters and EMS workers do.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize these essential public-safety professionals and explore why protecting those who protect us is a workforce issue that deserves national attention.
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>November 11 Spotlight: VETERANS IN THE WORKFORCE — Service Doesn't End with the Uniform
This Veterans Day, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, honors the men and women who served our nation in uniform — and continue bringing their skills, leadership, and commitment to workplaces across America.
From construction sites and manufacturing facilities to transportation, aviation, public service, and skilled trades, veterans contribute experience and expertise that help keep our country running.
Today, we're highlighting the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council, which brings together military veterans across the labor movement and advocates for two essential priorities: good jobs and quality veterans' health care.
We're also recognizing programs like Helmets to Hardhats, which help military service members and veterans transition into skilled-trade careers through union apprenticeship and training opportunities.
But transitioning from military service to civilian life isn't always easy. Access to meaningful careers, reliable health care, and long-term support matters.
Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. And neither should our commitment to those who served.
Who keeps America running? Veterans do.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize veterans in the workforce and explore how unions help create opportunities for those who have served our country.
To every veteran — thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and the contributions you continue to make.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>November 11 Spotlight: VETERANS IN THE WORKFORCE — Service Doesn't End with the Uniform
This Veterans Day, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, honors the men and women who served our nation in uniform — and continue bringing their skills, leadership, and commitment to workplaces across America.
From construction sites and manufacturing facilities to transportation, aviation, public service, and skilled trades, veterans contribute experience and expertise that help keep our country running.
Today, we're highlighting the AFL-CIO Union Veterans Council, which brings together military veterans across the labor movement and advocates for two essential priorities: good jobs and quality veterans' health care.
We're also recognizing programs like Helmets to Hardhats, which help military service members and veterans transition into skilled-trade careers through union apprenticeship and training opportunities.
But transitioning from military service to civilian life isn't always easy. Access to meaningful careers, reliable health care, and long-term support matters.
Service doesn't end when the uniform comes off. And neither should our commitment to those who served.
Who keeps America running? Veterans do.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as we recognize veterans in the workforce and explore how unions help create opportunities for those who have served our country.
To every veteran — thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and the contributions you continue to make.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>November 10 Spotlight: OPERATING ENGINEERS — Who Moves the Big Stuff?
Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the more than 400,000 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) who help build, operate, and maintain America's infrastructure.
From the massive cranes shaping our skylines to the bulldozers, excavators, and heavy equipment building our roads, bridges, pipelines, and energy systems, operating engineers are behind some of the most demanding projects in the country.
But there's much more to these careers than operating big machines.
These are highly skilled technical professionals. Their work demands precision, advanced training, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
With more than 100 local training schools and an International Training & Education Center, IUOE is also helping prepare the next generation for careers in construction, infrastructure, and industrial operations.
And as America continues investing in energy, infrastructure, and major construction projects, the need for skilled operators remains an important workforce issue.
Who moves the big stuff? Operating Engineers do.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he recognizes the workers behind America's biggest projects and explores why skilled trades and apprenticeship opportunities matter to the future of working America.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>November 10 Spotlight: OPERATING ENGINEERS — Who Moves the Big Stuff?
Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the more than 400,000 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) who help build, operate, and maintain America's infrastructure.
From the massive cranes shaping our skylines to the bulldozers, excavators, and heavy equipment building our roads, bridges, pipelines, and energy systems, operating engineers are behind some of the most demanding projects in the country.
But there's much more to these careers than operating big machines.
These are highly skilled technical professionals. Their work demands precision, advanced training, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to safety.
With more than 100 local training schools and an International Training & Education Center, IUOE is also helping prepare the next generation for careers in construction, infrastructure, and industrial operations.
And as America continues investing in energy, infrastructure, and major construction projects, the need for skilled operators remains an important workforce issue.
Who moves the big stuff? Operating Engineers do.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he recognizes the workers behind America's biggest projects and explores why skilled trades and apprenticeship opportunities matter to the future of working America.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>**November 9 Spotlight: EDUCATORS — Who Prepares the Next Generation?**
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the teachers and education professionals who help shape the future of working America.
With nearly **3 million members**, the **National Education Association (NEA)** is the nation's largest labor union, representing classroom teachers, education support professionals, higher education faculty, and the people who keep our schools running.
From teachers and paraprofessionals to school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, and support staff, education is a team effort that extends far beyond the classroom.
And while these professionals are preparing the next generation, many continue to face challenges with compensation, staffing, resources, and retention.
Under the leadership of newly elected NEA President **Princess R. Moss**, a former elementary school music teacher, the union continues its work representing educators and strengthening public education.
**Who prepares the next generation of working America? Educators do.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he explores the people behind our public schools, the challenges facing educators, and why education is a workforce issue that affects every community.
📖 **Want to learn more about the NEA's history?**
Explore our *Union History Project* feature, *The National Education Association: The Union That Fights for America's Classrooms*, tracing the organization's history from 1857 to its role in today's labor movement.
https://laborforcemedia.substack.com/p/the-national-education-association?r=7xyy5i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>**November 9 Spotlight: EDUCATORS — Who Prepares the Next Generation?**
Today on *The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith*, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the teachers and education professionals who help shape the future of working America.
With nearly **3 million members**, the **National Education Association (NEA)** is the nation's largest labor union, representing classroom teachers, education support professionals, higher education faculty, and the people who keep our schools running.
From teachers and paraprofessionals to school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, and support staff, education is a team effort that extends far beyond the classroom.
And while these professionals are preparing the next generation, many continue to face challenges with compensation, staffing, resources, and retention.
Under the leadership of newly elected NEA President **Princess R. Moss**, a former elementary school music teacher, the union continues its work representing educators and strengthening public education.
**Who prepares the next generation of working America? Educators do.**
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he explores the people behind our public schools, the challenges facing educators, and why education is a workforce issue that affects every community.
📖 **Want to learn more about the NEA's history?**
Explore our *Union History Project* feature, *The National Education Association: The Union That Fights for America's Classrooms*, tracing the organization's history from 1857 to its role in today's labor movement.
https://laborforcemedia.substack.com/p/the-national-education-association?r=7xyy5i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>November 6 Spotlight: NURSES & HEALTH CARE WORKERS — Who Takes Care of Working America?
Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the nurses and health care professionals who show up every day to care for America.
From hospital emergency rooms and intensive care units to patient bedsides, nurses provide critical care, make split-second decisions, advocate for patients, and help families through some of life's most difficult moments.
Today we're highlighting National Nurses United (NNU), representing more than 225,000 registered nurses across the country.
But while nurses are busy protecting patients, who is protecting our nurses?
According to NNU's 2025–2026 workplace violence survey, 84.8% of the nurses surveyed reported experiencing at least one type of workplace violence in the previous year.
That's a troubling reminder that safe staffing, workplace protections, and nurse retention aren't just workforce issues. They're patient-care issues, too.
Who takes care of working America? Nurses do. And they deserve safe workplaces, strong support, and a voice in the decisions affecting patient care.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he highlights the people behind our health care system and the challenges facing America's nursing workforce.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>November 6 Spotlight: NURSES & HEALTH CARE WORKERS — Who Takes Care of Working America?
Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the nurses and health care professionals who show up every day to care for America.
From hospital emergency rooms and intensive care units to patient bedsides, nurses provide critical care, make split-second decisions, advocate for patients, and help families through some of life's most difficult moments.
Today we're highlighting National Nurses United (NNU), representing more than 225,000 registered nurses across the country.
But while nurses are busy protecting patients, who is protecting our nurses?
According to NNU's 2025–2026 workplace violence survey, 84.8% of the nurses surveyed reported experiencing at least one type of workplace violence in the previous year.
That's a troubling reminder that safe staffing, workplace protections, and nurse retention aren't just workforce issues. They're patient-care issues, too.
Who takes care of working America? Nurses do. And they deserve safe workplaces, strong support, and a voice in the decisions affecting patient care.
🎙️ Join Rick Smith as he highlights the people behind our health care system and the challenges facing America's nursing workforce.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the 1.3 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who help keep America's economy moving.
From truck drivers and warehouse workers to package delivery, freight, airline, sanitation, food production, and public service workers, Teamsters are behind many of the essential services we depend on every day.
And today's spotlight is especially personal.
🎙️ Rick Smith was a proud Teamster for 31 years. He knows firsthand what union membership means to working people and their families.
As automation, artificial intelligence, and new transportation technologies reshape the workplace, important questions remain about job security, worker protections, and the future of good union jobs.
Who keeps America moving? Teamsters do.
Join Rick as he brings his firsthand experience to the conversation and explores the opportunities and challenges facing Teamsters today.
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]]>Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, we're recognizing the 1.3 million members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters who help keep America's economy moving.
From truck drivers and warehouse workers to package delivery, freight, airline, sanitation, food production, and public service workers, Teamsters are behind many of the essential services we depend on every day.
And today's spotlight is especially personal.
🎙️ Rick Smith was a proud Teamster for 31 years. He knows firsthand what union membership means to working people and their families.
As automation, artificial intelligence, and new transportation technologies reshape the workplace, important questions remain about job security, worker protections, and the future of good union jobs.
Who keeps America moving? Teamsters do.
Join Rick as he brings his firsthand experience to the conversation and explores the opportunities and challenges facing Teamsters today.
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]]>Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, we’re spotlighting the men and women of the IBEW / Electrical Workers — the workers who help power America.
With roughly 908,000 members, IBEW workers keep the lights on, build and maintain critical infrastructure, support energy systems, and help drive the future of industry across the country.
Their work matters to every home, every hospital, every job site, and every community.
Who powers America? Electrical workers do.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Today on The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, we’re spotlighting the men and women of the IBEW / Electrical Workers — the workers who help power America.
With roughly 908,000 members, IBEW workers keep the lights on, build and maintain critical infrastructure, support energy systems, and help drive the future of industry across the country.
Their work matters to every home, every hospital, every job site, and every community.
Who powers America? Electrical workers do.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>**VOTE TODAY — because working Americans deserve to be heard.**
For the past 19 days, we’ve talked about the issues that matter to working people: wages, health care, retirement, public services, education, workplace protections, good jobs, and dignity at work.
Today, the message is simple:
**Make your voice heard. Get informed. Cast your ballot.**
✅ Get the Facts and voter information:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>**VOTE TODAY — because working Americans deserve to be heard.**
For the past 19 days, we’ve talked about the issues that matter to working people: wages, health care, retirement, public services, education, workplace protections, good jobs, and dignity at work.
Today, the message is simple:
**Make your voice heard. Get informed. Cast your ballot.**
✅ Get the Facts and voter information:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote.
**Tomorrow is Election Day.**
Vote for working-class solutions. Vote like the future of workers depends on it.
Jobs, wages, benefits, retirement, health care, safety, public services, and the strength of our communities are all shaped by the choices made at the ballot box. When working people vote, working people’s priorities are harder to ignore.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote.
**Tomorrow is Election Day.**
Vote for working-class solutions. Vote like the future of workers depends on it.
Jobs, wages, benefits, retirement, health care, safety, public services, and the strength of our communities are all shaped by the choices made at the ballot box. When working people vote, working people’s priorities are harder to ignore.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **every worker deserves equal pay and fair treatment.**
Fairness at work should not depend on your gender, race, zip code, job title, or where you punch the clock. Working people deserve equal opportunity, fair compensation, and a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **every worker deserves equal pay and fair treatment.**
Fairness at work should not depend on your gender, race, zip code, job title, or where you punch the clock. Working people deserve equal opportunity, fair compensation, and a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **good union jobs should be built here.**
Strong jobs with fair wages, good benefits, and dignity on the job help working families build stability and help communities grow. The future of work matters — and so does whether working people have a fair shot at sharing in it.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **good union jobs should be built here.**
Strong jobs with fair wages, good benefits, and dignity on the job help working families build stability and help communities grow. The future of work matters — and so does whether working people have a fair shot at sharing in it.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **overtime pay should mean overtime pay.**
When people work longer hours, they should be paid fairly for that extra time. Overtime protections affect paychecks, family budgets, and whether working people are compensated for the hours they actually put in.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **overtime pay should mean overtime pay.**
When people work longer hours, they should be paid fairly for that extra time. Overtime protections affect paychecks, family budgets, and whether working people are compensated for the hours they actually put in.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **public schools and job training deserve attention.**
Strong schools, apprenticeships, career education, and workforce training help people build skills, find opportunity, and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Education is not only a classroom issue — it is a workforce issue and a community issue.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **public schools and job training deserve attention.**
Strong schools, apprenticeships, career education, and workforce training help people build skills, find opportunity, and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Education is not only a classroom issue — it is a workforce issue and a community issue.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
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]]>Get out and vote because **prescription drugs should be affordable.**
Working people should not have to choose between paying the bills and filling a prescription. Access to medication is a health care issue, a family issue, and a kitchen-table issue for millions of Americans.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
#WorkersRights #Solidarity
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]]>Get out and vote because **prescription drugs should be affordable.**
Working people should not have to choose between paying the bills and filling a prescription. Access to medication is a health care issue, a family issue, and a kitchen-table issue for millions of Americans.
✅ Get the Facts:
https://www.vote411.org/
**Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.**
#WorkersRights #Solidarity
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]]>Get out and vote because workers deserve the right to organize without fear.
The freedom to organize should not come with retaliation, intimidation, or fear. Workers deserve a voice on the job and in our democracy.
Get the Facts: https://www.vote411.org/
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Get out and vote because workers deserve the right to organize without fear.
The freedom to organize should not come with retaliation, intimidation, or fear. Workers deserve a voice on the job and in our democracy.
Get the Facts: https://www.vote411.org/
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Get out and vote because unions make working America stronger.
Unions help raise wages, improve safety, protect benefits, and give workers a stronger voice. That voice matters at work and at the ballot box.
Ohio Election exploiting Tragedy/Governing by fear, rage & distraction
Gen Motors-Record profits-Stock buybacks
Worker productivity rises, pay not keeping pace
Labor History. Memory of Dorothia Lang "Migrant Mother"
FEMA -making states pay for disaster
Deregulation-killing social safety net
2001 Thomas Morris Jr. Anthrax, Postal worker
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]]>Get out and vote because unions make working America stronger.
Unions help raise wages, improve safety, protect benefits, and give workers a stronger voice. That voice matters at work and at the ballot box.
Ohio Election exploiting Tragedy/Governing by fear, rage & distraction
Gen Motors-Record profits-Stock buybacks
Worker productivity rises, pay not keeping pace
Labor History. Memory of Dorothia Lang "Migrant Mother"
FEMA -making states pay for disaster
Deregulation-killing social safety net
2001 Thomas Morris Jr. Anthrax, Postal worker
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]]>Get out and vote because Medicare matters to working families and retirees.
Health security in retirement matters to workers, families, and communities. Medicare is part of the promise made to people who worked hard and paid in.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Get out and vote because Medicare matters to working families and retirees.
Health security in retirement matters to workers, families, and communities. Medicare is part of the promise made to people who worked hard and paid in.
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Social Security is not a handout. It is earned over a lifetime of work. Working Americans and retirees deserve to be heard.
Get the Facts: https://www.vote411.org/
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Social Security is not a handout. It is earned over a lifetime of work. Working Americans and retirees deserve to be heard.
Get the Facts: https://www.vote411.org/
Good outrage. Real facts. Working-class solutions.
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]]>Health care is not a luxury. It is a kitchen-table issue for workers, families, retirees, and union households across the country. If the issues affecting working people matter to you, make a plan to vote.
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]]>We’ll try to remain humble, but it does feel like an important milestone when talking about fair pay, worker power, unions, democracy, and basic human dignity becomes too spicy for authoritarian censorship.
Who knew “working people deserve a voice” was such a radical concept? Sorry…not sorry…
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]]>We’ll try to remain humble, but it does feel like an important milestone when talking about fair pay, worker power, unions, democracy, and basic human dignity becomes too spicy for authoritarian censorship.
Who knew “working people deserve a voice” was such a radical concept? Sorry…not sorry…
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]]>So much winning/\
Congress tone deaf
Labor History; 1965 Peabody father/son strike
Child labor deaths
Measles -RFK Jr.
Labor History 1851 William Cooper Fugitive Slave Act
Unemployment Fraud
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]]>So much winning/\
Congress tone deaf
Labor History; 1965 Peabody father/son strike
Child labor deaths
Measles -RFK Jr.
Labor History 1851 William Cooper Fugitive Slave Act
Unemployment Fraud
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]]>Iowa Steel plant does it get built?
Tax breaks for corporations
Labor History - 1929 National Textile strike
Fuel Taxes Suspended
Tax credits don't put food on table
Labor History -US Army created/ Minimum Wage
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]]>Iowa Steel plant does it get built?
Tax breaks for corporations
Labor History - 1929 National Textile strike
Fuel Taxes Suspended
Tax credits don't put food on table
Labor History -US Army created/ Minimum Wage
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]]>Labor History-1934 United Textile Workers/Manufacturing in America/
D.C. Scandals/Corporate tax receipts
LaborForce Media and Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a daily radio show and podcast built for workers, unions, labor leaders, and everyone who believes working people deserve to be heard.
The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solutions-focused “good outrage” — cutting through the spin and focusing on the issues that affect jobs, wages, benefits, safety, civic rights, and working-class communities.
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]]>Labor History-1934 United Textile Workers/Manufacturing in America/
D.C. Scandals/Corporate tax receipts
LaborForce Media and Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a daily radio show and podcast built for workers, unions, labor leaders, and everyone who believes working people deserve to be heard.
The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solutions-focused “good outrage” — cutting through the spin and focusing on the issues that affect jobs, wages, benefits, safety, civic rights, and working-class communities.
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]]>Anti Vax-RFK Jr./November Elections/ Changes to Trans Atlantic Alliance
The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, was created to give working America a daily place to hear the issues that matter most, from labor news and workplace fights to union victories, policy, benefits, safety, and economic fairness.
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]]>Anti Vax-RFK Jr./November Elections/ Changes to Trans Atlantic Alliance
The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, powered by LaborForce Media, was created to give working America a daily place to hear the issues that matter most, from labor news and workplace fights to union victories, policy, benefits, safety, and economic fairness.
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]]>Your daily dose of outrage candy for working America.
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]]>Your daily dose of outrage candy for working America.
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]]>Your daily dose of outrage candy for working America.
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]]>Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.
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]]>Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.
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]]>LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Corporate America abusing workforce/Wage Theft
Labor History - Delano Grape Strike/Mayors office of worker power/
Sarah Burns talks Gas, Grifting & Greed/Labor History 1941 Norwegian Trade Unions
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]]>LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Corporate America abusing workforce/Wage Theft
Labor History - Delano Grape Strike/Mayors office of worker power/
Sarah Burns talks Gas, Grifting & Greed/Labor History 1941 Norwegian Trade Unions
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]]>LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.
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]]>LaborForce Media and veteran labor broadcaster Rick Smith have launched The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith, a new daily radio and podcast program built for working people, union households, labor leaders, civic-minded listeners, and anyone who believes the economy should work for the people who keep it running.
The program debuted in connection with Labor Day 2026 and is now available on radio and podcast platforms. Powered by LaborForce Media, The Daily Jolt with Rick Smith brings listeners a daily conversation focused on the issues shaping workers, unions, families, and communities across the country.
Hosted by Rick Smith, longtime host of The Rick Smith Show, The Daily Jolt is designed to cut through political spin, corporate talking points, and misinformation by focusing on the issues that directly affect working America. The show brings together labor news, fact-based commentary, interviews, and solution-oriented discussion in a daily format.
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]]>In this LaborForce Media interview, Kerri O’Brien and Darren Yelin sit down with Rick to discuss his background, the success of The Rick Smith Show, why working America needs a daily labor-focused program, and why Rick and LaborForce Media are partnering to launch The Daily Jolt.
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]]>In this LaborForce Media interview, Kerri O’Brien and Darren Yelin sit down with Rick to discuss his background, the success of The Rick Smith Show, why working America needs a daily labor-focused program, and why Rick and LaborForce Media are partnering to launch The Daily Jolt.
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