The Rick Smith Show 5-18-2026

On The Rick Smith Show, Rick talks with Emily de La Bruyère of Horizon Advisory about Trump’s shaky showing at the China summit and what it signals for U.S. strategy. Later, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works breaks down the Social Security COLA and how Trump-era inflation is squeezing retirees and workers alike. The episode connects global weakness, rising prices, and the growing economic pressure on ordinary people.Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.orgFind us on:·       DirecTV (Channel 348)·       Dish (Channel 269)·       Sling·       Roku·       Apple TV·       Amazon Fire TV·       Get the FSTV iOS app HEREDid you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our website at: https://www.thericksmithshow.comWant Merch? Check out our store HEREQuestions or comments? Email [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy