Rich Valdés America At Night

Rich Valdés America At Night

Introducing Rich Valdés America at Night, new talk for a new generation! Rich brings late night radio alive with the perfect blend of news, entertainment, interesting interviews, pop culture and insight. It’s America’s new nighttime town hall, celebrating America’s success and helping plot the right path forward. We talk with politicians, influencers, entertainers and ordinary Americans from all walks of life. And then, it’s “Open Phone America,” your turn to chime in on the discussion with your own thoughts and ideas. Welcome to a live and lively snapshot of America. Rich Valdés America at Night.

Episodes

Guest Host J.D. Lake: Politics, Housing market, Rise Up Kings

May 2, 2025 • 129 mins
J.D. Lake (from our affiliate WDAY in Fargo, ND) is filling in for Rich tonight. First, a conversation with former Congressman and radio host Jason Lewis about the current political landscape. We also get some insight into tariffs and the housing market from longtime real estate mogul Keith Hittner, Sr. Plus, Bob Schemp has the story behind the men's leadership organization Rise Up Kings (RUK), which focuses on Faith, Family, Fitne...
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Committing to a natural resources deal, Consumer confidence, campus protesters

May 1, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich discusses the news of the day, including the signing of a natural resources deal between the United States and Ukraine. We delve into the latest economic news, including this week's report on consumer confidence, with former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore. Later, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, talks about the deportation of pro-Hamas supporters, many of whom have protested...
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Trump: His first 100 days, Historic low polling for Democratic leadership, AOC for president?

April 30, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich welcomes Ashley Hayek, president at America First Works, for a look at President Trump's accomplishments in the first 100 days of his second term. Later, pollster John McLaughlin breaks down President Trump's approval ratings, in contrast with confidence in Democratic leadership at historic lows. Plus, your thoughts on the border, the potential of AOC running for president, and much more. Learn more about your ad choic...
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Illegal aliens, Immigration raid in Colorado, Iran's quest for nukes

April 29, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich discusses immigration, the border, and Trump's first 100 days with former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX), along with her campaign to get back into Congress. Next, retired ICE Supervisory Special Agent Victor Avila, author of "Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto," weighs in on the roundup of over 100 undocumented immigrants at a makeshift nightclub in Colorado. Plus, we gets thoughts on Russia's temporary ceasefire and Iran's ...
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Investigation into Klaus Schwab, Intel leaks, Infamous 'Varsity Blues' scandal

April 26, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich welcomes journalist and foreign policy analyst Sameera Khan, for a discussion of the Klaus Schwab investigation, and a look at his successor at the World Economic Forum. Next, DNI Tulsi Gabbard recommends charges related to the leaking of classified information; we learn more from Maureen Steele, co-founder of American Made Action. Later, John Wilson, the former president of Staples International, tells how his family was caug...
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Legal matters over deportation, Legislation for school choice in Texas, Low polling numbers for Dem leadership

April 25, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Ron Vitiello about a federal judge's decision to halt her own order regarding the status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. School choice gets a victory in Texas; we learn more from Walter Blanks, Jr., spokesman for the American Federation for Children. Later, Robert Cahaly, chief pollster and strategist at the Trafalgar Group, fills us in on Democratic leaders polling at historic lows. ...
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Small business support for DOGE, Sugar and red dyes, Search engine Google loses case

April 24, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich discusses small business support for DOGE and other economic items with former Trump campaign senior advisor Bruce LeVell. Next, HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a ban on food dyes this week, and declared 'Sugar is poison;' we get reaction from internationally recognized virologist and immunologist Dr. Robert Malone, author of "PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order." Later, Robert Bork, Jr., president of the Antitrust Education...
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Russia-Iran partnership, Reaction to the Pope's passing from a Mom For Liberty, Raging wildfire in NJ

April 23, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich talks about the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Also, Alexandra Bougher, founder and chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Bergen County, NJ, shares her views on news of the day, including the death of Pope Francis and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We als...
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Discussions of DOGE and the economy, Deportations and democracy, Death of the pope

April 22, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich checks in with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy for an update on DOGE and the economy, plus a look at how Newsmax is doing since its recent IPO launch. Also, a conversation with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) on news of the day, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveling to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Later, we note the passing of Pope Francis with Father Frank Pavone, president of the National Pro-Life Religious C...
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Gary Shapley replaced as acting IRS Commissioner, Good Friday, GPT and other A.I.

April 19, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks about the replacement of the acting IRS Commissioner with Dennis Kneale, former managing editor at Forbes Magazine and author of "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk." Next, we observe Good Friday in the company of Anthony Fleming, pastor at Church Alive. Later, a look at how the Trump tariffs might affect the A.I. race between the U.S.and China. Mark Beckman is CEO of the award-winning advertising agency DMA United and a...
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Figures higher in presidential polling, FSU shooting, Funding for public broadcasting

April 18, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with Mark Mitchell, head pollster at Rasmussen Reports, with word of Trump's poll numbers rising after tariffs. Next, a mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and five others injured; we learn more from Dr. Currie Myers, retired sheriff and 'America's Criminologist.' Later, Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and columnist at the Washington Examiner, comments on plans from the White...
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Congressman introduces bill to pull U.S. out of WTO, Contempt of court?, California lawsuit against Trump administration

April 17, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), who has introduced a bill to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organization. Later, a federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom has filed suit against President Trump over tariffs. We discuss those items, and other legal matters with John O'Connor, former assistant U.S. Attorney in North ...
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Automaker relocating plants to U.S., Anti-trust trial, ADHD

April 16, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks about China ceasing its exports of rare earth minerals and reports of Honda moving plants out of Canada and Mexico with Will Hild, executive director of Consumers First. Next, Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online, has more on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony at Meta's anti-trust trial. Plus, ADHD in the news with Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery. Le...
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China trade war, Christians murdered in Nigeria, Clear message from El Salvador's President

April 15, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich welcomes Steve Moore, former Trump economic advisor and co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, to discuss tariffs and the China trade war. Next, we learn more about the brutal genocide of Christians in Nigeria from Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern. Also, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele visited the White House, and insisted that he won't send MS-13 gang members back to the United States. ...
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Helicopter crash, Handling mental health issues, HHS Secretary vows to tackle autism

April 12, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with former military and state police pilot Mike Hatten about this week's deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Next, a variety of issues with psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne, including managing our mental health through the ups and downs of Trump's tariffs, and HHS Secretary Kennedy's vow to determine the cause of autism. Later, author Jack Watts shares the story behind his latest book, "An American Hero: One Ma...
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Economy, Encouraging Congress to extend Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, the EPA

April 11, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich welcomes Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) for a discussion of the House budget resolution, the SAVE Act, and other news of the day. Later, the Job Creators Network is urging Congress to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts & Job Act; we hear from the group's CEO, Alfredo Ortiz. Plus, Mandy Gunasekara, former Chief of Staff at the EPA and author of "Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp," gives her ass...
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"From Mar-a-Lago to MARS," Florida, Florida drug bust, Friction over tariffs

April 10, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with Fox News contributor Nick Adams, author of "From Mar-a-Lago to MARS: President Trump's Great American Comeback." Next, thoughts on the major U.S. Coast Guard drug bust at Port Everglades, Florida from Jonathan Gilliam, former Navy SEAL and FBI agent. Later, we get the latest on the Trump tariffs with Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Institute at the America First Policy Institute. Learn more about your a...
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Imposing more tariffs on China, Interim South Korean president speaks with Trump, Insulting the "Wise Guys" host

April 9, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich speaks with Gordon Chang, author of "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America," about President Trump's new tariffs on China. Then John Tabacco, host of "Wise Guys" on Newsmax TV, responds to the recent insults hurled at him by "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart. Plus, Rich's commentary on the other news of the day, including the acting South Korea's phone call with President Trump, and your phone calls. Learn more about your...
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New tariffs, Negating visas, Netanyahu visits the White House

April 8, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks tariffs, trade, and tax cuts with our 'resident economist' E.J. Antoni, research fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Next, Prof. Nick Giordano, host of the P.A.S. Report podcast, tells how the Trump Administration is attempting to de-radicalize colleges, in part by removing visas from social activists. Later, we check in with Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief at Jewish News Syndicate, for a look at Israeli Prim...
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CPC training video, Comedian Chonda Pierce, Challenges of politics and dating

April 5, 2025 • 129 mins
Rich talks with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Foundation at the Heritage Foundation; they've released video of a Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) training session on how migrants can avoid being detained by ICE. Next, comedian Chonda Pierce gives her take on Elon Musk, DOGE, and other news of the day. Later, dating and relationship coach Jennifer Styers addresses how to navigate dating someone with opposing politic...
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