Rich Valdés This is America

Rich Valdés This is America

America is complicated, so this show breaks it down to the basics with a fresh, urban view. Join Rich Valdés, nicknamed “our liberty-loving Latino amigo” by “The Great One” Mark Levin as he tackles news & pop culture with wit, humor, and a dash of sofrito. Rich Valdés is a nationally-ranked, globally recognized talk show host and commentator seen and heard across cable news, television, talk radio, and major conferences, bringing a distinct American-Hispanic perspective to today’s biggest issues in society and culture. He was nationally syndicated by Cumulus Media's Westwood One in 2022, taking over the legendary late-night timeslot pioneered by Larry King and Jim Bohannon before expanding his syndication to Roku TV in 2026. He started his broadcasting career in New York City on 77 WABC Radio in 2018. Named to Talkers Magazine’s “100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America” for 2023, 2024, and 2025, he climbed from the lower half of the list to number 38 out of 100, reflecting his rapid rise in national influence. Valdés has been a producer and regular substitute guest-host on the Mark Levin Show, where he was known on-air as “Richie V, Mr. Call Screener.” He previously served in New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration and later became Director of Operations at Project Veritas, deepening his experience at the intersection of media, politics, and activism. A proud American of Puerto Rican heritage, Valdés is a Gen-Xer born in Brooklyn, NY, who spent his teen years in Hudson County, NJ. At 16, while still in high school, he turned a haircutting hobby in his dad’s apartment into a full barbershop business, reflecting the entrepreneurial grit that shapes his worldview. Valdés is also a co-founder of a charter school and has served as a school board member, underscoring his commitment to education and opportunity. New shows every weeknight at 9 p.m. ET—follow @RichValdes on social media and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode on iHeartRadio or RichValdeS.com.

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June 26, 2026 60 mins
On Friday night, Rich exposes the corporate greed draining your wallet with a deep dive into the latest fuel-gouging investigations. Then, a stomach-turning report reveals the absolute worst of fast-food filth after a disgruntled worker is caught intentionally contaminating customer meals. Plus, an essential guide to fixing brains and rewiring our minds to completely reverse childhood attachment wounds, and similarly, the psycholog...
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On Thursday night, Rich reacts to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela as heroic rescue crews race against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble. Plus, a medical miracle in the making: groundbreaking Semaglutide GLP-1 weight-loss science reveals a stunning new weapon that could completely alter the future of cancer treatment. Then, Rich breaks down the Supreme Court border ruling and what this monumental immigration l...
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On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to the Stalinist sympathizers winning primary elections and the catastrophic threat they pose to our budgets. Plus, a historic cure for Sickle Cell Anemia proves that American Exceptionalism is alive and well. Then, Rich takes your calls during a special Open Phone America segment, excerpted from his guest-hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show.

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On Tuesday night, Rich breaks down the primary election results with socialist candidates besting incumbents in New York City. Then, 455 fraudsters were arrested by the DOJ and FBI for healthcare fraud amounting to billions, with a B. Later, doctors weigh in on the effects of marijuana and REM sleep in a new clinical journal articleicle. Plus, Havana syndrome abounds, and more Americans allege being the victims of directed energy w...
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On Monday night, Rich reacts to the geopolitical aftershocks of a denuclearized Iran. Following a highly contentious Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed this weekend by President Trump. Is this a permanent step toward peace, or is the region entering an even more volatile phase of enforcement? Plus, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns.

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    On Tuesday night, Rich hosts an exclusive interview with retired government official Dennis E. Gonzalez about the unfolding Puerto Rico water crisis on the Rich Valdés This Is America podcast. As the founder of Gonzalez Strategies and Solutions, Dennis brings decades of raw insider knowledge from his time serving decades in both the U.S. Department of Health under both Trump administrations and the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs ...
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    On the eve of the tournament, Rich Valdés delivers a one-on-one exclusive interview with his former radio colleague Andrew Giuliani, who is now the Executive Director of the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

    Get the ultimate backstage pass as President Trump’s point man drops the script to reveal the massive logistical realities of securing the largest sporting event on the planet. Rich and Andrew div...
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    June 8, 2026 60 mins
    On Monday night, Rich is back from presenting at the TALKERS 2026 conference, and El Trumpito has been busy from peace to retaliation to going to the Knicks game and clapping back at Stephen A. Smith. Then, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IRGC, at the direction of the mullahs, have attacked Israel and US bases in the Middle East, and New Jersey gets a Congressional nominee, Dr. Adam Hamawy, who supported Omar Abdel Rahman, "Th...
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    Tonight, Rich recaps headlines and reacts to New York City's Communist-sympathizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's failed attempt to cancel a pre-Puerto Rican Parade gala at Gracie Mansion before suffering significant public pushback. Then a conversation with Jessica Crotty, the CEO of C. Crane (a radio manufacturer). Then, a 70-year-old woman in Seattle drove her car onto overhead train tracks!

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    May 29, 2026 32 mins
    On Friday night, Rich interviews Michael Harrison, publisher of Talker's magazine, who shares insights into the evolution of radio, the impact of AI, and the future of talk media overall. Discover how passion drives success, the challenges of digital integration, and what to expect from the upcoming Talkers conference on June 5th, 2026.


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    May 28, 2026 19 mins
    On Thursday night, join Rich Valdes in an insightful conversation with NYPD Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, as they explore police perspectives on roadside sobriety saliva tests for marijuana, swatting incidents involving high-profile individuals, and the importance of community support for law enforcement.


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    On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to Ken Paxton's huge primary election win in Texas with President Trump's pollster, John McLaughlin. He also discusses the 5% drop in oil prices following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that the U.S. will exhaust all diplomatic options before escalating conflict with Iran. Plus, New York police are now using roadside saliva swabs to test for cannabis and other drugs, and callers weigh ...
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    On Monday night, Rich discusses the first-ever CPAC in Puerto Rico, President Trump's visit to China, and the latest on the mosque shooting. Then, Congressional elections are heating up from twerking candidates to the crypt-keeper chicken man losing his seat, to the electoral crosshairs on Rep. Massey and Sen. Cassidy. Plus, for the first time in United States history, women over 40 are having more babies than teenagers. 
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    May 5, 2026 60 mins
    On Tuesday night, Rich celebrates his Cinco de Mayo birthday and discusses the latest on Iran and US Central Command.  Then the attacks on Jewish worship in the City. Plus, New York cops crack down on ghost plates and EZ Pass enforcement - is it fair, though?

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    On Monday night, Rich reacts to the shooting outside the White House. Then, Spirit Airlines ceased all operations over the weekend. Plus, a look at the seriousness of health conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and pneumonia.  

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    On Friday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcement of the "Trump IRA" executive order he signed, establishing federally matched individual retirement accounts for low-income citizens. Then, a look at humanoid robots and the arms race to dominate in that sector. Plus, a look at the risque revelation that rapper Ray-J recently made on Cam Newton's podcast, which might actually be record-breaking.

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    On Thursday night, Rich discusses how Democrats are losing Black voters to Republicans and why. Then, drones are being tested for food delivery. Plus, is therapy helping to heal the divide between children and parents experiencing estrangement or emotional immaturity?

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    On Wednesday night, Rich continues the conversation from last night and reacts to Ilhan Omar's video calling the Second World War, "World War Eleven," along with an update on fraud. Then, Attorney Doug Burns, former federal prosecutor and deputy chief of the criminal division at the US Department of Justice, joins Rich to offer legal analysis on the SCOTUS decision, the Comey arrest, DR. Fauci's top aide being indicted, and the "Le...
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    On Tuesday night, Rich does a deep dive into the arrest warrant issued for former FBI Director James Comey for calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump in his infamously deleted "8647" seashell Instagram post. Then, King Charles made his first visit to the White House. While this is his first visit as monarch, it is not the first by a British royal, as King Edward VII (as prince) visited in 1860, and Queen Elizabeth ...
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    On Monday night, Rich breaks down how President Trump survived his 3rd assasination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Then, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that Texas can keep its redistricting map. Plus, a muslim Imam explains how Sharia Law requires taxes to be paid by non-muslims to avoid becoming their slave, or being killed. 

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