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

August 9, 2025 123 mins
Rich kicks things off with Dennis Gonzalez, founder of Gonzales Strategies & Solutions and former HHS acting regional director, to examine the future of domestic drug production and RFK Jr.’s push to defund mRNA research—a move drawing both support and criticism. Then, turning to space and science, Congressman Byron Donalds shares his thoughts on the possible relocation of NASA’s headquarters. Finally, shifting to the workplace, Ju...
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Rich is joined by Mark Levin, host of The Mark Levin Show and bestselling author, to discuss his soon-to-be #1 New York Times bestseller On Power, along with his take on the top stories making headlines.Next Hans Von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to break down the move by Texas Democrats to decamp to Illinois in an effort to block Republicans from achieving a quorum on redistricting. L...
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Rich is joined by NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to discuss the ongoing Palestinian protests in the city, his campaign platform, and how he stacks up against the competition. Christina Bobb, former OAN reporter and attorney with Judicial Watch, digs into the Russia hoax, the Mar-a-Lago raid, and the revelations in her new book. Then, Scott Walter of the Capital Research Center exposes how some nonprofits are misusing taxpayer d...
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Rich breaks down the Texas redistricting uproar and the mass exodus of House Democrats with former Army Officer and Border Patrol Agent Ammon Blair. Then, Dr. Peter McCullough joins to examine vaccine risks and effectiveness, revisiting COVID-era mandates and Robert Kennedy’s vaccine agenda. Finally, political commentator Brandon Brice sounds off on the Democratic Party’s leadership crisis and what it means for the 2024 race. L...
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Rich dives into the breaking news that CPB is cutting funding for NPR and PBS. Adam Guillette, President of Accuracy in Media, joins to ask the big question—can these media giants survive on public donations alone? Then, retired USAF Brigadier General Blaine Holt reacts to Russia’s latest threat and how it prompted Trump to reposition U.S. submarines for national defense. Plus, Rich opens the lines to listeners across America to we...
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Rich breaks down the latest Trump tariffs and their ripple effect across local and national politics with comedian and “Ungoverned” host Shawn Farash. They also weigh in on local Tennessee headlines and the shifting Democratic landscape, including the NYC mayoral race. Then, dating expert Toni Bergquist exposes the hidden dangers of the viral “Tea” app and how it’s changing modern relationships—for the worse. Finally, Erik Weir of ...
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Rich dives into today’s biggest stories, starting with Joel B. Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, who shares a sobering update from the Middle East, where Hamas is reportedly disrupting food distribution and intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sam Sorbo, author of Parents' Guide to Homeschool: Making Education Easy and Fun, joins the conversation to question whether America was better off before public scho...
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Rich dives deep into the issues shaping the headlines and the heart of the nation. Gabriella Hoffman from the Independent Women’s Forum Center for Energy and Conservation unpacks the Trump administration’s repeal of an Obama-era EPA policy, and how this shift puts credible science ahead of climate alarmism. Salvador Litvak, comedian & award-winning filmmaker and author of Let My People Laugh, reflects on the role of Jewish humor in...
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Rich kicks things off with Steve Moore, Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity and former Trump Economic Advisor, to break down the latest EU and Japan trade deals and how tariffs continue to shape U.S. leverage on the global stage. Then, Mark J Quann, author and former investment advisor, explains how cryptocurrency could transform the U.S. economy, Trump’s strategy to lead on crypto regulation, and what’s known about T...
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Rich kicks off the show with explosive insights into Tulsi Gabbard’s investigation into the Obama administration and explores the mysterious role Gina Haspel may have played, as Peter Schweizer unpacks the hidden secrets behind the Russia election narrative. Cully Stimson joins the conversation to break down the latest in national security, including legal developments and the tragic Manhattan shooting that left five dead. Rick A...
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Rich Valdés is joined by Tony Holland, CEO of Global Premier Benefits and Managing Partner of Integrity, shares his inspiring journey from a tough childhood to business success—and why after-school programs are more critical than partisan politics. Next, we are joined by Will Hild, Executive Director of Consumers' Research, exposes how BlackRock continues pushing its green agenda and sets its sights on crypto dominance. Plus, awa...
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Rich Valdés is joined by NYC Councilwoman from District 19 (NE Queens) to discuss the heated NYC mayoral race, her support for Curtis Sliwa, and her concerns about candidates Cuomo and Mamdani. Capitol Hill Reporter Juliegrace Brufke from 24 Sight News breaks down the latest on George Santos and his looming prison term. Plus, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Member of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, weighs in on Columbia Univer...
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Rich dives into the top stories shaping America. First, Mark Beckman, CEO of the award-winning ad agency DMA United and author of Some Future Day, joins the show to break down Trump’s AI Summit speech and his new executive order on artificial intelligence — and how it could reshape jobs and U.S. global leadership. Then, Tony Shaffer, President of Project Sentinel, offers insights on the Russia–Ukraine war and the fading hopes of ...
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Rich unpacks today’s major developments with expert guests. Mike Howell, President of the Oversight Project, discusses his Capitol Hill testimony on immigration and the DOJ’s plans to question Ghislaine Maxwell about Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous list. Art Del Cueto, Vice President of the National Border Patrol Council, reacts to the shooting of an ICE officer in New York by illegal immigrants and the growing challenges ICE faces due...
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Rich is joined by Curtis Sliwa, NYC Mayoral Candidate and founder of the Guardian Angels, joins the show to break down the current climate of the NYC mayoral race. He shares sharp criticism of Mayor Eric Adams and candidate Zohran Mamdani, and lays out why he believes his decades of service, crime-fighting experience, and independence from party politics make him the best candidate to lead New York City. Next Greg Jarrett, legal ...
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Rich talks to Dr. Daniel Bober, psychiatrist and mental health expert, reflects on the psychological toll of the devastating Texas floods, offering insight into the emotional aftermath faced by survivors. Next Dr. Carole Lieberman, internationally recognized as America’s Psychiatrist, dives into the psychoanalysis of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and raises the provocative question: Should Trump Derangement Syndrome be cla...
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Rich welcomes Christian Briggs, CEO of Hard Asset Management, to break down the passage of the Genius Act in the House and its major implications for cryptocurrency, stablecoins. Congressman Mike Haridopolos (R-FL-8), member of the House Science, Space & Technology and Financial Services Committees, joins to discuss Trump’s latest tariffs, cuts to public programming, and how the administration plans to reduce federal spending throu...
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Rich is joined by John Tabacco, early crypto investor and host of Wise Guys, to break down the investigation into Rep. Adam Schiff for alleged mortgage fraud. Tabacco also shares Trump’s reaction to the Epstein files and his push to shift the national focus back to economic growth. Later, Susan Crabtree, senior national political correspondent, discusses California Gov. Gavin Newsom's controversial move to allocate $101 million fo...
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Rich is joined by Joe Exotic, "The Tiger King," calls in from federal prison to discuss his denied appeal, claims of poor legal representation, and his hope for a Trump pardon. He also weighs in on U.S. support for Ukraine. Then, John McLaughlin, CEO of McLaughlin & Associates and pollster for the Trump 2024 campaign, analyzes why Trump’s approval ratings are slipping over immigration and ICE—while questioning the accuracy of those...
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Rich is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Brodeur, retired U.S. Army Colonel and global expert on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear warfare, to analyze Russia’s alleged use of chemical weapons in Ukraine—and how Trump’s strategic threat of tariffs fits into his wartime playbook. Rich also covers breaking news, including a deadly church shooting in Kentucky, a new investigation into former intelligence chiefs James Comey and John...
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