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

SCOTUS Delivers Trump a Win, Masculinity Under Fire, and a Marine’s Fight for Justice

June 28, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich talks with Trump's attorney and partner in the Binnall Law Group Jesse Binnall, he breaks down the latest Supreme Court rulings—including major decisions on birthright citizenship, the future of nationwide injunctions, and LGBTQ content in school books—highlighting a day of big legal victories for the Trump administration. Then, retired Marine Maj. Fred Galvin shares the harrowing story behind his book, detailing combat in Ir...
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Iran's Real Damage Exposed, Major SCOTUS Decisions, One Man’s Fight for Public Safety

June 27, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich welcomes Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of The Iran Threat. Jafarzadeh reveals new details about the impact of Operation Midnight Hammer on Iran, offering a realistic damage assessment amid the flood of disinformation and state-run media spin. Next, Professor William Jacobson—founder of EqualProtect.org and a legal scholar—joins to break do...
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Religious Freedom, Black Conservatives Back Trump, and NYC’s Mayoral Crossroads

June 26, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich is joined by Father Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, who discusses Religious Freedom Week and how the Trump administration has defended the rights of faith-based communities across America. Father Pavone emphasizes the ongoing importance of protecting religious liberty in today’s political climate. Next, Horace Cooper—Chairman and Senior Fellow at Project 21—explores the longstanding support for Donald Tru...
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Ceasefire Wobbles but Holds, Trump Beats Impeachment, and Crypto Rules Take Shape

June 25, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich speaks with Brent Sadler, Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation, about the shaky but stabilizing ceasefire in the Middle East. Sadler provides expert insight into how the truce is holding, the key players involved, and what continued peace could look like going forward—even after a rocky start. Then, Rep. Mike Haridopolos, who serves on the House Committees on Science, Space & Technology and Financial Services, we...
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Trump’s Strike on Iran, Ceasefire Strategy, and Ivy League Illusions

June 24, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich is joined by Tony Grady—former U.S. Air Force test pilot and recent Senate candidate from Nevada—to break down the covert bombing mission reportedly authorized by President Trump: Operation Midnight Hammer. Grady explores the tactics and precision strategy that could have been used to carry out the targeted strike on Iran. Next, Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Blaine Holt—Air Force veteran, NATO advisor, entrepreneur, and Newsmax senior co...
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Judge Orders Khalil’s Release, Iran’s Cyber Threat Rises, and One Marine’s Fight Against PTSD

June 21, 2025 • 122 mins
Rich is joined by Alex Swoyer—attorney and legal affairs reporter for The Washington Times—to discuss the controversial federal court decision ordering the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a figure tied to terror-related concerns. With the Trump administration considering deportation action, the case raises serious questions about national security and judicial oversight. Marine veteran and founder of Post Traumatic Winning, Michael McN...
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Trump Weighs War, Biden’s Auto-Pen Presidency, and SCOTUS Faces Gender Reckoning

June 20, 2025 • 127 mins
Rich is joined by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Dees, who served 31 years in the U.S. Army, including as Commander of the U.S.-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. General Dees offers expert insight into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel—including Iran’s horrific hospital attack—and weighs in on President Trump’s evolving stance on U.S. involvement in the growing regional war. Mike Howell, Executive Director of th...
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Trump Takes on Iran, Supreme Court Backs States, and the FBI’s Darkest Secret

June 19, 2025 • 127 mins
Rich is joined by Brigitte Gabriel—national security analyst, bestselling author, and Chairman of ACTforAmerica.org—who lays out how President Trump is confronting the Iran threat without dragging America into another war. She explains how his foreign policy is aimed at stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions while restoring stability in the Middle East after years of global missteps. Then, Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow at The...
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Chinese Plot Claims, Iran Strategy, and Political Shockwaves at Home

June 18, 2025 • 126 mins
On this episode, Rich is joined by former federal prosecutor and former Chief of the Criminal Division in New York, Doug Burns, to analyze Kash Patel’s alarming claim of a Chinese plot and what it means for U.S. legal and national security systems. Then, Daniel Flesch—former IDF paratrooper and Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation—shares strategic insights on how America should respond to the growing threat from Iran an...
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NYC’s Mayoral Battle, Teachers vs. ICE and the Iran-Israel Threat

June 17, 2025 • 127 mins
Founder of the Guardian Angels and former NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa—joins Rich to break down the high-stakes mayoral race shaping New York City’s future. Next, Erika Donalds, chair of the America First Policy Institute’s Center for Education Opportunity and founder of OptimaEd, discusses how radical teachers’ union leaders are clashing with immigration enforcement by opposing ICE, and the growing concern among parents abo...
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Guest Host Dom Giordano: Missile Attacks, Anti-Semitism, and a Soldier’s Journey"

June 14, 2025 • 129 mins
Guest host Dom Giordano tackles rising anti-Semitism, Israel’s leadership under Netanyahu, and the latest missile attacks in Iran. Later in the episode, he’s joined by Nick Berg, a former special operations soldier and author of Tehran: Forged in Conflict. Berg shares his powerful story—from growing up in Iran to becoming an American soldier—and offers insight into today’s tensions, his firsthand experiences, and his hope for renew...
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Gaza Tensions, Cartel Power, and Rewiring the Stressed Brain

June 12, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich is joined by Ruthie Blum—former adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior editor at JNS—for an unfiltered look at the crisis in Gaza and the push for a Palestinian state. Chris Moritz, author of Failed State: A Portrait of California in the Twilight of Empire, exposes the growing power of Mexican cartel gangs and their reach inside American communities. Plus, Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Ins...
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From Autopens to Insurrections: National Security, Civil Unrest, and Global Conflict"

June 11, 2025 • 127 mins
Rich talks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) about the controversy over President Biden’s autopen use and what it means for presidential accountability. Next, Chuck DeVore, former California legislator and National Guardsman, reflects on the LA riots and Rodney King and weighs in on current insurrection rhetoric. Finally, Blaine Holt, retired Air Force officer and NATO deputy, shares expert analysis on the Russia-Ukraine conflict an...
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Big Bill Blowback, LA in Flames, and Sanctions on El Chapo’s Kids

June 10, 2025 • 126 mins
Rich talks with Steve Moore—Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, Club for Growth leader, about key changes to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and the GOP’s growing concern over its impact on the national deficit. Jessie Holguin, founder of the Lexit Movement, breaks down the recent protests in Los Angeles and what they reveal about the state of law and order in urban America. Plus, national security expert Doug...
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Healing Veterans, Gender Identity, Hoarding Psychology, Bondi Abrego Garcia charges

June 7, 2025 • 126 mins
On this powerful episode , Rich speaks with Tyler Grey, author of Forged in Chaos and a leading advocate for veterans' mental health, about PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and the long road to healing. Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, shares insights from her new book Raising Gender-Confident Kids—a guide to helping children find identity and stability in today’s confusing world. Then Rich speaks with Brandon Bronaugh, A&...
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Guest Host Dom Giordano: Media Bias, Weak Jobs Report, Elon Names Trump in Epstein Files

June 6, 2025 • 128 mins
Guest host Dom Giordano of WPHT Philadelphia fills in for Rich and reacts to Elon Musk naming Donald Trump in the Epstein files. David Bozell, President of the Media Research Center, joins to expose liberal bias at NPR and PBS and calls to defund public media. Bruce de Torres of the American Small Business League discusses Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and the implications of a disappointing jobs report. ...
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National Guard on the Frontlines, Biden Under Scrutiny, Reshaping Congress

June 5, 2025 • 102 mins
Rich talks with Congressman Burgess Owens (R-UT) to break down his “big, beautiful bill” aimed at reshaping the future of the 4th Congressional District and the country. He’s then joined by Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief of Staff, who discusses growing concerns over President Biden’s cognitive health and what it means for national leadership. Finally, Ammon Blair, Senior Fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, explains wh...
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DOGE Cuts, Trump’s Rising Polls, and Consumer Confidence Surges

June 4, 2025 • 124 mins
Rich is joined by Rep. Mark Harris (NC-8) to break down the latest on the “Big Beautiful Bill,” DOGE spending cuts, and what they mean for America’s economic future. EJ Antoni discusses his new role as Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation and shares insights on rising consumer confidence despite economic headwinds. Plus, CEO and Partner of McLaughlin & Associates John McLaughlin shares the latest data on President Trump’s a...
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Job Corps Abuse, Ava Moore’s Tragedy, and Violence Against Christians

June 3, 2025 • 121 mins
Rich talks with Daily Wire reporter Luke Rosiak, who exposes how the federal Job Corps program is being exploited by adults. Rep. Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) joins to discuss the tragic death of 18-year-old Ava Moore and the connection to illegal immigration. Jenny Korn, former Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Faith Director, sheds light on rising violence against Christians in Seattle and recent attacks on pro-Israel s...
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Seattle Christians under attack, Schools and the First Amendment, So long to Elon

May 31, 2025 • 128 mins
Rich discusses an attack on a Christian group in Seattle with radio host Jason Rantz. Next Vice President and legal fellow at Defending Education Sarah Parshall Perry explains how schools are flunking the First Amendment. We also speak with retired Miami-Dade police Sergeant gives his take on America's fight against internal threats. Plus the headlines of the day, including the last day of Elon Musk as the DOGE chief. Learn more ab...
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