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

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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Rich Valdés is joined by Jennifer Kelly, former California GOP spokeswoman and presidential debate writer, to discuss the massive ICE raid in California that led to 200 arrests and the rescue of 10 children in a possible trafficking ring, and also remembering the Trump assassination attempt one year later. Next national security analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant breaks down how AI is disrupting Hollywood—and how the U.S.–China tech battle ...
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Rich is joined by Dr. Josh McConkey, Air Force Colonel and candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, to break down the impact of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) on healthcare and Medicaid, and whether Biden’s doctor is hiding key health concerns. Social media influencer Douglas Mackey reacts to a major win—his 2016 election interference conviction overturned on appeal for what he says were just memes mocking Hillary Clint...
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Rich is joined by three powerhouse guests to unpack the intersection of immigration, education, and media in today’s America. Dan Epstein, Vice President at America First Legal and former senior attorney in the White House Counsel’s Office, addresses Rep. Hakeem Jeffries’ criticism of the Trump administration’s use of ICE, and explains how progressive policies may be encouraging lawlessness under the guise of compassion. Then, Co...
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Rich Valdes is joined by top guests to cover major developments from the Middle East to the Texas border. Alex Traiman, CEO of Jewish News Syndicate,and Jerusalem Bureau Chief joins to discuss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, the renewed push for a Middle East ceasefire, and the ongoing threat posed by Hamas. Then, Randy Clark, Texas Border Reporter for Breitbart News and retired 32-year Border Pa...
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In this hard-hitting episode, Rich is joined by E.J. Antoni, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, breaks down the benefits of the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB), the Trump administration’s impact on tariffs and stocks, and the data behind the booming economy. Next Nick Giordano, Political Science Professor at Suffolk County Community College, analyzes the campaign of New York candidate Zohran Mamdani, warning of the potential co...
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Guest host Paul Vandenburgh steps in for Rich Valdes to unpack a packed news cycle. He breaks down the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, what it means for Americans moving forward, and what comes next on Capitol Hill. Paul also dives into the dramatic developments in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case, with bail denied and the potential for serious jail time. Finally, he examines the Kohberger murder case—with the suspect avoiding the...
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Guest host Dom Giordano fills in for Rich Valdes with a powerful episode diving into today’s most pressing issues. Rep. Mike Haridopolos (FL-8) breaks down the latest on the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB)—what it means for the economy, how it targets fraud, and why its Medicaid reforms are aimed at protecting the most vulnerable rather than cutting care. Then, Paula Scanlan, former University of Pennsylvania swimmer and teammate of Lia...
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Guest host Dom Giordano fills in for Rich on this episode. Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) breaks down the Senate’s passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, what it means for spending reform, and the next battle as it heads to the House. He outlines how the bill could reshape America’s economy and strengthen conservative priorities once signed into law. Then, Charles "Cully" Stimson of the Deputy Director of Legal and Judicial Studies at...
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Guest host Justin Davis fills in for Rich Valdes on this episode of The Richard Valdes Show. He’s joined first by Jim Morris, former MLB pitcher whose incredible life story inspired the hit film The Rookie. Morris reflects on his journey from a troubled childhood to the big leagues, and how he’s now dedicating his life to motivational speaking, inspiring others to overcome adversity and pursue purpose. Then, Jason Lewis, former C...
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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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