Rich is joined by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy , who reacts to the high-stakes Trump–Putin summit and explains why America’s relationship with Russia matters more than ever for national security. Retired Maj. Gen. Bob Dees offers a strategic military breakdown of the meeting and what it signals about Trump’s foreign policy doctrine and Putin’s next move. Also joining the show is Aesha Waks — award-winning SAG actress and model . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...
Aug 16, 2025•2 hr 4 min
Rich opens the show with NYT bestselling author and Newsmax columnist James Hirsen to discuss New York candidate Zohran Mamdani’s embrace of communist policies — and why President Trump is calling him out by name. Next, Col. William Dunn, president of Strategic Resilience Group, breaks down Trump’s plan to use military force against Mexican cartels and Mexico’s cooperation in extraditing cartel leaders, and also crime in DC. Finally, Ann Vandersteel, co-founder of the American Made Foundation, e...
Aug 15, 2025•2 hr 3 min
On this episode of Rich is joined by, Kurt Warner, licensed clinical social worker and therapist, examines how false idols can quietly take control of people’s lives and shares insights from his new book False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy . Then, Ken Isaacs, Vice President of Program & Government Relations at Samaritan’s Purse, gives a first-hand account from his recent trip to Gaza, detailing the devastation as Hamas adopts a scorched-earth strategy, and considers what the f...
Aug 14, 2025•2 hr 4 min
On this episode , Rich speaks with Lora Riles, director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at The Heritage Foundation and former Acting Deputy Chief of Staff at DHS, about the proposed DHS “Speedway Slammer” facility for immigrants, July’s record-breaking border numbers, and the lasting impact of Trump-era immigration policies. Then, shifting to the tech front, Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom, breaks down how tech giants are pouring billions into AI, Ame...
Aug 13, 2025•2 hr 4 min
Rich is joined by USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt—Air Force veteran, former NATO Deputy, C-17 commander, tech entrepreneur, and senior contributor—to discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting and whether it could lead to peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Next, Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, former California State Assemblyman, and California Army National Guardsman during the LA Riots, joins the conversation to examine Trum...
Aug 12, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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, Julie Jones, CEO of Today’s Professionals Consulting & Deve...
Aug 09, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 08, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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 dollars under the guise of public service. Learn more about your a...
Aug 07, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 06, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 weigh in on the day’s biggest stories and headlines. Learn more abo...
Aug 05, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 WCM Global Wealth shares powerful tips on bouncing back from fina...
Aug 02, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 schools—and how those institutions may be failing creative children ...
Aug 01, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 culture—and weighs in on the controversy surrounding the la...
Jul 31, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 Trump’s personal crypto holdings. Later, legal analyst Jonna Spilb...
Jul 30, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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 Amato dives into the economy, explaining how Trump’s bold risks are ...
Jul 29, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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, award-winning journalist Margaret Roberts reveals explosive details f...
Jul 26, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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 University’s $220 million settlement with the Trump administration. Lea...
Jul 25, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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 peace, plus his take on Tulsi Gabbard's accusations against the ...
Jul 24, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 to political resistance. Finally, Spencer Morrison—lawyer, legal ...
Jul 23, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 and political analyst for Fox News and author of Trial of the Centu...
Jul 22, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 classified as a legitimate mental health condition? Lastly we are jo...
Jul 19, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 through key rescissions. Also, Debbie Wuthnow, President of iVoter...
Jul 18, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 for low-income housing in wildfire-affected, affluent neighborhoo...
Jul 17, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 polls. Finally, Dr. Julian Omidi, physician and former Dr. 9...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 57 min
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 Brennan, and takes listener calls in this edition of Open Phones ...
Jul 15, 2025•2 hr 3 min
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 could reshape global influence. Sgt. Bert Gonzalez, a 37-year law...
Jul 12, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 Clinton. Plus, psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne explains how real healin...
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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, Corey DeAngelis , senior fellow at the American Culture Project , ...
Jul 10, 2025•2 hr 2 min
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 Patrol veteran , reports on the attempted murder of ICE agents a...
Jul 09, 2025•2 hr 4 min
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 consequences if his far-left platform gains power. He also wei...
Jul 08, 2025•2 hr 4 min
