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Rich Valdés America At Night

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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.
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Episodes

Puerto Rico, a Plan to fight crime in New York, Pete Hegseth hearing

Rich talks with Alphonso Aguilar, Hispanic Engagement Director with the American Principles Project, about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's desire to invade Puerto Rico. Next, a look at crime in New York and Trump's energy plan with John Catsimidis, radio host and president/CEO of Red Apple Group. General John Teichert (Ret.) gives us reaction to the confirmation hearing of Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Later, a conversation on other news of the day with Hans Mahncke, f...

Jan 15, 20252 hr 4 min

Trump transition, Defender's dilemma, Crooked cops

Rich welcomes Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley, to talk about how Democrats are hindering the Trump transition, as well as her book "God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America with Biblical Truths." Next, John Eastman, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and former attorney for President Trump, is the subject of a new documentary, "The Eastman Dilemma: Lawfare or Justice." We also find out about a true New York crime story involving crooked cops and the mob...

Jan 15, 20252 hr 3 min

Sentencing for Trump, Social media, Space safety

Rich talks about the Trump sentencing in New York with Ameer Benno, former ADA in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Then, Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, weighs in on free speech in social media, and the future of TikTok. Later, we meet astronaut and research engineer Dr. Charles J. Camarda; his new book is "Mission Out of Control." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 11, 20252 hr 4 min

BRICS, BlackRock, Blazes in California

Rich talks with former Trump Economic Advisor Steve Moore about the fate of BRICS under a second Trump administration. We also learn how BlackRock's exit from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance is a huge victory in the fight against ESG with Will Hild, executive director of Consumers' Research. Later, some thoughts on the fires in California from Stephanie Pierucci, co-author of "Sound The Alarm: The Maui Disaster That Sparked A Global Awakening." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

Jan 10, 20252 hr 4 min

Fires, Foreign acquisitions, Farmers

Rich talks with Jennifer Kelly, former spokesperson for the California Republican Party, about the wildfires ravaging California; she is also former assistant deputy Insurance Commissioner for the state. Next, President-elect Trump wants to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal. We get the opinion of Prof. Nick Giordano, Higher Education Fellow at Campus Reform. Later, a conversation with Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappea...

Jan 09, 20252 hr 4 min

Former FBI Special Agent speaks out, Facebook and free speech, Film on the Climate According to A.I. Al Gore

Rich talks with Nicole Parker, former FBI Special Agent and FOX News contributor, about why she left the agency, as well as its mismanagement in the wake of the recent incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Later, a discussion of Facebook changing its policy on free speech, and the dangers of TikTok, with Dan Schneider, Vice President of MRC Free Speech America. Plus, the Biden administration finalizes a ban on gas water heaters; we learn more from Joel Gilbert, director of the documentary film...

Jan 08, 20252 hr 4 min

Congress is back, Certification of the Election, Canada's PM to resign

Rich notes the opening of the 119th Congress and the certification of the presidential election with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX). We also check in with Brandon Straka, founder of the #Walkaway Campaign; he was charged with a felony on January 6, 2021 despite never entering the Capitol. Plus, Trump trolls Trudeau after the Canadian Prime Minister announces his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jan 07, 20252 hr 4 min

MRC Worst of 2024, Gavin Newsom PG&E scandal, "The Deep-Rooted Marriage"

Rich welcomes Curtis Houck, managing editor of Newsbusters, for a look at the Media Research Center's Worst of 2024 Awards. Next, we get an update on the Gov. Gavin Newsom/PG&E scandal in California with Susan Crabtree from RealClearPolitics; she's author of the forthcoming book "Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All." Plus, clinical psychologist and marriage counselor Dr. Steve Call, co-author of "The Deep-Rooted Marriag...

Jan 04, 20252 hr 4 min

Terror attack in New Orleans, Cyber truck explosion in Las Vegas, Checking in on China, Remembering Pres. Jimmy Carter

Rich discusses the vehicular attack in New Orleans, and why some are reluctant to call it an act of "domestic terrorism," with former FBI agent Thomas J. Baker, author of "The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy." Also, we check in with economist and author Gordon Chang; his latest book is "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America." Later, we remember former President Jimmy Carter with presidential historian Craig Shirley, Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Jan 03, 20252 hr 4 min

Bill approved, Battling Demonic Evil, Beliefs about Vaccines

Rich looks at the news of the day, including the House's approval of a stopgap funding bill. Next, Pastor Signorelli, founder of V1 Church, talks about battling demonic evil and keeping Christ in Christmas. Later, a conversation with Dr. Edward Geehr, author of "Unavoidably Unsafe: Childhood Vaccines Reconsidered." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 20242 hr 2 min

Convicted J6'er tells his story, Mayorkas' failure as DHS Secretary, Defending Pete Hegseth

Rich talks with Daniel Page Adams, who tells his story about January 6th and how he ended up with a 2-year prison sentence. Next, Washington Examiner border and immigration reporter Anna Giaritelli tells how Alejandro Mayorkas has been a failure as DHS Secretary. We also hear from Seamus O'Fianghusa, an author, publisher, and military veteran who feels Pete Hegseth is a perfect choice for Defense Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 20, 20242 hr 2 min

Government spending bill on hold, Fed lowers interest rate, Keeping an eye on the drones

Rich talks about those mysterious drones and other matters of national security with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, former Deputy U.S. military representative to NATO. Later, the federal spending bill is in limbo after Elon Musk and President Elect Trump urged Republicans to vote against it. We get the views of New Jersey Assemblyman Robert Auth. Also, the Fed lowers a key interest rate by a quarter point, and stocks react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Dec 19, 20242 hr 3 min

"Lost In Trans Nation," Free speech and peace

Rich checks in with Dr. Miriam Grossman, author of "Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness," for some thoughts on the Tennessee puberty blocker ban case recently before the Supreme Court. Later, a look at the importance of free speech in maintaining a peaceful co-existence with Wanjiru Njoya, scholar-in-residence at the Mises Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 18, 20242 hr 4 min

Wisconsin school shooting, Daniel Penny's lawyer discusses acquittal, NJ Congressman sounds off on drones

Rich takes a look at today's headlines, including the shootings at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Next, Thomas Kenniff, attorney for Daniel Penny, talks about the acquittal of his client in the subway choking incident. Later, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) tells why he thinks Iran has a connection to the mysterious drones in the skies over the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 17, 20242 hr 4 min

Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness, FBI January 6th informants, Drones in the sky

Rich talks with Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, about the government's observance of Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness Day this past weekend. Also, Jonathan Gilliam, a Navy SEAL and former FBI agent, offers his insight into the watchdog report into the FBI's intel before January 6th, as well as the large drones seen in the skies over parts of the East Coast. Plus, we look into the concept of 'Gentle Parenting.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Dec 14, 20242 hr 4 min

Trump is Time's Person of the Year, Movie mogul talks Truss, Rabbi ties together 9/11, October 7th, and biblical prophecy

Rich talks about the latest honor for President Elect Donald Trump, that of Time Magazine Person of the Year. Next, Michael Pack, CEO of Palladium Pictures, talks about his previous role with the U.S. Agency for Global Media as well as the new documentary about former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss, The Prime Minister vs. the Blob. We also meet Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, head of the Hope of the World ministry and author of "The Dragon's Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days." Lea...

Dec 13, 20242 hr 4 min

January 6th prisoner Jake Lang, What motivated the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO?

Rich talks with Jake Lang, a prisoner for over 1,400 days. We'll get his account of how the events of January 6, 2021 made him a 'Democrat hostage' without a trial. Later, as evidence mounds against suspected killer Luigi Mangione, America's Psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman helps us look into the possible motives in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 43 min

Israel strikes Syria, Biden claims economic success, Accused assassin appears in court

Rich talks with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees about Israel's rocket attack on Syria, along with other news in the region. Next, Vance Ginn, formerly with the White House Office of Management and Budget, responds to President Biden's claims of economic success and gives his take on whether tariffs would be good for America. Later, we get some reaction to the court appearance of accused killer Luigi Mangione from Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.), spokesperson for the National Police Association. S...

Dec 11, 20242 hr 4 min

Prime Minister vs. the Blob, Penny not guilty, Powerless Assad flees Syria

Rich talks to former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss; she's the subject of the new documentary The Prime Minister vs. the Blob: Liz Truss' 44 Days in Office. Jonathan Tobin, editor-in-chief of Jewish News Syndicate, weighs in on the fall of Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, who is currently presumed to be hiding in Russia. Plus the latest on the not guilty verdict for Daniel Penny and the capture of a person of interest in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Learn more about your ad...

Dec 10, 20242 hr 4 min

Defending the Defense nominee; Dystopian thriller "Crazy Hawk;" Depression, mental health and leaded gasoline

Rich discusses the news of the day, including the manhunt for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and President Elect Trump's defense of his cabinet pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Next, a conversation with R.J. Stewart, Hollywood writer and author of "Crazy Hawk: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller." Plus, a new study links mental health and leaded gasoline. We get thoughts on that and a spiritual approach on coping with depression from Dave Haberer, pastor and author of "How Di...

Dec 07, 20242 hr 4 min

Supreme Court Tennessee transgender case, Pete Hegseth nomination, Babylon Bee documentary

Rich talks with Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the Tennessee transgender case before the Supreme Court. We also discuss whether Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary is in jeopardy, with Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt. Later, film maker and producer Matt Pirrall shares the story behind his new documentary about the Babylon Bee, "The Bird and the Bee: Satire, Social Media and Censorship." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Dec 05, 20242 hr 4 min

More reaction to Pres. Biden pardoning son Hunter, Capitol Hill transgender bathroom ban, Climate crisis hearing

Rich talks with former federal prosecutor Doug Burns about the pardoning of Hunter Biden and Trump's choice of Kash Patel as FBI Director. Next, a discussion of the transgender bathroom ban on Capitol Hill with Leslie Corbly, anti-feminist attorney and author of "Silent Suffering: Poems of Pain and Purpose." Later, Frank Lasse, author of "Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous & Destructive," gives his take on the World Court hearing on the climate crisis, as well as Trump's plans to ...

Dec 04, 20242 hr 4 min

Biden to pardon son Hunter, Trump threatens tariffs, Woes for Wokeism and Globalism

President Joe Biden goes back on his earlier word and says he will pardon his son Hunter. Rich talks about that, and discusses Trump's threats of tariffs on BRICS countries with Brett Manley, executive director of the Energy Fair Trade Coalition. Later, we learn how 2024 was a failure for woke-ism and globalism with Mark Gober, author of "An End to the Upside Down Reset: The Leftist Vision for Society Under the 'Great Reset' - and How It Can Fool Caring People into Supporting Harmful Causes." Le...

Dec 03, 20242 hr 4 min

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Post-election polls, "Beneath Sheep's Clothing"

Rich talks about an apparent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Then we take a look at post-election polling with John McLaughlin, CEO and partner at McLaughlin & Associates. Later, a conversation with Trevor Loudon, spokesman for the film "Beneath Sheep's Clothing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 27, 20242 hr 4 min

Federal charges against Trump dismissed, Fentanyl Documentary, possible cease fire between Israel and Hezbollah

Rich talks about the dismissal of federal election interference charges against President-elect Trump. Next, former White House homelessness czar Dr. Robert Marbut shares some of the stunning information he learned as producer of the new documentary "Fentanyl: Death Incorporated." We also check in with Col. John Mills (Ret.), author of "War Against the Deep State," for reaction on word of a possible cease fire between Israel and Hezbollah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Nov 26, 20242 hr 4 min

Trump's picks for Labor and Treasury, Pause in hush money sentencing case, Politics puts pressure on Thanksgiving gatherings

Rich talks with Bruce LeVell, former senior advisor to the Trump campaign, about President-elect Trump's picks for Secretary of Labor and Treasury, as well as the pause in the 'hush money' sentencing. Bruce also gives his take on being scolded by Abby Phillip on CNN for addressing a female panelist as "Dear." We also get some advice on how to keep post-election stress from ruining Thanksgiving get-togethers from Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery. Learn mor...

Nov 23, 20242 hr 4 min

Gaetz out as AG Nominee, Smollett conviction overturned, ICC issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu

Rich welcomes Trump attorney Jesse Binnall to talk about Matt Gaetz dropping out as Attorney General nominee, and Trump nominating Paul Bondi as the next potential AG. Also, the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of actor Jussie Smollett. Later, the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and former defense minister, as well as the military commander of Hamas. We'll hear from former advisor to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Ruthie Blum. Pl...

Nov 22, 20242 hr 4 min

Laken Riley killer sentenced, New book of JFK conspiracies

Rich talks with Randy Clark, Texas Border Reporter for Breitbart News, about the guilty verdict and sentence of life imprisonment for Jose Ibarrra, the Tren de Aragua gang member charged with killing Laken Riley. Also, this week marks the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Matt Crumpton is co-author of the new book "The JFK Assassination Chokeholds That Inescapably Prove There Was a Conspiracy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Nov 21, 20242 hr 4 min

Controversy over the first trans representative in Congress, Ukraine fires missiles into Russia, more picks for Team Trump,

Rich talks about the controversy over incoming Rep. Sarah McBride, the first trans representative in Congress. Next, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Tony Shaffer, president of the London Center for Policy Research, has reaction to Ukraine firing long-range missiles into Russia, as the Kremlin revises its nuclear policy. Later, as President-Elect continues to name more nominees, there's a push for Dr. Stella Immanuel to serve in the administration. She joins us to talk about her book, "Let America Live." Learn m...

Nov 20, 20242 hr 4 min

Biden pokes the Russia bear, Reaction to Tulsi Gabbard nomination, 'Lawfare' against Trump

Rich talks about the potential of President Biden starting World War Three by allowing Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia, as we welcome Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, founder Deputy U.S. military representative to NATO. Also, Jordan Sekulow, executive director of the American Center for Law and Justice, has reaction to Tulsi Gabbard's nomination for Director of National Intelligence. Later, as Special Counsel Jack Smith prepares to close shop, who else is abusing 'lawfare' against P...

Nov 19, 20242 hr 4 min
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