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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

Protecting the Homeland, Pharmaceutical company to buy 23andMe, Possible elder abuse of Joe Biden

Rich welcomes Dr. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Trump and senior director for counter terrorism at the National Security Council, to talk about the 'Golden Dome' defense system and other matters of national security. Next, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is buying 23andMe for $256 million; we get reaction from Dr. Steven Quay, founder of Atossa Therapeutics. We also talk tariffs and China with Kerry Lutz, best-selling author of host of Financial Survival Network. Plus, Dr. Elaine Heal...

May 21, 20252 hr 4 min

Take Down Act, Trump call with Putin, Top FBI Chiefs

Rich talks with Newsmax chief White House correspondent James Rosen about President Trump signing the Take Down Act into law, as well as former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis. We also check in with (Ret.) Brigadier General Blaine Holt for a discussion of President Trump latest phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Plus, highlights from FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino's weekend interview on Fox News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

May 20, 20252 hr 4 min

House Budget Committee fails to pass reconciliation bill, High cost of insulin, How to spot ADHD

Rich discusses the failure of the budget reconciliation bill with Kerry Picket, White House correspondent for the Washington Times. Next, we look at the cost of insulin and drugs to treat diabetes, along with other nutrition solutions; Tim Keller is chairman and founder at U.S. Diabetes Care. Later, Dr. Leigh Richardson, founder of the Brain Performance Center, talks about kids using social media to self-diagnose mental health issues. Plus, breaking down the symptoms of ADHD. Learn more about yo...

May 17, 20252 hr 4 min

SCOTUS takes on birthright citizenship; Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested; Scheme to assassinate Trump?

Rich welcomes Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, to discuss the birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court. We also learn more about actions taken against leaders of the Sinaloa cartel, from Randy Clark, former Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations at the Border Patrol. Later, Jason Sullivan, contributor-at-large for The Gateway Pundit, brings us details on an intriguing story out of Wisconsin where a teen is accused of killing his par...

May 16, 20252 hr 4 min

Jetliner deal with Qatar and Boeing, Johnson calls out the media for misinformation on Medicaid, Judge indicted

Rich talks with former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer about President Trump's deal with Qatar, along with other political news of the day. Next, Jim Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts.com, tells us what's really happening with Medicaid, and weighs in on the indictment of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on charges of helping an immigrant evade ICE agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 15, 20252 hr 4 min

P. Diddy case, Property tax and insurance in Florida, Police Week

Rich discusses the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial with Pastor Jaco Booyens, anti-sex trafficking advocate and head of Jaco Booyens Ministries. Next, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner comments on insurance reforms in his state, as well as Gov. DeSantis' push for property tax relief. Plus, we observe National Police Week with Lt. Randy Sutton, retired law enforcement officer and author of "Rescuing 9-1-1: The Fight for America's Safety." Learn more about your ad choices....

May 14, 20252 hr 4 min

FCC Commissioner on China trade, Final American hostage released from Gaza, Firestorm over child sex trafficking bill in California

Rich is back, to talk about the China tariffs 'reset' with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Next, Jewish News Syndicate CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman comments on the release of the last American hostage from Gaza, recent attacks by the Houthis, and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus, an update on the child sex trafficking bill in California from radio host Jennifer Kelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

May 13, 20252 hr 4 min

Guest Host Paul Vandenburgh: Pope Leo XIV, Newark mayor arrested, Tariffs

Rich is off tonight. Paul Vanderburgh (from Talk 1300 in Albany, NY) is filling in and taking your calls on the news of the day. Topics include what to expect from the new pope, the arrest of Newark's mayor while protesting outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey, Trump's tariff plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 20252 hr 4 min

Guest Host Dom Giordano: The new pope, Trade deal with the UK, Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in D.C.

Rich is off tonight, with Dom Giordano filling in from Philadelphia. First up, CNN panelist/conservative strategist Scott Jennings weighs in on the news of the day. Plus your thoughts on the new pope, a trade deal with the UK, and President Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top prosecutor in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 09, 20252 hr 4 min

Guest Host J.D. Lake: "Rides with Jay Thomas," Energy, Climate change and severe weather

Rich is off tonight. J.D. Lake from WDAY in Fargo, ND fills in, and welcomes his fellow radio host Jay Thomas, who also has a nationally syndicated TV show. Later, we take a deep dive into the national energy scene with Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council. Plus, a discussion about climate change and accurately predicting severe weather, as well as a preview of hurricane season, from Justin Storm, meteorologist with Weather 20/20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

May 08, 20252 hr 4 min

Media coverage of liberal judges, Meet NYC's newest councilmember, Military transgender ban

Rich discusses the left wing media's coverage of liberal judges' actions against President Trump with Mike Howell, president of Oversight Project. Next, television and radio commentator Frank Morano talks about what lies ahead in his new role as representative of NYC Council's 51st District. We also hear more on the Supreme Court's decision to uphold President Trump's ban on transgender persons in the military, as well arguments being heard in a historic religious charter funding case. Learn mor...

May 07, 20252 hr 4 min

'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, Tracking China's drones and Iran's nukes, Traditional vaccines

Rich catches up with the 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, who calls us from federal prison in Texas. Next, USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt discusses President Trump's quest to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, plus a look at China's advancement in drones. Later, we meet billionaire tech entrepreneur David Centner, co-founder of Centner Academy, for an update on COVID-19 and new rules for vaccines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 06, 20252 hr 4 min

Buy American, Border issues, Birth of the Republic

Rich looks at the news of the day, including tariffs and why it's important to buy items made in America. Later, we're joined by Art Del Cueto, vice president of the National Border Patrol, for a discussion of the charges piling up against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, award-winning author and motivational speaker Richard Battle talks about his latest book, "AmeriCANS Who Made America! 18th Century-Birth of the Republic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 03, 20252 hr 4 min

Guest Host J.D. Lake: Politics, Housing market, Rise Up Kings

J.D. Lake (from our affiliate WDAY in Fargo, ND) is filling in for Rich tonight. First, a conversation with former Congressman and radio host Jason Lewis about the current political landscape. We also get some insight into tariffs and the housing market from longtime real estate mogul Keith Hittner, Sr. Plus, Bob Schemp has the story behind the men's leadership organization Rise Up Kings (RUK), which focuses on Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

May 02, 20252 hr 4 min

Committing to a natural resources deal, Consumer confidence, campus protesters

Rich discusses the news of the day, including the signing of a natural resources deal between the United States and Ukraine. We delve into the latest economic news, including this week's report on consumer confidence, with former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore. Later, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, talks about the deportation of pro-Hamas supporters, many of whom have protested on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

May 01, 20252 hr 4 min

Trump: His first 100 days, Historic low polling for Democratic leadership, AOC for president?

Rich welcomes Ashley Hayek, president at America First Works, for a look at President Trump's accomplishments in the first 100 days of his second term. Later, pollster John McLaughlin breaks down President Trump's approval ratings, in contrast with confidence in Democratic leadership at historic lows. Plus, your thoughts on the border, the potential of AOC running for president, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 30, 20252 hr 4 min

Illegal aliens, Immigration raid in Colorado, Iran's quest for nukes

Rich discusses immigration, the border, and Trump's first 100 days with former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX), along with her campaign to get back into Congress. Next, retired ICE Supervisory Special Agent Victor Avila, author of "Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto," weighs in on the roundup of over 100 undocumented immigrants at a makeshift nightclub in Colorado. Plus, we gets thoughts on Russia's temporary ceasefire and Iran's nuclear ambitions from Dr. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the L...

Apr 29, 20252 hr 4 min

Investigation into Klaus Schwab, Intel leaks, Infamous 'Varsity Blues' scandal

Rich welcomes journalist and foreign policy analyst Sameera Khan, for a discussion of the Klaus Schwab investigation, and a look at his successor at the World Economic Forum. Next, DNI Tulsi Gabbard recommends charges related to the leaking of classified information; we learn more from Maureen Steele, co-founder of American Made Action. Later, John Wilson, the former president of Staples International, tells how his family was caught up in the USC admissions story in his new book "Varsity Blues:...

Apr 26, 20252 hr 4 min

Legal matters over deportation, Legislation for school choice in Texas, Low polling numbers for Dem leadership

Rich talks with former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Ron Vitiello about a federal judge's decision to halt her own order regarding the status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. School choice gets a victory in Texas; we learn more from Walter Blanks, Jr., spokesman for the American Federation for Children. Later, Robert Cahaly, chief pollster and strategist at the Trafalgar Group, fills us in on Democratic leaders polling at historic lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

Apr 25, 20252 hr 4 min

Small business support for DOGE, Sugar and red dyes, Search engine Google loses case

Rich discusses small business support for DOGE and other economic items with former Trump campaign senior advisor Bruce LeVell. Next, HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a ban on food dyes this week, and declared 'Sugar is poison;' we get reaction from internationally recognized virologist and immunologist Dr. Robert Malone, author of "PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order." Later, Robert Bork, Jr., president of the Antitrust Education Project, weighs in on Google losing its ad monopoly case. Learn ...

Apr 24, 20252 hr 4 min

Russia-Iran partnership, Reaction to the Pope's passing from a Mom For Liberty, Raging wildfire in NJ

Rich talks about the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Also, Alexandra Bougher, founder and chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Bergen County, NJ, shares her views on news of the day, including the death of Pope Francis and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We also get an update on the wildfire in New Jersey from Assemblyman Gr...

Apr 23, 20252 hr 4 min

Discussions of DOGE and the economy, Deportations and democracy, Death of the pope

Rich checks in with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy for an update on DOGE and the economy, plus a look at how Newsmax is doing since its recent IPO launch. Also, a conversation with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) on news of the day, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveling to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Later, we note the passing of Pope Francis with Father Frank Pavone, president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Apr 22, 20252 hr 4 min

Gary Shapley replaced as acting IRS Commissioner, Good Friday, GPT and other A.I.

Rich talks about the replacement of the acting IRS Commissioner with Dennis Kneale, former managing editor at Forbes Magazine and author of "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk." Next, we observe Good Friday in the company of Anthony Fleming, pastor at Church Alive. Later, a look at how the Trump tariffs might affect the A.I. race between the U.S.and China. Mark Beckman is CEO of the award-winning advertising agency DMA United and author of "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything."...

Apr 19, 20252 hr 4 min

Figures higher in presidential polling, FSU shooting, Funding for public broadcasting

Rich talks with Mark Mitchell, head pollster at Rasmussen Reports, with word of Trump's poll numbers rising after tariffs. Next, a mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and five others injured; we learn more from Dr. Currie Myers, retired sheriff and 'America's Criminologist.' Later, Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and columnist at the Washington Examiner , comments on plans from the White House for Congress to ax funding for public broadcasting. Learn...

Apr 18, 20252 hr 4 min

Congressman introduces bill to pull U.S. out of WTO, Contempt of court?, California lawsuit against Trump administration

Rich talks with Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), who has introduced a bill to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organization. Later, a federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom has filed suit against President Trump over tariffs. We discuss those items, and other legal matters with John O'Connor, former assistant U.S. Attorney in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Apr 17, 20252 hr 4 min

Automaker relocating plants to U.S., Anti-trust trial, ADHD

Rich talks about China ceasing its exports of rare earth minerals and reports of Honda moving plants out of Canada and Mexico with Will Hild, executive director of Consumers First. Next, Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online, has more on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony at Meta's anti-trust trial. Plus, ADHD in the news with Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 16, 20252 hr 4 min

China trade war, Christians murdered in Nigeria, Clear message from El Salvador's President

Rich welcomes Steve Moore, former Trump economic advisor and co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, to discuss tariffs and the China trade war. Next, we learn more about the brutal genocide of Christians in Nigeria from Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern. Also, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele visited the White House, and insisted that he won't send MS-13 gang members back to the United States. Maria Herrera Melado, immigration attorney and senior associate w...

Apr 15, 20252 hr 4 min

Helicopter crash, Handling mental health issues, HHS Secretary vows to tackle autism

Rich talks with former military and state police pilot Mike Hatten about this week's deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Next, a variety of issues with psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne, including managing our mental health through the ups and downs of Trump's tariffs, and HHS Secretary Kennedy's vow to determine the cause of autism. Later, author Jack Watts shares the story behind his latest book, "An American Hero: One Man's Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith." Learn more about your ad cho...

Apr 12, 20252 hr 4 min

Economy, Encouraging Congress to extend Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, the EPA

Rich welcomes Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) for a discussion of the House budget resolution, the SAVE Act, and other news of the day. Later, the Job Creators Network is urging Congress to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts & Job Act; we hear from the group's CEO, Alfredo Ortiz. Plus, Mandy Gunasekara, former Chief of Staff at the EPA and author of "Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp," gives her assessment of current administrator Lee Zeldin, and offers thoug...

Apr 11, 20252 hr 4 min

"From Mar-a-Lago to MARS," Florida, Florida drug bust, Friction over tariffs

Rich talks with Fox News contributor Nick Adams, author of "From Mar-a-Lago to MARS: President Trump's Great American Comeback." Next, thoughts on the major U.S. Coast Guard drug bust at Port Everglades, Florida from Jonathan Gilliam, former Navy SEAL and FBI agent. Later, we get the latest on the Trump tariffs with Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Institute at the America First Policy Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 10, 20252 hr 4 min
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