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This is America with Rich Valdés

Rich Valdes | Cumulus Podcast Network
America is complicated, so we break it down to the basics. Join radio host Rich Valdés, "Your liberty-loving Latino amigo," "The voice of Hispanic conservatives," as he takes you on his journey through poverty, prosperity, and politics with humor, analysis, and a dash of sofrito. Previously, Valdés was staffer in Governor Chris Christie’s administration and Director of Operations at Project Veritas, He is currently a radio host, producer, and regular guest-host of the nationally-syndicated Mark Levin Show referred to on-air as "Richie V. Mr. Call Screener". Valdés is a proud American of Puerto Rican heritage, a Gen-Xer, born in Brooklyn, NY, and spent his teen years in Hudson County, NJ. At 16 years old, while still in High School, Valdés turned a hair cutting hobby in his dad’s apartment into an actual barbershop business. Valdés is a co-founder of a charter school and served as a school board member. New shows are available every Tuesday, Thursday, and on the weekend. Follow @RichValdes on social media and subscribe to the podcast to never miss an episode.
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Episodes

Bombings, Boriquas, B.L.M.

Today, Rich takes it back to 1975 when the Marxists co-opted another ethnic group — not African Americans via the Black Lives Matter movement — Americans of Puerto Rican heritage. Marxist domestic terrorists attempted to do in Puerto Rico what they ha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 09, 202022 min

Kanye, Keisha, Killings

Today, Rich talks about Kanye West's announcement to run for President of The United States in 2020. Then, Democrat Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms calls out the criminals in her community for killing 'a baby' after the tragic killing of an 8 year-old girl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202025 min

July 4th, Justice, Jostling

Today, Rich hosts a live show celebrating 244 years of America's Independence and highlighting why we love our country. Then, a look at President Trump's Independence Day speech at Mount Rushmore. Plus, Latino conservative activist Gabriel Montalvo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 05, 202042 min

More jobs, Maxwell, Marx

Today, Rich looks at the record-breaking decrease in unemployment that president Trump announced earlier. Then, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's missing madame, was arrested in New Hamshire for child trafficking. Plus, can Joe Biden really govern eff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 02, 202027 min

Intel, Instigators, Ignorance

Today, Rich dissects the latest allegations that Trump ignored intelligence from Russia. Then, Black Lives Matter has a new rising star in New York City. Then, is Trump losing support, and does that even matter at this point in time? Plus, a look at an in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 30, 202029 min

Protesters, Police, Politics

Today, Rich takes a look at the 2020 Election as we get closer to Trump and Biden's showdown in November. Plus more on Black Lives Matter and cops continuing to quit in New York City and across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202044 min

Hype, Hispanics, Higher Ed

Today, Rich discusses AOC’s comments on Latino’s being black as well as former VP Joe Biden’s failure to reach Hispanic voters. Then, erasing American history by destroying statues won’t improve the future. Plus, what role do conservatives play in Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 202033 min

Curtis' Cab Confession

Today, Rich looks back on June 19th, 1992 when New York City Vigilante Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels safety patrol group, was almost assassinated in the backseat of a yellow taxi cab. Sliwa recounts the enthralling story comparing it today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 202037 min

06-20-2020 Rich Valdes

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Jun 20, 202037 min

China, Cancel, Cops

Today, Rich looks at the threat of China on our electric grid and internet. Then, cancel culture has canceled Aunt Jemima pancake products. Plus, a frank conversation with family on the facts surrounding the Rayshard Brooks shooting in Georgia. Comment an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 18, 202025 min

Avoidance, Antebellum, Actuality

Today, Rich recalls his challenge to Rep. AOC last year and how she's still dodging debates in her district. Then, former VP Biden says 'confederates' are fine people. Plus, why the facts and pursuing the truth are necessary when analyzing the death of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202032 min

Alienating, Anarchists, Aspirations

Today, Rich asks if the Black Lives Matter movement has merged with the anti-fascist ANTIFA movement. Then, are all the people invested in race hustling only actually interested in themselves instead of the race they claim to advocate for? Plus, some wisd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 11, 202025 min

Officers, Opinions, Owners

Today, Rich blasts Rep. Ilhan Omar over her comments about "Dismantling the Police." Then, should Generals be quiet; or be 'Karen's?' Plus, small businesses, minority-owned and operated small businesses have been hurt during these riots and here's wha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 09, 202036 min

Victims, Veritas, Valor

Today, Rich speaks with James O'Keefe about the new Project Veritas undercover video infiltrating the domestic terror group known as ANTIFA. Plus a look at how the police have also become victims in the midst of this riotous insurrection. Then, remembe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 04, 202033 min

Gangs, George Floyd, Giuliani

Today, Rich explains why organized gangs of agitators are not protesters. Then, listen to a recording of George Floyd, in his own voice, sharing his thoughts on youth violence. Plus, Rich sits down with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to discu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 01, 202039 min

Radicals, Rest homes, Riots

Today, Rich sounds the alarm as we see even more of an assault on liberty. Cops in Minnesota outrageously killed a citizen by literally and figuratively putting a boot on his throat. Then, Gov. Cuomo attempts to cover up his executive order to place COVID Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 28, 202030 min

Whitaker, Worship, We The People

Today, Rich digs into why not re-opening churches is an attack on our ability to govern ourselves. Then, former Attorney General Matthew Whitaker joins the show to discuss his brand new book "Above The Law: The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 202024 min

Liberty, Lerner, Liberalism

Today, Rich recaps his monologue from guest-hosting "The Mark Levin Show" on Tuesday. Then, a look at former President Barack Obama's history of using the federal government to punish political opponents. Plus, a deep dive into why philosophy really ma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 21, 202023 min

Police, Protests, Pandemic

Today, Rich talks about the controversial video of the young mom and toddler that got into a dispute with the NYPD on the subway. Then, AOC complains and says America needs a socialist-styled workers revolution or "general strike'. Then, Joe Biden stumbl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202023 min

[un]Masking, Manipulating, Media

Today, Rich explains "un-masking" and why this is problematic especially when the classified un-masked identities are leaked to the media. Then, the media has consistently played a role in maligning General Flynn, why? Plus, a look at the media through th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 202023 min

Restaurants, Renters, Rogue Feds

Today, Rich gets into the debate over masks in restaurants. Then, a look at how the #CancelRent movement is affecting landlords. Plus, new court documents show that President Obama's national security officials and FBI leaders subverted their power and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 202041 min

National Prayer, Nurses, No haircuts

Today, Rich does a deep dive into why the National Day of Prayer matters and he blasts left as well as the radical civil war 2.0 proponents that claim to be 'patriots' that want to destroy America so they can rebuild it. Then, its also National Nurses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 07, 202037 min

Cinco de Mayo, Cuomo, Cops

Today, Rich celebrates a Taco Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo (his birthday) while calling out the left for crying racism with respect to the coronavirus and how it matches up with other killers like cancer. Then, Gov. Cuomo makes a case for life, his own life, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 202026 min

Jabs, Juxtapositions, Juliet

Today, Rich sits with veteran journalist Juliet Huddy for a ‘Left versus Right’ debate on Trump's handling of Coronavirus, shutting NYC subways, the President’s press conferences and asking you, the listeners, if it's time to open the economy an Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 30, 202048 min

Hell, Hospitals, and Hyperbole

Today, Rich ridicules Gov. Andrew Cuomo comment that the '21 days of hell' are over. Plus, a look at Rep. AOC's hyperbolic rant suggesting that the federal government is responsible for funding hospitals. Comment and follow on Twitter and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 28, 202037 min

Ambitus, America, A-O-C

Today, Rich gets philosophical about corruption and the importance of facts versus fake news. Then, American small business owners continue to take a beating because of the lock-down response. Plus, Rep. AOC says America is barbaric. Comment and follow on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 202030 min

Stop! Subways, Snubbing God

Today, Rich calls out New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for saying it wasn't God but the Governor's staff that slowed the spread of the Wuhan Virus. Then new research from M.I.T. singles out the NY City subway as the source for the massive spread of the vi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 202029 min

Business, Bigots, and Biden

Today, Rich blasts the Governors who are thirsty for tyranny for dismissing the hard work of America's small business owners.Then, a look at how the left hides behind inequity and race to continue crippling America instead of strengthening it. Plus, Be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 202027 min

Fake News, Fauci, Funny Business

Today, Rich tackles the fake news being spread that the Surgeon General Jerome Adams, M.D. 's remarks were racist. Then, Dr. Tony Fauci says he's consider using certificates of immunity . Plus, a look at the funny business in Philadelphia where governme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202021 min

Reality, Racism, Resurrection

Today, Rich takes a hard look at the reality of what's going on with the latest CDC guidance and why we must re-start the economy ASAP. Then, Rep's. AOC and Ayanna Pressley say that the coronavirus pandemic is racist and that the federal government mu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 202019 min
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