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Rich Valdés This is America

Rich Valdés This is America

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 America is complicated, so this show breaks it down to the basics with a fresh, urban view. Join Rich Valdés, nicknamed “our liberty-loving Latino amigo” by “The Great One” Mark Levin as he tackles news & pop culture with wit, humor, and a dash of sofrito.

Rich Valdés is a nationally-ranked, globally recognized talk show host and commentator seen and heard across cable news, television, talk radio, and major conferences, bringing a distinct American-Hispanic perspective to today’s biggest issues in society and culture. He was nationally syndicated by Cumulus Media's Westwood One in 2022, taking over the legendary late-night timeslot pioneered by Larry King and Jim Bohannon before expanding his syndication to Roku TV in 2026. He started his broadcasting career in New York City on 77 WABC Radio in 2018. Named to Talkers Magazine’s “100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America” for 2023, 2024, and 2025, he climbed from the lower half of the list to number 38 out of 100, reflecting his rapid rise in national influence.

Valdés has been a producer and regular substitute guest-host on the Mark Levin Show, where he was known on-air as “Richie V, Mr. Call Screener.” He previously served in New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s administration and later became Director of Operations at Project Veritas, deepening his experience at the intersection of media, politics, and activism.

A proud American of Puerto Rican heritage, Valdés is a Gen-Xer born in Brooklyn, NY, who spent his teen years in Hudson County, NJ. At 16, while still in high school, he turned a haircutting hobby in his dad’s apartment into a full barbershop business, reflecting the entrepreneurial grit that shapes his worldview.

Valdés is also a co-founder of a charter school and has served as a school board member, underscoring his commitment to education and opportunity. New shows every weeknight at 9 p.m. ET—follow @RichValdes on social media and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode on iHeartRadio or RichValdeS.com.Copyright ABC Recording Network™ Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump survives, Texas wins, Terrorist Tax

    Trump survives, Texas wins, Terrorist Tax
    Apr 27 2026
    On Monday night, Rich breaks down how President Trump survived his 3rd assasination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Then, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that Texas can keep its redistricting map. Plus, a muslim Imam explains how Sharia Law requires taxes to be paid by non-muslims to avoid becoming their slave, or being killed.

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    59 mins
  • Millionaire Mistake, Medical Miracle, Mossad's Mission (Maj. Doron Kempel)

    Millionaire Mistake, Medical Miracle, Mossad's Mission (Maj. Doron Kempel)
    Apr 24 2026
    On Thursday night, Rich speaks with retired Major Doron Kempel, former Deputy Commander of the Israeli Defense Force's elite special operations unit, Sayeret Matkal, regarding the Mossad's mission in Iran and his thoughts on President Trump reshaping the global order. But first, Ilhan Omar, the multi-millionaire Congresswoman, says she made a "mistake" on her financial disclosure forms as an investigation into her finances heats up. Plus, President Trump announces a medical miracle from the White House.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Mullahs Cave on Nukes, Murder-Suicide, Missing Scientists

    Mullahs Cave on Nukes, Murder-Suicide, Missing Scientists
    Apr 17 2026
    On Thursday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcements that the Mullahs caved on pursuing nuclear enrichment and that he'd separately secured a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon. Then, the tragic news of former VA Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax murdering his wife before killing himself. Plus, some backstory on the US 10 aerospace scientists who have mysteriously gone missing or been murdered.

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    1 hr and 1 min
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