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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,
Unknown Host hosts Rich Valdés This is America, a news show with 464 episodes published.
Tonight, Rich recaps headlines and reacts to New York City's Communist-sympathizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's failed attempt to cancel a pre-Puerto Rican Parade gala at Gracie Mansion before suffering significant public pus
Show notesOn Friday night, Rich interviews Michael Harrison, publisher of Talker's magazine, who shares insights into the evolution of radio, the impact of AI, and the future of talk media overall. Discover how passion drives succ
Show notesOn Thursday night, join Rich Valdes in an insightful conversation with NYPD Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, as they explore police perspectives on roadside sobriety saliva tests for marijuana,
Show notesOn Wednesday night, Rich reacts to Ken Paxton's huge primary election win in Texas with President Trump's pollster, John McLaughlin. He also discusses the 5% drop in oil prices following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's
Show notesOn Monday night, Rich discusses the first-ever CPAC in Puerto Rico, President Trump's visit to China, and the latest on the mosque shooting. Then, Congressional elections are heating up from twerking candidates to the cr
Show notesOn Tuesday night, Rich celebrates his Cinco de Mayo birthday and discusses the latest on Iran and US Central Command. Then the attacks on Jewish worship in the City. Plus, New York cops crack down on ghost plates and EZ
Show notesOn Monday night, Rich reacts to the shooting outside the White House. Then, Spirit Airlines ceased all operations over the weekend. Plus, a look at the seriousness of health conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and pne
Show notesOn Friday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcement of the "Trump IRA" executive order he signed, establishing federally matched individual retirement accounts for low-income citizens. Then, a look at humanoid
Show notesOn Thursday night, Rich discusses how Democrats are losing Black voters to Republicans and why. Then, drones are being tested for food delivery. Plus, is therapy helping to heal the divide between children and parents ex
Show notesOn Wednesday night, Rich continues the conversation from last night and reacts to Ilhan Omar's video calling the Second World War, "World War Eleven," along with an update on fraud. Then, Attorney Doug Burns, former fede
Show notesOn Tuesday night, Rich does a deep dive into the arrest warrant issued for former FBI Director James Comey for calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump in his infamously deleted "8647" seashell Instagram p
Show notesOn 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 re
Show notesOn 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 thought
Show notesOn 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 L
Show notesOn Wednesday night, Rich talks about the Trump tax breaks on tips and overtime on tax day. Then, California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved breast implants, that's right, boob jobs for homeless illegal migrants. Then,
Show notesOn Tuesday night, Rich breaks down the drugging and intimate assault allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell that caused him to resign from the US House of Representatives. Then, Rich covers the Alani Nu energy dri
Show notesOn Monday night, Rich reacts to the end of the ceasefire with Iran and the beginning of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy controlling which ships enter or exit. Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi sa
Show notesOn Wednesday night, Rich gives his hot take on the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's leverage to create a win-win scenario. Then, did the United States really just send a spaceship to the Moon for the first time in 50-somethi
Show notesOn Tuesday night, Rich reacts to the breaking news that Iran has agreed to a 2-week ceasefire to work toward a peace deal ahead of President Trump's threat to end their civilization. Will it last? Then, Chief Economist E
Show notesOn Monday Night, Rich breaks down President Trump's press conference and the important role the CIA played in the miraculous search-and-rescue extraction of two pilots caught behind enemy lines in Iraq despite fake news
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