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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.

Latest episodes

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Dana's Dialogue, Donald's Directives, and Departmental Delinquency

On Tuesday night, Rich dives straight into Donald's Directives as Trump sets the record straight on his immigration policy, clarifying his true vision while confronting m

Nov 10
1 h 01 min

Staff Shakeups, Sophisticated Smears, Scorned Spouses

On Monday night, Rich tackles the massive White House staffing shakeup, breaking down the news surrounding incoming Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and separating fact from

Nov 9
1 h 05 min

Impeachment, Investigations, Imperiled Republican Party

On Wednesday night, Rich dives deep into the post-election fallout as an imperiled Republican Party faces the reality of a newly shifted balance of power. The legislative

Nov 5
1 h 00 min

Results, Reckoning, Reality

On Tuesday night, Rich delivers crucial political analysis on the final midterm election results as a tough national reckoning sets in. Progressive socialists like El Say

Nov 4
1 h 00 min

Midterms: MAGA or Marxism

On Monday night, Rich anchors a high-stakes, pre-election day broadcast as both sides make their final case for the midterms. Will voters choose the path of liberty, or s

Nov 3
1 h 00 min

Talarico, Towery, Trespassing

On Thursday night, Rich breaks down the final countdown of days to go til election day as Trump keeps pressure on Talarico. Will voters accept his false Christianity that

Oct 30
1 h 04 min

Bolsonaro in USA, Buckeye Rally, Biblical Betrayal

On Wednesday night, Rich breaks down the news of Flavio Bolsonaro arriving safely in Florida following intense political persecution back home. Then, Donald Trump heads

Oct 29
59 min

Comey Charged again, CIA-Corruption, Castro's Cronies

On Tuesday night, Rich breaks down the news of James Comey being hit with charges yet again—a development that surprised absolutely nobody who has been tracking his track

Oct 28
1 h 00 min

Derrière, Dershowitz Ditches Dems, Disputed Democracy

On Monday night, Rich kicks off the show reacting to President Donald Trump’s viral comments focusing on the famous derrière of musical icon Nicki Minaj. Then, the show

Oct 27
1 h 00 min

Options For America, Ocasio-Cortez, Open Phones

On Friday night, Rich continues part two of a pre-election special presentation, delivering explosive excerpts from his guest hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show. Then,

Oct 26
36 min

Socialism v. America, Safeguarding Elections, Salad of Words

On Friday night, Rich continues part three of a pre-election special presentation, delivering explosive excerpts from his guest hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show, anal

Oct 26
40 min

Squad-Secrets, Shipwrecked-Stunts, Serious-Stakes

On Friday night, Rich features a special presentation delivering explosive excerpts from his pre-election guest hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show. He dives headfirst i

Oct 25
1 h 01 min

Bombshells, Blagojevich, Bureaucracy

On Friday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast by breaking down bombshell federal court filings revealing that Representative Ilhan Omar may not be using her real legal na

Oct 23
1 h 00 min

Media Meltdown, Mr. Speaker, Midterms

On Wednesday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast by breaking down CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins’ absolute on-air meltdown following President Trump’s explosive South Carolin

Oct 22
59 min

Press, Puerto Rico, Plastic Surgery Perils

On Tuesday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast with a powerful voice from the front lines of American politics, welcoming Vianca Rodriguez, former Deputy Communications D

Oct 21
1 h 01 min

Imminent Election, Ilhan, Imperiled Independence

On Friday night, Rich delivers part 1 of a special presentation where Rich fills in for "The Great One" on the Mark Levin Show. He breaks down why the impending vote repr

Oct 17
42 min

Imminent Election, Ilhan Imperiled Independence (Part 2)

On Friday night, Rich delivers part 2 of a special presentation where Rich fills in for "The Great One" on the Mark Levin Show. He breaks down why the impending vote repr

Oct 17
40 min

Imminent Election, Ilhan Imperiled Independence (Part 3)

On Friday night, Rich delivers part 3 of a special presentation where Rich fills in for "The Great One" on the Mark Levin Show. He breaks down why the impending vote repr

Oct 17
39 min

Media, Mirages, Messaging: Matt Towery (interview only)

On Wednesday night, Rich goes one on one with Matt Towery, former Advisor to Speaker Newt Gingrich and pollster at InsiderAdvantage. Together, they discuss the rise of in

Oct 15
17 min

Criminal Raid: Ilhan Omar, Columbus, Comic Book Legend: Chuck Dixon

On Monday, Rich hits the airwaves to dismantle a staggering day of breaking news across Washington and pop culture. First up, we break down the explosive criminal investi

Oct 13
38 min