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.

  1. Aug 19

    Donalds Wins, DSA Losers, Disabled-Desire-Doles

    On Tuesday night, Rich covers the victory of Congressman Byron Donalds with analysis of his victory speech as it happened, breaking down exactly what this means for leadership on Capitol Hill. Then, we turn our attention to the absolute breakdown of law and order pushed by DSA losers like New York Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, who openly defended criminals by claiming shoplifters have a "biological need" to steal from local stores. We pull back the curtain on this dangerous progressive rhetoric that treats theft as a human right and destroys our communities. Plus, we look at a terrifying true-crime nightmare out of Georgia. We expose the chilling details surrounding a diabolical babysitter who kidnapped two young girls right out of Atlanta and hid them away in a secluded trailer. It is a stomach-turning look at a complete violation of trust, and we're breaking down the crucial lessons every parent needs to hear. Finally, we close out the show by looking across the Atlantic to northern Europe for a story on progressive social engineering gone completely off the rails. The government of Denmark is sparking global outrage by doling out taxpayer-funded disabled-desire doles, allocating up to $12,000 a year to subsidize intimacy services for disabled citizens. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

  2. Aug 18

    Footbaths, Fake News, Foolproofing A.I. Firing Squads

    On Monday night, back from a trip to the country, Rich unpacks the growing controversy at a major Texas airport where taxpayer-funded, specialized Muslim foot-washing stations are being quietly installed, exposing the dangerous double standards of religious accommodation in public squares. Is it Constitutional?  Then, the Fake News strikes again as the Iranian regime has launched an aggressive new propaganda blitz, but the real shocker is how the mainstream media cartel is actively acting as a complicit mouthpiece. We pull back the curtain on how corporate networks are laundering hostile foreign narratives and pushing fake news directly to the American public. Plus, will 18 percent of total US corporate and government personnel be fired and replaced by AI? We dive into the massive threat of mass automation, but pivot to a crucial blueprint for survival: foolproofing careers from AI. We break down the high-paying, automation-resistant sectors, highlighting the human-centric traits, trade skills, and problem-solving abilities that big tech’s algorithms simply cannot replicate. Afterward, the phone lines light up for Open Phone America as listeners weigh in live, followed by a special segment where Rich shares his experience meeting up with his longtime caller Gil from the Philippines, the one and only "Gilla from Manila." Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

  3. Aug 11

    Eggs, Earthquake, and Evans-Ellis

    On Monday night, Rich breaks down the intersection of culture, disaster, and an unconscionable failure of the progressive family structure. We unpack the media circus surrounding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's very public egg-freezing journey, exposing how the left uses lifestyle documentation to distract from political realities. Then, we shift our focus south to South America. A massive, devastating earthquake has rattled western Colombia, leaving communities scrambling through the rubble. Technology and culture commentator Rafael Fabre joins the show to dive into the immediate humanitarian response, infrastructure challenges, and the broader socioeconomic impacts on the region. Plus, we confront a horrifying tragedy out of Ohio. We expose the heartbreaking details surrounding William Evans-Ellis, the young boy tragically killed by his mother and her two transgender lovers. We pull back the curtain on the mainstream media's silence, examining the dangerous cultural normalization of alternative domestic structures that leave vulnerable children unprotected. Get your VIP membership plan at RichValdes.com to unlock ad-free streaming, early segment access, exclusive, subscriber-only events, and premium, curated content.

  4. Aug 8

    Booing Zohran, Bad Parents, and Botched Liners

    On Friday night, Rich tears into a massive triple-headline episode, weaponizing facts against radical lawlessness, jaw-dropping parental failure, and bureaucratic incompetence, inviting former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund to deliver expert analysis on these breaking law enforcement matters. First, we blast the explosive fallout on Staten Island where an outraged crowd of citizens ruthlessly booed socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani off the stage at an NYPD National Night Out event, featuring a tense showdown involving legendary patriot artist Scott LoBaido, who suffered a medical emergency right after confronting the anti-police mayor. Then, we expose the ultimate criminal parenting breakdown where Mount Vernon's deputy police commissioner, Jennifer Lackard, was handcuffed and thrown in jail for serving as the literal getaway driver for her own son, Chase Lackard, during a gangland courthouse shooting. Plus, Rich addresses the explosive fallout from Washington's latest legal drama, reacting to President Trump’s public lashing of U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dropped felony charges against alleged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandals. Rich breaks down the strategic calculations behind Pirro's retreat, exposing the brutal legal reality that a botched contractor pool liner installation destroyed the forensic timeline—leaving prosecutors without a bulletproof case or a viable D.C. jury pool to secure a conviction. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines.

  5. Aug 7

    Contempt, Communist Wins, Cost of Living

    On Thursday night, Rich tears intoAnthony Fauci's Contempt of Congress vote. But first, we untangle the historic legal drama surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci as the Senate Homeland Security Committee votes to hold him in contempt of Congress, inviting Dr. Elaine Healy to break down his refusal to answer questions after invoking his Fifth Amendment rights over 100 times regarding COVID origins. Then, we expose the radical socialist wave sweeping the midterms, pulling back the curtain on Abdul El-Sayed's controversial primary victory in Michigan—forcing us to ask if he will finally renounce far-left streamer Hasan Piker or if the establishment is completely throwing in with the commies. Plus, Rich reacts to the reality of why people even consider socialism - affordability seems nonexistent to many young Americans, and when you couple that with cultural shifts in morality and family structure, we arrive at where we are today. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines.

  6. Aug 4

    Tehran, Testosterone, Treason

    On Monday night, Rich breaks down the terrifying reality of global aggression, analyzing the breaking details of Tehran’s latest surprise attacks, President Trump’s high-stakes diplomatic response, and how rogue leaders are reacting to shifts in regional leverage. Then, we expose the progressive leftist war on masculinity, pulling back the curtain on the attacks against Pete Hegseth and how the media weaponizes "testosterone" to demonize traditional strength. Plus, Rich delivers a crucial reality check on institutional betrayal, exposing the hyperbolic fringe narratives calling for mass incarceration while offering a historical lesson on what actual treason means so we can stop tossing that word around—explaining why "no constitution, no country" and "no enemy state, no treason case" need to be the mantra. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines.

  7. Jul 31

    Interview: Dr. Keith Ablow (The Third Rail of Trauma)

    Tonight, renowned Dr. Keith Ablow joins Rich Valdés on This is America to unpack the psychological roots of human conflict, discussing his new book, A Matter of Life and Death: The Importance of Kane, while exploring the deep impact of personal trauma and the potential for unexpected breakthroughs. Interview Overview & Highlights The Root of Malice: Rich Valdés and Dr. Keith Ablow examine the timeless nature of human malice, tying ancient archetypes straight to modern behavioral breakdowns. The Third Rail of Trauma: A raw look at the painful, untouchable memories people avoid, and why facing that high-voltage past is the only real path to personal power. Leaving Room for Miracles: A profound discussion on abandoning rigid psychological defenses to allow unexpected spiritual and emotional healing. The Importance of Kane: Breaking down core themes from Keith's new book, "A Matter of Life and Death: The Importance of Kane", regarding mortality, choice, and rebirth.

  8. Jul 22

    Throwback Tuesday to 2019

    Tonight, Rich is on summer vacation. We hope you enjoy some of these "best of" episodes we've curated for you.  Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

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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.

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    ABC Recording Network™
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    488
  • Rating
    Clean
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