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.
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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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 pivots to a major political bombshell—the monumental Dershowitz defection, analyzing why the legendary defense attorney is ditching the Democratic Party after a long history of representing controversial elites like Jeffrey Epstein. Afterward, Rich shifts focus to international turmoil in disputed democracies, breaking down how Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio Bolsonaro, is aggressively challenging election integrity in Brazil while his father remains behind bars as a political prisoner victimized by a weaponized legal system.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" 1-(877) VALDES-1 phone lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com.
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 into the shocking bombshell surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, analyzing federal court filings that expose hidden squad-secrets and a completely different legal identity.Then, the program pivots to the fast-approaching midterm elections, which are now officially only 11 days away. Rich breaks down the serious-stakes for the nation, questioning whether Americans will ultimately side with communist and socialist sympathizers in key battleground elections.Afterward, the discussion shifts gears to spotlight a jaw-dropping viral story about a reckless mother's shipwrecked-stunts on a luxury cruise ship—leaving listeners in complete disbelief over what else she did. Don't miss this explosive kickoff, tracking the first of three special installments as the political landscape hangs in the balance.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.
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 name, putting the high-profile Squad member in serious hot water with the feds.Then, Rich welcomes exclusive guest and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who shares his harrowing experience of being falsely imprisoned by weaponized government lawfare, his eventual presidential pardon, and what Donald Trump is truly like behind closed doors when the cameras stop rolling.Next, Rich shifts gears to a jaw-dropping Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing where Senator John Kennedy grilled FBI Director Kash Patel over the bizarre, unintended consequences of changing agency hiring qualifications regarding victims of trafficking.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.
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 Carolina tarmac clash over the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard.Then, Rich welcomes former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, to analyze the highly anticipated midterm election results and lay out a visionary roadmap for America's Golden Age. "Mr. Speaker" pulls back the curtain on an era of limitless possibilities, showcasing how rapid breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, commercial space travel, and revolutionary medical research—including neuro-innovations to halt Alzheimer’s disease—are poised to push average life expectancy to 115 years.Afterward, the former Speaker shifts to real-world threats, detailing crucial, hard-hitting foreign policy solutions to counter aggression in Iran and Ukraine.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 at RichValdes.com.
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 Director for the Trump 2024 campaign.Then, Vianca weighs in on the fallout of the midterms, the high-stakes vacancy for White House Press Secretary, and the shifting political status of Puerto Rico following Governor Jenniffer González-Colón's new joint resolution for U.S. Statehood.Afterward, Rich shifts gears to address the tragic reality of under-regulated cosmetic procedures, highlighting the heart-wrenching story of a young New York mother who lost her life just hours after undergoing a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) surgery at a highly controversial Miami clinic with a history of multiple patient fatalities.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 at RichValdes.com.
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