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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
  • China, Cuba, Clinton, Carvalho

    China, Cuba, Clinton, Carvalho
    Feb 27 2026
    On Thursday night, Rich reacts to the news that the Chinese have been getting fighter pilot training from a retired US Air Force Major. USAF General Blaine Holt (Ret.) provides analyses on this, as well as the deadly attack on a US boat by the government of Cuba. Then, Hilary Clinton finally appears for her Congressional deposition, but it ends once a photo is leaked of the closed-door proceeding. Later, the FBI raided the home and office of Los Angeles School chief Alberto Carvalho, and we explore why.

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    1 hr
  • Patriotic SOTU, Prof. Giordano, Puck rant

    Patriotic SOTU, Prof. Giordano, Puck rant
    Feb 26 2026
    On Tuesday, Rich reacts to the President's patriotic State Of The Union speech and the way he made Democrats very publicly live up to their own book of rules. Then, Professor Nick Giordano weighs in on what's next for Democrats following SOTU. Plus, the left-of-center, anti-American, petulant puck rants continue.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 'Murica!, Mexico's El Mencho, Mamdani

    'Murica!, Mexico's El Mencho, Mamdani
    Feb 24 2026
    On Monday Rich, joins team USA in celebrating their Gold Medal hockey win. Then, Journalist Bill Conroy weighs in on Mexican cartel boss El Mencho. Plus, Mamdani' pushes back snow shoveling ID's.

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