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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
  • Fuel Gouging, Fast-Food Filth, Fixing-Brains

    Fuel Gouging, Fast-Food Filth, Fixing-Brains
    Jun 27 2026
    On Friday night, Rich exposes the corporate greed draining your wallet with a deep dive into the latest fuel-gouging investigations. Then, a stomach-turning report reveals the absolute worst of fast-food filth after a disgruntled worker is caught intentionally contaminating customer meals. Plus, an essential guide to fixing brains and rewiring our minds to completely reverse childhood attachment wounds, and similarly, the psychological manipulation of the socialist Fabian Society.

    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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  • Seismic Survivors, Semaglutide Studies, SCOTUS Rules on Immigration

    Seismic Survivors, Semaglutide Studies, SCOTUS Rules on Immigration
    Jun 26 2026
    On Thursday night, Rich reacts to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela as heroic rescue crews race against the clock to pull survivors from the rubble. Plus, a medical miracle in the making: groundbreaking Semaglutide GLP-1 weight-loss science reveals a stunning new weapon that could completely alter the future of cancer treatment. Then, Rich breaks down the Supreme Court border ruling and what this monumental immigration law decision means for the future of America’s national security.

    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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  • Stalinists Win, Sickle-cell Cured, Stars-and-Stripes 250

    Stalinists Win, Sickle-cell Cured, Stars-and-Stripes 250
    Jun 25 2026
    On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to the Stalinist sympathizers winning primary elections and the catastrophic threat they pose to our budgets. Plus, a historic cure for Sickle Cell Anemia proves that American Exceptionalism is alive and well. Then, Rich takes your calls during a special Open Phone America segment, excerpted from his guest-hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show.

    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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