Rich Valdés This is America
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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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Trumpito, Tehran, THC Study
On Monday night, Rich is back from presenting at the TALKERS 2026 conference, and El Trumpito has been busy from peace to retaliation to going to the Knicks game and clapping back at Stephen A.…
Commie Cancels Puerto Rican event, CEO Crotty, Car on Train Tracks
Tonight, Rich recaps headlines and reacts to New York City's Communist-sympathizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's failed attempt to cancel a pre-Puerto Rican Parade gala at Gracie Mansion before suffering…
Interview: Michael Harrison
On Friday night, Rich interviews Michael Harrison, publisher of Talker's magazine, who shares insights into the evolution of radio, the impact of AI, and the future of talk media overall. Discover…
Interview: Joey Imperatrice
On Thursday night, join Rich Valdes in an insightful conversation with NYPD Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, as they explore police perspectives on roadside sobriety saliva…
Primary Wins, Petroleum Prices, & Pot Testing
On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to Ken Paxton's huge primary election win in Texas with President Trump's pollster, John McLaughlin. He also discusses the 5% drop in oil prices following Secretary of…
CPAC- Puerto Rico, Congressional Twerking, Children at 40
On Monday night, Rich discusses the first-ever CPAC in Puerto Rico, President Trump's visit to China, and the latest on the mosque shooting. Then, Congressional elections are heating up from twerking…
Cinco De Mayo, Cent-Com, Cops
On Tuesday night, Rich celebrates his Cinco de Mayo birthday and discusses the latest on Iran and US Central Command. Then the attacks on Jewish worship in the City. Plus, New York cops crack down…
Shots Fired, Spirit Ceases, Seriousness of TBI
On Monday night, Rich reacts to the shooting outside the White House. Then, Spirit Airlines ceased all operations over the weekend. Plus, a look at the seriousness of health conditions like Traumatic…
Retirement Accounts, Robots, Ray J's Risque Reveal
On Friday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcement of the "Trump IRA" executive order he signed, establishing federally matched individual retirement accounts for low-income citizens.…
Democrats Losing Votes, Drones, Dissing Parents
On Thursday night, Rich discusses how Democrats are losing Black voters to Republicans and why. Then, drones are being tested for food delivery. Plus, is therapy helping to heal the divide between…
What'd She Say? Weapons-Grade, Why Michael Jackson?
On Wednesday night, Rich continues the conversation from last night and reacts to Ilhan Omar's video calling the Second World War, "World War Eleven," along with an update on fraud. Then, Attorney…
Comey's Arrest? Charles' Visit, Children on Screens
On Tuesday night, Rich does a deep dive into the arrest warrant issued for former FBI Director James Comey for calling for the assassination of President Donald Trump in his infamously deleted "8647"…
Trump survives, Texas wins, Terrorist Tax
On Monday night, Rich breaks down how President Trump survived his 3rd assasination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Then, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled that…
Millionaire Mistake, Medical Miracle, Mossad's Mission (Maj. Doron Kempel)
On Thursday night, Rich speaks with retired Major Doron Kempel, former Deputy Commander of the Israeli Defense Force's elite special operations unit, Sayeret Matkal, regarding the Mossad's mission in…
Mullahs Cave on Nukes, Murder-Suicide, Missing Scientists
On Thursday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcements that the Mullahs caved on pursuing nuclear enrichment and that he'd separately secured a 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon. Then, the…
MAGA Tax Day, Migrant Boobs, Miscellaneous Maniacs
On Wednesday night, Rich talks about the Trump tax breaks on tips and overtime on tax day. Then, California Governor Gavin Newsom has approved breast implants, that's right, boob jobs for homeless…
Allegations, Alani Nu Lawsuit, Auschwitz
On Tuesday night, Rich breaks down the drugging and intimate assault allegations against Congressman Eric Swalwell that caused him to resign from the US House of Representatives. Then, Rich covers…
Blockade, Bolshevik-style Bodegas, Bickering with Pope
On Monday night, Rich reacts to the end of the ceasefire with Iran and the beginning of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with the US Navy controlling which ships enter or exit. Iran's Foreign…
Strait, Space, Stolen
On Wednesday night, Rich gives his hot take on the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's leverage to create a win-win scenario. Then, did the United States really just send a spaceship to the Moon for the…
Iran Capitulates?, Interview: EJ Antoni, Isolation
On Tuesday night, Rich reacts to the breaking news that Iran has agreed to a 2-week ceasefire to work toward a peace deal ahead of President Trump's threat to end their civilization. Will it last?…
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