It’s a new talk for a new generation, introducing Rich Valdés America at Night! Rich brings late-night radio alive with the perfect blend of news, entertainment, interesting interviews, pop culture, and insight.

It’s America’s new nighttime town hall, celebrating America’s success and helping plot the right path forward. We talk with politicians, influencers, entertainers, and ordinary Americans from all walks of life. And then, it’s “Open Phone America,” your turn to chime in on the discussion with your own thoughts and ideas.

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Chicago debt, Confirmation hearings, Japanese crime boss pleads guilty

West Virginia Congressman, Women and Girls in Sports, Water warning

Rich welcomes Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV), for reaction to President Biden's farewell address, and other news of the day. Then, a discussion of this week's passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act with Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Later, a new report warns of the health effects of fluoride in drinking water; we look at that with Dr. Bryan Ardis, healthcare whistleblower and author of "Moving Beyond the Covid-19 Lies: Restoring Health and Hope for Humanity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deal between Israel and Hamas, DHS Secretary Mayorkas gives himself an A, Dementia on the rise

Rich discusses the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal with Hugo Gurdon, editor in chief for the Washington Examiner and Bryan Lieb, former executive director of Iranian Americans for Liberty. Next, former Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations with U.S. Border Patrol Randy Clark, now covering the Texas border for Breitbart News, comments on DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas grading himself an 'A.' Later, a look at the rising risk of dementia among older Americans; we'll hear from Dr. Brandon Brock, neurologist with Carpathia Collaborative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puerto Rico, a Plan to fight crime in New York, Pete Hegseth hearing

Rich talks with Alphonso Aguilar, Hispanic Engagement Director with the American Principles Project, about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's desire to invade Puerto Rico. Next, a look at crime in New York and Trump's energy plan with John Catsimidis, radio host and president/CEO of Red Apple Group. General John Teichert (Ret.) gives us reaction to the confirmation hearing of Trump's choice to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Later, a conversation on other news of the day with Hans Mahncke, founder and publisher of Truth Over News and author of the new book "Swiftboating America: Exposing the Russiagate Fraud, from the Steele Dossier to the FBI's Coissfire Hurricane Investigation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump transition, Defender's dilemma, Crooked cops

Rich welcomes Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley, to talk about how Democrats are hindering the Trump transition, as well as her book "God-Given or Bust: Defeating Marxism and Saving America with Biblical Truths." Next, John Eastman, senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and former attorney for President Trump, is the subject of a new documentary, "The Eastman Dilemma: Lawfare or Justice." We also find out about a true New York crime story involving crooked cops and the mob from Michael Cannell. The former editor at the New York Times is author of the new book "Blood and the Badge." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sentencing for Trump, Social media, Space safety

Rich talks about the Trump sentencing in New York with Ameer Benno, former ADA in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Then, Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, weighs in on free speech in social media, and the future of TikTok. Later, we meet astronaut and research engineer Dr. Charles J. Camarda; his new book is "Mission Out of Control." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BRICS, BlackRock, Blazes in California

Rich talks with former Trump Economic Advisor Steve Moore about the fate of BRICS under a second Trump administration. We also learn how BlackRock's exit from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance is a huge victory in the fight against ESG with Will Hild, executive director of Consumers' Research. Later, some thoughts on the fires in California from Stephanie Pierucci, co-author of "Sound The Alarm: The Maui Disaster That Sparked A Global Awakening." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fires, Foreign acquisitions, Farmers

Rich talks with Jennifer Kelly, former spokesperson for the California Republican Party, about the wildfires ravaging California; she is also former assistant deputy Insurance Commissioner for the state. Next, President-elect Trump wants to take over Greenland and the Panama Canal. We get the opinion of Prof. Nick Giordano, Higher Education Fellow at Campus Reform. Later, a conversation with Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former FBI Special Agent speaks out, Facebook and free speech, Film on the Climate According to A.I. Al Gore

Rich talks with Nicole Parker, former FBI Special Agent and FOX News contributor, about why she left the agency, as well as its mismanagement in the wake of the recent incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Later, a discussion of Facebook changing its policy on free speech, and the dangers of TikTok, with Dan Schneider, Vice President of MRC Free Speech America. Plus, the Biden administration finalizes a ban on gas water heaters; we learn more from Joel Gilbert, director of the documentary film The Climate According to AI Al Gore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress is back, Certification of the Election, Canada's PM to resign

Rich notes the opening of the 119th Congress and the certification of the presidential election with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX). We also check in with Brandon Straka, founder of the #Walkaway Campaign; he was charged with a felony on January 6, 2021 despite never entering the Capitol. Plus, Trump trolls Trudeau after the Canadian Prime Minister announces his resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices