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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"Dictator" Zelensky, De-banking, DOGE Dividends
Rich discusses President Trump's comments on the war in Ukraine, including his labeling of President Zelensky as "a dictator," with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt. Next, we meet Nick Vujicic, a faith-based motivational speaker and co-founder of ProLifeFinTech. He shares his personal story of overcoming adversity and tells how he was de-banked due to his conservative views. Plus, a look at DOGE Dividends with Dennis Kneale, host of the podcast "What's Bugging Me" and author of the new book "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk."
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Trump pardons "Blago," Trafficking across our northern border
Rich welcomes former Congressman and Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich, who was recently granted a full pardon by President Trump. Later, human traffickers are now smuggling people across the U.S. northern border. We find out more from Andi Buerger, founder of Voices Against Trafficking. Plus, your calls on DOGE, Ukraine, and other news of the day.
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Third judge blocks EO on birthright citizenship, Tariffs, Trump at the track
Rich talks with Amy Swearer, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about yet another judge's decision to block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. Former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore tells why the plan for sweeping tariffs could shock inflation back into gear. Later, we check in with Kristen Smeehuyzen; she and her family were in attendance on Sunday when President Trump made an appearance at the Daytona 500.
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DOGE orders more layoffs, DEI in public schools, Dishonesty over finances
Rich discusses parental rights and how some public schools are pushing DEI policies with Corey DeAngelis, senior fellow at the American Culture Project, Also on this Valentine's Day, psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne joins us to talk about couples not being honest with each other when it comes to finances. Plus, the Department of Government Efficiency orders more federal layoffs, along with the other news of the day and your phone calls.
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Government waste, HHS Secretary Kennedy confirmed, Historian on poverty and wealth
Rich discusses Lee Zeldin's findings of waste at the EPA with Shawn Farrash, host of "Ungoverned" on LFA-TV. Robert F. Kennedy, Junior has been sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services. We get the view from Dr. Joseph Varon, president and chief medical officer at Independent Medical Alliance. Plus, German historian and sociologist Rainer Zitelmann talks about his book "The Origins of Poverty and Wealth."
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Is DOGE illegal?, Immigration, Israel
Rich discusses whether DOGE is legal with attorney, author and columnist Leslie Corbly. We also get the latest on immigration and dangerous illegal immigrants, including Tren de Aragua gang members, being sent to Guantanamo Bay. Later, a live report from Jerusalem with Jonathan Tobin, editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate.
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SEAL Team Six member, Sale of TikTok?, A screenwriter's story
Rich talks with former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, the SEAL Team Six member who killed Osama bin Laden, about President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas. Elon Musk says he's not interested in buying TikTok. We look at the potential sale of the social media app with Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online. Later, Kevin Wade tells how he went from Hollywood screenwriter to show runner of TV's Blue Bloods to novelist.
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Steel and aluminum, Securing our borders, Second Amendment
Rich discusses President Trump's new tariffs on steel and aluminum with Steve Milloy, senior fellow at the Energy & Environment Legal Institute. Next, former acting Deputy Secretary at the Dept. of Homeland Security, Ken Cuccinelli, talks about the crackdown on illegal immigration in the U.S. Later, we learn how Americans' Second Amendment rights do not end at state lines, with John Commerford, executive director of the NRA's Institute for Legislative Action.
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Media, Mental health, Most offensive Valentine's gifts
Rich talks with Jim Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts, about the media's reaction to President Trump's sweeping changes. We also meet Arlene Bridges Samuels, columnist for the Christian Broadcasting Network; she and her husband, Paul, are co-authors of the book "Mental Health Meltdown." Plus, a discussion of Valentine's gifts you should never buy, with dating and relationship expert Jennifer Styers.
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