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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Nominee confirmed, Narcissism, New comedy

Halting DEI, "The Hidden Nazi," Humorous take on the news

Rich talks about President Trump's halting of all federal DEI programs, with Ian Prior, senior advisor at America First Legal. Next, Dean Reuter, general counsel at the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy, talks about his new book "The Hidden Nazi: The Untold Story of America's Deal wit the Devil." We also get a dose of political humor from comedian and podcast host Chrissie Mayr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOGE, Ditching Biden Climate Policy, Deportation

Rich discusses the new Department of Government Efficiency with civil rights leader Bob Woodson, founder and president of the Woodson Center. President Trump has signed executive orders to undo Biden's climate policies; we learn more from Mandy Gunasekara, former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Later, Rick de la Torre, former CIA Senior Operations Officer, tells how bold executive actions - including deportation - reassert our national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump tariffs, Hamas hostages

Rich talks with E.J. Antoni, economist at the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, about President Trump's economic plan, including proposed tariffs on trade with Canada and Mexico. We also get an update on the Israel cease fire with Hamas and the release of hostages as part of that deal; Ruthie Blum is senior contributing editor at Jewish News Syndicate. Plus, highlights from President Trump's first news conference since returning to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inauguration Day

Rich kicks off our coverage of the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump with New Jersey Assemblyman Robert Auth. Then Dom Giordano steps in to guest host the rest of the show, first with observations from Bill O'Reilly, host of No Spin News and author of "Confronting the Presidents." Later, ICE is delaying a mass deportation operation. We learn more from Lora Ries, director of the Border Security and Immigration Center at the Heritage Foundation. Plus, a look at some of what Trump has done on his first day back in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago debt, Confirmation hearings, Japanese crime boss pleads guilty

Rich talks with Raymond Lopez, an Alderman from Chicago's 15th Ward; he's a Democrat who's fed up with his party. Then we take a look at the confirmation hearings for Trump nominees with Ashley Oliver, Justice Dept. reporter for the Washington Examiner. Later, John Koufos, president of Cottage 4 Consulting and former national director of Reentry Initiatives at Right on Crime, has details on a Japanese mafia leader pleading guilty to conspiring to traffic nuclear materials to Iran.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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