Rich Valdés This is America
Cumulus Podcast Network
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...
Location:
United States
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Shots Fired, Spirit Ceases, Seriousness of TBI
5/4/2026
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 Brain Injury and pneumonia.
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Duration:01:00:13
Retirement Accounts, Robots, Ray J's Risque Reveal
5/4/2026
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. Then, a look at humanoid robots and the arms race to dominate in that sector. Plus, a look at the risque revelation that rapper Ray-J recently made on Cam Newton's podcast, which might actually be record-breaking.
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Duration:01:00:30
Democrats Losing Votes, Drones, Dissing Parents
4/30/2026
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 children and parents experiencing estrangement or emotional immaturity?
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Duration:01:06:29
What'd She Say? Weapons-Grade, Why Michael Jackson?
4/29/2026
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 Doug Burns, former federal prosecutor and deputy chief of the criminal division at the US Department of Justice, joins Rich to offer legal analysis on the SCOTUS decision, the Comey arrest, DR. Fauci's top aide being indicted, and the "Learing Center" FBI raid. Plus, a deeper look at Michael Jackson's history in light of the release of his biographical film.
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Duration:01:08:04
Comey's Arrest? Charles' Visit, Children on Screens
4/28/2026
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" seashell Instagram post. Then, King Charles made his first visit to the White House. While this is his first visit as monarch, it is not the first by a British royal, as King Edward VII (as prince) visited in 1860, and Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2007. Plus, Rich teases a new study on screen viewing and children's brains that he will discuss tomorrow night.
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Duration:01:10:08
Trump survives, Texas wins, Terrorist Tax
4/27/2026
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 Texas can keep its redistricting map. Plus, a muslim Imam explains how Sharia Law requires taxes to be paid by non-muslims to avoid becoming their slave, or being killed.
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Duration:00:59:08
Millionaire Mistake, Medical Miracle, Mossad's Mission (Maj. Doron Kempel)
4/23/2026
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 Iran and his thoughts on President Trump reshaping the global order. But first, Ilhan Omar, the multi-millionaire Congresswoman, says she made a "mistake" on her financial disclosure forms as an investigation into her finances heats up. Plus, President Trump announces a medical miracle from the White House.
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Duration:01:09:33
Mullahs Cave on Nukes, Murder-Suicide, Missing Scientists
4/16/2026
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 tragic news of former VA Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax murdering his wife before killing himself. Plus, some backstory on the US 10 aerospace scientists who have mysteriously gone missing or been murdered.
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Duration:01:00:35
MAGA Tax Day, Migrant Boobs, Miscellaneous Maniacs
4/15/2026
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 illegal migrants. Then, several headlines regarding miscellaneous maniacs slashing, kidnapping, and murdering.
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Duration:01:00:31
Allegations, Alani Nu Lawsuit, Auschwitz
4/14/2026
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 the Alani Nu energy drink lawsuit involving the death of a teen cheerleader. Plus, it's Holocaust Remembrance Day, and we reflect on what happened at Auschwitz and Dachau.
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Duration:01:00:20
Blockade, Bolshevik-style Bodegas, Bickering with Pope
4/13/2026
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 Minister Araghchi says they are ready for a ground invasion. Then, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani copies communists and announces taxpayer-funded government-run grocery stores. Plus, President Trump and Pope Leo bicker over foreign policy.
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Duration:01:03:45
Strait, Space, Stolen
4/9/2026
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 first time in 50-something years and NOT get out to take a selfie? Plus, how stealing has gotten out of hand.
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Duration:01:04:45
Iran Capitulates?, Interview: EJ Antoni, Isolation
4/7/2026
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? Then, Chief Economist E.J. Antoni joins Rich to discuss the jobs report and the outlook on oil prices due to the Iranian conflict. Plus, loneliness and isolation amongst people who work from home abounds.
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Duration:01:03:14
F-15 Down, Fatal Poisonings, Fleming on Good Friday
4/6/2026
On Friday night, Rich discusses the breaking news of an F-15 downed by Iran, with one pilot recovered and a surviving crew member still not accounted for as the US dispatches search and rescue operations. Then, are things so bad that roommates are resorting to poisoning one another? Plus, a special Holy Week Flashback on this Good Friday as we revisit our pre-resurrection conversation with Pastor Anthony Fleming, author of the book "Transform: A Practical Guide For Men To Take Action and Get Unstuck" and Senior Pastor at Transform Church in Rutherford and Lyndhurst, NJ (formerly Church Alive, NJ).
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Duration:01:00:02
Miracle Rescue, Moon Lap, MAPs
4/6/2026
On Monday Night, Rich breaks down President Trump's press conference and the important role the CIA played in the miraculous search-and-rescue extraction of two pilots caught behind enemy lines in Iraq despite fake news from the IRGC regarding the capture of a fictitious Air Force Major named Amanda Ryder, who they alleged was being held as a prisoner of war (POW). Then, Astronauts aboard the space shuttle Artemis II offer an Easter message just before they orbit the Moon. Plus, what's the real push behind the NBA's Chicago Bulls' removal of Jayden Ivory? One lesbian activist argues that the constant push to expand the LGBTQ community is to normalize child predators known as minor attracted persons or MAPs.
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Duration:01:00:44
Space Shuttle, Somali Fraudsters, SCOTUS Case
4/5/2026
On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to the Artemis II space shuttle launch to the moon. Then, a Somali fraudster in Minnesota gets a light sentence after stealing over a million dollars. Plus, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) hears oral arguments on the 14th Amendment birthright citizenship case, and former federal prosecutor and Chief of the DOJ's Criminal Division, Doug Burns, weighs in.
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Duration:01:00:36
Sacked AG, Swindling Hospice, Student Scandal
4/2/2026
On Thursday night, Rich reacts to the reassignment of Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was ceremoniously sacked by being moved to another DOJ position. Then, Los Angeles swindlers with healthcare licences defrauded the government out of tens of millions in Hospice funds. Plus, a deep dive into the scandalous trend of female teachers pursuing their students for sex.
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Duration:00:23:20
Complicit Ilhan?, CPAC interview, Crowne Prince
4/2/2026
On Tuesday night, Rich recapped his interview with Ambassador Mark Wallace from the main stage at CPAC 2026 in Dallas, TX, this weekend. Then, is Ilhan Omar complicit in fraudulent activity in Minnesota? Plus, Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran announced his intention to lead Iran in the coming post-Islamist era.
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Duration:01:00:35
Hungary, Homeland, Hormuz Hostilities
4/1/2026
On Monday, Rich recaps his trip to CPAC Hungary and interviews one of the conference speakers, Stefano Forte, live from Europe. Then, will the Homeland Security shutdown continue much longer? How is it affecting our everyday lives? Plus, some discussion on developments in Iran.
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Duration:01:01:24
Gay Ayatollah?, Gringo Takeover?, Gratuity Debate
3/17/2026
On Monday night, Rich addresses the NY Post's report on the new Ayatollah possibly being snubbed by his predecessor for being gay. Then, President Trump says he might have the honor of "taking Cuba" more than a quarter century after he predicted it. Plus, should a food delivery driver take back your food if you don't tip?
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Duration:01:08:05