Rich Valdés America At Night

Rich talks about President Trump's release of the John F. Kennedy files with Matt Crumpton, attorney and co-author of "The JFK Assassination Chokeholds That Inescapably Prove There Was a Conspiracy." We also get reaction to the confirmation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer (Ret.), president of Project Sentinel. Later, Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery, helps shed some light on female narcissism and "Queen Bee Syndrome." Plus, some humorous observations on news of the day from comedian Chonda Pierce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rich welcomes Curtis Houck, managing editor of Newsbusters, for a look at the Media Research Center's Worst of 2024 Awards. Next, we get an update on the Gov. Gavin Newsom/PG&E scandal in California with Susan Crabtree from RealClearPolitics; she's author of the forthcoming book "Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All." Plus, clinical psychologist and marriage counselor Dr. Steve Call, co-author of "The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing and Delight." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses the vehicular attack in New Orleans, and why some are reluctant to call it an act of "domestic terrorism," with former FBI agent Thomas J. Baker, author of "The Fall of the FBI: How a Once Great Agency Became a Threat to Democracy." Also, we check in with economist and author Gordon Chang; his latest book is "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America." Later, we remember former President Jimmy Carter with presidential historian Craig Shirley, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich looks at the news of the day, including the House's approval of a stopgap funding bill. Next, Pastor Signorelli, founder of V1 Church, talks about battling demonic evil and keeping Christ in Christmas. Later, a conversation with Dr. Edward Geehr, author of "Unavoidably Unsafe: Childhood Vaccines Reconsidered." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with Daniel Page Adams, who tells his story about January 6th and how he ended up with a 2-year prison sentence. Next, Washington Examiner border and immigration reporter Anna Giaritelli tells how Alejandro Mayorkas has been a failure as DHS Secretary. We also hear from Seamus O'Fianghusa, an author, publisher, and military veteran who feels Pete Hegseth is a perfect choice for Defense Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about those mysterious drones and other matters of national security with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, former Deputy U.S. military representative to NATO. Later, the federal spending bill is in limbo after Elon Musk and President Elect Trump urged Republicans to vote against it. We get the views of New Jersey Assemblyman Robert Auth. Also, the Fed lowers a key interest rate by a quarter point, and stocks react. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices