Rich Valdés America At Night
Cumulus Podcast Network
Introducing Rich Valdés America at Night, new talk for a new generation! 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. Welcome to a live and lively snapshot of America. Rich Valdés America at Night.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
Introducing Rich Valdés America at Night, new talk for a new generation! 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. Welcome to a live and lively snapshot of America. Rich Valdés America at Night.
Language:
English
Episodes
Sentencing for Trump, Social media, Space safety
1/11/2025
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
Duration:02:08:37
BRICS, BlackRock, Blazes in California
1/10/2025
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
Duration:02:09:17
Fires, Foreign acquisitions, Farmers
1/9/2025
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
Duration:02:09:24
Former FBI Special Agent speaks out, Facebook and free speech, Film on the Climate According to A.I. Al Gore
1/8/2025
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
Duration:02:09:22
Congress is back, Certification of the Election, Canada's PM to resign
1/7/2025
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
Duration:02:09:14
MRC Worst of 2024, Gavin Newsom PG&E scandal, "The Deep-Rooted Marriage"
1/4/2025
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
Duration:02:09:20
Terror attack in New Orleans, Cyber truck explosion in Las Vegas, Checking in on China, Remembering Pres. Jimmy Carter
1/3/2025
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
Duration:02:09:19
Bill approved, Battling Demonic Evil, Beliefs about Vaccines
12/21/2024
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
Duration:02:06:55
Convicted J6'er tells his story, Mayorkas' failure as DHS Secretary, Defending Pete Hegseth
12/20/2024
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
Duration:02:06:46
Government spending bill on hold, Fed lowers interest rate, Keeping an eye on the drones
12/19/2024
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
Duration:02:08:12
"Lost In Trans Nation," Free speech and peace
12/18/2024
Rich checks in with Dr. Miriam Grossman, author of "Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness," for some thoughts on the Tennessee puberty blocker ban case recently before the Supreme Court. Later, a look at the importance of free speech in maintaining a peaceful co-existence with Wanjiru Njoya, scholar-in-residence at the Mises Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:10
Wisconsin school shooting, Daniel Penny's lawyer discusses acquittal, NJ Congressman sounds off on drones
12/17/2024
Rich takes a look at today's headlines, including the shootings at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Next, Thomas Kenniff, attorney for Daniel Penny, talks about the acquittal of his client in the subway choking incident. Later, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) tells why he thinks Iran has a connection to the mysterious drones in the skies over the East Coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:11
Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness, FBI January 6th informants, Drones in the sky
12/14/2024
Rich talks with Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, about the government's observance of Pansexual/Panromantic Awareness Day this past weekend. Also, Jonathan Gilliam, a Navy SEAL and former FBI agent, offers his insight into the watchdog report into the FBI's intel before January 6th, as well as the large drones seen in the skies over parts of the East Coast. Plus, we look into the concept of 'Gentle Parenting.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:17
Trump is Time's Person of the Year, Movie mogul talks Truss, Rabbi ties together 9/11, October 7th, and biblical prophecy
12/13/2024
Rich talks about the latest honor for President Elect Donald Trump, that of Time Magazine Person of the Year. Next, Michael Pack, CEO of Palladium Pictures, talks about his previous role with the U.S. Agency for Global Media as well as the new documentary about former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss, The Prime Minister vs. the Blob. We also meet Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, head of the Hope of the World ministry and author of "The Dragon's Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:21
January 6th prisoner Jake Lang, What motivated the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO?
12/12/2024
Rich talks with Jake Lang, a prisoner for over 1,400 days. We'll get his account of how the events of January 6, 2021 made him a 'Democrat hostage' without a trial. Later, as evidence mounds against suspected killer Luigi Mangione, America's Psychiatrist Dr. Carole Lieberman helps us look into the possible motives in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:01:48:22
Israel strikes Syria, Biden claims economic success, Accused assassin appears in court
12/11/2024
Rich talks with Major General (Ret.) Bob Dees about Israel's rocket attack on Syria, along with other news in the region. Next, Vance Ginn, formerly with the White House Office of Management and Budget, responds to President Biden's claims of economic success and gives his take on whether tariffs would be good for America. Later, we get some reaction to the court appearance of accused killer Luigi Mangione from Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith (Ret.), spokesperson for the National Police Association. She also tells why they are endorsing Kash Patel as FBI Director. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:10
Prime Minister vs. the Blob, Penny not guilty, Powerless Assad flees Syria
12/10/2024
Rich talks to former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss; she's the subject of the new documentary The Prime Minister vs. the Blob: Liz Truss' 44 Days in Office. Jonathan Tobin, editor-in-chief of Jewish News Syndicate, weighs in on the fall of Syria's president Bashar al-Assad, who is currently presumed to be hiding in Russia. Plus the latest on the not guilty verdict for Daniel Penny and the capture of a person of interest in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:17
Defending the Defense nominee; Dystopian thriller "Crazy Hawk;" Depression, mental health and leaded gasoline
12/7/2024
Rich discusses the news of the day, including the manhunt for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and President Elect Trump's defense of his cabinet pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth. Next, a conversation with R.J. Stewart, Hollywood writer and author of "Crazy Hawk: A Post-Apocalyptic Thriller." Plus, a new study links mental health and leaded gasoline. We get thoughts on that and a spiritual approach on coping with depression from Dave Haberer, pastor and author of "How Did I Get Into This Pit?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:21
Supreme Court Tennessee transgender case, Pete Hegseth nomination, Babylon Bee documentary
12/5/2024
Rich talks with Sarah Parshall Perry, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, about the Tennessee transgender case before the Supreme Court. We also discuss whether Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary is in jeopardy, with Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt. Later, film maker and producer Matt Pirrall shares the story behind his new documentary about the Babylon Bee, "The Bird and the Bee: Satire, Social Media and Censorship." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:20
More reaction to Pres. Biden pardoning son Hunter, Capitol Hill transgender bathroom ban, Climate crisis hearing
12/4/2024
Rich talks with former federal prosecutor Doug Burns about the pardoning of Hunter Biden and Trump's choice of Kash Patel as FBI Director. Next, a discussion of the transgender bathroom ban on Capitol Hill with Leslie Corbly, anti-feminist attorney and author of "Silent Suffering: Poems of Pain and Purpose." Later, Frank Lasse, author of "Climate and Energy Lies: Expensive, Dangerous & Destructive," gives his take on the World Court hearing on the climate crisis, as well as Trump's plans to bring back the Keystone XL pipeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:02:09:06