Rich Valdés America At Night

Rich talks with Josh Polk, a lawyer with the Pacific Legal Foundation representing a rum company in Hawaii which has filed a federal lawsuit over the Jones Act. Later, reaction to President Trump's speech and an update on tariffs, from long-time Trump advisor, Bruce LeVell. We also look at the connections between poor sleep, aging, and dementia with Dr. Brandon Block, clinician at Carpathia Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich has extensive coverage of President Trump's address to a joint session of Congress, along with listeners' reaction to the speech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich welcomes former DIA intelligence officer Rebekah Koffler, author of "Putin's Playbook,"to discuss President Trump's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine. Also, Maine school districts are accused of keeping parents in the dark when students identify as transgender. We find out more from Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty. Plus Tim Graham, executive editor for MRC NewsBusters, talks about their campaign to defund PBS and NPR. . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's tense visit to the White House with Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Dees. We get more analysis of the meeting from Prof. Nick Giordano, Campus Reform Higher Education Fellow, plus a look at how colleges are pushing back, as the deadline arrives for eliminating DEI programs. Later, Eric Lionheart, president of 1st There Foundation, tells how his organization is working to reduce veteran suicide rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses highlights of U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to the White House, with Rep. Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ). Also, a look at the disappointing release of the Epstein files, as Attorney General Pam Bondi says thousands of pages from the investigation are still missing. Later, Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch addresses the mental health crisis in the United States, and talks about his book "Viktor Frankl and the Psychology of the Soul: A Guide To Finding Meaning and Emotional Wellness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich chats with Joe Exotic "The Tiger King," who joins us from federal prison, and offers his thoughts on the appointments of Kash Patel and Dan Bongino to lead the FBI. Next, the House has passed a budget resolution; details from Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX). Later, Dr. John West, author of "Stockholm Syndrome Christianity: Why America's Christian Leaders are Failing - and What We Can Do About It," talks about the beheading of 70 Christians in the Congo. Plus, Lt. Col. Allen "Bullit" Campbell (USAF-retired) is a retired airline captain and author of "My Life Above the Clouds." He weighs in on the recent string of plane crashes and near misses in the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about the latest DOGE news and the upcoming release of the Epstein files with Seamus Bruner, director of research at the Government Accountability Institute. Next, the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter will be shutting down in a few months. We get reaction from Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and NYC mayoral candidate. Plus, what HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" Commission could mean for access to specific medications treating mental health; more from 'America's Psychiatrist' Dr. Carole Lieberman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with former federal prosecutor Doug Burns about Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal employees, as well as the confirmation of Kash Patel as FBI director. We also look at the DOGE dividends with E.J. Antoni, economist at the Heritage Foundation and the Committee to Unleash Prosperity. Later, Walker Wildmon, vice president of operations for the American Family Association, discusses whether Apple is doing enough to protect children. Plus, much more in the news, including a major shakeup at MSNBC, Vivek Ramaswamy's bid for governor in Ohio, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposal to end property taxes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with investigative journalist Ann Vandersteel, founder of American Made Foundation, about Kash Patel being sworn in as FBI director. We also take a look at President Trump's approval ratings with pollster Mark Mitchell, from Rasmussen Reports. Later, John Fawcett tells how he went from executive producer for Lou Dobbs to host of "The Great America Show." Former Black Hawk pilot Elizabeth McCormick gives her take on the recent collision of a helicopter and an American Airlines plane near Reagan National Airport. Plus, some scams to avoid this tax season, from personal finance expert Derrick Kinney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses what's happening at this year's CPAC gathering, including an appearance by Elon Musk, with Matt Schlapp, chairman of the American Conservative Union. Next, the Dept. of Education is threatening to cut funding from universities with DEI programs; we get details from Jennifer Kabbany, editor-in-chief at the College Fix. Later, we learn how some companies are manufacturing and selling lifelong humanoid robots with Elan Inbar, owner of RobotLAB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with Josh Hammer, Newsweek senior editor at large, about the legal challenges to President Trump's firings and executive orders. Brianne Dressen suffered severe side effects as an AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial participant. She shares her story in the new book "Worth a Shot? Secrets of the Clinical Trial Participant Who Inspired a Global Movement." Plus, more of your calls in Open Phones Across America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices