Rich Valdés This is America
News & Politics
About
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,
Episodes
- CPAC- Puerto Rico, Congressional Twerking, Children at 40
On Monday night, Rich discusses the first-ever CPAC in Puerto Rico, President Trump's visit to China, and the latest on the mosque shooting. Then, Congressional elections are heating up from twerking candidates to the crypt-keeper chicken…
- Cinco De Mayo, Cent-Com, Cops
Rich Valdés celebrates his birthday on Cinco de Mayo, reviews updates on Iran and US Central Command, and discusses attacks on Jewish worship and police enforcement tactics in New York.
- Shots Fired, Spirit Ceases, Seriousness of TBI
This episode covers the shooting outside the White House, Spirit Airlines ceasing operations, and the significant health issues of Traumatic Brain Injury and pneumonia.
- Retirement Accounts, Robots, Ray J's Risque Reveal
This episode of Rich Valdés This is America covers the Trump IRA executive order, the competition in the humanoid robot sector, and a notable revelation by Ray-J on the Cam Newton podcast.
- Democrats Losing Votes, Drones, Dissing Parents
Rich Valdés discusses the reasons behind Democrats losing Black voters to Republicans. The episode also covers the testing of drones for food delivery and explores whether therapy can address estrangement and emotional immaturity between p…
- What'd She Say? Weapons-Grade, Why Michael Jackson?
Rich Valdés reacts to Ilhan Omar's comments on World War II and discusses fraud. Attorney Doug Burns provides legal analysis on SCOTUS, the Comey arrest, Dr. Fauci's aide indictment, and an FBI raid. The episode also examines Michael Jacks…
- Comey's Arrest? Charles' Visit, Children on Screens
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 Cha…
- Trump survives, Texas wins, Terrorist Tax
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. Pl…
- Millionaire Mistake, Medical Miracle, Mossad's Mission (Maj. Doron Kempel)
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 Trum…
- Mullahs Cave on Nukes, Murder-Suicide, Missing Scientists
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…
- MAGA Tax Day, Migrant Boobs, Miscellaneous Maniacs
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…
- Allegations, Alani Nu Lawsuit, Auschwitz
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 involvin…
- Blockade, Bolshevik-style Bodegas, Bickering with Pope
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 f…
- Strait, Space, Stolen
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 ge…
- Iran Capitulates?, Interview: EJ Antoni, Isolation
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 Ri…
- Miracle Rescue, Moon Lap, MAPs
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 regar…
- F-15 Down, Fatal Poisonings, Fleming on Good Friday
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 roomm…
- Sacked AG, Swindling Hospice, Student Scandal
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 ten…
- Space Shuttle, Somali Fraudsters, SCOTUS Case
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) he…
- Complicit Ilhan?, CPAC interview, Crowne Prince
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, th…
- Hungary, Homeland, Hormuz Hostilities
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, s…
- Droppin' Bunker-Buster Bombs, Dublin, Defender
On Tuesday night, Rich reacts to the breaking News that the US just dropped bunker-buster bombs on a secret missile silo near the Strait of Hormuz. Then, on St. Patrick's Day straight from Dublin, Ireland, the Taoiseach, Prime Minister Mic…
- Gay Ayatollah?, Gringo Takeover?, Gratuity Debate
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 pre…
- Willie Colón RIP, Wild Weekend NYC, Will Cuba fall?
On Monday night, Rich pays tribute to the memory of Salsa music legend Willie Colon. Then, Mamdani dodges on terror attack. Plus, Trump and Rubio host Latino Presidents in Miami to combat cartels. Afterward, Rich takes calls from the audie…
- Marine McGinnis, Mojtaba Khamenei, and More (monologue only)
Amigos, this is your quick-start powerhouse opener from Wednesday's This Is America with Rich Valdés—Marine McGinnis, Mojtaba Khamenei, and More! This short segment is designed to quickly challenge the narrative and bring you up to speed o…
- Coup, Clinton trembles, Congressman Espaillat
On Tuesday night, Rich discusses Peter Schweizer's new book "The Invisible Coup," highlighting how immigration has been weaponized. Then, President Bill Clinton trembles during his responses to tough questions at the Epstein deposition. Pl…
- Trump Topples Tehran, Torricelli weighs in
On Monday night, Rich reflects on President Trump's Operation Epic Fury, which annihilated the Ayatollah and liberated Iran. Then, US Sen. Bob Torricelli (D-NJ, Ret.) joins Rich to discuss the military operation and the path forward. Later…
- Clinton under oath, Congressman weighs in (interview only)
On Thursday night, Congressman Mark Harris (R-NC) weighs in on President Bill Clinton's congressional deposition, Iran, and the unique flavor of North Carolina barbecue. Subscribe to "Rich Valdés This Is America" on iHeartRadio and follow…
- Clinton whines, California loses, Comments from Jen Kelly (interview only)
On Friday night, Rich spoke with former Assistant Secretary of State for the State of California and "Real War on Women" author, Jennifer Kelly, to discuss Hillary Clinton's deposition, and Gavin Newsom's prospects for POTUS following his…
- China, Cuba, Clinton, Carvalho
On Thursday night, Rich reacts to the news that the Chinese have been getting fighter pilot training from a retired US Air Force Major. USAF General Blaine Holt (Ret.) provides analyses on this, as well as the deadly attack on a US boat by…
- Patriotic SOTU, Prof. Giordano, Puck rant
On Tuesday, Rich reacts to the President's patriotic State Of The Union speech and the way he made Democrats very publicly live up to their own book of rules. Then, Professor Nick Giordano weighs in on what's next for Democrats following S…
- 'Murica!, Mexico's El Mencho, Mamdani
On Monday Rich, joins team USA in celebrating their Gold Medal hockey win. Then, Journalist Bill Conroy weighs in on Mexican cartel boss El Mencho. Plus, Mamdani' pushes back snow shoveling ID's. Subscribe to "This Is America with Rich Val…
- Court, Conflict, Callahan
On Friday, Rich breaks down the Supreme Court's decision on IEEPA tariffs and the President adding a new 10% duty on global goods. Then, Psychologist Dr. Vince Callahan, Psy.D. joins Rich to discuss the duty we all have in managing conflic…
- Death, Diet, Dr., Carole Lieberman
On Tuesday, Rich muses on notable deaths, the latest transgender shooter, and their impact on humanity. Then, America's Psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman, joins Rich and weighs in on the Guthrie case, on diets that can help mental health,…
- Munich, Mike Tyson, Money Missteps
On Monday, Rich kicks off with the 2026 Munich Security Conference clash: Marco Rubio's strong "Western Century" keynote defending American leadership, versus AOC's weak working-class foreign policy alternative. Two visions colliding abroa…
- Halftime Special: Bad Bunny, Bias, Bifurcated Curtis Sliwa
On Sunday, Rich hosted a half-hour Halftime Special on Roku's Festiva TV and Rumble, as well as iHeartRadio and all audio platforms, to react to Bad Bunny's performance, the response from America, plus an interview with Curtis Sliwa. Happy…
- Spiritual Summit, Sanitized Files, Satanic Salvadorians
On Thursday, Rich shares his thoughts on the National Prayer Breakfast. Then, the latest—and final—document dump in the Epstein Files is released. Plus, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele confirms previous media reports that the MS-13 terro…
- Iran, Irresponsible, Intel Officer Tony Shaeffer
On Wednesday, Rich talks about Iran and what we can expect over the next few days leading up to the Super Bowl. Then, the irresponsible New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani unsurprisingly supports the knife-wielding man who lunged at NYPD cops. L…
- CCP secret labs, CMS fraud, Clintons to testify
On Tuesday, Rich discusses the developments with the hidden bio laboratory operated by a fugitive with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Then, Dr. Oz and the feds blow the lid off fraud against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…
- Grammy's, Gaza, Gov't Shutdown
On Monday, Rich reacts to the Grammy Awards acceptance speeches and more. Then, the Gaza border at Rafah is reopened to traffic to and from Egypt, marking the first step in Trump's 20-point peace plan. Plus, the partial government shutdown…
- Misdemeanor Límon, More Epstein, Minaj
On Friday, Rich reacts to Don Lemon's federal arrest for violating the FACE Act during the church attack in Minnesota. Then, the DOJ drops more Epstein files, which closes the door on any further speculation - maybe. Plus, Hip Hop recordin…
- Banana rice, Barack, Bankrolling Brits
On Thursday, Rich reacts to the viral 'Bananas and rice' meme made famous by Somali-American Nasra Ahmed of Minnesota and details her arrest for attacking or impeding ICE officials. Then, this Throwback Thursday, we ask: Do you remember wh…
- Omar squirted? Observer or aggressor?, Offing Trump
On Wednesday, Rich points out that a liquid was squirted at Congresswoman Ilhan Omar; was this a staged attack by progressive activists? Then, credit to the mainstream media for not being silent on new footage of Nurese Alex Pretti spittin…
- Minnesota loses, Moore, Marriage
On Tuesday, Rich looks at the Trump Administration's victory in Minnesota with a federal appeals court siding with ICE's use of force against agitators, following President Trump's phone calls with Governor Walz and Mayor Frey. Then, forme…
- Shooting, Stymie, Syndication on Roku TV
On Friday, Rich discusses the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a male nurse who impeded an ICE action and went for a gun he had holstered in the midst of resisting apprehension by ICE. Then, Democrats in Congress vow to stymie ICE funding in…
- Abandoned, Arrests, Announcement
On Thursday, Rich dismantles the fake news of a 5-year-old detained by ICE. Then, the Minnesota church invaders were arrested, but a federal magistrate stopped short of charging Don Limón (Don Lemon). Plus, Rich teases a press conference i…
- Arctic win, Anti-Christ Marxists, America within
On Wednesday, Rich analyzes President Trump's win at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he secured a framework for a deal to not only secure Greenland, but the entire Arctic region, after talks with the NATO chief. Then,…
- Feds v. Frey & Walz, Flashback, Felonies
On Friday, Rich updates us on breaking news that the DOJ is criminally investigating and will subpoena Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for obstructing ICE enforcement operations. Then, a flashback to Jeff Smuly…
- Greenland, Going back, Genetic Sexual Attraction
On Thursday, Rich looks at the visit of the Foreign Minister of Denmark to meet with VP Vance and Sec. Rubio to discuss the US's desire to acquire Greenland. Then, we go back on this Throwback Thursday segment to parents outraged over publ…
- Overpowering Iran, Open Phone America, "OnlyFans" Tax
On Wednesday, Rich reacts to President Trump's statement that Iran will not kill any further protesters; will the US move to overpower Iran? Then, 'Open Phones Across America,' callers chime in on the late-night national town hall conversa…