It’s a new talk for a new generation, introducing Rich Valdés America at Night! 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.

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Border Security,Tech Power Plays, and Voices from Across America

Putin Talks, DC Crime Crackdown, and Media Shake-Ups"

Rich is joined by USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt—Air Force veteran, former NATO Deputy, C-17 commander, tech entrepreneur, and senior contributor—to discuss the upcoming Trump-Putin meeting and whether it could lead to peace in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Next, Chuck DeVore, Chief National Initiatives Officer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, former California State Assemblyman, and California Army National Guardsman during the LA Riots, joins the conversation to examine Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard in Washington, DC, to combat crime and implement long-term cleanup efforts—and what this could mean for the future of the nation’s capital. Finally, Managing Editor of NewsBusters, Curtis Houck, weighs in on the recent cancellations of major media hosts Howard Stern and Stephen Colbert, exploring whether Trump has played a role in these decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RFK Jr. Takes Aim at mRNA, NASA HQ Shake-Up, and Gen Z’s Unusual Job Hunt

Rich kicks things off with Dennis Gonzalez, founder of Gonzales Strategies & Solutions and former HHS acting regional director, to examine the future of domestic drug production and RFK Jr.’s push to defund mRNA research—a move drawing both support and criticism. Then, turning to space and science, Congressman Byron Donalds shares his thoughts on the possible relocation of NASA’s headquarters. Finally, shifting to the workplace, Julie Jones, CEO of Today’s Professionals Consulting & Development, breaks down a surprising survey showing that 77% of Gen Z job seekers have brought a parent to a job interview, and what this says about the next generation of workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Levin on Power, Texas Democrats Flee to Block Redistricting

Rich is joined by Mark Levin, host of The Mark Levin Show and bestselling author, to discuss his soon-to-be #1 New York Times bestseller On Power, along with his take on the top stories making headlines.Next Hans Von Spakovsky, senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins the show to break down the move by Texas Democrats to decamp to Illinois in an effort to block Republicans from achieving a quorum on redistricting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sliwa Takes on NYC, Russia Hoax Revisited, and Nonprofits Under Scrutiny

Rich is joined by NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa to discuss the ongoing Palestinian protests in the city, his campaign platform, and how he stacks up against the competition. Christina Bobb, former OAN reporter and attorney with Judicial Watch, digs into the Russia hoax, the Mar-a-Lago raid, and the revelations in her new book. Then, Scott Walter of the Capital Research Center exposes how some nonprofits are misusing taxpayer dollars under the guise of public service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Shakeups, Vaccine Truths, and Democrat Party in Disarray

Rich breaks down the Texas redistricting uproar and the mass exodus of House Democrats with former Army Officer and Border Patrol Agent Ammon Blair. Then, Dr. Peter McCullough joins to examine vaccine risks and effectiveness, revisiting COVID-era mandates and Robert Kennedy’s vaccine agenda. Finally, political commentator Brandon Brice sounds off on the Democratic Party’s leadership crisis and what it means for the 2024 race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NPR Defunded, Russian Threats, and Open Phones Across America

Rich dives into the breaking news that CPB is cutting funding for NPR and PBS. Adam Guillette, President of Accuracy in Media, joins to ask the big question—can these media giants survive on public donations alone? Then, retired USAF Brigadier General Blaine Holt reacts to Russia’s latest threat and how it prompted Trump to reposition U.S. submarines for national defense. Plus, Rich opens the lines to listeners across America to weigh in on the day’s biggest stories and headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Tariffs, Toxic Dating Apps, and the Road to Financial Recovery

Rich breaks down the latest Trump tariffs and their ripple effect across local and national politics with comedian and “Ungoverned” host Shawn Farash. They also weigh in on local Tennessee headlines and the shifting Democratic landscape, including the NYC mayoral race. Then, dating expert Toni Bergquist exposes the hidden dangers of the viral “Tea” app and how it’s changing modern relationships—for the worse. Finally, Erik Weir of WCM Global Wealth shares powerful tips on bouncing back from financial hardship and reframing your mindset for long-term success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gaza’s Hunger Games, Failures in U.S. Schools, Sweeney Ad Controversy

Rich dives into today’s biggest stories, starting with Joel B. Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, who shares a sobering update from the Middle East, where Hamas is reportedly disrupting food distribution and intensifying the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Sam Sorbo, author of Parents' Guide to Homeschool: Making Education Easy and Fun, joins the conversation to question whether America was better off before public schools—and how those institutions may be failing creative children while losing top-tier teaching talent. And finally, Emily Sturge from Campus Reform breaks down the backlash behind Stephen Colbert’s cancellation, , and the uproar over Sydney Sweeney’s new ad campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s EPA Reboot, American Eagle Uproar, and Fight to Save At-Risk Youth

Rich dives deep into the issues shaping the headlines and the heart of the nation. Gabriella Hoffman from the Independent Women’s Forum Center for Energy and Conservation unpacks the Trump administration’s repeal of an Obama-era EPA policy, and how this shift puts credible science ahead of climate alarmism. Salvador Litvak, comedian & award-winning filmmaker and author of Let My People Laugh, reflects on the role of Jewish humor in culture—and weighs in on the controversy surrounding the latest American Eagle ad. Then, Daniel Sanabria from Youth For Christ NYC shares a powerful real-life redemption story, as his ministry helps guide two siblings from incarceration to a new path of freedom and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices