Rich Valdés: This is America!

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Rich Valdés: This is America! episodes

October 27 Derrière, Dershowitz Ditches Dems, Disputed Democracy
On Monday night, Rich kicks off the show reacting to President Donald Trump’s viral comments focusing on the famous derrière of musical icon Nicki Minaj. Then, the show pivots to a major political bombshell—the monumental Dershowitz defection, analyzing why the legendary defense attorney is ditching the Democratic Party after a long history of representing controversial elites like Jeffrey Epstein. Afterward, Rich shifts focus to international turmoil in disputed democracies, breaking down how Jair Bolsonaro's son, Flávio Bolsonaro, is aggressively challenging election integrity in Brazil while his father remains behind bars as a political prisoner victimized by a weaponized legal system.

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1 hr 1 min
October 25 Squad-Secrets, Shipwrecked-Stunts, Serious-Stakes
On Friday night, Rich features a special presentation delivering explosive excerpts from his pre-election guest hosting stint on the Mark Levin Show. He dives headfirst into the shocking bombshell surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, analyzing federal court filings that expose hidden squad-secrets and a completely different legal identity.

Then, the program pivots to the fast-approaching midterm elections, which are now officially only 11 days away. Rich breaks down the serious-stakes for the nation, questioning whether Americans will ultimately side with communist and socialist sympathizers in key battleground elections.

Afterward, the discussion shifts gears to spotlight a jaw-dropping viral story about a reckless mother's shipwrecked-stunts on a luxury cruise ship—leaving listeners in complete disbelief over what else she did. Don't miss this explosive kickoff, tracking the first of three special installments as the political landscape hangs in the balance.

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1 hr 2 min
October 23 Bombshells, Blagojevich, Bureaucracy
On Friday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast by breaking down bombshell federal court filings revealing that Representative Ilhan Omar may not be using her real legal name, putting the high-profile Squad member in serious hot water with the feds.

Then, Rich welcomes exclusive guest and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, who shares his harrowing experience of being falsely imprisoned by weaponized government lawfare, his eventual presidential pardon, and what Donald Trump is truly like behind closed doors when the cameras stop rolling.

Next, Rich shifts gears to a jaw-dropping Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing where Senator John Kennedy grilled FBI Director Kash Patel over the bizarre, unintended consequences of changing agency hiring qualifications regarding victims of trafficking.

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1 hr 1 min
October 22 Media Meltdown, Mr. Speaker, Midterms
On Wednesday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast by breaking down CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins’ absolute on-air meltdown following President Trump’s explosive South Carolina tarmac clash over the release of American hostage Stephen Hubbard.

Then, Rich welcomes former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, to analyze the highly anticipated midterm election results and lay out a visionary roadmap for America's Golden Age. "Mr. Speaker" pulls back the curtain on an era of limitless possibilities, showcasing how rapid breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, commercial space travel, and revolutionary medical research—including neuro-innovations to halt Alzheimer’s disease—are poised to push average life expectancy to 115 years.

Afterward, the former Speaker shifts to real-world threats, detailing crucial, hard-hitting foreign policy solutions to counter aggression in Iran and Ukraine.

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1 hr
October 21 Press, Puerto Rico, Plastic Surgery Perils
On Tuesday night, Rich kicks off the broadcast with a powerful voice from the front lines of American politics, welcoming Vianca Rodriguez, former Deputy Communications Director for the Trump 2024 campaign.

Then, Vianca weighs in on the fallout of the midterms, the high-stakes vacancy for White House Press Secretary, and the shifting political status of Puerto Rico following Governor Jenniffer González-Colón's new joint resolution for U.S. Statehood.

Afterward, Rich shifts gears to address the tragic reality of under-regulated cosmetic procedures, highlighting the heart-wrenching story of a young New York mother who lost her life just hours after undergoing a BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) surgery at a highly controversial Miami clinic with a history of multiple patient fatalities.

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1 hr 2 min
October 17 Imminent Election, Ilhan, Imperiled Independence
On Friday night, Rich delivers part 1 of a special presentation where Rich fills in for "The Great One" on the Mark Levin Show. He breaks down why the impending vote represents a fundamental, generational crossroads—a choice between preserving American exceptionalism or sliding into progressive decay. Rich delivers an impassioned plea for everyday citizens to look at the trajectory of our country and decide which future they want: a nation surrendered to top-down communism or one standing tall for constitutional patriotism.

Then, we shift our focus to the institutional threats facing our republic, dissecting the fallout surrounding Congresswoman Ilhan Omar following a federal raid on her Washington, D.C. home. We look closely at the Homeland Security investigation into potential immigration fraud and financial disclosures to see how political accountability impacts the integrity of our laws and upcoming legislative cycles. Afterward, patriotic callers from across the nation light up the lines to sound off and debate what's truly at stake for the future of American democracy on Open Phone America.

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43 min
October 15 Media, Mirages, Messaging: Matt Towery (interview only)
On Wednesday night, Rich goes one on one with Matt Towery, former Advisor to Speaker Newt Gingrich and pollster at InsiderAdvantage. Together, they discuss the rise of infotainment in the demise of hard news, the "mirages" that appear due to media bias, and the GOP messaging problem.
Matt also breaks down the core concepts of his brand-new book out today, The Honoring of Ignorance: The 7 Mirages Destroying America. Rich and Matt unpack how modern political narratives twist reality, and why breaking through these media-manufactured illusions is the only true way to understand modern society and culture.

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18 min
October 13 Criminal Raid: Ilhan Omar, Columbus, Comic Book Legend: Chuck Dixon
On Monday, Rich hits the airwaves to dismantle a staggering day of breaking news across Washington and pop culture. First up, we break down the explosive criminal investigation raid executed by federal agents at the Washington D.C. home of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. the political landscape.

Then we shift gears to the White House, where President Donald Trump is fiercely celebrating Columbus Day. We look at his brand-new executive order and powerful homage to Italian Americans, reinforcing his administration's strict vow to protect traditional American heritage from radical revisionists.

Plus, Rich brings you an exclusive, must-hear interview with Marvel Comics legend and author Chuck Dixon! The creative genius breaks down his hand in shaping iconic characters like The Punisher—who is taking the big screen by storm in the new Spider-Man: New Day movie—and gives us the inside story behind creating the legendary villain Bane.

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39 min
October 10 Vindicated: ICE Shooting, Vickie Paladino, Voting Against Marxism
On Friday night, Rich hits the airwaves to sound the alarm on urban chaos and shifting politics. First up, we analyze how President Donald Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin completely vindicated the high-stakes ICE shooting in Marble Hill, delivering a powerful defense of federal law enforcement directly after far-left Mayor Zohran Mamdani's reckless comments siding with Oscar Belgal—the illegal alien gang member who tried using his own 5-year-old son as a de-facto human shield in his escape.

Then, Rich sits down with New York City Councilwoman, the Honorable Vickie Paladino to get her raw, frontline NYC perspective on the local institutional rot and the truth behind the suspect's violent gang ties, and why the upcoming midterms are fundamentally about voting against Marxism, laying bare the ultimate high-stakes battle line: it is the USA versus the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America).

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1 hr 1 min
October 07 Christa Pike, Consciousness, and Co-occurring AuDHD
On Tuesday night, Rich breaks down current events, global threats, and unexpected personal revelations. First, we break down the latest terrifying updates surrounding death row inmate Christa Pike, exposing a botched lethal injection attempt in Tennessee that left her alive, the execution paused, and the entire prison system in chaos.

Then we shift gears to look at a heavy, suppressed battle for survival. We dive into Katie Asher's book The Book of Heaven, exposing the dark reality of severe vaccine injuries and the fight for consciousness. We look at her son’s incredible journey of being trapped inside a non-verbal body for over two decades—fully aware, feeling, and hearing everything—until breaking through the silence.

Plus, we track the high-stakes battles on the campaign trail, exposing the silent basement strategies of far-left Democrats like James Talarico against Ken Paxton, and set the table for the progressive takeover attempt at the upcoming Michigan Senate debate. We also bring you the strict facts on a mysterious Russian bio plague threat after a lab worker's sudden death triggers a U.S. State Department warning.

Afterward, Rich drops a surprise studio revelation sparked by a television star's stunning headline that hits closer to home than anyone expects.

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1 hr 9 min

About Rich Valdés: This is America!

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