On Monday night, Rich is back from presenting at the TALKERS 2026 conference, and El Trumpito has been busy from peace to retaliation to going to the Knicks game and clapping back at Stephen A. Smith. Then, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IRGC, at the direction of the mullahs, have attacked Israel and US bases in the Middle East, and New Jersey gets a Congressional nominee, Dr. Adam Hamawy, who supported Omar Abdel Rahman, "The Blind Sheik," the convicted mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Plus, a study from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London finds that the THC (Marijuana) might cause and accelerate schizophrenia in young people; influencers like Dr Daniel Amen and ER nurse and doctoral student Charles Folsom Jr. and callers weigh in on the "Open Phone America" segment. 

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Tonight, Rich recaps headlines and reacts to New York City's Communist-sympathizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's failed attempt to cancel a pre-Puerto Rican Parade gala at Gracie Mansion before suffering significant public pushback. Then a conversation with Jessica Crotty, the CEO of C. Crane (a radio manufacturer). Then, a 70-year-old woman in Seattle drove her car onto overhead train tracks!

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On Friday night, Rich interviews Michael Harrison, publisher of Talker's magazine, who shares insights into the evolution of radio, the impact of AI, and the future of talk media overall. Discover how passion drives success, the challenges of digital integration, and what to expect from the upcoming Talkers conference on June 5th, 2026.


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On Thursday night, join Rich Valdes in an insightful conversation with NYPD Sgt. Joseph Imperatrice, founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, as they explore police perspectives on roadside sobriety saliva tests for marijuana, swatting incidents involving high-profile individuals, and the importance of community support for law enforcement.


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On Wednesday night, Rich reacts to Ken Paxton's huge primary election win in Texas with President Trump's pollster, John McLaughlin. He also discusses the 5% drop in oil prices following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement that the U.S. will exhaust all diplomatic options before escalating conflict with Iran. Plus, New York police are now using roadside saliva swabs to test for cannabis and other drugs, and callers weigh in with their thoughts.
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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 man losing his seat, to the electoral crosshairs on Rep. Massey and Sen. Cassidy. Plus, for the first time in United States history, women over 40 are having more babies than teenagers. 

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On Tuesday night, Rich celebrates his Cinco de Mayo birthday and discusses the latest on Iran and US Central Command.  Then the attacks on Jewish worship in the City. Plus, New York cops crack down on ghost plates and EZ Pass enforcement - is it fair, though?

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On Monday night, Rich reacts to the shooting outside the White House. Then, Spirit Airlines ceased all operations over the weekend. Plus, a look at the seriousness of health conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and pneumonia.  

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On Friday night, Rich reacts to President Trump's announcement of the "Trump IRA" executive order he signed, establishing federally matched individual retirement accounts for low-income citizens. Then, a look at humanoid robots and the arms race to dominate in that sector. Plus, a look at the risque revelation that rapper Ray-J recently made on Cam Newton's podcast, which might actually be record-breaking.

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On Thursday night, Rich discusses how Democrats are losing Black voters to Republicans and why. Then, drones are being tested for food delivery. Plus, is therapy helping to heal the divide between children and parents experiencing estrangement or emotional immaturity?

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