Beijing Bargains, Broken Pasts, and Big-Rig Battles”
On Rich Valdés America at Night, we’re tackling the biggest stories shaping the nation and the world. USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, Air Force veteran and Newsmax contributor, breaks down Trump’s new deal with China following his meeting with Xi—including a potential fentanyl crackdown. Then, Jonathan Soto, New Jersey pastor and former councilman, shares his powerful story of redemption after facing corruption and drug charges, and how he’s inspiring others while backing Trump and Ciattarelli amid a growing Hispanic conservative shift. Finally, Kerry Pickett of The Washington Times reports on truck drivers sounding the alarm over non-English-speaking operators and Sen. Grassley’s probe into nonprofit ties to the Chinese Communist Party.
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“Melissa, Markets, and the Meeting with Xi:
On Rich Valdés America at Night, we’re covering the storms shaking both weather and world affairs. Joe Bastardi, Chief Meteorologist at Weatherbell.com, tracks Hurricane Melissa and what it means for the East Coast. Then, Steve Moore, economist and former Trump advisor, breaks down the Fed’s rate cuts, Trump’s high-stakes meeting with China’s Xi, and the global battle over trade and rare earths. Finally, Kenneth Abramowitz, national security expert and author of The Multifront War, explains how the Gaza ceasefire is being tested as Israel and Hamas exchange fire. All that and more—tonight on America at Night with Rich Valdés.
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“Mamdani, Media, and Misconduct: Mayoral Race Under the Microscope”
Tonight on Rich Valdés America at Night, we’re diving into the controversies shaking up politics coast to coast. Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN, 5th District) joins Rich to discuss calls for deportation proceedings against NYC mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani and questions over his U.S. citizenship. Then, Asra Nomani, journalist and editor of The Pearl Project, exposes the inner workings of “The Mamdani Machine” and what’s really driving his campaign. Finally, Kevin Mooney, investigative reporter and author with Restoration News and The Heritage Foundation, breaks down the New Jersey governor’s race and how Mikie Sherrill’s campaign is accused of blocking an attack ad in violation of free speech laws. All that and more, only on America at Night with Rich Valdés.
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“Faith, Freedom, and Foreign Affairs
On this episode of Rich Valdés America at Night, we’re tackling the issues shaping America and the world. First, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN, 3rd District) joins Rich to discuss the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, Indiana’s redistricting battle, and the debate over SNAP benefits in Congress. Then, Professor Nick Giordano, political science professor and host of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, breaks down the latest polls, whether Curtis Sliwa can beat Mamdani, and the controversy surrounding Siraj Wahhaj. Finally, Maria Herrera Mellado, PhD in Law and Chief Legal & Policy Analyst at the Gateway Hispanic Institute, analyzes Venezuela’s political crisis and what it means for U.S. foreign policy. Rich wraps up the show with your calls and the news shaping the night.
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“Power, Politics, and Petro: Pressure on China, Sanctions on Russia”
On this episode of Rich Valdés America at Night, we explore the global energy battlefield shaping America’s future. First, Joshua Philip, award-winning journalist and Senior Investigative Reporter at The Epoch Times, breaks down how the U.S. military’s growing presence in South America is tied to China’s control over vital oil supplies and what it means for global power dynamics. Then, Trisha Curtis, CEO of PetroNerds and host of the “PetroNerds” podcast, joins the show to discuss how winning against Communist China starts with dominating the energy market, plus her insights on President Trump’s new sanctions on Russian energy. Rich wraps up the show with your calls and the latest news shaping America’s energy independence.
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Introducing Rich Valdés America at Night, new talk for a new generation! 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.
Welcome to a live and lively snapshot of America. Rich Valdés America at Night.
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