“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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“Sliwa, Soldiers, and Socialists
On this episode of America at Night with Rich Valdés, Marine Corps Colonel (Ret.) William Dunn, President of the Strategic Resilience Group, breaks down the Israel–Hamas ceasefire deal and what it means for America’s role in global stability. Then, Curtis Sliwa, NYC Mayoral Candidate and founder of the Guardian Angels, shares updates from the campaign trail and his vision for reclaiming safety and sanity in New York City. Finally, David Medina, Portland-based citizen journalist and founder of Project Libertas, exposes the “No Kings” protests and the ongoing socialist and Antifa movements in the Pacific Northwest—offering a firsthand account of the unrest shaping America’s streets.
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“Scott LoBaido, Student Debt, Salvation
On America at Night with Rich Valdés, artist and patriot Scott LoBaido breaks down the heated NYC Mayoral debate, where Curtis Sliwa made headlines for his unshakable stance and fiery performance. Then, EJ Antoni, Chief Economist at The Heritage Foundation, analyzes Trump’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan, exploring its economic impact and what it signals for America’s fiscal future. Finally, Pastor Tyrone P. Jones, author of Gripped By Hope: Pulled From Darkness To Light, shares his moving story of redemption and how faith can lead people out of the darkest places.
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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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