Guest Host Dom Giordano: Missile Attacks, Anti-Semitism, and a Soldier’s Journey"
Guest host Dom Giordano tackles rising anti-Semitism, Israel’s leadership under Netanyahu, and the latest missile attacks in Iran. Later in the episode, he’s joined by Nick Berg, a former special operations soldier and author of Tehran: Forged in Conflict. Berg shares his powerful story—from growing up in Iran to becoming an American soldier—and offers insight into today’s tensions, his firsthand experiences, and his hope for renewed strength under Donald Trump.
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Gaza Tensions, Cartel Power, and Rewiring the Stressed Brain
Rich is joined by Ruthie Blum—former adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior editor at JNS—for an unfiltered look at the crisis in Gaza and the push for a Palestinian state. Chris Moritz, author of Failed State: A Portrait of California in the Twilight of Empire, exposes the growing power of Mexican cartel gangs and their reach inside American communities. Plus, Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery, shares insights from his new book Freedom to Change, revealing how stress—especially from childhood—reshapes the brain and how we can reclaim control. Also additional updates on LA Riots.
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From Autopens to Insurrections: National Security, Civil Unrest, and Global Conflict"
Rich talks with Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) about the controversy over President Biden’s autopen use and what it means for presidential accountability. Next, Chuck DeVore, former California legislator and National Guardsman, reflects on the LA
riots and Rodney King and weighs in on current insurrection rhetoric. Finally, Blaine Holt, retired Air Force officer and NATO deputy, shares expert analysis on the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on U.S. policy.
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Big Bill Blowback, LA in Flames, and Sanctions on El Chapo’s Kids
Rich talks with Steve Moore—Co-Founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, Club for Growth leader, about key changes to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and the GOP’s growing concern over its impact on the national deficit. Jessie Holguin, founder of the Lexit Movement, breaks down the recent protests in Los Angeles and what they reveal about the state of law and order in urban America. Plus, national security expert Doug Quets joins to discuss the latest U.S. sanctions targeting the children of drug kingpin El Chapo. It's a hard-hitting episode on economics, crime, and political reality.
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On this powerful episode , Rich speaks with Tyler Grey, author of Forged in Chaos and a leading advocate for veterans' mental health, about PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and the long road to healing. Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids, shares insights from her new book Raising Gender-Confident Kids—a guide to helping children find identity and stability in today’s confusing world. Then Rich speaks with Brandon Bronaugh, A&E’s hoarding makeover expert and CEO of Life Cycle Transitions, reveals the deeper medical and psychological roots of hoarding. Rich also shares and discusses the latest on the Bondi Abrego Garcia charges.
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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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