Rich Valdés America At Night

Rich looks at the news of the day, including tariffs and why it's important to buy items made in America. Later, we're joined by Art Del Cueto, vice president of the National Border Patrol, for a discussion of the charges piling up against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Plus, award-winning author and motivational speaker Richard Battle talks about his latest book, "AmeriCANS Who Made America! 18th Century-Birth of the Republic." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

J.D. Lake (from our affiliate WDAY in Fargo, ND) is filling in for Rich tonight. First, a conversation with former Congressman and radio host Jason Lewis about the current political landscape. We also get some insight into tariffs and the housing market from longtime real estate mogul Keith Hittner, Sr. Plus, Bob Schemp has the story behind the men's leadership organization Rise Up Kings (RUK), which focuses on Faith, Family, Fitness, and Finance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses the news of the day, including the signing of a natural resources deal between the United States and Ukraine. We delve into the latest economic news, including this week's report on consumer confidence, with former Trump economic advisor Steve Moore. Later, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, executive vice president of the Coalition for Jewish Values, talks about the deportation of pro-Hamas supporters, many of whom have protested on college campuses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich welcomes Ashley Hayek, president at America First Works, for a look at President Trump's accomplishments in the first 100 days of his second term. Later, pollster John McLaughlin breaks down President Trump's approval ratings, in contrast with confidence in Democratic leadership at historic lows. Plus, your thoughts on the border, the potential of AOC running for president, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses immigration, the border, and Trump's first 100 days with former Rep. Mayra Flores (R-TX), along with her campaign to get back into Congress. Next, retired ICE Supervisory Special Agent Victor Avila, author of "Agent Under Fire: A Murder and a Manifesto," weighs in on the roundup of over 100 undocumented immigrants at a makeshift nightclub in Colorado. Plus, we gets thoughts on Russia's temporary ceasefire and Iran's nuclear ambitions from Dr. Rebecca Grant, vice president of the Lexington Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich welcomes journalist and foreign policy analyst Sameera Khan, for a discussion of the Klaus Schwab investigation, and a look at his successor at the World Economic Forum. Next, DNI Tulsi Gabbard recommends charges related to the leaking of classified information; we learn more from Maureen Steele, co-founder of American Made Action. Later, John Wilson, the former president of Staples International, tells how his family was caught up in the USC admissions story in his new book "Varsity Blues: The Scandal Within the Scandal." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol Ron Vitiello about a federal judge's decision to halt her own order regarding the status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. School choice gets a victory in Texas; we learn more from Walter Blanks, Jr., spokesman for the American Federation for Children. Later, Robert Cahaly, chief pollster and strategist at the Trafalgar Group, fills us in on Democratic leaders polling at historic lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich discusses small business support for DOGE and other economic items with former Trump campaign senior advisor Bruce LeVell. Next, HHS Secretary Kennedy announced a ban on food dyes this week, and declared 'Sugar is poison;' we get reaction from internationally recognized virologist and immunologist Dr. Robert Malone, author of "PsyWar: Enforcing the New World Order." Later, Robert Bork, Jr., president of the Antitrust Education Project, weighs in on Google losing its ad monopoly case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Also, Alexandra Bougher, founder and chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Bergen County, NJ, shares her views on news of the day, including the death of Pope Francis and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We also get an update on the wildfire in New Jersey from Assemblyman Greg Myhre; he represents the state's 9th District, Later, Col. Josh McConkey, a U.S. Air Force combat physician, talks about the hidden mental crisis facing Generation Z, as well as his best-selling book "Be The Weight Behind The Spear." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich checks in with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy for an update on DOGE and the economy, plus a look at how Newsmax is doing since its recent IPO launch. Also, a conversation with Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) on news of the day, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) traveling to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Later, we note the passing of Pope Francis with Father Frank Pavone, president of the National Pro-Life Religious Council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about the replacement of the acting IRS Commissioner with Dennis Kneale, former managing editor at Forbes Magazine and author of "The Leadership Genius of Elon Musk." Next, we observe Good Friday in the company of Anthony Fleming, pastor at Church Alive. Later, a look at how the Trump tariffs might affect the A.I. race between the U.S.and China. Mark Beckman is CEO of the award-winning advertising agency DMA United and author of "Some Future Day: How AI Is Going to Change Everything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with Mark Mitchell, head pollster at Rasmussen Reports, with word of Trump's poll numbers rising after tariffs. Next, a mass shooting at Florida State University leaves two dead and five others injured; we learn more from Dr. Currie Myers, retired sheriff and 'America's Criminologist.' Later, Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation and columnist at the Washington Examiner, comments on plans from the White House for Congress to ax funding for public broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), who has introduced a bill to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organization. Later, a federal judge says he's found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom has filed suit against President Trump over tariffs. We discuss those items, and other legal matters with John O'Connor, former assistant U.S. Attorney in North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks about China ceasing its exports of rare earth minerals and reports of Honda moving plants out of Canada and Mexico with Will Hild, executive director of Consumers First. Next, Allum Bokhari, managing director at the Foundation for Freedom Online, has more on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony at Meta's anti-trust trial. Plus, ADHD in the news with Dr. Vince Callahan, founder of the Florida Institute for Neural Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich welcomes Steve Moore, former Trump economic advisor and co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, to discuss tariffs and the China trade war. Next, we learn more about the brutal genocide of Christians in Nigeria from Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern. Also, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele visited the White House, and insisted that he won't send MS-13 gang members back to the United States. Maria Herrera Melado, immigration attorney and senior associate with Kivaki Law Firm, gives her analysis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with former military and state police pilot Mike Hatten about this week's deadly helicopter crash in the Hudson River. Next, a variety of issues with psychotherapist Jill Robin Payne, including managing our mental health through the ups and downs of Trump's tariffs, and HHS Secretary Kennedy's vow to determine the cause of autism. Later, author Jack Watts shares the story behind his latest book, "An American Hero: One Man's Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich welcomes Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC) for a discussion of the House budget resolution, the SAVE Act, and other news of the day. Later, the Job Creators Network is urging Congress to extend the 2017 Tax Cuts & Job Act; we hear from the group's CEO, Alfredo Ortiz. Plus, Mandy Gunasekara, former Chief of Staff at the EPA and author of "Y'all Fired: A Southern Belle's Guide to Restoring Federalism and Draining the Swamp," gives her assessment of current administrator Lee Zeldin, and offers thoughts on RINO members of Congress who are moving to block President Trump's tariffs strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks with Fox News contributor Nick Adams, author of "From Mar-a-Lago to MARS: President Trump's Great American Comeback." Next, thoughts on the major U.S. Coast Guard drug bust at Port Everglades, Florida from Jonathan Gilliam, former Navy SEAL and FBI agent. Later, we get the latest on the Trump tariffs with Adam Savit, director of the China Policy Institute at the America First Policy Institute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich speaks with Gordon Chang, author of "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America," about President Trump's new tariffs on China. Then John Tabacco, host of "Wise Guys" on Newsmax TV, responds to the recent insults hurled at him by "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart. Plus, Rich's commentary on the other news of the day, including the acting South Korea's phone call with President Trump, and your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich talks tariffs, trade, and tax cuts with our 'resident economist' E.J. Antoni, research fellow at the Heritage Foundation. Next, Prof. Nick Giordano, host of the P.A.S. Report podcast, tells how the Trump Administration is attempting to de-radicalize colleges, in part by removing visas from social activists. Later, we check in with Alex Traiman, CEO and Jerusalem Bureau Chief at Jewish News Syndicate, for a look at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump at the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices