Rich Valdés This is America

Trumpito, Tehran, THC Study

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.  Join our late-night national town hall conversation! Call the studio and leave Rich Valdés a voice note on any topic, and you might be featured on the show! Call 1-877-VALDES-1 Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

Commie Cancels Puerto Rican event, CEO Crotty, Car on Train Tracks

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! Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

Interview: Michael Harrison

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. Get your VALDES VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get commercial-free streaming of every audio episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only video streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the LIVE "Open Phone America" video chat with Rich Valdés and other premium video content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

Interview: Joey Imperatrice

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. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free, commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-only streams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com

Primary Wins, Petroleum Prices, & Pot Testing

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. Get your VIP membership plan today at RichValdes.com to unlock exclusive benefits. As a VIP member, you get ad-free commercial-free streaming of every episode, early access to new segments, and entry into private, subscriber-onlystreams and events. Plus, you will get direct access to the live "Open Phone America" lines and premium bonus content with a dash of sofrito. Sign up today! RichValdes.com