Best Rich Valdes | Cumulus Podcast Network Podcasts (2025)

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House Budget Committee fails to pass reconciliation bill, High cost of insulin, How to spot ADHD 2:08:58

1d ago2:08:58

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Rich discusses the failure of the budget reconciliation bill with Kerry Picket, White House correspondent for the Washington Times. Next, we look at the cost of insulin and drugs to treat diabetes, along with other nutrition solutions; Tim Keller is chairman and founder at U.S. Diabetes Care. Later, Dr. Leigh Richardson, founder of the Brain Perfor…

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SCOTUS takes on birthright citizenship; Sinaloa cartel leaders arrested; Scheme to assassinate Trump? 2:08:59

2d ago2:08:59

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Rich welcomes Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, to discuss the birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court. We also learn more about actions taken against leaders of the Sinaloa cartel, from Randy Clark, former Division Chief for Law Enforcement Operations at the Border Patrol. Later, Jason Sulli…

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Jetliner deal with Qatar and Boeing, Johnson calls out the media for misinformation on Medicaid, Judge indicted 2:09:01

3d ago2:09:01

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Rich talks with former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer about President Trump's deal with Qatar, along with other political news of the day. Next, Jim Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts.com, tells us what's really happening with Medicaid, and weighs in on the indictment of Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan on charges of helping an im…

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P. Diddy case, Property tax and insurance in Florida, Police Week 2:08:50

4d ago2:08:50

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Rich discusses the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial with Pastor Jaco Booyens, anti-sex trafficking advocate and head of Jaco Booyens Ministries. Next, former Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives Paul Renner comments on insurance reforms in his state, as well as Gov. DeSantis' push for property tax relief. Plus, we observe National Police Week wi…

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FCC Commissioner on China trade, Final American hostage released from Gaza, Firestorm over child sex trafficking bill in California 2:09:01

5d ago2:09:01

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Rich is back, to talk about the China tariffs 'reset' with FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington. Next, Jewish News Syndicate CEO and Jerusalem bureau chief Alex Traiman comments on the release of the last American hostage from Gaza, recent attacks by the Houthis, and the relationship between President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Plus,…

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Guest Host Paul Vandenburgh: Pope Leo XIV, Newark mayor arrested, Tariffs 2:08:58

8d ago2:08:58

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Rich is off tonight. Paul Vanderburgh (from Talk 1300 in Albany, NY) is filling in and taking your calls on the news of the day. Topics include what to expect from the new pope, the arrest of Newark's mayor while protesting outside an ICE detention center in New Jersey, Trump's tariff plan, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc…

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Guest Host Dom Giordano: The new pope, Trade deal with the UK, Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as top prosecutor in D.C. 2:09:07

9d ago2:09:07

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Rich is off tonight, with Dom Giordano filling in from Philadelphia. First up, CNN panelist/conservative strategist Scott Jennings weighs in on the news of the day. Plus your thoughts on the new pope, a trade deal with the UK, and President Trump's appointment of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as the top prosecutor in Washington. Learn more about your…

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Guest Host J.D. Lake: "Rides with Jay Thomas," Energy, Climate change and severe weather 2:09:13

10d ago2:09:13

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Rich is off tonight. J.D. Lake from WDAY in Fargo, ND fills in, and welcomes his fellow radio host Jay Thomas, who also has a nationally syndicated TV show. Later, we take a deep dive into the national energy scene with Ron Ness, president of the North Dakota Petroleum Council. Plus, a discussion about climate change and accurately predicting sever…

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Media coverage of liberal judges, Meet NYC's newest councilmember, Military transgender ban 2:09:01

11d ago2:09:01

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Rich discusses the left wing media's coverage of liberal judges' actions against President Trump with Mike Howell, president of Oversight Project. Next, television and radio commentator Frank Morano talks about what lies ahead in his new role as representative of NYC Council's 51st District. We also hear more on the Supreme Court's decision to upho…

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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, Tracking China's drones and Iran's nukes, Traditional vaccines 2:09:22

12d ago2:09:22

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Rich catches up with the 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic, who calls us from federal prison in Texas. Next, USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt discusses President Trump's quest to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, plus a look at China's advancement in drones. Later, we meet billionaire tech entrepreneur David Centner, co-founder of Centner Academy, f…

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Buy American, Border issues, Birth of the Republic 2:09:12

15d ago2:09:12

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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 lates…

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Guest Host J.D. Lake: Politics, Housing market, Rise Up Kings 2:09:18

16d ago2:09:18

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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…

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Committing to a natural resources deal, Consumer confidence, campus protesters 2:09:13

17d ago2:09:13

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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 Val…

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Trump: His first 100 days, Historic low polling for Democratic leadership, AOC for president? 2:09:10

18d ago2:09:10

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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 potentia…

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Illegal aliens, Immigration raid in Colorado, Iran's quest for nukes 2:09:03

19d ago2:09:03

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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 nigh…

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Investigation into Klaus Schwab, Intel leaks, Infamous 'Varsity Blues' scandal 2:09:19

22d ago2:09:19

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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…

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Legal matters over deportation, Legislation for school choice in Texas, Low polling numbers for Dem leadership 2:09:11

23d ago2:09:11

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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…

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Small business support for DOGE, Sugar and red dyes, Search engine Google loses case 2:09:14

24d ago2:09:14

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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: Enforcin…

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Russia-Iran partnership, Reaction to the Pope's passing from a Mom For Liberty, Raging wildfire in NJ 2:08:43

25d ago2:08:43

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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, incl…

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Discussions of DOGE and the economy, Deportations and democracy, Death of the pope 2:09:09

26d ago2:09:09

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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 …

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Gary Shapley replaced as acting IRS Commissioner, Good Friday, GPT and other A.I. 2:09:16

29d ago2:09:16

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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.an…

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Figures higher in presidential polling, FSU shooting, Funding for public broadcasting 2:09:19

1M ago2:09:19

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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 …

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Congressman introduces bill to pull U.S. out of WTO, Contempt of court?, California lawsuit against Trump administration 2:09:17

1M ago2:09:17

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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,…

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Automaker relocating plants to U.S., Anti-trust trial, ADHD 2:09:15

1M ago2:09:15

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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 w…

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China trade war, Christians murdered in Nigeria, Clear message from El Salvador's President 2:09:04

1M ago2:09:04

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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 …

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Helicopter crash, Handling mental health issues, HHS Secretary vows to tackle autism 2:09:01

1M ago2:09:01

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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,…

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Economy, Encouraging Congress to extend Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, the EPA 2:09:12

1M ago2:09:12

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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 …

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"From Mar-a-Lago to MARS," Florida, Florida drug bust, Friction over tariffs 2:09:15

1M ago2:09:15

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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 Chin…

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Imposing more tariffs on China, Interim South Korean president speaks with Trump, Insulting the "Wise Guys" host 2:09:04

1M ago2:09:04

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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 K…

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New tariffs, Negating visas, Netanyahu visits the White House 2:09:15

1M ago2:09:15

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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…

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CPC training video, Comedian Chonda Pierce, Challenges of politics and dating 2:09:17

1M ago2:09:17

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Rich talks with Mike Howell, president of the Oversight Foundation at the Heritage Foundation; they've released video of a Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) training session on how migrants can avoid being detained by ICE. Next, comedian Chonda Pierce gives her take on Elon Musk, DOGE, and other news of the day. Later, dating and relationship…

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Greenland, Gender info in schools, Generating jobs through tariffs 2:09:16

1M ago2:09:16

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Rich discusses Greenland, as well as European reaction to President Trump's tariffs with former Va. Governor Jim Gilmore, who also served as Ambassador to OSCE. Next, the president and founder of Parents Defending Education, Nicole Neily, has an update on the U.S. Dept. of Education's investigation into Maine schools for allegedly hiding kids' gend…

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Trump Tariffs, Transgender Athletes in Maine 2:09:10

2M ago2:09:10

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Rich discusses "Liberation Day," and President Trump's long-awaited announcement on tariffs. We also get some input from Matthew McGuire, former U.S. executive director of the World Bank Group. Later, we look at the Dept. of Education's final warning to Maine over transgender athletes, as well as a probe into the state's alleged "gender plans," wit…

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Wyoming citizenship law, Newsmax IPO, Zombie programs in government 2:09:10

2M ago2:09:10

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Rich talks with president of the Wyoming State Senate, Bo Biteman, about the new law requiring proof of citizenship to vote. Shares of Newsmax have skyrocketed following the conservative news outlet's IPO; we're joined by Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy. Plus, Jeremy Portnoy, investigative journalist at OpenTheBooks.com, discusses DOGE and some of the 'zom…

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Support for Trump from Hispanics and Blacks, Successes in the first 30 days, Strife over Greenland 2:09:13

2M ago2:09:13

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Rich welcomes Danielle Alvarez, senior advisor to the RNC, to discuss how President Trump is turning Blacks and Hispanics into Republicans. We also look at the latest poll numbers highlighting Trump's successes with John McLaughlin, CEO and partner at McLaughlin & Associates. Plus, Vice President JD Vance didn't quite receive a warm welcome on his …

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Documentary about Oct. 7 attacks, Divorce and fatherhood, "Dethrone Davos" 2:09:18

2M ago2:09:18

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Rich talks with Majed El Shafie, founder of One Free World International; he's the producer and investigator in a documentary about the October 7th massacres and kidnappings in Israel, "Dying To Live." Next, an examination of America's fatherlessness crisis with Adam Coleman, author of "The Children We Leave Behind." Plus, writer, speaker, and poli…

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More fallout over Signal chat, MS-13 gang leader arrested, Masculinity crisis 2:09:14

2M ago2:09:14

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Rich talks with Lt.Col (Ret.) Tony Shaffer, president of Project Sentinel, about the continued backlash following the leaked Signal chat. Next, an update on immigration enforcement and ICE roundups, plus the arrest of an MS-13 gang leader in Virginia; we get details from U.S. Border Patrol veteran Randy Clark, now with Breitbart News. Later, a conv…

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Concern over leaked Signal chat, Calls to defund NPR & PBS, Christian Universities 2:09:20

2M ago2:09:20

2:09:20

Rich talks with USAF Brigadier General (Ret.) Blaine Holt, former Deputy U.S. military representative to NATO, about the potential of national security threats due to the leaked Signal chat. Next, DOGE is considering defunding NPR and PBS; we find out more from Dan Schneider, vice president of the Media Research Center. Later, Dr. John West, vice p…

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Cuomo's bid for mayor, Courts vs. DOGE, COVID anniversary 2:09:08

2M ago2:09:08

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Rich welcomes NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino to discuss former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's run for mayor. Plus, a look at the legality of DOGE with Hans von Spakovsky, manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative and senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation. We also note the 5-year anniversary of the Cuomo COVID executive order and its effect on n…

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Pollster on disappointing numbers for Dems, Ponzi/Social Security, Peters conviction 2:09:08

2M ago2:09:08

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Rich looks at the Democrats' low polling numbers with Robert Cahaly, senior strategist and chief pollster at the Trafalgar Group. Next, James Agresti, president and co-founder of Just Facts, analyzes Elon Musk's recent comparison of Social Security to a Ponzi scheme. Plus, Mike Davis, founder and president of the Article III Project, argues why he …

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Chair of the RNC, Crime bosses and the White House, Congestion pricing in NYC 2:09:00

2M ago2:09:00

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Rich welcomes RNC Chairman Michael Whatley to discuss the New York Court of Appeals blocking NYC from allowing non-citizens to vote. Next, we learn about "Wiseguys and the White House: Gangsters, Presidents, and the Deals They Made," from author Eric Dezenhall. Later, we're checking in with Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa, with an update on hi…

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Detained Columbia Univ. grad student case, Dangers of swatting, Dismantling Dept. of Education 2:09:15

2M ago2:09:15

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Rich welcomes national security analyst Brigitte Gabriel, chair of ACT for America.org, for the latest on the Mahmoud Khalil case and a discussion on the rise of pro-terrorist activism in America. Next, Shawn Farash, host of "Ungoverned" on LFA-TV, tells how his house was recently 'swatted.' We also look at the recent 'swatting' of a string of cons…

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Efforts against Hamas, Ending the Dept. of Education, Evangelists at the White House 2:09:22

2M ago2:09:22

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Rich talks about the latest in the fight against Hamas with Josh Hammer, Newsweek senior editor-at-large and author of "Israel and Civilization: The Fate of the Jewish Nation and the Destiny of the West." President Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week dismantling the Department of Education; we learn more from Corey DeAngelis, sen…

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Putin-Trump phone call, Public release of JFK assassination files, Preventing funding for sex change operations on minors 2:09:17

2M ago2:09:17

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Rich welcomes Rebekah Koffler, former DIA intelligence officer and author of "Putin's Playbook," to discuss President Trump's phone call with Russian President Putin. Next, thoughts on the just-released JFK assassination files from Robert Tanenbaum, former deputy chief counsel for the Congressional Committee investigation into the killings of JFK a…

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Rep. Byron Donalds on bitcoin reserve, Biden autopen allegations, Big phone call ahead 2:09:02

2M ago2:09:02

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Rich talks with Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) about President Trump's executive order to create a bitcoin reserve. Next, Mike Howell, executive director of the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project, gives details of research claiming that President Biden signed January 6th pardons using an autopen. We also hear from Col. (Ret.) John Mills, senior fel…

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Economic and crypto update, EPA's push to deregulate, Expensive military budget 2:09:17

2M ago2:09:17

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Rich welcomes John Tabacco, host of "Wise Guys" on Newsmax TV, for a preview of his interview with White House Crypto czar David Sacks. We also take a look at the EPA's new push to deregulate with Steve Milloy, former Trump EPA transition team member. Later, President Trump has floated the idea of cutting our military budget in half; more from Col.…

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Sanctuary cities, Schumer to vote for funding bill, Space X mission to ISS 2:09:10

2M ago2:09:10

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Rich speaks with Ron Vitiello, senior advisor to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, about Biden's illegal immigration numbers and border czar Tom Homan's call for New York to change its sanctuary city laws. Next, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote to keep the government running; we learn more from Kerry Pickett, White House corre…

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Recession concerns, Russia & China race to the Arctic, Randi Weingarten meltdown 2:09:00

2M ago2:09:00

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Rich talks with John Carney, economics editor at Breitbart News, about inflation, tariffs, and the potential for a recession. We also check in with Bob Griffin, board member of Future49, to discuss China and Russia's race to control the Arctic. Later, reaction to Randi Weingarten's comments on the uncertain future of the Dept. of Education, from Te…

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House approves government funding bill, Hamas talks, Help for tax season 2:09:14

2M ago2:09:14

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Rich looks at a busy day in the news, including the House passage of a government funding bill and the Premier of Ontario, Canada backing down on a proposed electricity tariff against the U.S. Then, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel's foreign ministry special envoy, discusses the pro-Hamas protesters on college campuses, as well as the ongoing negotiatio…

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Demonstrations to "Free Iran," Dave Thomas Foundation amid controversy, DST and your health 2:09:17

2M ago2:09:17

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Rich talks with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council; he was present, along with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, at this past weekend's "Free Iran" march in Washington D.C. Next, we learn more about the controversy involving the Dave Thomas Foundation's and Wendy's platform on LGBTQ adoption, from Pro…

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