Rich Valdes began hosting his new show Monday, taking over for the legendary Jim Bohannon who ended his illustrious radio career last week. For his first guest, Valdes welcomed conservative talk host Mark Levin to the program, and Levin only had praise for both Valdes and Bohannon.
“Jim Bohannon is a legend. He’s also the number one gentleman of talk radio. His absence from radio will be deeply felt. But there is no better person to assume that slot than my dear friend and colleague, Richie Valdes. Richie V, aka Mr. Call Screener. He has been a fill-in host for me and is superb. He is compelling, entertaining, smart, and an unapologetic patriot. I could not be happier for him and, even more, the great radio audience.”
In addition to his work with Levin, Valdes also hosted shows on 77WABC in New York and 1210 WPHT in Philadelphia.
During his retirement show, Bohannon — who is entering hospice care for an undisclosed ailment — said Valdes can be a great host.
“You have a track record, people have heard you and you’ve got the goods and the talent,” Bohannon said. “You have the ability to do the job.”
