“Film Under Fire, NYC Faces an ‘Affordable Agenda, Open Phones Across America
“Film Under Fire, NYC Faces an ‘Affordable Agenda, Open Phones Across America  
Podcast: Rich Valdés America At Night
Published On: Sat Aug 30 2025
Description: On this episode of Rich Valdes America at Night: Screenwriter Rob King shares the inside story of his new film The Unrestricted War, the real-life inspiration behind it, and the pushback he’s facing from the Chinese government as the movie nears release. Then, John Hart, CEO of Open the Books, unpacks Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani’s so-called “Affordable Agenda” and the potential consequences for New York City, plus Senator Joni Ernst’s push for audits into potentially fraudulent unemployment benefits. Finally, Rich takes your calls in Open Phones Across America to hear what’s on your mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices