The Rita Cosby Show

In this high-voltage episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives headfirst into a political landscape in absolute turmoil. She breaks down the dramatic House vote to condemn socialism that has sparked a civil war on the political left, focusing on the rogue Democrats facing severe reprimands from Hakeem Jeffries for breaking party ranks. Rita also dissects Speaker Mike Johnson’s proposed constitutional amendment to permanently cap the Supreme Court at nine justices to block progressive court-packing schemes.

Get ready for a fiery, no-holds-barred episode of The Rita Cosby Show, where common sense takes center stage and political spin gets shredded. In this episode, Rita goes head-to-head with a caller in a heated debate over the fatal NYPD shooting of a knife-wielding attacker in Times Square. She dives deep into the grueling 30-hour jury deliberations in the heartbreaking Lindsay Clancy murder trial, and pulls back the curtain on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's desperate attempts to hide his relationship with controversial influencer Hasan Piker before election day.

This hour is dominated by the gripping and highly controversial Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts, where a deadlocked jury must decide if a mother’s postpartum psychosis led to the tragic deaths of her three young children, or if she executed a calculated, premeditated murder. Featuring legal insights from Alan Dershowitz, commentary from Nancy Grace, and passionate debates with live callers, the episode confronts the thin line between deep psychiatric distress and criminal culpability.

In this gripping, high-stakes episode of The Rita Cosby Show, feisty and fearless Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby dives headfirst into the "urban nightmare" shaking the nation: the horrific and random Times Square knife attack that claimed the life of a young Bank of America Vice President and left a 68-year-old man seriously injured. Rita pulls no punches as she details the terrifying four-minute standoff, defends the heroic split-second actions of the NYPD against out-of-touch online critics, and takes direct aim at progressive politicians like NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul for policies she argues are breaking down public safety.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces a massive federal crackdown on 270 fraudulent driving schools—complete with unlicensed instructors and backyard school bus "classrooms". Meanwhile, Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson implements a controversial "woke test" for city contractors, drawing fierce criticism. Rita also dives headfirst into the political mudslinging as JD Vance fires back at Abdul El-Sayed over insults aimed at his wife, Usha.

In this episode of The Rita Cosby Show, host Rita Cosby breaks down the horrific rush-hour stabbing spree in Times Square and takes calls from listeners looking back on the wild "hookers and steaks" era of old NYC. Next, we turn to the high-stakes Michigan Senate race, where Rita exposes Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed's "non-apology" for sympathizing with a synagogue attacker, unpacking his hidden ties to radical online streamer Hasan Piker. GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers joins the program to demand moral clarity and sound the alarm on rising campus anti-Semitism. Plus,best-selling author Todd Starnes joins to talk about his book The Golden Age, sharing a hilarious story of how a "thundering herd" of woke protesters stormed his book signing in Memphis.

During the 2nd Hour With Rita, She Talks Base on the Illegal Voter Registration That Is Happening in California, Criticizing the Democratic Party Having Ties With Socialist Influencer Hassan Piker, and Also Having Callers Debate With on Political Candidates Like Mike Rogers Needs to Have a More Aggressive Campaign Against Radical Policies. Plus Towards the End Pays Tribute to 9/11 and the Importance of Supporting Veterans!!!

During the 2nd Hour With Rita, She Talks Base on the Illegal Voter Registration That Is Happening in California, Criticizing the Democratic Party Having Ties With Socialist Influencer Hassan Piker, and Also Having Callers Debate With on  Political Candidates Like Mike Rogers Needs to Have a More Aggressive Campaign Against Radical Policies. Plus Towards the End Pays Tribute to 9/11 and the Importance of Supporting Veterans!!!

During the First Hour of This Program, Rita Speaks Highly on the Upcoming Mid-Term Election. Besides Spotlighting That Elon Musk Could Potential Give Out an $100 Million Donation to the Republican Party. Rita Goes off on Abdul El-Sayed for His Refusal to Denounce Controversial Influencer Hassan Piker. Having Callers Debate With Her Over What's to Come In This Upcoming Mid-Term Election and How More Voter Can Help the Republican Party in the Senate and House. Plus Talks on the Recent Murder Trail of the Lindsey Clancy Case and Much Much More to Come!!!

During the First Hour of This Program, Rita Speaks Highly on the Upcoming Mid-Term Election. Besides Spotlighting That Elon Musk Could Potential Give Out an $100 Million Donation to the Republican Party. Rita Goes off on Abdul El-Sayed for His Refusal to Denounce Controversial Influencer Hassan Piker. Having Callers Debate With Her Over What's to Come In This Upcoming Mid-Term Election and How More Voter Can Help the Republican Party in the Senate and House. Plus Talks on the Recent Murder Trail of the Lindsey Clancy Case and Much Much More to Come!!!

Hour 1. Award-winning broadcaster Rita Cosby hosts Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and The Rita Cosby Show on 77WABC. A three-time Emmy winner and Radio Ink Legend of the Year, she's known for fearless interviews and championing law enforcement and v

Get ready for a wild ride from courtroom drama to cosmic anomalies! Tonight, Rita Cosby dives into the shocking closing arguments of the Lindsay Clancy trial in Massachusetts and what the defense's "did nothing wrong in her life" claim means for the jury’s upcoming verdict. Finally, we go out of this world with Dr. Sky to look at a rare double-header in the heavens—a blood moon lunar eclipse and the northern lights—while planning a high-flying, champagne-filled trip to Luxor, Egypt for the 2027 solar eclipse.

In this fiery, no-nonsense episode of The Rita Cosby Show host Rita Cosby exposes the growing fractures, controversial alliances, and rising radicalism within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).The spotlight is turned on the massive influence of left-wing streamer Hasan Piker on Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Cosby dissects El-Sayed's recent C-SPAN appearance, calling out his calculated attempts to distance himself from Piker’s most toxic rhetoric—including his notorious "America deserved 9/11" comments—by brushing Piker off as just a "random California streamer".Meanwhile, in New York, Zohran Mamdani sparks fierce public outrage after releasing a deeply sympathetic tribute to a Rikers Island inmate who died in custody.

Dive into a high-stakes, fast-talking hour of The Rita Cosby Show where politics, local crime, and cultural showdowns collide. This episode breaks down Michigan's chaotic Senate race, calling out candidate Abdul El-Sayed for dodging debates, labeling Donald Trump a "nepo baby," and demanding that opponents get his name right. Next, we hear from longtime caller Norm, who recounts a terrifying home invasion in Brooklyn and vents about rising local crime under the "jellyfish" leadership of Congressman Hakeem Jeffries.Finally, enjoy a hilarious run through the "Matt Blaze Vault" to hear the very best of Rita’s trademark "Ritaisms"—from "Looney Kazuni" to putting on your "big boy pants"

We break down the "Trump Factor" dominating the GOP primaries, where Donald Trump is maintaining an incredible 97% endorsement track record. But with the midterms looming, Trump is sounding the alarm on a potential "doomsday reckoning," warning Republicans not to sleepwalk through November and urging voters to "pretend like I’m on the ballot".We also dive into the rising tide of Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) candidates running in deep-red states, the progressive civil war over House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner, and James Carville’s salty, R2-D2-style bleeped meltdown.

In this special tribute episode of The Rita Cosby Show, we honor the extraordinary life, music, and legacy of country legend Dolly Parton following her passing at age 80. Rita Cosby and country star Lee Greenwood look back at Dolly's biggest hits, her unparalleled business savvy (like the time she famously stood her ground against Elvis Presley to protect her songwriting rights), and her prolific career. Beyond her glamour, we celebrate her immense heart of gold—from her childhood literacy championship with the Imagination Library to her final, beautifully humble wish to trade her heavy rhinestones for a bed of plush cotton. Tune in to hear heartwarming memories from callers across America as we bid a loving farewell to an angel who has finally gone home.

In this emotional yet highly celebratory tribute episode, host Rita Cosby honors the incredible life, wit, and legacy of the late, great Dolly Parton following the news of her passing after a brief battle with cancer. Listeners from across the country dial in to share how Dolly’s iconic music and legendary generosity—from giving away millions of books to kids to donating $1 million to COVID-19 vaccine research—guided them through life's biggest milestones and darkest hours. Packed with Dolly's most famous quips, her smart-as-a-whip business decisions (like saying no to Elvis), and her fiercely independent, apolitical stance, this episode is a beautiful look at country music’s ultimate, beloved queen.

 In this episode, Rita Cosby breaks down a major ICE sweep in DC and dissects Michigan politician Abdul El-Sayed’s controversial Fox News interview where he advocates to abolish ICE. Watch him perform a political "rope-a-dope" as he sidesteps critical questions on Sharia law and deportation by pivoting endlessly to the "affordability crisis" of gas and groceries. The show also confronts progressive commentator Hasan Piker’s shocking remarks targeting American Jews and his reprehensible public rallies mocking the death of Charlie Kirk.

Rita Cosby dives headfirst into high-stakes global politics and intense domestic cultural battles.First, she covers the launch of "Operation Economic Outcast," the U.S. Treasury's unprecedented economic D-Day onslaught aimed at dismantling Iran's global financial lifelines. Then, the focus shifts to Michigan, where U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's controversial Fox News appearance with Jesse Watters sparks a fierce debate over Sharia law, billionaire wealth, and his political ties to progressive streamer Hasan Piker. Plus, Rita reacts to AFT President Randi Weingarten's nationwide boycott of Target over its silence on ICE tactics, a jaw-dropping municipal clash in Dearborn over a Hezbollah street sign.

During Rita’s Second Hour, She Touch Base on Donald Trump’s Campaign Recent Efforts and Their Warnings Towards the Rise of Socialism and Communism Within American Institutions. Discussing With Caller on Topic About the Educational Curricula in States Like Florida, a True Background Check on Democratic Candidates, and the Supreme Court Ruling on the White House Ballroom. Plus More to Come!!!

During Rita’s Second Hour, She Touch Base on Donald Trump’s Campaign Recent Efforts and Their Warnings Towards the Rise of Socialism and Communism Within American Institutions. Discussing With Caller on Topic About the Educational Curricula in States Like Florida, a True Background Check on Democratic Candidates, and the Supreme Court Ruling on the White House Ballroom. Plus More to Come!!!

Join Rita Cosby in This First Hour as She Covers the Recent President Trump Speech in South Carolina. Spotlighting the President’s Endorsement of Darlene Graham in a South Carolina Runoff and Discusses His Warnings Regarding the Potential for Impeachment and Open Borders if Republicans Lose Control of Congress. To Then Switching Over to Callers Discussing the Rise of the Democratic Socialists in America. And Much More !!!

Join Rita Cosby in This First Hour as She Covers the Recent President Trump Speech in South Carolina. Spotlighting the President’s Endorsement of Darlene Graham in a South Carolina Runoff and Discusses His Warnings Regarding the Potential for Impeachment and Open Borders if Republicans Lose Control of Congress. To Then Switching Over to Callers Discussing the Rise of the Democratic Socialists in America. And Much More !!!

Hour 1. Award-winning broadcaster Rita Cosby hosts Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and The Rita Cosby Show on 77WABC. A three-time Emmy winner and Radio Ink Legend of the Year, she's known for fearless interviews and championing law enforcement and v

Hour 1. Award-winning broadcaster Rita Cosby hosts Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and The Rita Cosby Show on 77WABC. A three-time Emmy winner and Radio Ink Legend of the Year, she's known for fearless interviews and championing law enforcement and vJoin Rita Cosby as she discusses the foiled terror plot in New York, the implications of the recent actions of El-Sayed, and more on WABC.

Rita dives headfirst into the escalating drama of the Michigan Senate race, exposing candidate Abdul El-Sayed's controversial family associations, high-stakes pandering, and a shocking comparison to Jesus. Then, the conversation heats up over President Trump's newly announced "Economic D-Day" targeting Iran, sending a fierce warning to backdoor-dealing allies like Oman. Plus, Senator Rick Scott joins to break down the latest damning developments and cover-up allegations surrounding Dr. Fauci and COVID-19 research. Finally, we tackle the fiery debate over "wholesome" family drag shows.

Rita Cosby dissects a shocking political upset in Florida. The episode features an interview with New Jersey Republican Senate candidate Justin Murphy, who claims the rising DSA movement represents "the mask removed" off the Democratic Party, as well as heated listener debates on progressive strategy and the "stranger danger" of drag queen story hours. Finally, the show takes a surprisingly lighthearted detour to debate the origins of the Beach Boys' hit song "Kokomo." 

On this action-packed episode of The Rita Cosby Show, we break down a wild primary election night across America. Meanwhile, a high-stakes hearing at New York City Hall on the controversial second-home tax ends in chaos after Mayor Mamdani and his administration completely dodge the event, leaving anxious taxpayers with nothing but a written statement and a publicized list of nearly a million names. Plus, we cover the unbelievable "same-name" ballot trick targeting Senator Dan Sullivan in Alaska, the controversy over an Al-Sayed campaign staffer equating a red pickup truck to the KKK  and the health department’s failing grade for New York’s congestion pricing.

Join Emmy-winning journalist Rita Cosby for a wild, action-packed primary election night in Florida as she breaks down the big GOP wins, progressive upsets, and the high-stakes battle over the 'Florida dream'. From Byron Donalds handily clinching the Republican nomination for Governor to high-profile primary defeats for "off their rocker" Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates, Rita and her passionate callers dissect the results and debate backroom political conspiracies involving shadow empires and Hollywood-scripted hearings. In between the political mudslinging, this episode pays tribute to the legendary ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard and honors a heroic New York State trooper's daring life-saving rescue.

In this episode, Rita Cosby breaks down Florida's ultimate democratic socialist test. We dive into the shocking, newly uncovered audio of Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s activist sister praising October 7th, and slam Brooklyn Assemblywoman Emily Gallagher for defending shoplifters stealing from CVS and Walgreens.

Primary election fever is sweeping the country, and the political battle lines are officially drawn. In this high-energy episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down the massive stakes of the primaries in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming. She dives headfirst into the controversial claims of New York progressive lawmakers who defend shoplifting as a "biological need." This episode delivers a raw, unfiltered look at the clash between progressive policy and common-sense law enforcement.

During This 2nd Hour, Rita Explores More on the Recent Guilty Plea on Luigi Mangione for the Murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Highlighting Her Outrage Over His Defense Team Attempt to Framing Mr.Mangione as a Victim of a Broken Healthcare System!!! Plus Under the 2nd Hour, Rita Goes Back to a earlier Interview With Governor Rod Blagojevich about his Idea Toward Weaponization of the Justice System and more!!!

During This 2nd Hour, Rita Explores More on the Recent Guilty Plea on Luigi Mangione for the Murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Highlighting Her Outrage Over His Defense Team Attempt to Framing Mr.Mangione as a Victim of a Broken Healthcare System!!! Plus Under the 2nd Hour, Rita Goes Back to a earlier Interview With Governor Rod Blagojevich about his Idea Toward Weaponization of the Justice System and more!!!

Under This 1st Hour With Rita, Spotlighting President Trump’s Recent Speech in Nassau County, Where He Voice Deeply That New York Should Increase Stricker Protections Towards Law Enforcement and That Their Should Be a Death Penalty for Those Who Kill Police Officers. Rita Then Dives Deep on Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Background and His Sister Recent Run In  the News. Plus Honoring a Officer Saving a Choking Child and More !!!

Under This 1st Hour With Rita, Spotlighting President Trump’s Recent Speech in Nassau County, Where He Voice Deeply That New York Should Increase Stricker Protections Towards Law Enforcement and That Their Should Be a Death Penalty for Those Who Kill Police Officers. Rita Then Dives Deep on Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Background and His Sister Recent Run In  the News. Plus Honoring a Officer Saving a Choking Child and More !!!

Hour 1. Award-winning broadcaster Rita Cosby hosts Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and The Rita Cosby Show on 77WABC. A three-time Emmy winner and Radio Ink Legend of the Year, she's known for fearless interviews and championing law enforcement and v

From ICE agents testing out new "zap gloves" to New Orleans replacing 911 dispatchers with AI technology, host Rita Cosby breaks down the wildest headlines of the day. Nassau County Executive and GOP candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman previews Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Nassau County, challenge Kathy Hochul on New York's sanctuary state policies, and address the rising costs of handling criminal migrants.The show takes a fiery turn as callers debate Dr. Fauci's hidden text messages, RFK Jr.’s childhood immunization schedules, and a surprise appearance from a real-life Wild West trick shooter who defends the need for electric shock gloves.

Get ready for a high-voltage episode of The Rita Cosby Show as we dive into the latest political and legal battles brewing in New York. Tomorrow, President Trump is set to visit Nassau County to discuss national security, crime crackdowns, and immigration enforcement. This comes right as the Department of Homeland Security considers a controversial $10 to $20 million contract to equip ICE agents with 380-volt "Zap Gloves" to handle non-compliant suspects—drawing immediate fire from New York State officials who call it a blatant violation of civil rights.

On this high-energy episode of The Rita Cosby Show, the White House press room faces a massive shakeup as the youngest press secretary in American history, 28-year-old Karoline Leavitt, announces her exit to put her family first. Rita compares Leavitt's "feisty" legacy with former press secretaries, before diving deep into a heated national security debate with Florida Congressman Randy Fine over the "No Sharia Act" and progressive primary wins.

Rita breaks down a chaotic night of political primaries, high-stakes international drama, and security standoffs. The Democratic Socialists face a narrow, civil-war-inducing defeat in Wisconsin as "wacky" candidate Francesca Hong is rejected by voters, while AOC ends her ten-year engagement to position herself as a political kingmaker. Meanwhile, we expose the shocking security fiasco of Mayor Mamdani’s wife attempting to draft NYPD officers for a private trip to war-torn Syria and Lebanon.

It’s an absolute nailbiter on this election special of The Rita Cosby Show! From Wisconsin’s razor-thin Democratic gubernatorial primary—where a moderate county executive is neck-and-neck with a progressive ramen chef who once suggested canceling Thanksgiving—to Mike Lindell's pillow-soft showing in Minnesota, we are breaking down all the wild primary night results.

It’s another wild, fast-breaking primary night in America, and host Rita Cosby is on the air to unpack the political chaos. All eyes are on Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary, where a desperate Democratic establishment has scrambled to back David Crowley in an attempt to block the DSA-backed candidate Francesca Hong. In this episode, we dive deep into the rising tide of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), from Hong’s radical platform to the controversy surrounding Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed and the debate over Sharia law in American politics. 

Rita Cosby dives headfirst into what she warns is the frightening rise and radicalism of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).The discussion kicks off with a jaw-dropping clip from DSA national co-chair Megan Romer, who defends a controversial pro-Hamas rally in New York and claims the October 7th terrorist attacks were 'largely inevitable'. Rita breaks down the DSA’s economic strategy of 'taxing the hell out of millionaires'—revealing a shocking lack of concrete policy math behind the rhetoric.Later, Rita celebrates a massive legal victory for middle-class homeowners as a Staten Island judge temporarily blocks a controversial 'second home tax' championed by the DSA

On this episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita Cosby breaks down the growing "surge of socialism" sweeping across America as voters head to the polls for critical primary elections. From a Staten Island judge temporarily halting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s controversial "shame the rich" second-home tax in New York, to the radical platforms of candidates like Francesca Hong in Wisconsin and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Rita sounds the alarm on extreme policies and weak media accountability.

During the 2nd Hour, Rita Dives Deep Into the Stall Voting Coming From the Sentate on Who Will Be the Next Attorney General and the Struggles for the Republicans on Passing the Save America Act. Beside Covering President Trump’s Recent Criticisms of His Own Party and the Potential Impact of Democratic Socialist Candidates Has on the Upcoming Midterm Election. Rita Had Calles Debate With Her Over the Ideological Shift of the Democratic Party and the Public’s Reaction to Controversial Local Politicians Like Zohran Mamdani. And Much More to Come From It!!!

During the 2nd Hour, Rita Dives Deep Into the Stall Voting Coming From the Sentate on Who Will Be the Next Attorney General and the Struggles for the Republicans on Passing the Save America Act. Beside Covering  President Trump’s Recent Criticisms of His Own Party and the Potential Impact of Democratic Socialist Candidates Has on the Upcoming Midterm Election. Rita Had Calles Debate With Her Over the Ideological Shift of the Democratic Party and the Public’s Reaction to Controversial Local Politicians Like Zohran Mamdani. And Much More to Come From It!!!

Rita Hits the First Hour off and Running With Exploring the Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, Following the Latestes Win of Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan. But Also Talks About the Overnight Voting in the Senate for the Next Attorney General, Noting That Todd Blanche Does Have the Votes for It!!! Around the Whole Hour, Rita Emphasizing the High Stakes Risk of the Upcoming Midterm Elections That Can Change the Future of the Nation Forever!!!