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The Rita Cosby Show

Emmy-Winning TV Host, Female Legend of the Year in Radio and NYT Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby hosts The Rita Cosby Show weeknights from 10PM to 12AM on 77 WABC.

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-13-26

    Rita covers President Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and breaks down what it could mean for U.S.-China relations, trade, Iran, Taiwan, COVID accountability, and global security. Rita reacts to Xi’s call for the two countries to be “partners, not rivals,” Trump’s remarks about respect and cooperation, and the major questions surrounding China’s ties to Iran, weapons shipments, intellectual property theft, U.S. farmland purchases, and the Wuhan lab. Rita also takes listener calls on COVID origins, Dr. Fauci, Taiwan, the deep state, and whether China should face consequences for the pandemic, while also highlighting Rudy Giuliani’s recovery and powerful stories honoring America’s veterans and first responders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-13-26

    Rita covers President Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as the two world leaders sit down for major talks on trade, business deals, Iran, fentanyl, rare earth minerals, Taiwan, Russia, Ukraine, and global security. Rita is joined by Roger Stone to break down the historic summit, Trump’s red carpet arrival in China, and why he believes the president is negotiating from a position of strength. Rita also dives into breaking developments surrounding the CIA, Tulsi Gabbard’s office, JFK files, MK Ultra documents, and new testimony about the COVID origins investigation and Dr. Fauci’s role in what a CIA whistleblower described as a coverup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-12-26

    Rita Cosby covers President Trump’s diplomatic mission to China while highlighting escalating tensions with Iran over its nuclear ambitions. The show also focuses on growing antisemitic concerns in New York City, including fears raised by prominent legal figures amid public protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-12-26

    Rita Cosby covers President Trump’s high-profile Beijing trip, where trade tensions, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and U.S.-China relations take center stage. Also diving into New York politics, rising concerns over antisemitism, and renewed calls for stronger law enforcement during National Police Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-11-26

    Rita covers stories from Iran policy debates between the Trump and Obama eras, to rising concerns over crime in New York City after a subway attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-11-26

    With tensions rising in the Iran, Donald Trump heads into a major meeting with Xi Jinping as fears grow over nuclear threats, collapsing ceasefires, and the possibility of wider conflict. Rita Cosby breaks down how oil, global trade, and foreign alliances are making the crisis even more dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-08-26

    In the second hour, Rita Cosby champions a hardline approach to foreign and domestic policy, specifically advocating for aggressive military action against Iran and stricter criminal justice measures. The broadcast features interviews and commentary suggesting that Iran is stalling for time to influence the U.S. midterm elections, with Cosby and her guests arguing that the United States must "finish the military job" to prevent the regime from obtaining nuclear capabilities. Turning to domestic issues, Cosby highlights tragic stories of violence in Chicago to criticize "soft on crime" politicians and activist judges, whom she blames for endangering American citizens by prioritizing the rights of undocumented migrants and repeat offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-08-26

    In the first hour, Rita Cosby critiques a perceived collapse of the justice system by highlighting violent crimes committed by repeat offenders who were granted leniency. She bridges these domestic concerns with international tensions, specifically discussing President Trump’s pressure on Iran and the security implications of a potential presidential visit to China. The program further examines a significant legal victory for the GOP regarding redistricting in Virginia, contrasting the court's decision with the inflammatory rhetoric of radical influencers like Hasan Piker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-07-26

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-07-26

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-06-26

    Rita Cosby questions the credibility of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note, criticizes violent anti-Israel protests in New York City, and accuses political leaders and the justice system of hypocrisy and politicization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-06-26

    Rita Cosby covers controversial political and crime stories, questioning Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged suicide note, criticizing New York City leadership, and discussing claims of political “weaponization” with journalist Seth Baron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-05-26

    In this fiery episode of the Rita Cosby Show, Rita tackles the alarming rise of antisemitism and radical politics across the country. The discussion kicks off with troubling news out of Michigan, where lawmakers intentionally excluded Jewish holidays from new state legislation, alongside shocking rhetoric from a University of Michigan commencement speaker. Rita and her callers pull no punches dissecting the controversial behavior of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, from clashing with Miss Israel in a Brooklyn cafe to ignoring violent protests outside the Park East Synagogue. We also celebrate Marco Rubio’s masterful performance in the White House press room, debate Donald Trump’s hardline military and economic strategies to squeeze Iran, and call out the glaring hypocrisy of wealthy Democrats sporting dollar bills on their faces at the Met Gala. Plus, a moving Support Our Heroes tribute to Air Force and Iwo Jima veteran Gordon Duhane.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-05-26

    Welcome to another explosive hour of The Rita Cosby Show! In this episode, Rita dives into the "lunacy left" dominating a chaotic California governor's debate, where Democratic candidates like Tom Steyer openly attack ICE while defending sanctuary policies. Meanwhile, in Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy handily sweeps the GOP primary. On the international front, President Trump temporarily hits pause on the Iran blockade to entertain a potential peace deal brokered by Pakistan. Back home in the Big Apple, Rita rips into NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his shockingly tepid response to anti-Semitic mobs outside a historic Manhattan synagogue. If that wasn't enough, Mamdani's bizarrely targeted new "Pied-à-Terre" tax video has hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin calling the mayor "creepy and weird," prompting Griffin to double down on moving his billions to Miami instead of New York. Plus, stick around for an uplifting "Back the Blue" segment highlighting heroic Utah parole officers who braved carbon monoxide poisoning to save multiple lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-04-26

    In this action-packed hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita tackles the most outrageous headlines and vigorously defends American values. We kick off with an exclusive, hopeful health update on "America's Mayor" Rudy Giuliani directly from his close friend and former FDNY Commissioner, Tom Von Essen. Rita pulls no punches as she roasts current NYC Mayor Mamdani for his "word salad" response to Giuliani's hospitalization and his relentless anti-ICE policies. The outrage mounts as Rita breaks down the bizarre story of a federal judge apologizing to an accused would-be presidential assassin for putting him in a padded cell, followed by a fiery takedown of radical, anti-American speakers infiltrating college campuses. Capped off with passionate listener calls and a heartwarming tribute to a 104-year-old WWII veteran, this episode is your ultimate antidote to the madness of the modern left.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-04-26

    In this high-octane episode, Rita Cosby breaks down President Trump's explosive ultimatum to blow Iran to "smitherines" if they don't abandon their nuclear ambitions, detailing his strategy to choke the regime financially while maintaining a "drill baby drill" approach at home. The conversation then shifts to domestic chaos, exposing the radical "death to the academy" speaking tours currently targeting college campuses and the dangerous anti-ICE protests that recently blocked hospital emergency rooms in Brooklyn. Tune in for a rapid-fire breakdown of global showdowns, campus madness, and an important health update on America's Mayor, Rudy Giuliani!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Protests | 05-01-26

    Mayday protests across the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Iran | 05-01-26

    President Trump tells Iran to come to a deal or else Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 05-01-26

    President Trump's first rally in Florida since the shooting attempt from last Saturday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 05-01-26

    Ex. Marine Graham Platner running for Senator in Maine on the Democratic ticket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-30-26

    In this explosive episode, Rita breaks down the chilling new footage of the attempted assassination of President Trump by 31-year-old Cole Allen at a Washington hotel. Tune in for a deep dive into the shocking security lapses, the heroic Secret Service agent who took a point-blank shotgun blast to the chest and fired back, and why Trump is refusing to gain "20 pounds" by wearing a bulletproof vest. Plus, Rita covers the end of the historic 76-day government shutdown, calls out Jimmy Kimmel's controversial "non-apology" roast, and fields some truly wild live-caller theories—including one involving a secret "CIA heart attack gun"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-30-26

    In this gripping episode, Rita breaks down the chilling, newly released DOJ footage of Cole Allen casing the White House Correspondents' dinner before his attempted assassination of President Trump. Rita also unpacks the escalating military tensions with Iran and President Trump's strategic plans to squeeze the regime economically and militarily. Tune in as she blasts Democrats like Kirsten Gillibrand and Seth Moulton for their fierce opposition to the war, defending narco-terrorist boats, and suffering from what callers diagnose as "Trump Derangement Syndrome". Plus, hear a heroic "Back the Blue" flood rescue story from Texas and a congratulatory shoutout to newly nominated Surgeon General Dr. Nicole Saphier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-29-26

    In this action-packed hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives deep into the chilling new DOJ findings surrounding the attempted assassination of the President at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She breaks down how the heavily armed suspect dressed up as a guest and took an ominous mirror selfie just moments before charging the metal detectors. Rita also covers the fiery Capitol Hill showdown between Democrats and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the $25 billion price tag of Operation Epic Fury against Iran. Plus, the show tackles former FBI Director James Comey's bizarre court appearance over a beach photo of seashells spelling "8647," which President Trump claims is mob slang for a hit. Finally, listeners call in to debate the modern crisis of youth radicalization, violent video games, and disconnected parenting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-29-26

    Dive into a jam-packed episode of The Rita Cosby Show as we break down King Charles's historic U.S. visit and his friendly rendezvous with President Trump. We unleash on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s bizarre decision to demand the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond during his blink-and-you-miss-it meeting with the King, completely ignoring New York City's pressing budget and crime issues to focus on British colonialism. The episode also unpacks a horrifying unprovoked terror stabbing in London, a fiery Capitol Hill showdown where Secretary Pete Hegseth blasts a Democrat for calling a two-month Middle East conflict a "quagmire", and troubling claims about the Secret Service's drop in standards due to DEI policies and funding cuts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-28-26

    In this fiery episode, Rita Cosby tackles the dangerous normalization of political violence and the media's blatant double standards. From Jimmy Kimmel’s unapologetic "expectant widow" joke about Melania Trump to the chilling details of a third foiled assassination attempt on President Trump by Cole Allen at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the political vitriol has reached a boiling point. Rita and her callers discuss the left's "maximum warfare" rhetoric, the hypocrisy of a monopolized media landscape, and the Democratic party's endless obsession with January 6th. Amidst the chaos, the episode wraps up on a lighter note, praising the elegant, coordinated outfits of Melania Trump and Queen Camilla during King Charles' visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-28-26

    In this explosive hour, Rita Cosby unpacks the sudden war of words between President Trump and the German Chancellor over Iran. The mood lightens as she discusses King Charles's majestic visit to Capitol Hill and the White House, featuring the gift of an "HMS Trump" ship bell and a funny memory of Trump's mother having a crush on the young King. Rita then dives deep into former FBI Director James Comey's bizarre second indictment involving threatening "8647" seashell messages found on a North Carolina beach. Finally, she calls out Democrats, officials like JB Pritzker, and media figures like Joy Reid for their dangerous rhetoric and wild conspiracy theories following a third assassination attempt on President Trump. Plus, fiery listener calls and a heroic "Back the Blue" EV rescue! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-27-26

    In this fiery episode, Rita Cosby dives into the shocking aftermath of the latest attempted assassination on President Trump. She blasts left-wing rhetoric and takes aim at media figures—including the hosts of The View and Rosie O'Donnell—for outrageously suggesting the attack was staged. Featuring legal insights from Alan Dershowitz on the suspect's bizarre potential defense and a spectacularly heated on-air debate with a caller named Stan about who is really to blame for the country's violent political climate, Rita unpacks the chaos, the President's unyielding resilience, and the deep partisan divides sweeping America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-27-26

    In this episode of the Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives into the chaotic aftermath of the shocking security breach at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Rita breaks down how a methodical would-be assassin named Cole Allen managed to bypass hotel security at the "Hinckley Hilton" and get dangerously close to the President. Rita explores the harrowing moments of the attack, the heroic actions of the Secret Service agents who tackled him, and the intense political fallout. Listen in as we discuss the chilling details of the attacker's manifesto, the ongoing debate over toxic political rhetoric, and the controversial comments made by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and mainstream media members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-24-26

    In this action-packed hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita unpacks the high-stakes geopolitical drama surrounding "Operation Epic Fury" and the push to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Back on the home front, Rita takes aim at NYC Mayor Zoran Mandani after he vetoes a bill meant to create protest buffer zones around schools, sparking intense outrage from callers concerned about the safety of students and the rise of radicalism. Rita tackles everything from the explosive anti-American rhetoric of left-wing commentators like Hassan Piker to Representative Chip Roy's proposed "Mandani Act" aimed at combating domestic extremism. Things take a wild turn when Rita goes head-to-head with a medical caller in a heated debate over the "slippery slope" of THC and driving, before finishing strong by honoring an 81-year-old Vietnam veteran in the Support Our Heroes segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-24-26

    In this action-packed episode of the Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down the high-stakes geopolitical showdown between the Trump administration and Iran, analyzing the economic "squeeze play" and potential last-minute peace talks in Pakistan. She also previews President Trump's highly anticipated and likely hilarious clash with a hostile press corps at the upcoming White House Correspondents' Dinner. On the local front, Rita blasts NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani for vetoing school protest buffer zones and intentionally driving away billionaire job-creator Ken Griffin with his "tax, tax, tax" agenda. Finally, a heartwarming "Back the Blue" segment honors an off-duty New Jersey cop who heroically saved a hockey goalie's life on the ice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    Daphne Barak | 04-23-26

    Join Rita Cosby for a wildly inspiring and scoop-filled conversation with legendary, award-nominated journalist Daphne Barak. From breaking the decade's biggest royal scandals involving Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, and the Epstein files, to sharing her triumphant, life-saving battle against cancer, Daphne opens up about her incredible resilience. Plus, get the inside scoop on her massive star-studded charity golf event for Make Everyone Healthy Again (MEHA), featuring huge names like Bobby Kennedy, Caitlyn Jenner, Billy Zane, and golf legend Nick Faldo. Whether you are here for the jaw-dropping royal tea or a powerful story of survival, this episode is an absolute hole-in-one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-23-26

    In this action-packed hour, Rita dives deep into the escalating conflict with Iran, unpacking President Trump's military stance and blasting Democratic critics like Elizabeth Warren and Adam Smith for their responses. Back stateside, she breaks down the ultimate New York real estate flex: Citadel's Ken Griffin threatening to walk away from a $6 billion Midtown project after Zohran Mamdani mocked him in a push for a new "pied-à-terre tax". Rita also calls out Hasan Piker's controversial podcast commentary attempting to justify the tragic murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. Finally, legendary journalist Daphne Barak joins the show to share her triumphant battle against cancer and her star-studded charity golf gala.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-23-26

    In this episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down President Trump's "master squeeze play" to economically choke out Iran while refusing to give the hostile press a rigid timeline for the conflict. She also takes aim at left-wing YouTuber Hasan Piker and progressive politicians for their controversial attempts to justify the murder of United Healthcare's CEO by Luigi Mangione. Later in the hour, Rita contrasts a bloated $321 million Biden-era reflecting pool project with Trump's $1 million fix, discusses Citadel CEO Ken Griffin pulling out of a major New York project due to local political harassment, and honors Michigan police officers in a life-saving "Back the Blue" segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-22-26

    On this episode of the Rita Cosby Show, Rita and her callers tackle explosive domestic and international controversies. The episode kicks off with the breaking news of President Trump's direct intervention to successfully halt the execution of eight Iranian women by the regime. Rita then pivots to domestic battles, highlighting Alan Dershowitz's fierce condemnation of what commentators are calling "Dearborn Democrats" and the changing, radicalized political landscape in Michigan. The conversation reaches a boiling point with stunning allegations against the Southern Poverty Law Center, exploring claims that the organization funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to hate groups to orchestrate the Charlottesville rally and set up President Trump. Add in a shocking discussion on China's organ harvesting trade, unexpected praise for Senator John Fetterman's stance on Iran, and a moving tribute to a Vietnam War POW, and you have a jam-packed episode you cannot miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-22-26

    Dive into this fiery episode of The Rita Cosby Show as Rita breaks down the latest breaking news in the ongoing US-Iran conflict under the Trump administration. From rag-tag Iranian "pirate" gunboats hijacking tankers in the Strait of Hormuz to the economic chokehold of the US naval blockade, Rita dissects the military strategies behind Operation Midnight Hammer and Operation Epic Fury. Along the way, she takes aim at Democratic critics she claims are suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome," claps back at armchair-expert callers trying to play general, and unpacks the domestic drama surrounding a New York City councilman's protest arrest. It's a high-stakes discussion on war, diplomacy, and the deep political divides back home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-21-26

    On this explosive episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives into President Trump's eleventh-hour decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran just as the deadline was fast approaching. As tensions rise over the ruthless regime's execution of 42,000 protesters, passionate callers flood the lines to debate America's next military move—ranging from sending in 50,000 Marines to covertly arming Iranian civilians. Beyond the Middle East, Rita exposes the controversial Virginia redistricting maneuvers that critics are slamming as "codified corruption", roasts Senator Cory Booker's bizarre and screaming "foot soldiers" rant, and takes time to honor the heroic lifelong service of a WWII Naval veteran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-21-26

    Join Rita Cosby for a fiery hour of breaking news dissecting the biggest political and military power plays of the day. Tonight, we break down the controversial new Virginia redistricting referendum that essentially hands Democrats a massive 10-to-1 congressional seat advantage. We debate whether this new map, which zigzags like a puzzle piece, is a legitimate move for fairness or just a blatant partisan gerrymander. Plus, President Trump has unexpectedly extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely. We discuss whether this pause is a genuine diplomatic opening or a strategic military "head fake" designed to let the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and civilian leaders destroy each other from the inside. Rita also takes aim at Democrats like Senator Chris Murphy and Congressman Mike Quigley for their "anti-American" rhetoric and sarcastic tweets cheering on Iranian shadow fleets bypassing US blockades. Finally, we celebrate renowned lawyer Alan Dershowitz officially leaving the Democratic Party over its radical anti-Israel shift, and honor the heroic, life-saving actions of Mishawaka, Indiana police officers in tonight's "Back the Blue" segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-20-26

    Dive into an explosive hour of politics, foreign policy, and baffling mysteries as Rita Cosby unpacks the latest gamesmanship and bluster in the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. We explore the chilling and unexplained deaths of 11 top-secret US scientists, focusing on anti-gravity researcher Amy Escridge, who warned friends she would never take her own life just weeks before she was found dead of a supposedly self-inflicted gunshot wound. We also hit the streets of Queens where anti-police, flag-waving "burn pit" takeovers are wreaking havoc under a political "revolving door of justice". Finally, we hear radical caller pitches ranging from a "vice tax" on alcohol, to reinstituting the military draft, and unleashing a 100,000-man "swarm technique" of retired cops to deport illegal immigrants. It's a fast-paced, unapologetic look at the forces trying to tear the nation down and the fight to take it back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-20-26

    Join Rita Cosby for a high-octane hour of breaking news and conservative commentary! In this episode, Rita breaks down President Trump’s looming ultimatum for Iran and the U.S. military's explosive enforcement of blockades in the Strait of Hormuz. She also celebrates the release of the NYPD "cooler cop," Sergeant Duran, and rips into the foreign policy hypocrisy of Democrats like Ro Khanna and Tim Kaine. Finally, Rita unpacks a shocking estimate that 100 million illegal immigrants currently reside in the U.S., answers caller questions on navigating family political debates, and honors a heroic Baton Rouge police officer in this week’s Back the Blue segment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-17-26

    President Trump is the peacemaker that settled 8 wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-17-26

    Rita talks about ex NYPD Sergeant Eric Duran who was granted bail as he appeals manslaughter conviction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-16-26

    In this action-packed hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down Representative Anna Paulina Luna’s explosive new allegations of sex trafficking and campaign finance violations against Senator Ruben Gallego. Rita also dives into President Trump's optimistic foreign policy updates regarding Iran and Lebanon, while analyzing his ongoing, fiery feud with the Pope. Back in New York, the heat is on Mayor Zohran Mamdani following his wife's controversial social media history, leading to Joy Reid's bizarre suggestion to ignore the Constitution and run for President anyway. Plus, a caller makes an impassioned plea to save Pablo Escobar's infamous "cocaine hippos" from being euthanized in Colombia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-16-26

    Dive into the latest political bombshells rocking Capitol Hill! In this episode, we unpack the explosive new allegations from Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna linking Senator Ruben Gallego to Eric Swalwell's snowballing scandals, which involve the alleged misuse of campaign funds and serious sexual misconduct. Plus, we cover the sudden resignation of acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, the controversial election of an extreme "Abolish ICE" socialist Democrat in New Jersey, and Donald Trump's latest feud with Zohran Mamdani. Tune in for all the shocking Washington drama, heated listener debates, and an inspiring "Back the Blue" heroic rescue on an officer's first day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-15-26

    In this explosive episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives into a wild Tax Day as New York City's Zohran Mamdani celebrates a new "pied-à-terre" tax aimed at the ultra-rich, while his wife scrambles to apologize for past controversial social media posts. Meanwhile, Capitol Hill is rocking from the fallout of the Eric Swalwell sexual assault scandal, especially after his lawyer's shocking public defense that "regret is not rape". Rita also takes fiery caller questions on Iran, the border crisis, Tommy Steyer's push to abolish ICE, and a cryptic warning from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna about disturbing allegations surrounding a yet-to-be-named US Senator.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-15-26

    Tonight on The Rita Cosby Show, Rita tackles the explosive geopolitical news of a potential end to the conflict with Iran, breaking down President Trump's strategy and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's promise that gas could drop below $3 a gallon by summer. The show also dives deep into the disturbing new sexual assault and drugging allegations against Democrat Eric Swalwell, tearing into his lawyer's controversial defense that "regret is not rape". Plus, Rita roasts a bizarre "Happy Tax Day" video from Zohran Mamdani pushing a new pied-à-terre tax on New Yorkers while dismissing the city's wealthy mass exodus as completely "imagined". Packed with a heroic "Back the Blue" rescue story and fiery listener calls exposing the absurdity of pro-Iran college protests, this episode covers the good, the bad, and the completely ridiculous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-14-26

    In this explosive Hour 2 episode, Rita dives deep into the shocking new sexual assault and drugging allegations surrounding Representative Eric Swalwell, questioning exactly what Democratic leadership—especially Nancy Pelosi—knew about his behavior and his past ties to a Chinese spy. Rita also sounds the alarm on frightening college campus protests where students are shockingly chanting, "Iran, you make us proud," arguing that these masked demonstrators should face real-world career consequences. Additionally, the episode calls out the bizarre takes of media figures like Thomas Friedman, who feels "torn" about wanting the Iranian regime defeated, and James Carville, who disturbingly stated he wants to watch Donald Trump "suffer". Plus, hear heated listener debates on the Pope's political stances and a touching tribute to a 100-year-old WWII B-17 gunner who recently received the French Legion of Honor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-14-26

    In this explosive episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives deep into the stunning and severe sexual assault allegations against former Congressman Eric Swalwell. With multiple women—including software executive Lana Drews—stepping forward with harrowing claims of being drugged, choked, and assaulted, Swalwell has rapidly resigned from Congress and dropped his bid for California Governor. Rita takes listener calls to unpack the shocking hypocrisy of a former #MeToo champion, the political fallout and blind eyes within the Democratic party, and whether these disturbing accusations will lead to criminal charges. Plus, a heroic "Back the Blue" water rescue story out of Joliet, Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 04-13-26

    In this action-packed episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down President Trump's aggressive "all or nothing" naval blockade against Iran to halt their nuclear ambitions, while Democrats double down on calls to invoke the 25th Amendment. The domestic political drama boils over as Eric Swalwell abruptly resigns from Congress and the California governor's race amid shocking date-rape allegations and yacht party scandals. Plus, Rita covers Katie Porter's hot-mic staffer meltdown, Trump's fiery public feud with Pope Leo, and a hilariously wholesome White House McDonald's delivery from a "DoorDash Grandma" celebrating her tax-free tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-13-26

    In this explosive episode, Rita tackles the shocking, simultaneous resignations of two congressmen caught in massive scandals: California Democrat Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzales. Rita dives deep into the horrific allegations against Swalwell, calling out his glaring hypocrisy from the Brett Kavanaugh hearings to his sudden political downfall. Plus, the show covers President Trump's bold naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, and a "Back the Blue" segment featuring a dramatic jet ski rescue in New York. Tune in for fiery caller takes and Rita's no-holds-barred commentary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 04-10-26

    In this high-energy hour of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita celebrates the triumphant return of the Artemis II mission while praising American innovation, then pivots to escalating global tensions as JD Vance leads critical Iran talks in Pakistan, with General Jack Keane warning against trusting Tehran and backing Donald Trump’s hardline stance on the Strait of Hormuz—all before diving into explosive domestic controversies, including allegations against Eric Swalwell and outrage over an New York Police Department sentencing, framing it all as a defining moment for American leadership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emmy-Winning TV Host, Female Legend of the Year in Radio and NYT Best Selling Author, Rita Cosby hosts The Rita Cosby Show weeknights from 10PM to 12AM on 77 WABC.

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