Rita breaks down the "wild" and "defiant" inauguration of New York City’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. As a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, Mandani’s first hours in office included sweeping executive orders that took direct swipes at his predecessor, Eric Adams, and a polarizing inaugural address featuring AOC and Bernie Sanders. Rita discusses why many believe this is "the beginning of the end of New York" as the city shifts toward radical policies like "tax the rich" and free public servic...
Jan 02, 2026•42 min
Join Rita Cosby for a high-energy countdown as she rings in 2026. Rita captures the electric atmosphere of New Year’s Eve, featuring Donald Trump’s star-studded bash at Mar-a-Lago, where the President shared his resolution for "peace on earth" alongside world leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu. Back in the Big Apple, the show dives into the "bumpy ride" ahead for New York City as Zoran Mandani prepares to be sworn in as the 111th mayor on the Quran at an old subway station. From Times Square revele...
Jan 01, 2026•43 min
Join Rita Cosby for an action-packed New Year’s Eve special as she rings in 2026 and bids "good riddance" to a wild 2025. While a million people gather in Times Square under high-tech NYPD security, New York City stands on the precipice of a massive political shift. As the ball drops, Zohran Mandani prepares to be sworn in as the 111th mayor—making history as the city’s first Muslim and Democratic Socialist leader. Rita and guests, dive into the controversies surrounding Mandani’s appointments, ...
Jan 01, 2026•43 min
Dive into the deep end with Rita Cosby as she exposes the $9 billion childcare fraud scandal currently freezing federal funds in Minnesota and haunting the streets of Columbus, Ohio. This episode investigates "ghost" daycare centers where the kids are nowhere to be found, the controversial push for mandatory January 6th lessons in New York public schools, and the upcoming inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as NYC Mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 31, 2025•43 min
Join Rita Cosby as she navigates the "bumpy ride" ahead for New York City. With Democratic Socialist Zohran Mandani set to be sworn in at midnight by Bernie Sanders and AOC, Rita dives into controversial cabinet picks and the radical future of NYC schools. Plus, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams shares his final thoughts on democracy, his "sunset" at City Hall, and his move into blockchain technology. From radical shifts at Gracie Mansion to other leading developments, learn more about the new era begin...
Dec 31, 2025•43 min
In this hour, Rita explores the collision of international diplomacy and local radicalism. From President Trump’s high-stakes meetings at Mar-a-Lago with Zelensky and Netanyahu to the looming inauguration of NYC’s first Democratic Socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, the political landscape is shifting rapidly. Rita breaks down Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas, Mamdani’s controversial threat to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister, and a massive daycare fraud scandal in Minnesota that has investigators on hi...
Dec 30, 2025•43 min
Rita tackles the Democrats' persistent "January 6-itis" as they announce a special five-year anniversary hearing while overlooking border security and census concerns. Rita dives into the controversial inauguration of New York City’s incoming socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, examining his radical transition team and the "freak show" of associates surrounding him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2025•43 min
Rita dives into the worldwide release of Marty Supreme , featuring the acting debut of John Catsimatidis alongside Timothée Chalamet and Gwyneth Paltrow. Beyond the silver screen, the show breaks down Hunter Biden’s "truth serum" interview regarding his family’s political failures, his massive $15 million debt, and his regrets over Burisma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2025•42 min
Rita Cosby she dives into the "waterfall of mistakes" surrounding the tragic security failures at Brown University, where ignored warnings from a custodian and a lack of cameras have led to "lawsuit mania". Rita also covers Zelensky’s warning of a Russian "war on Christmas" strike, the star-studded premiere of the new film Marty Supreme , and a heroic Back the Blue rescue in Washington D.C.. From high-stakes global tension to Ivy League negligence, Rita brings you the truth behind the headlines ...
Dec 24, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby dives into a high-stakes night of geopolitical showdowns and local heroics. From the Trump administration’s aggressive seizure of "shadow fleet" oil tankers and narco-terrorist vessels in the Caribbean to the shocking updates in the Brown University murder case, where a vigilant custodian and a homeless man provided the clues law enforcement missed. Between political firestorms involving Chuck Schumer and Maxine Waters and heartwarming tributes to a 101-year-old veteran, Rita exposes ...
Dec 23, 2025•43 min
Rita exposes the stunning security failures at Brown University, where a vigilant custodian reportedly warned staff about a suspicious lurker a dozen times before a tragic shooting took place. The conversation shifts to the political firestorm in New York City as mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani faces intense scrutiny over anti-Semitic rhetoric from his transition team and his own controversial past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 23, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby breaks down the chilling developments in the hunt for Claudio Neves Valente, the 48-year-old suspect linked to the Brown University massacre and the murder of an MIT professor. After a massive investigation involving Ring camera footage and a suspicious encounter in a campus bathroom, the suspect was found dead of an apparent suicide in a New Hampshire storage locker. This episode dives into the security failures at Brown University, the suspect's history as a Portuguese national on a...
Dec 19, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby breaks down the stunning developments in the Brown University shooting investigation as suspect Claudio Valente is found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit. Rita explores the chilling "Portuguese Connection" that linked Valente to a murdered MIT physics professor—a former classmate from Lisbon—and the crucial tip that finally cracked the case after five days of "ineptitude" from authorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 19, 2025•43 min
Rita breaks down President Trump's 18-minute address, covering bold plans for 2026, the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" checks for over 1.45 million military service members, and forthcoming aggressive housing reform aimed at lowering mortgage costs. Rita leads intense discussions on Islamic extremism, and the concept of "fundamental Islam" versus "radical Islam". Plus, Rita covers reports of FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino preparing to quit the administration and the likely replacement. Learn more ab...
Dec 18, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby tackles the political earthquake following President Trump's powerful 18-minute address to the nation. Rita and callers dive deep into his "rapid fire" claims of a sealed border, economic accomplishments, and the battle against the "radical, so far left, so extreme" Democratic Party. Discover why the liberal media is on "a different planet" defending the previous administration, and hear the explosive debate over the threat of 18,000 known or suspected terrorists entering the country....
Dec 18, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby delivers a powerful, essential breakdown of global threats and political failures, starting with President Trump's firm message against Islamic extremism at the White House Hanukkah reception. Rita scrutinizes the Australian government's delayed and inadequate response to a horrific attack on the Jewish community, contrasting it sharply with President Trump's clarity.The discussion blasts a weak approach to combating terror, focusing on the need for leaders with moral clarity who reje...
Dec 17, 2025•41 min
Rita Cosby dives into breaking news, starting with the horrific case of Nick Reiner, who is accused of the first-degree murder of his parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. Hear the details on the new eerie video showing Nick calmly strolling near his parents' Brentwood home just hours before they were found with their throats slit. Learn about his extensive history in and out of rehab and the big blowup he had with his father shortly before the killings. Plus, Rita explores the shocking security and...
Dec 17, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby dives into Mayor Eric Adams' strong stance against the normalization of antisemitism and his condemnation of the phrase "globalize the intifada". Rita scrutinizes future mayoral candidate Zahran Mandani, questioning his political clarity after he discouraged the use of the loaded phrase, and debates whether he must "corral his supporters". Callers weigh in on the increasing threat of radical Islam as the primary cause of modern mass terror and antisemitism across the globe, including ...
Dec 16, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby investigates the fallout after an extraordinarily difficult weekend. Details are emerging regarding the horrific double homicide involving Rob Reiner's 32-year-old son, Nick, who is expected to be charged. Rita delves into Nick’s long history of mental illness and drug use, and the heartbreaking attempts by his parents to help him. Hear the latest on the shocking Brown University shooting, including criticism of the Ivy League school's "lousy surveillance footage" and the local police...
Dec 16, 2025•43 min
Rita Cosby dives into President Trump's fearless approach, taking the fight to cartels and seizing a Venezuelan ship carrying black market, sanctioned oil destined for the IRGC. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explains the administration's dual focus on stopping illegal drugs and enforcing sanctions in the Western Hemisphere. Domestically, outrage sparks over the immediate release of proven gang member and human trafficker Abrago Kilmar Garcia by a liberal judge, an act the White Ho...
Dec 12, 2025•43 min
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem clashes with Democrats during a chaotic House hearing. Hear the explosive exchanges as Democrats question her job security, while Noem fires back, citing 18,000 suspected terrorists who entered the country under the current administration. Rita Cosby covers the debate over the fatal National Guard shooting, which certain politicians bizarrely dismissed as an "unfortunate accident," despite evidence of premeditation. Plus, Rita unpacks the hypocrisy surroun...
Dec 12, 2025•43 min
Rita dives into the newly launched Trump Gold Card, an idea designed to generate "big money for America". Learn about the high price tags ($1 million for individuals, $5 million for companies) and the intense vetting process required for participants, with all funds going directly to the U.S. government. Rita explores how this card aims to solve the problem of keeping top students from schools like Harvard, MIT, and Stern Business School in the US, allowing companies to retain them instead of ha...
Dec 11, 2025•43 min
Rita dives into the details of the highly vetted Trump Gold Card immigration plan, designed to bring big money to the US government. Plus, New York City braces for the highly controversial inauguration of incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Rita discusses Zohran’s plans to fight ICE (even for murderers and rapists), his opposition to military aid for Israel, and the frightening background of his transition team members. Discover why outgoing Mayor Eric Adams "dislikes his policies" and if a Republica...
Dec 11, 2025•43 min
The Rita Cosby Show tackles escalating political drama: Zoran Mandani’s controversial appointment of a "justice advisor" who served time for armed robbery and the fear he will implement radical policies and bulldoze Mayor Adams' efforts. Rita analyzes the looming GOP gubernatorial primary between Bruce Blakeman and Elise Stefanik, and President Trump’s message on crushing inflation, lowering prices, and securing the border. Plus, Rita dives into explosive allegations of massive taxpayer fraud in...
Dec 10, 2025•43 min
Elon Musk drops a bomb, regretting the 'chaos' of his government spending cuts after finding billions in 'zombie payments'. Rita dives into the bloat and the noble mission that may have unleashed more than it was worth. Meanwhile, President Trump hits the campaign trail focusing on affordability and aggressively firing shots at Ilhan Omar. In New York, Mayor Eric Adams attempts to 'Mamdani proof' the NYPD before Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani—who controversially appointed an armed robber to his trans...
Dec 10, 2025•42 min
Rita tackles the divisive politics of New York Mayor Zoran Mandani, who is fueling resistance against ICE and facing criticism for his stance on homeless encampments. Rita Cosby also dives into the Texas Senate bid of "hardcore left" Jasmine Crockett, whose controversial comments include comparing ICE to the KKK and her proposals for black Americans to not pay taxes. Also covered: the debate over labeling the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR as terror organizations, and the threat of international la...
Dec 09, 2025•43 min
Before even taking office, Mamdani released a video instructing illegal immigrants on how to actively defy and refuse cooperation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). Mamdani claims that ICE can lie, that they can remain silent, and that they are not required to open their doors without a judicial warrant signed by a judge. Critics argue this radical stance is vilifying ICE, questioning their authority, and constitutes aiding and abetting or obstruction. Rita predicts a looming "showd...
Dec 09, 2025•43 min
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Dec 06, 2025•42 min
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Dec 06, 2025•40 min
The January 6 pipe bomber is finally under arrest—but the questions are exploding! Hear the stunning details of how the Trump DOJ and FBI, relying on "good shoe leather" internal work, connected the dots using cell phone tracking, credit card receipts for bomb-making materials, and enhanced footage. Why did the prior administration allegedly "sit on evidence," ignoring a case that seemed straightforward, while simultaneously prosecuting grandmothers for buying Snickers bars near the Capitol? Rit...
Dec 05, 2025•43 min
