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The Rita Cosby Show

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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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The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-22-26

Tonight, Rita breaks down the finalized U.S. deal for TikTok, ensuring China no longer has access to American user data. She takes aim at Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for labeling federal law enforcement "political performance" while ICE rounds up thousands of criminals and investigates the shooting of activist Renee Good. We discuss the shocking church storming incidents and why Attorney General Pam Bondi says it's time to "throw the book" at protesters. Plus, Rita debunks the media narrative r...

Jan 23, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-22-26

In this high-voltage hour, Rita Cosby breaks down President Trump’s explosive updates from Davos, including his revocation of an invitation to Mark Carney for the "Board of Peace" and his blistering attacks on Jack Smith. The show dives deep into the chaotic "storming" of a Minneapolis church by anti-ICE activists, featuring audio of organizer William Kelly’s profane meltdown before his arrest by federal agents. Plus, Rita dissects Jack Smith’s Capitol Hill testimony regarding the secret surveil...

Jan 23, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-21-26

Rita rips into NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his latest push to hike taxes on the rich and his controversial call to abolish ICE. Meanwhile, President Trump issues a stark warning from Davos, threatening to cut off the federal money pipeline to sanctuary cities by February 1st if they don’t cooperate with law enforcement. Rita also exposes the "professional agitators" storming church services in Minnesota, questioning who is funding these radical protests and blasting politicians who defend them....

Jan 22, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-21-26

Join Rita Cosby as she celebrates a historic "Art of the Deal" moment: President Trump securing U.S. sovereignty over a strategic portion of Greenland. Rita breaks down how Trump’s "America First" stance dominated the world stage at Davos, forcing NATO allies to step up their defense spending while he secured a "piece of ice" vital for national security. The episode features a heated reaction to Gavin Newsom calling Trump a "T-Rex," a hilarious roast of Newsom as "Sparkle Beach Ken" by the Treas...

Jan 22, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-20-26

Rita Cosby discusses breaking updates on the unprecedented mid-air turnaround of Air Force One. Joined by retired Brigadier General Blaine Holt, the show explores the technical and security implications of the President’s mechanical delay. Plus, Cosby dives into the escalating rhetoric from professional activists in Minneapolis and New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on the movement to abolish ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 21, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-20-26

Rita Cosby breaks down a whirlwind night in news as President Trump marks the one-year anniversary of his second term with a marathon press conference. From record gas prices to the Department of Justice issuing subpoenas to five top Minnesota Democrats, Cosby and her callers discuss the growing "war on traditional American values" and a sudden, dramatic mid-air U-turn for Air Force One. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 21, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-19-26

Tonight on the Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives into the "sheer lunacy" of the political landscape, starting with Democrat strategist James Carville’s shocking prediction that the 2026 midterms will be a "wipeout" for his own party. Rita shreds Eric Swalwell’s "crazy idea" to strip ICE agents of their driver's licenses while he runs for governor of California. Plus, callers weigh in on the anti-ICE protesters swarming a church service in Minnesota and obstructing the arrest of sex offenders. From "Tr...

Jan 20, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-19-26

In this explosive episode, Rita Cosby takes you to the front lines of Minneapolis where anti-ICE protesters stormed a St. Paul church service, screaming at families and traumatizing children. Rita rips into Don Lemon for thanking the disruptors for their "service" and slams Mayor Jacob Frey for calling the intimidation tactics "inspiring" and "about love". Plus, a look at MLK’s true legacy of peaceful protest and a heroic "Back the Blue" rescue involving a woman and her dog in icy waters. Learn ...

Jan 20, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-16-26

Rita Cosby details a federal investigation into local leaders for obstruction of justice, while exploring the broader theme of a two-tiered justice system through discussions on political litigation and alleged prosecutorial coercion. By weaving together expert constitutional analysis with passionate listener discourse, Cosby frames a narrative of national security and law and order versus what she portrays as radical or ineffective governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Jan 17, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-16-26

Rita Cosby discusses a breaking federal criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for alleged obstruction of justice. The central conflict involves accusations that these leaders used incendiary rhetoric to encourage citizens to interfere with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), resulting in a surge of physical violence and harassment against federal agents. Through a series of interviews and listener call-ins, th...

Jan 17, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-15-26

Tonight, Rita exposes the exploding chaos in Minneapolis, where ICE agents are fending off attacks involving shovels and brooms, and a gang member with a loaded gun was arrested just a block away. Rita tears into Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for fueling the flames and asks if they are secretly hoping for a repeat of the 2020 riots. Plus, hear the audio of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivering a legendary smackdown to a "left-wing hack" reporter, and find out why Democ...

Jan 16, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-15-26

Rita Cosby takes you to the frontlines of Minneapolis, where anti-ICE protests have spiraled into violence against federal agents, allegedly fueled by the rhetoric of Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey. As gang members loot federal vehicles and officers face ambushes with shovels, Rita discusses whether President Trump should invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy the military and restore order to the burning city. Plus, a heartwarming "Back the Blue" segment honors a hero cop who saved a cho...

Jan 16, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-14-26

Rita dives into the chaos in Minneapolis where an ICE agent was assaulted with snow shovels and broomsticks, yet Mayor Jacob Fry is blaming the federal agents for creating the disorder. Rita dissects the explosive rhetoric from Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner threatening to arrest federal troops, and the mixed signals coming from Iran regarding assassination threats against President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 15, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-14-26

Rita Cosby breaks down the chaos in Minneapolis following a federal officer-involved shooting and a brutal ambush by suspects wielding snow shovels and broom handles. Rita slams Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for fueling "hateful rhetoric" against law enforcement and calling the federal presence an "occupation" rather than supporting officers under attack. The discussion also tackles the dangerous consequences of sanctuary city policies, the absurdity of comparing anti-ICE agitators to I...

Jan 15, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-13-26

Chaos erupts in Minneapolis as law enforcement deploys pepper spray on protesters, while an ICE officer faces doxing and death threats following the controversial shooting of Renee Good. Border Czar Tom Homan joins the fray, suggesting agents should start suing politicians and celebrities for defamation for labeling them murderers. President Trump drops a bombshell announcement cutting federal funding to sanctuary cities starting February 1st, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul declares open w...

Jan 14, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-13-26

Rita dives into the explosive conflict between the Trump administration and Democrats as "The Squad" pushes to defund the Department of Homeland Security and Philly DA Larry Krasner threatens to arrest federal agents. We also break down the dire situation in Iran, where reports of mass executions have prompted President Trump to promise a "dramatic" response. Plus, callers weigh in on the "impeachment mania" targeting Secretary Kristi Noem, the push for "MAGA voters" ahead of the midterms, and t...

Jan 14, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-12-26

Rita Cosby returns to the mic to tackle the escalating anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, slamming the "professional agitators" interfering with federal agents and defending the removal of dangerous criminals from American neighborhoods. Rita and her callers roast Minneapolis Mayor Jacob "Fry Brains" Frey for his criticism of law enforcement and discuss the "lunacy" of local officials protecting offenders over citizens. The show also pivots to foreign policy, contrasting Trump’s hardline stance o...

Jan 13, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 01-12-26

Rita is back on the air breaking down the exploding crisis in Iran, where the State Department has ordered Americans to leave immediately and President Trump is putting military options and 25% tariffs on the table. Then, the show tackles the chaos in Minneapolis: Rita debunks the "peaceful protester" narrative surrounding the death of Renee Good, citing new video evidence that suggests she was using her vehicle to ram federal agents. Plus, Rita takes on Ilhan Omar’s "cold-blooded murder" claims...

Jan 13, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-08-26

Dominic Carter fills in for Rita Cosby to dissect the fallout of the Minneapolis shooting, where an anti-ICE activist’s fatal confrontation with federal agents sparked a firestorm. This broadcast features intense, back-and-forth debates with callers over the legal protocols of law enforcement, the "double standards" of the January 6th investigations, and the tragic fate of Ashli Babbitt. Dominic doesn't pull any punches regarding New York City politics, labeling a former mayoral candidate "Mr. 7...

Jan 09, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-07-26

Guest host Dominic Carter dives into the volatile situation in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting involving ICE agents and a driver identified as Renee Nicole Good. Dominic dismantles claims of "cold-blooded murder" by analyzing video evidence that shows the vehicle being used as a deadly weapon against law enforcement. Throughout the hour, he clashes with skeptical callers. The broadcast concludes with a "Support Our Heroes" segment honoring Staff Sergeant Ruben Tala for his heroic rescue o...

Jan 07, 202643 min

The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 01-06-26

Dominic Carter fills in for Rita Cosby to dismantle a week of political chaos, starting with New York City’s new socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and his controversial appointment of a tenant advocate who views homeownership as a "weapon of white supremacy". Dominic dives into Governor Tim Walz’s refusal to resign despite multi-billion dollar fraud admissions in Minnesota and a fiery debate over the legality of broadcasting the Islamic call to prayer in American streets. Learn more about your ad...

Jan 06, 202643 min

Jonathan Gilliam | 01-05-26

Joe Concha, filling in for Rita Cosby, is joined by former Navy SEAL and FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam as they breaks down the high-stakes raid on a fortified compound in Caracas, Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 06, 202618 min

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

Guest host Dominic Carter delivers a high-octane hour tackling President Trump’s capture of Nicolas Maduro and the seismic shifts in American foreign policy. The program dives deep into the "socialist" transformation of New York City under its new mayor, examining a controversial push to redefine private property as a "collective good" and the resulting friction with the NYPD Commissioner. Beyond the headlines, the episode balances political fire with human stories, from a heroic Christmas Day r...

Jan 06, 202643 min

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

Join Joe Concha as he fills in for Rita Cosby on the Red Apple Podcast Network to dissect the latest moves of the "Trump effect" in Washington. This episode explores how former Fox News personalities like Pete Hegseth and Sean Duffy have transitioned into high-ranking administration roles, effectively turning the government into a "Fox building" annex. Concha and guest Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam dive deep into the high-stakes Delta Force raid in Venezuela to extradite Nicolás Maduro, comparing t...

Jan 06, 202642 min

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

On this New Year’s Day episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita dives into the fiery inauguration of Zohran Mandani, New York City’s first Muslim and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist mayor. With Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the charge and branding dissenters as "bigots," the new administration promises a radical shift: divesting from Israel, freezing rents, and replacing police with social workers on dangerous calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 02, 202642 min
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