The Rita Cosby Show

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defiantly coming to New York City, asserting, "I'm not going to be pushed around by some New York City mayor". He will test Mayor-elect Zoran Mandani's pledge to comply with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrest him. Mandani, meanwhile, has stated in "no uncertain terms" that the NYPD will not cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Rita discusses new details in the DC National Guard shooting. Rahmanullah Lakanwal shouted “Allah Akbar” prior to committing the shooting, a common proclamation among Islamist terrorists. Rita comments on Democrats facing scrutiny for their controversial ad urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders, and Los Angeles County voting to ban masks on threatened ICE agents.

The GOP celebrates a crucial special election win in Tennessee, preventing the rise of a potential "AOC of Tennessee". Rita dives into the escalating conflict between President Trump and Zoran Mandani—a figure who called ICE raids "cruel and inhumane" and vowed to stop the NYPD from assisting federal immigration efforts. Mandani’s controversial views on defunding the police are explored. Rita disc...

President Trump ramps up pressure on Venezuela, while US drug boat strikes draw fire from Democrats. Protests flare as ICE agents are attacked, sparking demands for arrests of the protesters and their financial backers. Rita Cosby dissects the debate over due process for US citizens versus illegal immigrants, and Democrats siding with illegal criminals over law enforcement.

Rita Cosby dissects why Democrats are prioritizing the "rights" of drug kingpins' over the rights of regular Americans to be safe, after a strike on a drug boat off Venezuela. Rita also analyzes the latest in the tragic case of the unvetted Afghan national who shot two National Guardsmen, revealing how he may have been radicalized in the US.

TJ McCormack fills in for Rita Cosby on this Thanksgiving night, reflecting on the tragic death of 20-year-old National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom, ambushed in Washington D.C.. The alleged shooter, Rahmanullah Lakanwal—a former CIA-funded Afghan operative—was allowed entry to the country under the "Operation Allies Welcome" resettlement program. Listeners weigh in on the anti-American agenda, polit...

TJ McCormack fills in for Rita Cosby on a somber Thanksgiving night 2025, delivering breaking news: 20-year-old National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom has died of her wounds after being ambushed in Washington D.C.. McCormack connects this awful tragedy—at the hands of an Afghan refugee brought over during the Biden administration’s exit from Afghanistan—to poor vetting. Plus, TJ dives into other news:...

Sergeant Betsy Brantner Smith of the National Police Association joins Rita Cosby to detail the fierce investigation and widespread outrage surrounding the attack on two heroic National Guardsmen by an Afghan national who may have overstayed his visa after the 2021 withdrawal. Smith discusses the multi-agency effort to uncover co-conspirators, radicalization, and how the alleged shooter obtained a...

This broadcast centers on the critical shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., by an Afghan parolee who entered the country following the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In response to the event, it was reported that the U.S. government has suspended all Afghanistan immigration applications, and additional National Guard troops have been ordered to deploy to the capital.

This broadcast centers on the ambush and critical shooting of two National Guardsmen in Washington D.C. by an alleged Afghan national. Rita Cosby connects the violence to the suspect's entry into the U.S. via the 2021 humanitarian parole program, arguing that the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan resulted in a failure to properly vet incoming individuals. Host Rita Cosby and her callers express ...

The show focuses primarily on the controversy surrounding a video produced by six Democrat members of Congress—referred to by commentators as the "Sedicious Six"—who urged active duty military personnel to refuse what they called "illegal orders." Rita Cosby and callers vehemently condemn the video, arguing that it is a seditious attempt to break the chain of command and sow distrust within the ra...

This radio broadcast offers commentary on the failures of progressive governance, primarily focusing on issues of crime and border security in major U.S. cities. Rita Cosby criticizes leaders in "blue cities," such as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, for their anti-incarceration stances following a horrific attack on a young woman, arguing that such policies lead to increased public danger. Extensiv...

Rita Cosby leads a discussion on Zoran Mandani, analyzing his perceived communist leanings, his prior comments about "seizing the means of production," and the contradictory nature of his actions—specifically, his eagerness to meet with Donald Trump despite publicly calling him a fascist. The program also touches on voter integrity concerns, with the host and callers criticizing Eric Swalwell's pr...

On tonight's show, Rita Cosby discusses the meeting between former President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mandani. Rita Cosby and the callers discuss the surprising cordiality of the meeting, contrasting it with Mandani's past and current assertions that Trump is a fascist and a threat to democracy. The program also discusses broader concerns about antisemitic protests in New York.

Hear the explosive analysis of the White House meeting between President Donald Trump and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani—the self-proclaimed "blatant democratic socialist" accused of wanting to defund the police and anti-Semitic rhetoric. Critics are divided: Did Mamdani gain a "respectability lifeline" or is this merely part of Trump’s "master plan" ? Rita dissects the "Twilight Zone" moment, Mam...

Political bombshells explode as Marjorie Taylor Green announces her resignation (effective January 5th, 2026), following a bitter public falling out with President Trump, whom she claims tried to "destroy" her. Then, it's the meeting everyone wondered about: President Trump and Democratic Socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani meet in the Oval Office. Though Trump previously called him "my little co...

Rita is joined by National security expert and New York Times best-selling author Brigitte Gabriel to expose the Muslim Brotherhood's 100-year plan—known as "The Project"—to infiltrate and dominate the West and establish an Islamic government on Earth. Gabriel details how this "civilization jihadist process" involves "eliminating and destroying the Western civilization from within".

The ultimate political showdown is here: ultra-capitalist President Trump meets with incoming NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the self-professed Democratic Socialist. Rita breaks down the historic, highly-anticipated meeting focusing on Mamdani's bluster, his extreme policies (including defunding the police and his anti-Israel stance), and how President Trump might use the federal "purse strings" to rei...

The ultimate political showdown! President Trump welcomes Democratic Socialist NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the White House for a high-stakes afternoon meeting. Mamdani, who once "blistered and slammed" Trump, is now soliciting the visit because he needs federal funds. This clash pits the capitalist against the communist. Rita and her guest Brigitte Gabriel, break down the tensions: Will Trum...

President Trump has signed the bill releasing the explosive Jeffrey Epstein documents, kicking off a 30-day process for the Department of Justice to weed out classified material and launching new investigations. Meanwhile, the program erupts in debate over six Democrats who released a viral video urging U.S. military members to independently "refuse what they say are illegal orders" from the Comma...

It’s a night of political firestorms! President Trump moves to release the Epstein files, signing a bill directing the Department of Justice to release the materials within 30 days. Will Democrats have "egg on their face" over the revelations? Then, the showdown everyone is watching: NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. Plus, the controversy over Mamdani ret...

Rita talks to John Catsimatidis, Owner Operator of Red Apple Media, about President Trump's tireless energy and all of his accomplishments in last 10 months.

The Rita Cosby Show dives into New York’s political warfare and national drama. Will Mayor-elect Zorhan Mamdani meet President Trump before taking office—and will Mandani dare to repeat his radical policy promises, such as taxing certain groups, blocking NYPD cooperation with ICE, or his bizarre pledge to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister? Plus, we cover President Trump's takedown of an "ABC fake...

It’s a news-packed hour on The Rita Cosby Show as President Trump formally designates Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally following their pledge of $1 trillion in U.S. investment. Plus, the Epstein files are about to drop after a massive, near-unanimous vote in Congress. Get ready for potential political chaos, as new reports reveal Jeffrey Epstein had contacts, including an invitation to a Demo...

The Rita Cosby Show investigates the week's highest-stakes political battles and cultural conflicts. Tonight, we cover Democrats demanding new leadership while trying to find anything to pin on President Trump. Dive into the explosive debate over female presidential candidates and Michelle Obama's claim that America is "not ready" for a woman leader. In New York, the incoming Democratic Socialist...