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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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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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English


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

4/25/2026
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

Duration:00:41:53

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

4/25/2026
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

Duration:00:42:43

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Daphne Barak | 04-23-26

4/24/2026
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

Duration:00:09:57

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

4/24/2026
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

Duration:00:42:12

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

4/24/2026
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

Duration:00:42:27

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

4/23/2026
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

Duration:00:42:11

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

4/23/2026
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

Duration:00:39:33

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

4/22/2026
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

Duration:00:42:37

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

4/22/2026
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

Duration:00:42:28

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

4/21/2026
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

Duration:00:38:55

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

4/21/2026
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

Duration:00:39:34

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NATO came to late | 04-17-26

4/18/2026
Mixed messages from Iran Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:07:33

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The Hormuz Strait Situation | 04-17-26

4/18/2026
President Trump announces that the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:08:04

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

4/18/2026
President Trump is the peacemaker that settled 8 wars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:39:45

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

4/18/2026
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

Duration:00:41:49

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

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:42:32

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

4/17/2026
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

Duration:00:42:06

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

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:39:45

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

4/16/2026
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

Duration:00:42:26

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

4/15/2026
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

Duration:00:42:28