The Rita Cosby Show

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

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 services while allegedly ignoring rising anti-Semitism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 revelers "pampers-ing up" for the cold to deep-dives into Venezuela’s political future and a moving tribute to Vietnam veterans, Rita and guests John and Margo Catsimatidis bid a firm "good riddance" to 2025 and look toward America's 250th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 revelers "pampers-ing up" for the cold to deep-dives into Venezuela’s political future and a moving tribute to Vietnam veterans, Rita and guests John and Margo Catsimatidis bid a firm "good riddance" to 2025 and look toward America's 250th anniversary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, his past "defund the police" rhetoric, and what his leadership means for the future of capitalism and safety in the Big Apple. from celebrating America’s 250th anniversary to dissecting the legacy of outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, this episode is a deep dive into a city in transition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 beginning for the Big Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 high alert. Plus, callers debate the legalities of denaturalization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

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 so you never have to wonder what the heck is going on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 administrative failures and celebrates the everyday citizens stepping up when leadership drops the ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 student visa, and a scathing critique of university leadership’s "disgraceful" response to the tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 reject political correctness. Finally, Rita exposes the deeply concerning political affiliations of mayor-elect Zoran Mandani, whose potential chief counsel defended both an al-Qaeda terrorist and a radical anti-Israel campus leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 investigative failures surrounding the Brown University shooting, where the police are criticized as the "Keystone cops". Despite the university's $8 billion endowment, police are dealing with "extremely old archaic" surveillance footage, hindering the identification of the masked shooter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices