The Rita Cosby Show

In this action-packed episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita tackles the glaring political hypocrisy of New York City requiring multiple IDs just to shovel snow, while the left continues to insist that voter ID is racist. Callers light up the lines to celebrate the pure, missing-toothed patriotism of USA Hockey star Jack Hughes, contrasting his love for America with "woke" athletes making excuses to skip White House visits. The episode also dives into Abigail Spanberger's upcoming Democratic State of the Union response, examining how the former CIA officer seemingly pivoted from moderate to radical leftist. Finally, Rita breaks down the terrifying cartel violence and Costco fires erupting in Mexico following the US-backed takedown of a major drug lord, Gavin Newsom's shocking pardon of a violent alien, and some incredibly wild caller theories regarding the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby tackles the historic Northeast blizzard that battered the tri-state area with up to three feet of snow. The ice quickly melts as Rita celebrates the US Men's and Women's hockey teams taking home Olympic Gold, praising player Jack Hughes for his gritty, tooth-losing overtime performance and his unabashed love for America. The celebration gets a presidential upgrade when Donald Trump calls to congratulate the men's team and personally invites them to the State of the Union address. However, the political climate turns frosty as Rita vehemently slams Democrats, including Adam Schiff, for boycotting the State of the Union, calling their alternative outdoor event a pathetic and disrespectful display of "Trump Derangement Syndrome". Tune in for fiery caller debates covering political decorum, emergency dental advice for Olympic heroes, and the lost art of respecting the presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby navigates a wide range of topics, beginning with President Trump’s global tariff and moving into the mysterious Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, where guests debate the possibility of accomplices and the role of digital evidence. The dialogue shifts toward the fiscal and social decline of New York City, specifically criticizing the policies of Mayor Mandani and the potential for a tax-driven exodus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby examines a series of high-stakes political and criminal developments, primarily focusing on President Trump’s resilience following a Supreme Court defeat regarding trade tariffs. Cosby frames the President as a "Rocky" figure who, despite legal setbacks and partisan friction, remains committed to his economic agenda through alternative executive actions. The program shifts into a critical analysis of a high-profile kidnapping investigation in Arizona, where local law enforcement is accused of being inept and territorial by allegedly sidelining the FBI. Interacting with callers, Cosby further explores the necessity of military strength against Iran and decries the lack of patriotism and civility among modern politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for an explosive hour! We kick things off with breaking news: President Trump just announced he will declassify top-secret government files on UFOs and extraterrestrial life. Then, Rita shifts gears to local New York City politics, calling out Zohran Mamdani’s controversial push for sanctuary cities and his proposal to slash 5,000 NYPD cops. But the real fireworks happen on the phone lines! Buckle up for a "looney night" of fiery, unfiltered caller debates, featuring heated clashes over race and policing, intense arguments about Iran's hypersonic missiles and Israel, and callers getting totally shut down. It’s a wild, unmissable ride from extraterrestrials to foreign policy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Rita dives into the massive geopolitical waves as President Trump potentially weighs military strikes against Iran within the next 24 hours to 10 days. We dissect the shocking refusal by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to allow the US to use British airbases, leaving callers outraged and asking if the "Special Relationship" is completely dead. Plus, get the latest updates on the targeted kidnapping of NBC's Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, as 400 investigators hunt for clues and possible accomplices. Throw in some wild Trump UFO comments, outrageous NYC property tax hikes, and fiery patriotic listener calls, and you have an hour of explosive radio you absolutely cannot miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this packed episode, Rita Cosby breaks down the sophisticated new crypto ransom note received by TMZ in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case and the FBI's hunt for DNA evidence and a potential border crossing. Plus, the White House issues an ominous "or else" to Iran, and a fiery grandmother steals the spotlight at President Trump’s Black History Month celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita investigates breaking reports of a massive U.S. and Israeli military buildup in the Middle East as the Trump administration weighs a potential strike on Iran. Rita also covers shocking new digital evidence from Google and Nest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, and blasts Zohran Mandani’s controversial proposal to slash 5,000 officers from the NYPD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Rita breaks down the terrifying moment a gunman with a shotgun charged the U.S. Capitol. Then, she rips into Zohran Mamdani for proposing a staggering $1.2 billion in spending and demanding charges be dropped against a knife-wielding attacker. Finally, listeners weigh in on the baffling Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case—was it military revenge, and where did that "clunky" holster come from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on the Rita Cosby Show, the investigation into the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping hits a frustration-filled "brick wall" as we enter week three with no suspects. Sheriff Chris Nanos reveals that DNA from a glove found nearby had no matches and insists this was a "targeted kidnapping," not a botched burglary. As the reward jumps to $200,000, listeners weigh in: is it the cartel, a "psycho" neighbor, or a rival jealous of Savannah Guthrie? Plus, a heroic "Back the Blue" rescue in Jacksonville and chaos in NYC politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby breaks down the latest forensic twists in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, asking if a pacemaker’s data could be the key witness authorities need. Rita also covers a tragic shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink involving a suspect with a complex identity, followed by a heated debate over the SAVE Act and Chuck Schumer’s stance on Voter ID laws. Finally, Rita shares an emotional salute to a Vietnam POW receiving a hero's welcome aboard American Airlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this President's Day edition, Rita Cosby unleashes on Gavin Newsom and AOC for bashing American law enforcement and President Trump while on foreign soil in Munich. We get breaking updates on the Nancy Guthrie case as the Sheriff officially clears her family of wrongdoing, though many questions remain unanswered. Later, things get fiery when Rita battles a caller over the details of a controversial ICE shooting, and we share a heartwarming "Back the Blue" moment where an officer saves a choking baby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby reports on a major development in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, noting that police have executed a search warrant and detained two individuals in a residential area just miles from the victim's home. The broadcast highlights the critical role of forensic evidence, specifically a glove found nearby that was rushed for DNA testing, while also discussing the collaboration—and occasional friction—between local authorities and the FBI. Beyond the criminal investigation, Cosby contextualizes the case within a broader political landscape, featuring President Trump’s involvement and criticizing local leaders for their stance on federal law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby navigates a dual-track news cycle dominated by political instability and a high-profile kidnapping investigation. Cosby first critiques the impending partial government shutdown, characterizing the lack of Department of Homeland Security funding as "political theater" by Democrats that threatens the paychecks of essential federal employees. The narrative then shifts to breaking developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, featuring expert testimony on the deployment of tactical units and the discovery of "non-familial DNA" at the crime scene. Through interviews and caller contributions, the program explores theories ranging from organized Chilean crime "clicks" to anonymous Bitcoin ransom demands, illustrating a climate of intense public concern and forensic urgency Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita rips into the "secret" meeting between NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry, blasting their "sanctuary city" alliance and the withdrawal of ICE agents from key cities. The heat turns up on Capitol Hill as Josh Hawley and Ron Johnson grill Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over a massive $9 billion fraud scandal, accusing him of smirking while taxpayers lose out. Finally, Rita breaks down new evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case—including a glove found at the scene—while callers criticize the local sheriff for acting like a "Keystone Cop" and blocking the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Day 12 of the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, and the clock is ticking in Tucson. Sgt. Betsy Bratner Smith joins the show to reveal how a bitter feud between the Sheriff and the FBI is actively impeding the investigation. From a mysterious glove sent to a private Florida lab to hunting for an Ozark Trail backpack at every local Walmart, we break down the latest evidence. Plus, we discuss the Sheriff's checkered past and the cutting-edge tech—including pacemaker tracking—that might finally break the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Rita breaks down explosive new developments in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, including the discovery of a glove with potential DNA inside the home and the identification of the suspect’s backpack. Expert Betsy Brantner Smith joins the show to discuss the investigation and the heating friction between the local Sheriff and the FBI. Plus, sparks fly on Capitol Hill as Senator Josh Hawley grills Minnesota AG Keith Ellison over a massive fraud scandal—leading to a "prisoner versus pal" showdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita Cosby dives into the latest twists in the search for Nancy Guthrie, investigating a mysterious Bitcoin ransom demand and new forensic evidence found near the scene. The episode heats up on Capitol Hill as Pam Bondi clashes with the acting ICE Director over "blood on his hands", and Jim Jordan grills Don Lemon regarding his alleged involvement in a church riot. Plus, Senator Rand Paul battles Katie Couric on immigration statistics, and Rita exposes the "dark money" allegedly funding organized protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the dam about to break in the Nancy Guthrie case? Rita breaks down the discovery of mysterious gloves near the crime scene and the release of "Carlos," the detained DoorDash driver. Then, it’s Wrestlemania on Capitol Hill: Attorney General Pam Bondi enters the ring against House Democrats in a hearing that Rita calls "TDS on steroids." Plus, the SAVE Act passes by a razor-thin margin, a heroic "Back the Blue" canal rescue in Florida, and callers grade Congress's behavior lower than a preschool classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lt. Randy Sutton of The Wounded Blue reports live from the Arizona border, breaking down the dramatic detention of a suspect in the Guthrie case. We discuss the FBI's release of "chilling" security footage showing a masked intruder using vegetation to hide from a doorbell camera, the massive SWAT rollout in Tucson, and the urgent move to stop the suspect before a potential flight to Mexico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices