The Rita Cosby Show

The Rita Cosby Show

77 WABC
Држава Сједињене Државе
Жанрови Вести
Језик EN
Епизоде 400
Последња 17.09.2026

Emmy-winning TV host, NYT best-selling author, and Female Legend of the Year in Radio, Rita Cosby hosts a nightly talk show on 77 WABC. The program covers current events, politics, and interviews with newsmakers, airing weeknights from 10 PM to 12 AM.

Епизоде

  • Six Cops, Zero Drones, and a Rooftop Regret 17.09.2026 38мин
    Rita Cosby breaks down alarming security lapses surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah State University—where only six officers were assigned to a crowd of 3,000 people with no rooftop coverage—and details the Kirk family's legal notice of claim. Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker joins to analyze these "woefully deficient" university security measures, alongside strange new revelations in the Thomas Matthew Crooks investigation involving an anonymous donor funding his cremation and mysterious online communications.
  • Sock Puppets, Sanctuary Cities & Senate Swipes 17.09.2026 36мин
    Rita breaks down raw political clashes, major economic moves, and real-life rescue heroics. Senate Democrats roll out the red carpet for candidate Abdul El-Sayed despite intense heat over his links to controversial streamer Hasan Piker and questions regarding campaign contributions.: A Congressional hearing on New York's sanctuary city laws devolves into chaos as Rep. Dan Goldman brings up 12-year-old personal allegations against Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar, drawing a scathing "degenerate politician" response on the house floor.
  • Danny Burmawi 16.09.2026 12мин
    Rita Cosby interviews Jordanian-born author and former Muslim Danny Burmawi. Danny shares his personal transformation from cheering the September 11 attacks as a 13-year-old in Jordan to converting to Christianity and relocating to the United States. He breaks down the mission of Infidel Awareness Month (observed between September 11 and October 7)and discusses his work with the Ideological Defense Institute to educate policy makers and the public on radical Islam, Sharia, and Western political dynamics.
  • Vance’s Rally Call & Piker’s Wi-Fi Brawl 16.09.2026 38мин
    Rita Cosby tackles high-stakes election politics, national security, and legal controversies shaping the 2026 midterm season. Vice President J. D. Vance calls on conservative voters to turn out with presidential election energy to "keep the crazies at bay". The show breaks down leftist streamer Hasan Piker's viral rant slamming U.S. infrastructure over internet speeds, alongside New York Democratic Socialist candidates proposing to block DHS budgets and risking $215 million in local anti-terror funding. 
  • Kash, Booker, and the Senate Shouting Match 16.09.2026 36мин
    Rita Cosby breaks down the latest political drama, starting with former Texas Representative Al Green’s attempt to push impeachment articles on his way out and heated congressional shouting matches featuring Kash Patel, Cory Booker, Scott Bessent, and Ayanna Pressley. Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar exposes how New York sanctuary state policies force law enforcement to release illegal immigrant criminal suspects "out the back door", sparking a fiery clash with Rep. Dan Goldman. Plus, Rita details a thwarted FBI ISIS terror plot in Pennsylvania, highlights a heroics-filled "Back the Blue" Michigan hiker rescue, and welcomes author Danny Burmawi to discuss his conversion experience and his work founding the Ideological Defense Institute.
  • Out of Touch & Off the Ballot 15.09.2026 38мин
    Rita Cosby tackles breaking news and political flashpoints in this hard-hitting hour. Topics include a tragic stabbing attack at a Borough Park synagogue during the high holidays, the massive party collapse surrounding North Carolina candidate Shelley Hedden after extreme social media posts surfaced, and former CIA Director John Brennan being subpoenaed in a Trump-related investigation. Plus, newly released FBI details on would-be assassin Thomas Matthew Crooks, Joe Manchin’s endorsement in the tight Michigan Senate race, fiery caller debates over influencer Hasan Piker.
  • Gavin’s Pass, Pete’s Pitch & Piker’s Problems 15.09.2026 36мин
    The 2028 presidential race is already heating up, political culture wars are boiling over, and the High Court just dropped a major midterm ruling. In this episode of The Rita Cosby Show, Rita breaks down Gavin Newsom's surprising declaration that he won't challenge Kamala Harris in 2028 to avoid "mutually assured destruction", alongside Pete Buttigieg hinting at his own White House ambitions while keeping his focus on the upcoming midterms. Plus, a heated look at Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed's tense interview dodging questions about controversial Twitch streamer Hassan Piker and the Supreme Court rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in ballot.
  • Dr. Judy Kuriansky 11.09.2026 8мин
     Rita Cosby sits down with clinical psychologist, trauma expert, and 9/11 first responder Dr. Judy Kuriansky as the 25th anniversary of September 11 approaches. Dr. Judy reflects on her months spent offering emotional support to firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers directly at Ground Zero. Together, they address the ongoing health struggles and toxic respiratory illnesses affecting first responders. Dr. Judy also shares the inspiring journey behind "Towers of Light," an anthem of hope co-created with composer Russell Daisy, while highlighting how storytelling, music, and simple acts of kindness foster resilience in the face of life's deepest hardships.
  • From Dallas to Ground Zero 11.09.2026 38мин
    Rita Cosby broadcasts on the eve of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 to honor American resilience, first responders, and national service. Clinical psychologist and ground zero first responder Dr. Judy Kuriansky joins the show to share her anthem "Towers of Light" and discuss ongoing health support and recovery for rescue workers. Plus, Rita recaps standout moments from the GOP midterm convention in Dallas—highlighting emotional testimony from the family of Sheridan Gorman—covers the US Treasury's newly announced 9/11 commemorative half-dollar.
  • Dallas, Dividends & High Notes 11.09.2026 36мин
    In this action-packed episode of The Rita Cosby Show, host Rita Cosby breaks down the high-stakes finale of night two at the first-ever Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, Texas. Tune in as President Donald Trump takes the stage as the ultimate closer, laying out his political vision.
  • Five Grand, Six Genders, and One Unfiltered Trump 10.09.2026 37мин
    The Rita Cosby Show breaks down President Donald Trump’s fiery, 90-minute unscripted speech at the first-ever midterm Republican National Convention in Dallas. Trump drops a massive bombshell, promising a $5,000 cash dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans maintain control of the House and Senate, while pledging to campaign across 35 critical races.The episode dives into high-stakes political drama, including Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico walking back past statements.
  • Pretend I'm On the Ballot! 10.09.2026 35мин
    Rita Cosby provides live coverage of the historic, first-ever Republican Midterm Convention. With just 55 days until election day, President Donald Trump takes the stage unscripted to rally voters across 35 key swing races, urging the base to act as if he is directly on the ballot. The episode captures Trump laying out core campaign proposals—including eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, issuing a $5,000 "Trump dividend," and rolling back federal DEI mandates—mixed with his trademark commentary on political opponents. 
  • Gen. Blaine Holt 09.09.2026 7мин
    Rita Cosby speaks with retired US Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt about major escalations unfolding in the Middle East. The conversation addresses recent US military strikes on five Iranian crude oil tankers near Kharg Island in response to Iranian ballistic missile attacks on US warships. General Holt analyzes the severe economic blow to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the escalation from Houthi strikes on Saudi oil infrastructure, and Iran's claims of capturing an intact US underwater drone.
  • Scott Maltzie 09.09.2026 5мин
    New Hampshire GOP Chair Scott Maltzie joins host Rita Cosby to break down the latest Granite State primary election results and discuss New Hampshire's pivotal role in the battle for control of the U.S. Senate. Following John Sununu's primary victory and a surprising 35% vote share for the Democratic socialist candidate, Maltzie explains why the state represents a crucial GOP "firewall" to secure a Senate majority. 
  • Pen Pass-Offs 09.09.2026 37мин
     In this episode, Rita covers major military escalations in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian crude oil tankers near Kharg Island, featuring insight from retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt on rising gas prices and military strategy.The conversation shifts to local outrage in New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to attend the upcoming 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service, highlighted by passionate responses from 9/11 victims' families and controversy over his chief legal counsel.
  • Sununu’s Sequel & Mamdani’s Memorial Mess 09.09.2026 37мин
    Rita Cosby breaks down the high-stakes New Hampshire primary results, where John Sununu clinched the GOP Senate primary and establishment Democrat Chris Pappas held off a Democratic Socialist challenge. New Hampshire GOP Chair Scott Maltzie joins the show to explain why the Granite State could serve as the ultimate firewall for control of the U.S. Senate. Plus, massive backlash builds surrounding the upcoming 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial, with over 100,000 petition signers and 9/11 family members demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani stay away from Ground Zero following a controversial pen-passing incident with his chief counsel.
  • Joseph Fenity 08.09.2026 11мин
    Independent journalist and documentarian Joseph Fenity shares the extraordinary story of his 9/11 interviews which are now being preserved by the Library of Congress..
  • Mayor Mamdani, the Pen, and the Ultimate Slap in the Face 08.09.2026 36мин
    Celebrate Labor Day with Rita Cosby as she navigates the high-stakes political storms of the upcoming midterms and the deeply emotional lead-up to the 25th anniversary of September 11th. This episode dives headfirst into the furious controversy in New York City, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces severe backlash for attending the memorial ceremony after handing his official executive order signing pen to an attorney on his staff who once represented an al-Qaeda terrorist. Shifting from political outrage to profound history, independent journalist Joseph Fenity joins the show to discuss his 9/11 interviews now being preserved by the Library of Congress.
  • Midterms, and Moral Compasses 08.09.2026 36мин
    On this special Labor Day edition of The Rita Cosby Show, host Rita Cosby delivers a fiery, unfiltered analysis of the high-stakes political battlefield ahead of the midterm elections. Rita contrasts the patriotic energy of the GOP's first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) convention in Chicago, calling out controversial keynote speaker Hasan Piker and candidates like Abdul El-Sayed.
  • The Rita Cosby Show Hour 2 - The Justice and Madness Around the Mistrial of the Lindsay Clancy Case 05.09.2026 39мин
    Throughout the 2nd Hour, Rita Continued With Her Focused on the Mistrial of Lindsay Clancy Case. To Which She and Her Different Callers  Examine Whether the Death of the Three Children Were Premeditated Murders by a “Sociopath” or Does It Come Under the Fault on the Medical System Failing Her With Treatments??? To Then Switching Topics on the Controversy Surrounding the 25th Anniversary of 9/11. Showcasing the Outrage Coming From Victims’ Families Over the Attendance of Mayor Zohran Mamdani Going to Ground Zero. And Much More to Come!!!