Protecting America with Rita Cosby

Protecting America with Rita Cosby

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October 10, 2025 25 mins
On the latest episode of Protecting America, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson for The National Police Association and a Retired Chicago Area Police Officer, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the dangerous crime in Chicago... and how concerning it is that Democratic leaders there are increasing verbal attacks against President Trump and federal law enforcement who are trying to keep communities safe. Learn more about your ad choice...
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Federal Prosecutor Doug Burns joins Rita Cosby to discuss the case against 22 year old Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative leader Charlie Kirk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith and Best-Selling Author, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the powerful legacy of his friend Charlie Kirk and the deep challenges facing those who cherish the values of faith and civic unity... As profiled in his powerful new book, Pagan Threat: Confronting America's Godless Uprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Alireza Jafarzadeh, the Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran - US Representative Office, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the status of Iran's nuclear program... and the big protests planned outside the UN next week while the President of Iran addresses the world body.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt. Randy Sutton, Founder of The Wounded Blue, joins Rita Cosby to discuss how dangerous it is right now to be in law enforcement and how his organization tremendously helps those in need.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt. Chris Olivarez, Spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety, joins Rita Cosby to discuss Trump's tremendous success in securing the border as sadly immigration officials face escalating attacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Rebekah Koffler, a Russian-born U.S. Intelligence Expert and Author of Putin's Playbook, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the mindset of the Russian leader and where she believes recent peace talks, spearheaded by President Trump, are ultimately headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Operative and President of Project Sentinel, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President Trump's historic meetings with Putin and then Zelensky. Plus, what is likely to happen next for a peace deal to be finally secured in the brutal Russia Ukraine war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Washington Times Legal Affairs Reporter Alex Swoyer joins Rita Cosby to discuss the many levels of weaponization used against President Trump, highlighted in her powerful new book, Lawless Lawfare: Tipping the Scales of Justice to get Trump and Destroy MAGA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat Shahar Azani joins Rita Cosby to discuss the latest in the Israel - Gaza war as the terrorist group Hamas releases a horrific video showing a starved Israeli hostage forced to dig his own grave.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Legendary Political Consultant Hank Sheinkopf joins Rita Cosby to discuss the important New York City mayoral race and how dangerous the views are of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the US office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the US military's recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and what should happen next in order for the people of Iran to topple the oppressive regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the increasing attacks on immigration agents... and whom he believes is responsible for the dangerous vitriol and even physical assaults.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Army Helicopter Pilot Darin Gaub joins Rita Cosby to discuss his nearly three decades of military service and the pivotal role faith has played in his life as profiled in his powerful new book, Veritas Vincit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Trump Campaign Foreign Policy Advisor Walid Phares joins Rita Cosby to discuss the powerful U.S. military strikes against Iran's nuclear sites and what's ahead for the radical Iranian regime.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Retired Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt joins Rita Cosby to discuss the latest in the Israel - Iran conflict and what the U.S. should or should not do militarily in this very high stakes crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Asia Expert Gordon Chang, Author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America, joins Rita Cosby to discuss U.S. - China trade talks and the CCP's continued efforts to infiltrate our country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the horrific anti-semitic attack by an Egyptian man in Boulder, Colorado and what must be done to stop the rise of hate crimes across America.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Officer and President of Project Sentinel, joins Rita Cosby to discuss how President Trump is reshaping the U.S. military with his clear focus on peace through strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On the latest episode of Protecting America, Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Senior Medical Analyst, Doctor and Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone Medical Center, joins Rita Cosby to discuss Former President Joe Biden's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, why it was not revealed sooner and what all men should do to take care of their health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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