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Episode 182: General Blaine Holt, Retired Air Force Brigadier

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 29:26


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

Episode 181: Gordon Chang, Asia Expert and Author

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 34:09


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

Episode 180: Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 31:28


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

Episode 179: Lt Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Officer

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 33:13


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

Episode 178: Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News Senior Medical Analyst

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 29:52


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

Episode 177: Blaine Holt, Former Air Force Accident Investigator

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 31:35


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Retired Brigadier General Blaine Holt, a Former Air Force Accident Investigator, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the recent communication blackouts between air traffic controllers and planes at Newark Liberty International Airport... and if travelers should be concerned about flying to and from our nation's airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 176: Ron Vitiello, Senior Advisor for US Customs and Border Protection

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 32:07


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Ron Vitiello, Senior Advisor for US Customs and Border Protection, Former Acting Director of ICE and Former Chief of Border Patrol, joins Rita Cosby to discuss new Trump Administration initiatives to increase deportations of criminal migrants... as the President continues to face resistance by many Democratic political leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 175: Art del Cueto, Vice President and Spokesperson for the National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 33:31


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Art del Cueto, Vice President and Spokesperson for the National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss what President Trump has accomplished regarding the border and deporting violent criminal migrants during the first 100 days of his second term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 174: Tim Murtaugh, Former Senior Adviser to Trump 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 31:47


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Tim Murtaugh, Former Senior Adviser to Trump 2024, Communications Director for the Trump 2020 Presidential Campaign and Best Selling Author, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the biggest accomplishments of the first 100 days of Trump's second Administration, the biggest hurdles he's encountered and what areas the Commander-in-Chief will likely focus on next.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 173: Alireza Jafarzadeh, Author, Middle East Commentator and Deputy Director of the US Representative Office of The National Council of Resistance of Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:52


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Author, Middle East Commentator and Deputy Director of the US Representative Office of The National Council of Resistance of Iran, joins Rita Cosby to discuss current talks between the Trump Administration and Iran, how far along the rogue regime's nuclear development really is... and what must happen soon to prevent a world catastrophe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 172: Jonathan Allen, Award-Winning Journalist, Best Selling Author and Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 38:03


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Jonathan Allen, Award-Winning Journalist, Best Selling Author and Senior National Politics Reporter for NBC News, joins Rita Cosby to discuss his new bombshell book, Fight: Inside The Wildest Battle For The White House, which reveals stunning details of President Biden's declining mental fitness while he was our Commander-in-Chief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 171: Dr. Isaiah Hankel, Best Selling Author and CEO of Overqualified.com

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 31:41


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Dr. Isaiah Hankel, Best Selling Author and CEO of Overqualified.com, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the mission of Elon Musk and his team at DOGE, The Department of Government Efficiency, and some of the stunning examples of waste and fraud they've already uncovered in our bloated bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 170: Gordon Chang, Asia Expert

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 33:15


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Asia Expert Gordon Chang joins Rita Cosby to discuss China's continuing role in supporting Iran's nuclear programs, its efforts to help Iranian proxies attack Israel... and Chang explains how developed the Chinese military is compared to our U.S. capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 169: Sara Carter, Award-Winning Investigative Columnist and Host of "Rumor, Scandal or Truth"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 27:49


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Sara Carter, Award-Winning Investigative Columnist and Host of "Rumor, Scandal or Truth" on X, joins Rita Cosby to discuss her visit to El Salvador's famed mega-prison where many brutal gang members, all illegal migrants, were just sent from the United States via the Trump Administration's deportation efforts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 168: Art Del Cueto, Vice President of The National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 22:25


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Art Del Cueto, Vice President of The National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President Trump and his Administration cracking down on sanctuary cities that are fighting federal efforts to deport illegal criminal migrants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 167: Todd Bensman, Media Commentator, Reporter and Fellow at The Center for Immigration Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 34:24


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Todd Bensman, Media Commentator, Reporter and Fellow at The Center for Immigration Studies, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the dramatic drop in border crossings since President Trump came back to the Oval Office, and why it's critical to deport illegal criminal migrants from our country as soon as possible.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 166: Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 22:54


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the sharp decrease in illegal migrant crossings into the US since President Trump returned to The White House... and how extremely concerning it is that some individuals and groups are now openly defying federal immigration policies and trying to hamper law enforcement from carrying out deportations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 165: Brigadier General Blaine Holt, Former Air Force Accident Investigator

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 30:30


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Brigadier General Blaine Holt, Former Air Force Accident Investigator, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the latest series of airplane crashes, what may have caused them and if we should be concerned to fly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 164: Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 33:59


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Veteran Israeli Diplomat Shahar Azani joins Rita Cosby to discuss the very strong ties between President Trump and Israel... and how he hopes that Trump telling Hamas "all hell is going to break out" if they don't release the hostages, will force the terrorist group to free them immediately.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 163: Sharyl Attkisson, Emmy-Winning Journalist and Best Selling Author

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 32:14


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Sharyl Attkisson, Emmy-Winning Journalist and Best Selling Author, blows the lid off the corruption involving the very lucrative pharmaceutical industry, government and the news media, as revealed in her latest blockbuster book, "Follow The Science: How Big Pharma Misleads, Obscures and Prevails." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 162: Lt Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 31:19


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  all the wars and major security issues President Trump has inherited, after President Biden's dismal policies and weakness on the world stage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 161: Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian and Reagan and Trump Biographer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 30:35


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Craig Shirley, Presidential Historian and Reagan and Trump Biographer, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President - Elect Trump's second inauguration and how his messaging and mission compare to other Presidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 160: Blaine Holt, Former US Deputy Military Representative to NATO & Retired US Air Force Brigadier General

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 30:50


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Blaine Holt, Retired US Air Force Brigadier General, Former C-17 combat commander, Former US Deputy Military Representative to NATO, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the mysterious drones flying over New Jersey and elsewhere.... and which American nemesis he thinks is doing this and why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 159: Victoria Coates, Former Deputy National Security Advisor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 30:32


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Victoria Coates, Former Deputy National Security Advisor and current Vice President at The Heritage Foundation, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the chaos in the Middle East and elsewhere... and how Trump's message of clarity and strength will greatly assist our allies and hurt our adversaries, as featured in her new book, "The Battle For The Jewish State: How Israel - And America - Can Win." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 158: Ken Belkin, Defense Attorney

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 31:59


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Defense Attorney Ken Belkin joins Rita Cosby to discuss the Daniel Penny subway chokehold case where a New York jury ultimately acquitted the heroic marine of criminally negligent homicide tied to the death of homeless man Jordan Neely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 157: Doug Burns, Former Federal Prosecutor

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 33:24


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Federal Prosecutor Doug Burns joins Rita Cosby to discuss President Joe Biden pardoning his son and actually claiming Hunter Biden was a victim of political persecution. Doug Burns also talks about the cases against President-Elect Trump and where they are all headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 156: Beth Van Duyne, Texas Congresswoman

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 32:34


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne joins Rita Cosby to discuss the dramatic improvement we'll see at our borders as soon as President Trump returns to The White House.... and how his new national security team, including border czar Tom Homan, is already boosting the morale of border agents as well as communities deeply concerned about migrant crime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 155: Ron Vitiello, Former Chief of Border Patrol and Retired Acting ICE Director

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 34:31


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Ron Vitiello, Former Chief of Border Patrol and Retired Acting ICE Director, joins Rita Cosby to discuss how President-Elect Trump plans to immediately secure our border and begin deportations of criminal migrants as soon as he returns to The White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 154: Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Defense Department Intel Operative and President of Project Sentinel

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 30:26


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt. Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Defense Department Intel Operative and President of Project Sentinel, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President -Elect Trump's latest key staff selections for his next Administration, as well as what his top priorities will be when he returns to the Oval Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 153: Mark Otto, President and Executive Director of United War Veterans Council

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 37:29


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Mark Otto, President and Executive Director of United War Veterans Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss their upcoming New York City Veterans Day Parade, the largest Veterans Day event in the country. The Marine Corps veteran also details the other important programs they organize throughout the year... and the importance of appreciating the service and sacrifice of our military heroes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 152: Jessie Jane Duff, Gunnery Sergeant & 2024 Campaign Executive Director of Veterans for Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 32:17


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Gunnery Sergeant Jessie Jane Duff, 2024 Campaign Executive Director of Veterans for Trump, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the big issues at stake for our country with the Presidential Election only days away. She also reacts to the horrible and dangerous rhetoric coming from Democrats against Former President Trump and his many supporters during this pivotal moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 151: Doug Burns, Former Federal Prosecutor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 32:12


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Federal Prosecutor Doug Burns joins Rita Cosby to discuss the trial of marine veteran Daniel Penny accused of a deadly chokehold on a threatening and erratic homeless man on a New York City subway last year. The high-profile and controversial case spotlights issues of security and safety on the crime-ridden subway system as the Good Samaritan could face more than a dozen years behind bars if convicted.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 150: Alex Storozynski, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist and Award-Winning Author

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 30:21


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Alex Storozynski, Pulitzer  Prize-Winning Journalist and Award-Winning Author, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the extraordinary story of his own family's fight for freedom through generations, powerfully detailed in his new book, "Spies in my Blood: Secrets of a Polish Family's Fight Against Nazis and Communists." Storozynski also shares the current lessons for our country and the world... to make sure history does not repeat itself and evil never prevails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 149: Shahar Azani, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 32:36


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat Shahar Azani joins Rita Cosby to discuss the somber one year anniversary of the brutal October 7th Hamas attacks on Israel, as well as the extensive terrorist reach of Iran and its many lethal proxy groups around the globe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 148: Gordon Chang, Asia Expert

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 32:16


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Asia Expert Gordon Chang joins Rita Cosby to discuss the very controversial and long-term ties Kamala Harris' running mate Governor Tim Walz has with China, as well as the major threat the Communist nation poses to our country, revealed in Chang's powerful new book entitled, Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 147: Miranda Devine, Acclaimed Investigative Journalist for the New York Post and Best Selling Author

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 29:36


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Miranda Devine, Acclaimed Investigative Journalist for the New York Post and Best Selling Author, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the stunning revelations in her new book entitled, The Big Guy, which exposes the cover-up of the Biden family business dealings and the role some officials in our intelligence agencies and media played to keep the Bidens' corruption out of the headlines and thereby impact the Presidential race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 146: Charles Marino, Former Secret Service Agent

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 31:14


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Charles Marino, Former Secret Service Special Agent and Former Homeland Security Department Advisor, joins Rita Cosby to discuss a second assassination attempt against Former President Trump in just two months. Marino talks about the major security failures, the politicization of top leadership at the US Secret Service... and the many unanswered questions that remain regarding the terrible incident and the alleged gunman Ryan Routh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 145: Miklos Szantho, Director of CPAC Hungary

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 33:32


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Miklos Szantho, Director of CPAC Hungary, joins Rita Cosby to discuss their successful conservative political action conferences and what the United States and other countries can learn from the European nation on the values of faith, family and securing our borders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144: Lt. Colonel Darin Gaub, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 32:20


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Lt. Colonel Darin Gaub, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore Liberty, as well as a 28 year Army Veteran, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the disastrous Biden - Harris Administration withdrawal from Afghanistan three years ago... and the recent controversy surrounding Former President Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery on the anniversary of the deaths of the 13 U.S. service members killed at Abbey Gate outside Kabul Airport by a suicide bomber.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 143: Don Mihalek, Former Senior Secret Service Agent

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 37:26


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Don Mihalek, Former Senior Secret Service Agent, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the stunning details surrounding the attempted assassination of Former President Trump at that Butler, Pennsylvania rally in July. Mihalek spotlights the major security breakdowns, the background of the 20 year old shooter and he talks about the intense dedication of the agents who get assigned to high level protective details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 142: Kieran Donahue, President of the National Sheriffs' Association & Idaho Sheriff

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 36:22


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Canyon County, Idaho Sheriff Kieran Donahue, President of the National Sheriffs' Association, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the biggest issues confronting law enforcement in our country, including battling open borders, fentanyl, cartels and combating domestic violence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 141: Mark Morgan, Former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 31:47


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Mark Morgan, Former Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the enormous impact illegal migrants are having on cities across our country... and how he believes the crisis will get much worse under a potential Kamala Harris - Tim Walz Administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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