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Episode 215: John Fund, Columnist for National Review

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 15:51


On the latest episode of Protecting America, John Fund, Columnist for National Review, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the voter ID bill now in Congress, known as the SAVE Act, and what it's possible passage would mean for much-needed voter integrity in our country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 214: Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 28:51


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the escalating attacks on federal agents and the role that the very incendiary rhetoric, by even some members of Congress, is having on law enforcement and their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 213: James Gagliano, Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and a Security and Law Enforcement Analyst

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 25:59


On the latest episode of Protecting America, James Gagliano, Former FBI Supervisory Special Agent and a Security and Law Enforcement Analyst, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the disturbing case surrounding 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. James breaks down potential clues and where the troubling case goes from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 212: Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson with The National Police Association and a Retired Chicago Area Police Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 30:45


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson with The National Police Association and a Retired Chicago Area Police Officer, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the latest deadly shooting by federal law enforcement in Minneapolis of protester Alex Pretti and the escalating attacks overall against ICE and Border Patrol agents in sanctuary cities and states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 211: Peter Schweizer, President of The Government Accountability Institute

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 27:48


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Peter Schweizer, President of The Government Accountability Institute, joins Rita Cosby to discuss how many countries are trying to influence and undermine the United States as profiled in his blockbuster new book, "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 210: Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 36:33


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran - US Representative Office, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the courageous anti-regime protesters rising up in Iran and what President Trump should do to help Iranian citizens in their heroic fight for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 209: Lt Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Officer and President of Project Sentinel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 25:23


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 President Trump leading on the world stage and keeping dangerous individuals and organizations, who are planning harm to our nation, in check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 208: Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 25:24


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter NYC, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the shooting at Brown University and the stunning security lapses on that campus and at many other colleges across our nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 207: Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 27:03


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Shahar Azani, Veteran Israeli Diplomat, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the deadly mass shooting on the first night of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach and the very disturbing rise of antisemitism around the world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 206: Blaine Holt, Retired US Air Force Brigadier General

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 32:33


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Retired US Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt, Former C-17 Combat Commander and Former Deputy Military Representative to NATO, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the recent US strikes on boats carrying narcoterrorists, who have been designated as members of foreign terrorist organizations for the crimes they have committed against our citizens, including transporting deadly fentanyl to our nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 205: Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 25:59


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the significant threats to our homeland due to former President Biden's reckless immigration policies, spotlighted by the recent deadly attack by an Afghan national who opened fire on National Guard troops in Washington DC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 204: Steve Rogers, Retired Military Officer on the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 23:40


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Steve Rogers, A Retired Military Officer Assigned to the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and Former Lieutenant at the Nutley, New Jersey Police Department, joins Rita Cosby to discuss NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and his radical views on police and community safety.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 203: Wayne Allyn, TV and Radio Host

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 31:50


On the latest episode of Protecting America, TV and Radio Host Wayne Allyn Root joins Rita Cosby to discuss what he believes is ahead for NYC with incoming Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his radical policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 202: Peter Schweizer, Investigative Journalist, Best-Selling Author and President of The Government Accountability Institute

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 31:35


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Peter Schweizer, Investigative Journalist, Best-Selling Author and President of The Government Accountability Institute, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the very controversial and dangerous connections NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani has to extremists in our country and overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 201: Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter - NYC

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 31:02


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Joe Imperatrice, Founder of Blue Lives Matter - NYC, joins Rita Cosby to discuss what the election victory of extreme Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani means for the NYPD and community safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 200: Anthony D'Esposito, Former New York Congressman and Retired NYPD Detective

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 32:55


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Anthony D'Esposito, Former New YorkCongressman and Retired NYPD Detective, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the Big Apple's upcoming high stakes mayoral election...  and the extremely dangerous rhetoric and policies of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 199: Dick Morris, Senior Advisor to President Trump

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 30:54


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Dick Morris, Senior Advisor to President Trump, joins Rita Cosby to discuss the very dangerous and divisive political climate in our nation and the legacy of one of the most influential leaders of his generation, highlighted in Dick's new book, "The Real Charlie Kirk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 198: Shahar Azani, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 32:24


On the latest episode of Protecting America, Shahar Azani, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat, joins Rita Cosby to discuss President Trump's historic peace deal, the release of all twenty living hostages by the terrorist group Hamas... and what is next for Gaza and the rest of the Middle East.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 197: Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, Spokesperson For The National Police Association & Retired Chicago Area Police Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 25:51


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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 196: Doug Burns, Former Federal Prosecutor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 35:35


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

Episode 195: Pastor Lucas Miles, Senior Director of Turning Point USA Faith and Best-Selling Author

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 31:01


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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 194: Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the National Council of Resistance of Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 31:19


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

Episode 193: Lt. Randy Sutton, Founder of The Wounded Blue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 32:46


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

Episode 192: Lt. Chris Olivarez, Spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 34:21


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

Episode 191: Rebekah Koffler, Russian-Born U.S. Intelligence Expert and Author

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 29:27


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

Episode 190: Lt Colonel Tony Shaffer, Former Department of Defense Intel Officer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 31:26


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

Episode 189: Alex Swoyer, Washington Times Legal Affairs Reporter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 27:39


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

Episode 188: Shahar Azani, Former Veteran Israeli Diplomat

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 32:36


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

Episode 187: Hank Sheinkopf, Legendary Political Consultant

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 34:44


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

Episode 186: Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 31:22


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

Episode 185: Paul Perez, President of The National Border Patrol Council

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 32:22


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

Episode 184: Darin Gaub, Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Army Helicopter Pilot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 30:57


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

Episode 183: Walid Phares, Former Trump Campaign Foreign Policy Advisor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 31:23


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

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

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