# Pandemic Pardons and Pleading the Fifth

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Podcast: [The Rita Cosby Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rita-cosby-show-4484149)
Published: 2026-07-30T03:07:55+00:00
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## Resource

Dive into the latest political fireworks on The Rita Cosby Show! In this fiery episode, we unpack the bombshell congressional hearing where Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, allegedly shielding himself with a sweeping 11-year presidential pardon from Joe Biden. We dig into explosive revelations from Fauci's private diary regarding COVID-19 origins, the Wuhan lab, school closures, and seeking cash prizes. Plus, we break down NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s heavily criticized "second home tax" and his controversial judicial appointments, and highlight an incredible high-tech police drone rescue in New Jersey for our "Back the Blue" segment. Tune in for heated caller debates, unfiltered commentary, and serious questions about government accountability!

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