# The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 1 | 07-15-26

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Podcast: [The Rita Cosby Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rita-cosby-show-4484149)
Published: 2026-07-16T03:40:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rita tackles Governor Tim Walz's baffling criticism over the deportation of a convicted child predator. We also unpack the explosive allegations against former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is facing intense scrutiny for allegedly lying under oath about secretly snooping on the text messages of 44 members of Congress. Plus, Rita applauds President Trump's staunch defense of ICE's crucial traffic stops, calls out a Canadian visa-overstayer who slapped a teen for wearing MAGA sweatpants, and questions the shocking congressional votes against national defense and Israel. Buckle up for an hour of unapologetic commentary.

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