# The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 06-16-26

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Podcast: [The Rita Cosby Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rita-cosby-show-4484149)
Published: 2026-06-17T06:01:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2570

## Resource

In this explosive episode, Rita tackles the breaking news of U.S. Rep. Barry Moore's GOP primary victory in Alabama and unpacks the chilling details of a thwarted terror plot targeting a White House UFC event. Rita and her fired-up callers debate the radicalization of youth via TikTok, the growing threat of foreign interference from China and Iran, and the ideological battles in D.C.'s mayoral race. Wrap it all up with a look at dropping oil prices, a deep dive into Trump's muscular foreign policy, and a moving tribute to a 101-year-old WWII hero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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