# The Rita Cosby Show: Hour 2 | 06-17-26

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Podcast: [The Rita Cosby Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rita-cosby-show-4484149)
Published: 2026-06-18T05:44:00+00:00
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Dive into the high-stakes geopolitical drama as President Trump signs a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding with Iran—giving them a strict window to comply or face immediate military consequences. Host Rita Cosby breaks down the controversial reality of unfreezing Iranian funds to protect the power of the US dollar, details the pinpoint destruction of Iranian military targets, and discusses the stark differences between this strategy and Obama-era policies. Plus, Alan Dershowitz weighs in on the shocking Situation Room leaks to the New York Times, and passionate listeners call in to debate everything from deploying the Mossad to avoiding another "forever war" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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