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Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby

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John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby host 'Cats & Cosby', live Monday-Friday from 5pm-6pm on WABC Radio.

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Ron DeSantis
Governor of Florida
Florida State Government
Episode: The Cats and Cosby Show | 05-13-26
Tim Sheehy
Senator from Montana
U.S. Senate
Episode: The Cats and Cosby Show | 05-13-26
Melissa DeRosa
former senior aide to then Governor Cuomo
New York Governor's Office (Cuomo administration)
Episode: Melissa DeRosa: Mamdani's Budget Did Nothing to Put the City Into a Better Fiscal Position Which Means We'll Back Next Year Doing the Same Dance | 05-13-26
Jerome Peltz
Board member (speculated)
Financial/Corporate board
Episode: Cats and Cosby Team Talk: Trump in China... Next 48 Hours Could Be Pivotal for World Peace | 05-13-26
Greg Jarratt
Commentator
Media/Politics
Episode: Cats and Cosby Team Talk: Trump in China... Next 48 Hours Could Be Pivotal for World Peace | 05-13-26
Peter Michalos
Medical doctor providing expert commentary on hantavirus
Medically affiliated (Dr. Michalos)
Episode: Dr. Peter Michalos: What You Need to Know About the Deadly Hantavirus and Its Potential Risks | 05-12-26
Arnold Punaro
Retired US Marine Corps Major General; CEO of Punaro Group
Punaro Group
Episode: Gen. Arnold Punaro: President Trump has Been Correct in Keeping Maximum Pressure on Iran Militarily, Economically, and Diplomatically | 05-06-26
Karen Schneier
Daughter of Rabbi Arthur Schneier
Episode: Karen Schneier: When Will the Hate Stop... Once Again, My Father's Historic Synagogue was Attacked by Violent Anti-Israeli Protestors | 05-06-26
Ryan Zinke
Congressman from Montana, former Secretary of Interior
U.S. House of Representatives (Montana)
Episode: Rep. Ryan Zinke: A Peace Deal May Be Coming, But Can Iran Be Trusted? | 05-06-26

Hosts

John Catsimatidis
Host of the show; long-running radio host with broad political and policy commentary, often steering discussions with a practical, skeptical lens.
Rita Cosby
Co-host known for interviewing high-profile guests and leading on-air discussions with a direct, sometimes confrontational style.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Owner’s Own Show “wow”

    Rita is just an empty headed barbie and WABC owner “Cats” is totally incoherent and unlistenable talking with all that jizzglop in his throat, just plain awful!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MrBW11
    United Statesa month ago
  • Impressive Guests

    Rita seems really nice but she is not a good radio interviewer. Takes up so much time asking a question the giving a lot of commentary around the question instead of letting the expert guests answer the question. Someone needs to sit with her while listening to the podcast and correct her missteps. Think she could quickly learn how to fix this problem because it is getting hard to listen

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    3
    Politics Now
    United States9 months ago
  • Feedback

    Please try to be

    mindful of interrupting guests. Especially Rudy Washington. He’s got great insight

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    rez374
    United States9 months ago
  • RITA!

    STOP INTERRUPTING THE GUESTS!!! So rude and also they are the experts - NOT YOU! Infuriating to listen to that

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    i want the lying game now!
    United States10 months ago
  • John ROCKS!!!

    MORE JOHN! MORE JOHN! MORE JOHN!!!

    I could listen to just John Cats the entire episode interview ppl and give his opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prodigy2104
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners note strong, informed guest lineups and timely security/policy discussions.
Audience appreciates substantive geopolitical and policy debates and memorial segments that add human context.
Positive feedback highlights John Catsimatidis' interview style and guest diversity.
Criticism often targets on-air pacing and speaking over guests, suggesting room for tighter moderation.
Some critiques focus on interruptions and pacing during interviews.

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Melissa DeRosa: Mamdani's Budget Did Nothing to Put the City Into a Better Fiscal Position Which Means We'll Back Next Year Doing the Same Dance | 05-13-26
Q: what about the protests?
She notes concerns about protests and criticizes the mayor's tepid response, suggesting that discontent could grow if the budget and governance remain unstable.
Melissa DeRosa: Mamdani's Budget Did Nothing to Put the City Into a Better Fiscal Position Which Means We'll Back Next Year Doing the Same Dance | 05-13-26
Q: what is happening with the budget?
Melissa DeRosa explains that the budget relies on one-time gimmicks and a $1.5 billion one-time bailout rather than addressing ongoing costs, which could leave the city facing the same fiscal challenges next year.
Sen. Tim Sheehy: The Democratic Party Has Been the Party of Defending Terrorist Organizations | 05-13-26
Q: What's on your mind today as you discuss the situation with global tensions and domestic politics?
The guest outlines a strong stance against terrorism, critiques of the Democratic Party's alliances, and a push for careful diplomacy with China to avoid military confrontation, while emphasizing national security and economic considerations.
Dr. Peter Michalos: What You Need to Know About the Deadly Hantavirus and Its Potential Risks | 05-12-26
Q: What exactly is the hantavirus and how does it spread?
Dr. Michalos explains that the virus is carried in rodent droppings, urine, and saliva, becomes aerosolized, is inhaled into the lungs, and has a six-week incubation period before symptoms may appear, making surveillance and prevention challenging.
Dr. Marc Siegel: How Worried Should We Be with a Cruise Ship that Had a Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak While at Sea? | 05-06-26
Q: So what is going on? Well, joining us now is Dr. Marc Siegel. Dr. Siegel, how scary is this virus?
Dr. Siegel explains that the hantavirus involved is a severe illness with high mortality in the pulmonary form, but human-to-human transmission is unlikely. He emphasizes that the overall number of US cases has been relatively low over decades and that containment through isolation and quarantine is the key response.

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Sharp, high-velocity political talk with a focus on U.S. national security, homeland security funding, geopolitics, and energy policy. Episodes frequently tackle Iran, China, Middle East dynamics, domestic policy, and bold takes from lawmakers and policy experts, often pairing current-events breaks with expert analysis and provocative commentary. Noteworthy is the steady roster of high-profile guests, a readiness to discuss controversial topics, and a broadcast-style format that blends rapid-fire debate with somber tributes and background reporting. The show stands out for its combination of aggressive interview style, marquee guests, and a clear tilt toward timely, policy-driven conversations that aim to inform listeners who want a strong,... more

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2. Tim Sheehy
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