In this episode, Rita covers major military escalations in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian crude oil tankers near Kharg Island, featuring insight from retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Blaine Holt on rising gas prices and military strategy.The conversation shifts to local outrage in New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to attend the upcoming 25th anniversary 9/11 memorial service, highlighted by passionate responses from 9/11 victims' families and controversy over his chief legal counsel.