Ruthless Podcast
A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.
Episodes
Liberals Jeer, Americans Cheer - It's America 250! + Sec. Burgum on the TR Presidential Library
The fellas celebrate America's 250th birthday, react to some outrageous Fourth of July controversies and play a classic round of Dem or Journo.
Plus the Fellas sit down with Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to discuss America250, Theodore Roosevelt, energy, public lands, and restoring Washington, D.C.
#RuthlessPodcast #America250 #Politics #FourthOfJuly #DougBurgum
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Socialist's Win Big in Primaries across the Country! Are Democrats Capable of Controlling them?
The Democrats' leftward shift accelerates after another shocking primary upset, the guys break down major Supreme Court rulings and what they mean for 2026.
Plus Chairman Jason Smith joins the program to discuss the GOP's tax agenda, government waste, and the road to the midterms.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #SupremeCourt #Congress #midterms2026
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Are Socialists Stupid or Evil? Democrat Socialist BLAMES THE US for 9/11: It Was 'Inevitable' — Plus Rep. Lisa McClain
A Democrat candidate for congress claims the brutal attacks on 9/11 were "inevitable." The fellas break down the Democrat Party's shift to the far left, and react to another bizarre story out of California.
Are socialists ignorant? Or are they lying on purpose?
PLUS, we sit down with Rep. Lisa McClain to discuss Republican messaging, the 2026 midterms, and what's at stake this election cycle
Democrats Senate Dreams Fading? Platner & Talarico Implode
The fellas break down the Democrats' latest Senate recruits, expose another week of campaign controversies, play a chaotic round of King of the Hill, celebrate America's 250th, and sit down with former House Floor Director John Leganski for an inside look at the historic fight over the Speaker's gavel.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Congress #News00:02:48 Democratic Senate Candidates Face Tough Scr
Socialist Uprising: Democrats Conquered + Halo Composer & House Candidate Marty O'Donnell
The roof is collapsing on the Democrat establishment — and the inmates are now running the asylum. George Conway gets blown out by a "Team CDC" candidate, the DCCC fumbles Matt Dunlap's résumé in Maine, and a fresh crop of DSA primary winners is heading to Washington and Albany with the wildest platforms you've ever heard. We break down the clips, the chaos, and what this socialist takeover means
ANOTHER Dem Scandal Explodes + Why are Lib Journos Cheering for Iran?
The fellas dig into Ruben Gallego's donor-funded luxury lifestyle, call out media figures rooting against the U.S., and break down Father's Day culture wars. Plus some all-time Juneteenth political pandering from Abigail Spanberger and Jeanne Shaheen. Later, ABA CEO Kevin Keane joins the progrum to talk about the great American cold drinks that are culture staples of your 4th of July BBQ!
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Why Are Democrats Such Losers? + California's "Gay Certification" Program
Democrats' epic fails: Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's joint checking account with his MOM at 37, the "fail son" pattern from Graham Platner to AOC, and the new CNN poll showing just 29% of Democrats are proud to be Americans.
Plus, why the Democrat midterm generic ballot lead is the weakest in decades.
Then it gets WILD: inside California's $43 BILLION "gay certification" program for s
What Everyone Got Wrong About Iran + SPLC Sex Scandal Explodes
So many were so wrong about how Iran would turn out. Plus, the fellas break down the newly released Iran MOU, the media's reaction to Trump's foreign policy, the shocking SPLC donor money scandal, election chaos in Maine and DC, JD Vance's media tour, and why World Cup fans are falling in love with America.
#RuthlessPodcast #Trump #Iran #JDVance #Politics
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Biden’s Embarrassing Return, Trump Dominates + MoH Recipient Dakota Meyer Joins the Progrum
Trump's Iran peace deal sends markets soaring, Biden fights to salvage his legacy, and Democrats embarrass themselves trying to counter the White House UFC spectacle.
Plus Medal of Honor recipient Marine Sergeant Dakota Meyer shares a powerful story of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
#RuthlessPodcast #Trump #DakotaMeyer #Politics #UFC
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Why Left Wing Organizations are Collapsing - Dems' Money Problem + Sen. Schmitt Joins the Progrum
ActBlue faces tough questions on Capitol Hill, the SPLC gets grilled over its tactics, Ron Klain sparks backlash with his defense of Graham Platner, and World Cup visitors discover what makes America unique.
Plus, Senator Eric Schmitt joins the fellas after his viral Congressional Baseball Game highlight.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ActBlue #WorldCup #EricSchmitt00:02:50 ActBlue CEO Pleads the F
This is Why Democrats are Stuck with Platner + Buck Sexton Joins the Progrum
The Platner saga gets even stranger as Democrats struggle to defend the indefensible despite his primary win in Maine.
Plus, King of the Hill, an alligator earns a sheriff's award, and Buck Sexton joins the fellas to discuss propaganda, cults, and his new book Manufacturing Delusion.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #BuckSexton #CurrentEvents #News
00:02:14 Democrats Rally Behind Graham Platner Desp
A New Low for Journalism? - Scott Pelley Implodes + Rep. Pfluger Joins the Progrum
The media meltdown over Scott Pelley, the latest fallout from the Graham Platner scandal, California's election counting chaos, and a recap of the Tunnel to Towers climb.
Plus Rep. August Pfluger joins the fellas to discuss reconciliation, government fraud, and the future of the Republican agenda.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ScottPelley #California #Congress
00:03:18 Scott Pelley’s Meltdown Ove
Team Trump Dominates Democrats + ANOTHER Platner Scandal
Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent put Democrats on defense during Capitol Hill hearings, new allegations rock Democrat Senate candidate Graham Platner, and Rep. Brandon Gill joins the fellas to expose massive government fraud.
Plus, California election chaos, media meltdowns, and the Question of the Day: What's the Democrats' biggest weakness?
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #MarcoRubio #BrandonGill #co
Democrat Primaries Go Off the Rails + Ken Paxton Joins the Progrum
The fellas break down California's primary results, Spencer Pratt's surprising political rise, the Democrats' latest controversial candidates, media meltdowns at CBS, and the growing influence of the far left.
Plus, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joins the show to discuss his Senate campaign, election integrity, and the fight for control of the U.S. Senate.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #KenPax
Bad to Worse for Democrats: Platner Scandal Explodes + Sen. Ben Sasse Joins the Progrum
Democrats face a growing headache in Maine as new controversies surround Senate candidate Graham Platner.
Plus, Ben Sasse joins the show for an unforgettable discussion on family, faith, death, gratitude, and finding purpose in the time we're given.
#RuthlessPodcast #BenSasse #Politics #Faith #Podcast
00:04:09 Democrats’ Senate Nightmare: The Graham Platner Problem
00:08:39 Platner’s Wife Wa
Jill Biden’s Cash Grab: Joe “Had A Stroke” + Vivek Ramaswamy Joins the Progrum
Jill Biden's eyebrow-raising claims about the infamous debate, a roast of the disastrous America 250 concert lineup, Hakeem Jeffries' latest FaceTune fail, and the fellas welcome Vivek Ramaswamy to the progrum to discuss Medicaid fraud, healthcare costs, and his vision for Ohio's future.
Plus: a legendary King of the Hill showdown, a one-handed driver's traffic stop gone hilariously wrong, and p
Will the Democrat Death Spiral Save GOP Majorities?
The fellas break down the Republican fight for the Senate majority after Ken Paxton’s massive Texas primary win, exposing the Democrats’ growing “normal guy” problem as James Talarico’s old woke clips come back to haunt the party.
Plus: RFK Jr. battles snakes with his bare hands, a “strip club veteran” becomes a courtroom legend, and AFP’s Katelyn Bledsoe joins the Progrum to talk affordability,
Mamdani Humiliated + The Candace Owens - Hunter Biden Interview
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is pushing cheap tickets to the World Cup, but the trolls have different plans. The humiliating twitch stream that everyone is talking about. What was Mamdani thinking?
Hunter Biden and Candace Owens kick around the most insane conspiracy theories you’ve ever heard.
PLUS, a not-so-fond farewell to Stephen Colbert.
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The Disastrous DNC ‘Autopsy’
The fellas bullied the DNC into releasing their autopsy.
After months of delays, leaks, infighting, and excuses from DNC leadership...we got him. DNC Chair Ken Martin has released the 2024 autopsy.
What was supposed to explain Kamala Harris’ crushing defeat instead exposed a party drowning in incompetence, denial, factional warfare, and pure political malpractice.
Plus, Congressman Pat Harrig
Democrats Race to the Bottom + Will Trump’s Primary Strategy Work?
Vile hatred is pouring out of the Democrat party.
The fellas break down the Democrats’ escalating race to the bottom, from House Democrats openly talking about “breaking” MAGA supporters to radical candidates embracing anti-semitic extremism and online left-wing insanity.
Plus, the media’s double standard gets exposed again as Democrats rally around controversial figures like Graham Platner
What Will It Take For Republicans To WIN? w/ Erick Erickson
It's primary day in several key states with several more elections are on the horizon.
Do we have the candidates? Will Democrats implode?
Erick Erickson joins the progrum to discuss GOP prospects in November.
In variety, macaque is making headlines again and an unfortunate architectural oversight in Spain.
PLUS, Grover Norquist stops by to warn Republicans about the union pay off that is t
Democrat Meltdowns & The Truth About The Midterms
The fellas break down the Democratic Party’s identity crisis, from redistricting meltdowns and performative politics to viral clips exposing just how disconnected modern Democrats have become from everyday Americans.
Plus, we have new House maps...what do they mean for Republican's chance in November?
Let us know, what do Republicans need to do to win?
#midterms2026 #demsindisarray
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UFO Secrets Revealed w/ Rep. Tim Burchett
The fellas dig into the UFO files disclosure with Congressman Tim Burchett, breaking down hidden government files, mysterious military encounters, and whether the deep state knows more than it admits.
Plus: Democrats melt down under real media scrutiny, Marco Rubio’s “Maduro tracksuit” moment, King of the Hill chaos, drunk French deer terrorizing the countryside, and a wild DC police scandal.
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Why the Democrat Establishment is Already Pushing AOC 2028
AOC’s appearance over the weekend has created speculation about a 2028 presidential run.
Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook break down her chances within a democrat primary.
PLUS CA democrats are having trouble with fake Governors and fake boobs and RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón and our signature game - King of the Hill.
#aoc #2028election #gavinnewsom
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Spencer Pratt Dominates Socialist, Dem vs Dem in Virginia
An absolute clinic by Spencer Pratt against liberal opponents in the LA Mayoral debate and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger looks almost excited that her Democrat rival Louise Lucas is facing legal troubles.
Stand-up Trump is back with another classic, PLUS, The Daily Wire's Luke Rosiak joins the progrum to discuss the massive fraud scandal exploding across Ohio.
#spencerpratt #MedicaidF
Who Will be the Heir of MAGA? Vance or Rubio?
It's the conversation nobody wants to have! Is their an heir apparent to Donald Trump? Or is this just the beginning of a battle for the 2028 GOP nomination? What will it take to bring the MAGA universe along in 2028?
The fellas answer these questions, plus, The Federalist Society Co-Chair Leonard Leo joins the progrum!
#maga #2028Election #RepublicanParty #rubio #vance
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DNC Humiliation + Spencer Pratt Joins the Progrum
DNC chaos deepens as Democrats scramble to rebuild their failing political machine amid leadership infighting, fundraising gaps, and 2024 fallout, then Spencer Pratt and Mary Katharine Ham join the Progrum!#DNC #DemocratCrisis #2024Election #MAHA #LAmayorsrace
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Chaos: Why Schumer Can't Contain Democrats' Radical Base
The left-wing of the Democrat party is dominating primaries. Despite Chuck Schumer's best efforts to win in November, the radicals seem to be coming out on top.
In the lightning round, Trump lightly roasts the NASA administrator and Jasmine Crockett just won't go away.
Plus, King of the Hill returns!
#Platner #MaineSenate #Midterms2026
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Fraud & Hypocrisy: Democrats Reeling After Fed Raids in MN
The FBI raids nearly two dozen sites in Minneapolis as part of a vast fraud investigation.
Democrats are feeling the heat as the feds focus on daycare fraud.
The political hypocrisy of Democrats becomes obvious as Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar take center stage in the ongoing scandal in Minnesota.
Elise Stefanik joins the progrum to discuss her new book 'Poisoned Ivies' and weighs in on accountab
Dems Double Down on Violent Rhetoric After Third Trump Assassination Attempt
Yet another attempt on Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
The media toes the line as democrats defend their insane rhetoric.
#trump #WHCD #MediaBias
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Democrats’ Hasan Piker Problem
Democrats rally around Hasan Piker as the emerging thought leader of the party.
Senate candidate Adam Schwarze joins the progrum to make his case for Minnesota.
#hasanpiker #MinnesotaPolitics #2026Election
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Fake Hate - How Democrats Manufacture ‘Extremism’ - SPLC Indicted
SPLC and Democrats' “Fake hate” exposed.
This is how Democrats use the Southern Poverty Law Center to manufacture extremism for power and profit.
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Is This the End for Ilhan Omar?
Is this the end for Ilhan Omar—or just the beginning of a much bigger unraveling?
#ilhanomar #politics
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The Unbelievable Ways Liberals Spend Taxpayer Money + Michele Tafoya Joins the Progrum
Why do liberals keep doubling down on policies that clearly aren’t working? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into a week where the “woke agenda” isn’t failing… it’s accelerating.
Because this isn’t subtle anymore. You’re seeing it in the spending, the priorities, the messaging—and the complete refusal to admit any of it might be wrong. So t
Jail Time? Democrat Scandals Explode + How to Stop the VA Gerrymander
When Democrats suddenly “discover” scandals in their own ranks, is it accountability… or strategy? Is the media actually exposing corruption—or just deciding who gets sacrificed?
The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—bring you a brutal week for Democrats, where long-buried stories explode into the open and the timing raises more questions than answers.
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The Catastrophic Collapse of Eric Swalwell w/ Ben Domenech
Is the media exposing the truth—or just taking out one of their own? And if a Democrat goes down, is it ever really about accountability… or just clearing the field for the next one up? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook (with Comfortably Smug out on assignment)—jump straight into the Eric Swalwell implosion with special Guest Ben Domenech.
What's the deeper game being p
The Rise and Fall of a Democrat Superstar
Is the next “rising star” in politics already crashing back to earth? How does someone win big, get crowned the future of a party… and then immediately start losing the public? The fellas—Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the rise and sudden fall of Abigail Spanberger, and what it tells you about how political narratives are built—and how fast they collapse.
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How the Liberal 'Hot Take' Economy Got Iran Completely Wrong - It's All Fake
Is the outrage real—or is it all just a performance? When the facts start coming in and the narrative falls apart, why do the loudest voices double down instead of backing off? The fellas—Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—discuss the chaos surrounding Iran and expose what might be the biggest problem in modern politics: the “hot take economy.”
Because here’s the reality no one w
Trump Hammers Big Government — We Can’t Be Your Daycare + WH Science & Tech Advisor Michael Kratsios
Is the federal government supposed to run your life—or just protect your freedom? When politicians start promising childcare, healthcare, housing, and everything in between… are they helping you, or making you dependent? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into one of the biggest fights shaping the future of the country: what is the role of government in Ameri
America is BACK - Astronauts to the Moon + Newsom’s Fraud Scheme
Is America actually back—or are we just finally remembering who we are? When a bar full of strangers erupts like it’s the Super Bowl over a rocket launch, what does that say about the country the media keeps trying to write off? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the tension between a rising American spirit and a political/media class that seems almost a
Lib Sabotage of Trump Justice + OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap
Is the system broken—or is it working exactly how the left wants it?
When judges start issuing rulings on cases that don’t even matter anymore, what are we actually looking at… law, or pure political theater? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook —jump straight into the chaos and ask the question nobody in media wants to touch: is this about justice, or just headlines?
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Who’s Behind The ‘No Kings’ Money Grab & Why Do They Hate Their Own Supporters?
Are Democrats losing control of their own coalition—or is this exactly where it was always headed? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and (briefly missing) John Ashbrook—talk about a political landscape that feels less like strategy and more like chaos. From fringe activists gaining mainstream influence to protests that look more like performance art than persuasion, the que
Sedition or Stupidity? Why Are Democrats Defending Iran?
Foreign policy chaos, media narratives spinning out of control, and politicians dodging the simplest questions…
Special guests - Rep. Julia Letlow and Laurie Buckhout join us for two great interviews as we update our midterms race map!
So what’s actually true—and who’s just playing politics?
Don't forget to visit Ruthlesspodcast.com/map to check out all our interviews for midterm races!
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Why Democrats Won’t Take Yes for an Answer on DHS funding
Government shutdown chaos. TSA lines out the door. Political blame flying everywhere.
So what’s really going on—and who’s actually responsible?
The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—cut straight through it. No spin, no fluff. Just the reality behind the dysfunction, the strategy, and why you’re the one stuck dealing with it.
In this episode…
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Why CNN’s Demise is Accelerating
Is the problem bad messaging—or is it something deeper? When legacy media starts copying podcasters and still can’t win back trust, what does that tell you?
The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—get into it as they break down a media landscape that’s clearly shifting, a government fight that’s hitting real people, and a growing gap between what’s being said…
Democrats' Bizarre Candidates + Hack Madness!
What happens when the Democrats stop pretending to be normal? What happens when the mask slips and the people running for office start sounding completely insane? This week, the fellas jump straight into the chaos and ask the obvious question: how is this the bench the left thinks is ready to run the country?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook are in peak form as we
Is Dem Leadership Collapsing? + The Fate of the SAVE Act
Democrats are melting down, and the fellas are not letting them hide it. When party leadership is getting dragged around by the radical left, what’s left of the “moderate Democrat” brand? And when Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries can’t even steer their own caucus, how exactly are they planning to steer the country?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook jump into the ch
The Gayatollah? + CNN Goes Pro-Iranian
What happens when Iran turns into a global punchline, and the fellas decide to have a little too much fun with all of it?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook are back, and this one goes all in.
We kick things off with the wildest story in the world right now: the alleged “Gayatollah” intel bombshell out of Iran. Is this real life? Is this the weirdest regime collapse
Dems Shutdown DHS, Terrorism Skyrockets + Sean Hannity Joins The Progrum
Some episodes start with laughs. This one starts with a warning.
When a convicted ISIS supporter is released from prison and then allegedly shows up at the center of another attack, it’s not politics as usual. It’s not abstract. It’s not theoretical. Lives are at stake.
So the question hanging over everything is simple: how many warnings does this country need before people start taking terroris
Massive California Fraud Exposed + Chevron CEO Mike Wirth
Yet another massive taxpayer fraud, this time in California. Why does the media seem more focused on narratives than the billions being stolen from taxpayers?
Guests: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on that state of American energy + AFP's Brent Gardner discusses the on-going Democrat shutdown of DHS.
The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook jump straight into the c
Journos Are Worse Than You Think - Terror in NYC + Deputy AG Todd Blanche
What happens when a guy screams “Allahu Akbar,” throws an explosive at a crowd in New York, and the media still twists itself into knots trying to protect the narrative?
Who’s the real target here, and why does the press seem more offended by the protest than the violence?
The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — jump straight into the insanity, breaking d
Why Nobody Stopped Iran Until Now w/ Sen. Sheehy + Sen. Husted On The Ohio Senate Race
What happens when a sitting U.S. Senator, who’s also a former Navy SEAL, walks in and breaks down the Iran conflict with the kind of clarity you only get from someone who’s lived the GWOT? Everybody’s got a take on Iran. Almost nobody can explain it like this.
The fellas — Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — listen to Senator Tim Sheehy to lay it out: why this moment feels like
Is This The End For Iran? + NASA's Jared Isaacman
War in Iran continues — and the fellas are not holding back.
Does Iran have a Navy or just expensive toys? And why do Democrats suddenly sound like they don’t know what they believe?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook jump straight into the politics of war.
The fellas break down what the Iran operation signals about American power, why the isolationist panic mig
What Comes Next In Iran? w/ Sen. Kennedy
Trump green-lights the strike on Iran—and Washington instantly splits into two camps: strength vs. “what did you just start?”
So what’s the real play here… and do you trust Trump’s plan, or are we walking into the world’s messiest endgame?
The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—jump in fast, cutting through the spin and asking the questions everyone’s thin
What Democrats Keep Getting Wrong w/ Michael Knowles
When Michael Knowles joins the fellas, the gloves come off. The culture war isn’t slowing down — it’s exposing who’s ready for the moment and who isn’t.
Why do Democrats keep misreading the country? Why do they double down on the exact messaging that turns voters away? And is the cultural fight now more decisive than any policy debate?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashb
What Does The SOTU Mean For The Midterms?
🎤 Trump turns the State of the Union into a midterm war map — and Democrats can’t decide whether to sit, shout, or show up in frog costumes.
Is this the moment that resets 2026? Or just another viral night in the circus?
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook break down the speech the way the MSM won’t.
The optics. The traps. The binary choice moments. And why some De
Democrats’ 2028 Problem
Team USA delivers gold — and the Democrats deliver… whatever this is.
The fellas break down Gavin Newsom’s bizarre “I’m just like you” pitch, Gretchen Whitmer freezing on Ukraine, and Andy Beshear wrapping progressive policy in Sunday-morning language.
Then it gets worse: Democrats quietly admit their 2024 problem in a locked-up autopsy they don’t want you reading.
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Mugged By Reality: Mamdani Is Already In Trouble + Todd Ricketts Joins The Progrum
New York just dropped a $127 BILLION budget — and somehow you’re still not getting what you paid for. Where’s the money going? And how long before this model spreads to every blue state in America?
The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — dive headfirst into the insanity.
New York’s Mamdani budget math doesn’t add up. $50 billion for schools. Massive spendi
The Truth About The Colbert Hoax + Coach Derek Dooley Joins The Progrum
Colbert says he was “silenced.”
Reality: CBS lawyers reminded him the FCC equal-time rule exists — and he didn’t want to give the other Democrat equal airtime.
So instead of booking other candidates, he kicked the interview online and cried censorship.
This wasn’t Trump.
It wasn’t the FCC storming the studio.
It was a late-night host trying to tilt a primary on broadcast TV — and getting box
AOC’s Catastrophic Collapse + Rep. Andy Barr
AOC hits the Munich Security Conference and faceplants on foreign policy—so why is the media acting like it was a breakout moment?
Is this the Democrats’ next presidential contender… or a kingmaker they’re trying to polish in real time?
The fellas break down the Taiwan dodge, the Venezuela spin, the “global south” rhetoric, and the press running cover like it’s their full-time job.
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It’s worse than you think in Minnesota + Daniel Cameron joins the Progrum
Minnesota Mayhem, Irish Heat, and Kentucky Senate Showdown | Ruthless Podcast
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook kick off another Fun Time Friday with the Ruthless Podcast crew tackling the week's most unbelievable stories.
This episode features incredible congressional testimony that has to be heard to be believed, some well-deserved heat thrown at Minnesota's left
How China Funds the American Left + Sen. Cornyn Joins The Progrum
The fellas discuss one of the biggest political stories flying under the radar: a State Department report identifying far-left activist groups as potential vectors of Chinese influence operation.
That’s not just politics — that’s national security.
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook break down:
• The State Department naming Code Pink and The People’s Forum in a re
Why do liberals ruin everything? - Olympic Athletes Trash America, the Bad Bunny Super Bowl Train Wreck
The fellas tackle the Olympics controversy head-on as US athletes seem more interested in trashing America than representing it.
What happened to patriotism in elite sports and why is anti-American sentiment getting rewarded instead of condemned.
Plus, Congressman Pete Stauber joins to share his unique perspective on the US Olympic hockey team, Minnesota's political transformation, and his fami
Return of Kamala?
In this episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook dissect Kamala Harris's awkward campaign relaunch and what it means for a bankrupt Democratic Party.
From her Gen Alpha "skibidi" vibes to failed youth appeals, we break it all down with zero holds barred.
Then, tune in for an exclusive interview with RNC Chairman Joe Gruter
Why Democrats Hate Voter ID (SAVE ACT)
We open by laying out what actually just happened with the SAVE Act and why it matters right now. The bill clears the House, heads toward the Senate, then gets stripped out during a government funding move. We walk through the numbers, the polling, and the quiet shift from open opposition to procedural delay. We also get into why voter ID keeps pulling strong public support while Democratic leader
The Left’s “Theater Kid” Problem + Midterms Outlook w/ NRCC Chair Richard Hudson
The left has become insufferable theater kids 🎭 — staging Iwo Jima reenactments with the wrong flag 🇸🇴, blocking Minneapolis streets with shipping crates 🛑, and screaming “no one is illegal on stolen land” while living securely mansions 🏰.
Josh, Smug, and Duncan and Ashbrook break down the performative outrage 😤, the foreign money behind it 💰, the recycled San Francisco protests 🔄, and why soc
How to save America - America 250 kickoff with Ron Jaworski, Guy Benson and more
🎙️ We’re live in Philadelphia to kick off America 250, and we’re coming in hot: big crowd, big venue, and a full night built around pride in the country and what it still makes possible. We talk about why celebrating the 250th isn’t just a party—it’s a push to re-learn what holds this place together. Then we bring out the NFL’s own Jaws, Ron Jaworski, and the conversation lands on values, work eth
Economic Boom? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Joins the Progrum
🎙️ The fellas sit down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for a wide-ranging conversation that hits policy, politics, and the pure theater of the moment. We talk through what Trump Accounts are built to do—seed money, compounding, and a real push toward financial literacy—plus how the private sector and states may stack on top of it. We also get into the broader economic pitch: growth, inflatio
What To Expect From The Midterms + US Attorney Jeanine Pirro
The fellas are laying the whole Senate map on the table and getting real about what’s actually at stake for the next two years.
We get into why holding the Senate matters so much for a Trump administration, from confirmations to the very real threat of impeachment politics coming roaring back if Democrats get the chance.
Then we start walking state by state through the early battlefield, wher
Are leftists the dumbest criminals? + HUD Secretary Scott Turner
🎙️ No better start to a Friday than the fallout from the church disruption in Minnesota, and for once, we actually get the kind of consequences we hoped for. We talk through the arrests, the perp walks, and the sheer audacity of watching people try to rewrite what happened in Minneapolis. However, there is a continued refusal to bring charges against Don Lemon. We go through what it says about Min
Bait-and-Switch: How Moderate Democrats Con Voters + Tom Homan and Sec. Brooke Rollins
🎙️ Once again the left has given the American people a bait-and-switch with the promise of “moderate Democrats” in VA and NJ. We walk through how that brand gets sold, why it keeps working in purple places, and what happens the minute governing power shows up. Virginia Governor Spanberberger shows how a “most bipartisan” claim turns into a very different set of priorities once the ink is dry.
Democrats’ Religion Problem - Church Protests & Anti-Semitism
🎙️ We break down the left’s overt hatred of religion in America - on display Sunday in Minneapolis. More than unhinged, it’s dangerous. Then we get into Don Lemon showing up on the scene and trying to dress the whole thing up as “First Amendment” theater, while the fellas call out what’s really happening: organized chaos with a media camera crew conveniently on-site. We dig into the growing sense
The Dumbest Supreme Court Justice Ever?
🎙️ Watching SCOTUS this week, it’s obvious that the left’s entire legal theory collapses once someone asks simple questions. We talk about why this case isn’t just about sports, and why the arguments we’re hearing put far more than one issue at risk. Serious question, though, is Ketanji Brown Jackson the dumbest current justice, or the dumbest justice ever? I bet she doesn’t understand.
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Don't Take the Bait - How Libs Trap Conservatives in Pointless Arguments
🎙️ Why does it feel like we’re bouncing from one high-stakes fight to the next without ever forcing the real public debate? Because liberals and the media use this as a tactic. The fellas explain how narratives and process drama help the bigger questions get ignored: like why federal law enforcement is in Minneapolis in the first place, and what elected leaders did to set the whole mess in motion.
New Low: Libs Push Anti-ICE *AI* Propaganda
🎙️ There is a new internet sickness: AI-generated rage bait dressed up as “real life.” We walk through the fake priest clips, the Italian deli “Basta” performance art, and the comment sections that somehow make the videos look subtle. We explain why this stuff works, who it’s really built for, and how the left treats the internet like an indoctrination machine—because if they can’t find enough rea
How the Left Creates Fake Narratives - ICE Shooting
🎙️ We break down how Democrats, activist groups, and legacy media work together to turn massive government fraud into street unrest and false narratives. We walk through the ICE enforcement at the center of the controversy, the viral clips being deliberately misrepresented online, and the way language like “legal observer” is used to confuse the public and protect bad actors.
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Are Democrats Trying to Start a Civil War?
🎙️ We dig into the Minneapolis ICE shooting video that’s lighting up social media, focusing on what the footage shows: officers identify themselves, a “get out of the car” command, the vehicle surging forward, and shots fired as an officer is put in immediate danger. We talk about how the clips are getting spun into a partisan Rorschach test—and why Minnesota’s leadership jumps straight to blaming
Maduro Arrested: What's Next?
🎙️ We walk through the Maduro capture and why it matters that the U.S. can go in, grab the guy, and get out—clean. We talk through the stakes in the region, the role of adversaries in propping up a failed-state mess, and why the oil angle is less about “needing it” and more about who gets to control it in our own hemisphere.
🫏 Then, the democrats trip over themselves to pretend they never spent
Spectacular Media Fails of 2025
🎙️ We review the year that was 2025, counting down the greatest media failures of last year. To top the list, Sydney Sweeney’s jeans ad. A basic pun about “genes” turns into a prime-time lecture about eugenics and white supremacy, and watching a major network try to make that argument out loud is the kind of thing you still can’t believe is real. Then over to CBS, where John Dickerson tries to com
Should You Run for Congress? What Do Our Wives Think of the Show? Ruthless Q&A part 2
🎙️ We start by trading stories about the funniest reactions our wives have had to the Progrum, including the moment it dawned on them that this thing might actually be real. From late-night editing side-eyes to the infamous “so you have groupies now?” Uber ride, the fellas compare notes on how humility is enforced at home, no matter how big the show gets.
⚡ We continue to rip through your quest
