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
Swalwell’s ‘Fang Fang’ Bust Exposed: FBI Raids Congressman’s Home
Swalwell’s Fang Fang scandal gets even worse as the FBI seizes his devices and raids his home.
The DSA is having a bad week, Kyrsten Sinema’s affair hits the courtroom, and Fun Time Friday delivers cocaine-dealing Penn State frat bros, rabid beavers, the Browns’ bizarre new stadium, and Harry and Meghan.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday
00:02:40 Eric Swalwell’s Fang Fang Scandal Expl
Why Democrats Can’t Control ‘Woke 2’
Democrats’ “Woke 1” is getting crushed by a new socialist insurgency; the so called "woke 2."
Meanwhile the media runs cover for an Democrat led Alaska election scheme and the fight over America’s AI and data center future heats up.
Plus, King of the Hill returns.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI
00:02:22 Democrats’ Woke 2.0 Takeover Hits Florida
00:06:18 Alex Vindman Gets Crushed in Flor
Democrats Are A Broke, Woke, Joke: But Are We Losing to THIS?
The Democrats are radical, out of money and failing to coalesce ahead of the midterms, but Republicans face their own warning signs in the polls.
Are Republicans really losing to this disaster of a Democrat party?
Plus, Sen. John Sununu joins the progrum to break down the critical New Hampshire Senate race and the fight for control of Congress.
#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics00:03:31 Dem
Why Democrats Are Nervous About the Election
Fun Time Friday brings Dr. Luke Thompson to the progrum to break down Democratic Party infighting, Abdul El-Sayed’s resurfaced videos, the media’s reaction to an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, an SPLC fraud case, Karoline Leavitt’s White House departure, and plenty of Variety—from Italy’s cheese banks to college chaos and Hard Pivot fallout.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTi
Socialism IMPLODES in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Democrats narrowly stop DSA candidate Francesca Hong while Peggy Flanagan cruises to victory in Minnesota. The fellas breaks down the socialist movement’s evolving strategy, Abdul El-Sayed’s football problem, foreign money flowing into U.S. political groups, and a round of one of our favorite games, Hard Pivot.
Plus, Jayme Franklin joins to discuss her viral White House moment and the
DSA Candidates Try (and Fail) to Appear Moderate Ahead of the Midterms
Democrats try to repackage the woke agenda as Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All, while the crew digs into radical rent-control activists, taxpayer-funded nonprofit abuse, a bizarre Green Party nomination, and some wild moments from Cornell, the soccer world, and QVC.
#RuthlessPodcast #Democrats #Politics #Woke
00:02:39 Abigail Spanberger Faces Buyer’s Remorse in Virginia
00:08:17 AOC Tri
Talarico’s Flame Burns Bright for Lib voters, Will it Be Enough in Texas?
It's Fun Time Friday! Josh, Smug, Michael, and John roast James Talarico, react to Trump's latest one-liners, laugh through the week's funniest political moments, debate AI house robots, and tackle everything from WNBA drama to Thanksgiving, coyotes, and rabbits—with plenty of Ruthless chaos along the way.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday #Trump #Comedy
00:04:25 Texas Democrat's Blowto
Socialists Defeat Democrats: Now It’s USA vs. DSA
A huge victory for the Socialists over the Democrats in Michigan.
November is now the DSA vs. the USA.
In this episode, the Democrat party's sharp move to the left after Michigan's primary, what it means for key races in Wisconsin and beyond, and why they believe the DSA is reshaping the party ahead of the midterms.
Plus, King of the Hill and the best Ruthless Variety.
#RuthlessPodcast #Po
Democrat Civil War Explodes in Michigan: DSA v DNC
The fellas break down Michigan's pivotal Senate primary, the Democrat Party's leftward shift, whether the DSA is reshaping the 2026 midterms, and what it all means for Republicans heading into November.
Plus, a conversation with AFP's Katelyn Bledsoe on the fight against the far-left agenda.
Brought to you in partnership with AFP
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Michigan #Midterms #DSA #ElSayed #Mi
FAKE: Talarico Facade Starts to Crumble
The fellas break down James Talarico's "authentic Texan" act unraveling after his campaign ad featured a rental truck, sleuths dig up his Fauci action figure Christmas tweet, and watch Chuck Schumer get shouted down at his own anti-corruption event.
Plus: Wisconsin's DSA gubernatorial front-runner Francesca Hong denies tweeting "abolish the Senate" (she tweeted it), Nancy Mace's new House legi
Is Fauci Going to Prison?
The fellas discuss Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, debate what accountability should look like after COVID, discuss the legal questions surrounding his pardon, and wrap up with King of the Hill and plenty of classic Ruthless variety.
#RuthlessPodcast #Fauci #COVID #Politics #KingOfTheHill
00:02:32 Anthony Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times
00:06:56
Woke & Broke: The Stunning Collapse of the DNC
The fellas break down the DNC's financial meltdown, growing chaos inside the Democratic Party, and the rise of the Democratic Socialists.
Plus Sen. Ron Johnson joins the Program to discuss the latest Anthony Fauci hearing, COVID accountability, reconciliation, election integrity, and more.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #DNC #RonJohnson #Fauci
00:02:33 Democratic Party Meltdown Takes Center Stag
Democrat Fundraising Scam Unravels - Act Blue Fraud
The fellas reveal the new scandal surrounding ActBlue fundraising, New Jersey's voter registration controversy, and the week's funniest political moments.
Plus, Great insight from Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn about family farms, education, healthcare, and the future of the GOP.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ElectionIntegrity #Iowa #FunTimeFriday00:02:58 The ActBlue Donor Scandal Gets E
The Mamdani Facade Begins to Crack
The fellas talk about Zohran Mamdani's lies, the Democrats' leftward shift, New Jersey's voter registration controversy, and sit down with Sen. Dan Sullivan to discuss Alaska, election integrity, energy, and the fight for the Senate.
Plus, another round of King of the Hill and your favorite listener comments.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ElectionIntegrity #Alaska #MAGA00:03:11 Zohran Mamdani's
Dems’ Senate Freakshow: AOC Stumbles, Maine Chaos
The fellas break down AOC's insane fake accents on the campaign trail, the Democratic Socialists' growing influence, the latest chaos in the Maine Senate race, and the voter ID debate.
Plus, sit down with Sen. Bill Hagerty for an inside look at Iran, the midterms, and the future of the Republican agenda.
#aoc #Senatedemocrats #congress #Iran #MAGA00:03:25 AOC's Campaign Trail Code-Switching U
Schumer Senate Struggles: Socialists, Scharts & Sex Scandal
The fellas break down Chuck Schumer's rough week, Ruben Gallego's latest scandal and the rise of the DSA.
PLUS, a new game, DSA vs. Osama Bin Laden?
More Fun Time Friday featuring Taco Bell, bears, bizarre headlines, and more.
#schumer #gallego #tacobell #RuthlessPodcast
00:06:24 Chuck Schumer's Viral Senate Floor Mishap
00:09:13 New Allegations Surround Sen. Ruben Gallego
00:17:21 Haley St
Peace Through Strength: This is Why America Will Keep Winning w/ Sen. McCormick
This is how we're going to BEAT China.The fellas are in Carlisle, PA from Sen. Dave McCormick's Defense & Innovation Summit, discussing America's AI race, rebuilding the defense industrial base, the future of manufacturing and energy, Iran, and why American innovation is making a comeback with guests Sen. Dave McCormick and Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar.#RuthlessPodcast #AI #Defense #Innovation #ameri
The Legacy of Sen. Graham, the Rise of the Conspiracy Grift & the Truth about Sen. McConnell
The fellas remember Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy, revisit his defining Kavanaugh moment, push back on conspiracy-driven political coverage, discuss the Mitch McConnell health rumors, and wrap up with lightning featuring Yellowstone bison, escaped snakes, sea lions, and more.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #LindseyGraham
#Conservatives00:03:50 Remembering Lindsey Graham's Political Legacy
00:08:05 T
Is Talarico the Next Democrat to Implode? + What Everyone Missed in the Platner Video
Talarico has fallen out of the news in the wake of the Graham Platner scandals, but is he about to take his turn in the barrel?
The fellas break down the latest fallout from the Graham Platner saga, expose the media's role in the controversy, examine James Talarico's Senate campaign, and jump into the Democrats' ongoing identity crisis.
Plus, Mamdani, America's 250th, and the week's wildest hea
The Rise & Fall of Graham Platner
The fellas break down the implosion of Graham Platner from the Maine Senate race, expose how Democrats and the media rallied behind a deeply flawed candidate, and explain what happens next behind the scenes.
Plus, King of the Hill Returns, the latest on the Democratic Party's identity crisis, media malpractice, and Team USA's disappointing World Cup exit.
#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Maine #Medi
Winning the Fight for the Soul of America w/ Glenn Beck + ANOTHER Platner Scandal Explodes
Glenn Beck joins the fellas to reflect on the future of the media, America's 250th, winning the battle for the soul of our nation, and why history still matters.
Plus, the latest on the Democrats' growing radical wing, ANOTHER Platner scandal, anti-American activism, and Team USA's World Cup controversy.
#RuthlessPodcast #GlennBeck #America250 #Politics #TeamUSA #platner 00:03:16 Glenn Beck on
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
Learn more about your ad
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho
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!
#Ruthle
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
00:02:36 Iran Critics Were Wrong About t
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co
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
Learn more a
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.
Ar
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
Learn more about your ad c
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
Learn more about your
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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.
Bec
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.
B
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?
Bec
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!
The
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…
DHS shutdown fa
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.
Also in this episode:
• T
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
Recommended
Pod Save America
Dateline NBC
صداستان: ساعتی با موسیقی
Becoming: HER with Nikki Spoelstra
Exposing Workplace Bullying
Everyday AI Made Simple - AI For Everyday Tasks
FemTech Focus
Not Too Sensitive - Empowering Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) To Own Their Sensitivity
Mother Daughter Relationship Show
Skin Deep MDs with Dr. Mamina Turegano, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky and Dr. Jenny Liu
girl talk 🎧🫧
Booked, Blonde & Busy w/ Olivia Ponton
