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Ruthless Podcast

Ruthless Podcast

Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook 686 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

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

Newsom's Embarrassing Primary Plot Revealed As Democrats Scramble to Position for 2028
Newsom's Embarrassing Primary Plot Revealed As Democrats Scramble to Position for 2028 Sep 18, 2026 5044 Gavin Newsom talks 2028, AOC jumps into the Macklemore controversy, Sydney Sweeney sends the media into another meltdown, and Yankees legend Mark Teixeira joins the progrum to talk baseball, politics, and his run for Congress. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday0:00:00 Intro 0:05:12 Gavin Newsom’s Awkward 2028 Promise About Kamala Harris 0:14:04 Macklemore’s Anti-Israel Controversy Hits th
Talarico’s Shocking Behavior Makes Voters Suspicious
Talarico’s Shocking Behavior Makes Voters Suspicious Sep 17, 2026 5676 James Talarico’s record comes under the microscope as he describes his "favorite drag queen", Trump’s midterm cash blitz ramps up, plus Sen. Jon Husted, OPM Director Scott Kupor, and Arena founder Max Meyer to talk the midterms, America’s workforce, tech, and innovation. Learn more about Arena Magazine: http://arenamag.com/ruthless #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Tech0:00:00 Intro 0:05:51 James Tal
Is the Tide Turning? Republicans Dominate Democrats in Campaign Spending
Is the Tide Turning? Republicans Dominate Democrats in Campaign Spending Sep 15, 2026 4587 Republicans unleash a massive midterm spending blitz as Democrats scramble to outrun their records, plus the progrum joins Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas to talk football, the state's booming economy, energy, innovation, and the fight to keep the state red. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Texas 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:48 Republicans Unleash a Massive Midterm Spending Blitz 0:10:05 GOP Groups Pour Millions
Trump Dominates Democrats + Stars Shine at Midterm Convention > Sen. McCormick, Sen. Thune, Sec. Burgum & more
Trump Dominates Democrats + Stars Shine at Midterm Convention > Sen. McCormick, Sen. Thune, Sec. Burgum & more Sep 11, 2026 6676 The fellas are at the historic Midterm Convention with Trump’s biggest moments and conversations with Sens. Dave McCormick and John Thune, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and more on the fight for Congress, socialism, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #neverforget 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:11 Trump Takes Aim at James Talarico 0:08:26 Trump Proposes a $5,000 Midterm Dividend
Will The RNC Convention Make the Difference in November?
Will The RNC Convention Make the Difference in November? Sep 10, 2026 5111 Ruthless hits the Midterm Convention in Dallas to break down the fight for Congress, Trump’s strategy to turn out voters, and the biggest Senate battlegrounds, with Sean Duffy, Linda McMahon, Chris LaCivita, James Blair, and API’s Mike Sommers joining the progrum. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:35 Trump’s Midterm Convention Opens in Dallas 0:14:48 Texas Senate Race Puts
Republican's Plan to WIN the Midterms + Meta President Dina Powell McCormick
Republican's Plan to WIN the Midterms + Meta President Dina Powell McCormick Sep 8, 2026 4472 The midterms kick into high gear as Ruthless breaks down the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention and the key Senate battlegrounds, while Meta President Dina Powell McCormick joins the progrum to discuss AI, data centers, American jobs, and technology’s impact on veterans and communities. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:41 Trump’s Midterm Convention Kicks Off in Dallas 0:15:11
Hunter Biden is Gay? Dem Candidate’s Criminal Past + Canada Memes w/ Alex Brueswitz
Hunter Biden is Gay? Dem Candidate’s Criminal Past + Canada Memes w/ Alex Brueswitz Sep 4, 2026 4357 Alex Bruesewitz joins the progrum to break down the trials and tribulations of Democrats, the midterm fight and the influencer economy, while Canada’s meme war heats up, Scott Bessent turns the screws on Iran, and Fun Time Friday delivers a crack-swallowing congressional candidate, Hunter Biden, a fake NFL player scamming women, and King of the Hill. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday0:00
Talarico's Skeletons Come Out of the Closet
Talarico's Skeletons Come Out of the Closet Sep 3, 2026 5005 James Talarico’s radical record on Texas energy comes back to haunt him, while Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All and Kathryn Burgum joins the progrum to share her powerful story of addiction, recovery, and the Trump administration’s fight to transform treatment in America. Plus, otter attacks and a man survives a lightning strike. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Recovery0:00:00 Intro 0:02:18
Not Radical Enough? Will the DSA Stop AOC in 2028?
Not Radical Enough? Will the DSA Stop AOC in 2028? Sep 1, 2026 4869 The DSA’s growing power sparks a socialist civil war over AOC’s future, while the progrum breaks down the staggering cost of the left’s agenda, Chinese influence behind the anti-data center movement, the looming government funding fight, and what AFP’s Katelyn Bledsoe is hearing from voters ahead of the midterms. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Midterms00:04:00 The DSA Takeover Reshapes the Democrat
Where's Schumer? Did Chuck Schumer Leave the Country in the Middle of an Election?
Where's Schumer? Did Chuck Schumer Leave the Country in the Middle of an Election? Aug 28, 2026 4620 Ruthless breaks down rumors of Chuck Schumer’s whereabouts, the Democrats’ growing socialist problem, some wild Fun Time Friday stories, and a great interview with New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown to talk the midterms, Trump, the economy, and his fight to flip a critical Senate seat. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #midterms2022 00:02:37 Is Chuck Schumer Missing in Europe Before the Midte
Why Hasan Piker is Suddenly a Problem for Democrats
Why Hasan Piker is Suddenly a Problem for Democrats Aug 27, 2026 5301 Josh, Smug, and John break down Democrats’ sudden attempts to distance themselves from Hasan Piker, and cover Abdul El-Sayed’s mounting campaign problems. Plus, Undersecretary of War Emil Michael joins Ruthless to discuss AI, defense innovation, and the future of American military technology. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 00:02:08 Democrats Scramble to Distance Themselves From Hasan Piker 0
Spoiled & Roiled: Rich Kid Socialists Exposed as Hypocrites
Spoiled & Roiled: Rich Kid Socialists Exposed as Hypocrites Aug 25, 2026 5707 More absurd socialist hypocrisy, the fellas breakdown the midterm landscape, and JD Vance’s growing role on the campaign trail. Plus, an incredible interview with Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #TunnelToTowers 00:03:05 Socialist Leader Gustavo Gordillo’s Working-Class Persona Falls Apart 00:15:50 Chocolate Heiress Lulu

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