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Ruthless Podcast
Hosted by Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook · EN
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.
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Talarico’s Flame Burns Bright for Lib voters, Will it Be Enough in Texas?
2d ago01:08:43Summary readyIt'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 Blowtorch Photo Op Backfires 00:09:42 Trump's WNBA and LeBron Joke Steals the Show 00:11:56 Women's Baseball National Anthem Goes Completely Off the Rails 00:15:06 Democrat Tries to Distance Himself from the DSA 00:20:20 Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke Has the Crowd Laughing 00:22:48 Wisconsin Socialist Scrambles to Defend Thanksgiving Comments 00:26:27 Abdul El-Sayed Confronted Over Defund the Police Record 00:33:39 Yale Professor's Proposal to Give Young Adults Children's Votes Sparks Outrage 00:45:42 Robot Housekeepers Are Coming Faster Than You Think 00:49:01 Phillies Fan Delivers a Surprisingly Great Broadcast Performance 00:54:36 Coyotes Take Over an Abandoned Los Angeles Apartment 01:00:41 Kamikaze Rabbit Wipes Out Scooter Rider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySocialists Defeat Democrats: Now It’s USA vs. DSA
3d ago01:18:58Summary readyA 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 #Politics #Michigan #Wisconsin #Midterms00:02:20 DSA's Michigan Victory Signals a Democratic Party Shift 00:05:00 Mike Rogers Warns About Abdul El-Sayed's Record 00:06:41 Can Democrats Hide Their Socialist Agenda in the General Election? 00:14:40 Michigan Primary Exposes Democrats' Growing Internal Divide 00:20:53 Senate Leadership Fund Has New Ad Attacking Abdul El-Sayed 00:25:51 Bernie Sanders Pressed on Hasan Piker and 9/11 Comments 00:28:46 Why the Stakes Go Beyond Michigan's Senate Race 00:34:16 Wisconsin's Democratic Primary Takes a Sharp Left Turn 00:44:57 Michigan Democrats Nominate Another Progressive Firebrand 00:55:16 Shri Thanedar's Primary Defeat Ends a Bitter Campaign 01:00:10 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Cheri Jacobus 01:08:04 New Study Suggests Viagra May Help Slow Cancer Spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDemocrat Civil War Explodes in Michigan: DSA v DNC
5d ago01:29:23Summary readyThe 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 #Michiganprimary 00:05:03 Michigan's Democratic Primary Becomes a National Test 00:11:35 Haley Stevens vs. Abdul El-Sayed: The Democratic Divide 00:22:16 Can El-Sayed Unite Michigan Democrats? 00:24:32 Why Democrats May Be Leaving Swing-State Votes on the Table 00:30:56 Ro Khanna Defends the Progressive Wing 00:32:33 Mike Rogers' Path to Flipping Michigan 00:37:58 Can Republicans Stop Michigan's Leftward Shift? 00:41:54 Politico's Claim That Republicans Have a Staffer Problem 00:50:33 What Makes Great Political Staffers? 01:06:27 AFP on Battling the Democratic Socialist Movement 01:22:14 Can Democrats' Leftward Shift Cost Them the Midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryFAKE: Talarico Facade Starts to Crumble
1w ago01:14:47Summary readyThe 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 legislation, a chainsaw-wielding centaur robot, a Big PNAS study on macaques, and an innovative new way to fish. #RuthlessPodcast #JamesTalarico #ChuckSchumer #TexasSenateRace #Fauci 5:04 - Fake Texan: Talarico's Rental Truck Ad 11:20 - Talarico's Fauci Action Figure 14:33 - Schumer Shouted Down at His Own Event 21:17 - Iowa Senate Candidate Punts on Schumer 24:20 - Question of the Day 26:34 - Wisconsin's DSA Nominee Francesca Hong 30:19 - "Fact Checkers" Cover for Hong 36:59 - The Midwest Has a Problem 40:52 - Nancy Mace's New Legislation 45:37 - The Centaur Robot We All Need 53:00 - Big PNAS Returns: A new study on Macaque 59:44 - Your Comments: Is Fauci Going to Prison? 1:03:42 - Spear Fishing Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryIs Fauci Going to Prison?
1w ago01:28:29Summary readyThe 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 Rand Paul Confronts Fauci Over COVID Decisions 00:10:39 Why Americans Still Want Answers About the Pandemic 00:19:19 Rand Paul Has Fauci's Lawyer Removed From the Hearing 00:21:54 Josh Hawley Exposes Fauci's Refusal to Answer Anything 00:27:54 Ron Johnson Questions Fauci's Own COVID Diary 00:31:34 Can Fauci's Biden Pardon Be Challenged? 00:39:19 The Biggest Questions Fauci Still Won't Answer 00:45:10 Prison or the Truth? What Accountability Should Look Like 00:52:08 Woman Flips SUV Inside Her Own Garage 00:55:21 Hiking Disasters: Trekking Pole Impalement and Yosemite Airlift 01:07:57 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Adam Kinzinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryWoke & Broke: The Stunning Collapse of the DNC
2w ago01:22:27Summary readyThe 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 Stage 00:06:55 Ken Martin's Phone-Throwing Incident Sparks DNC Chaos 00:12:03 Who Wants Ken Martin Gone? 00:16:57 The DNC's Deepening Financial Crisis 00:24:24 Democratic Socialists Fill the Leadership Vacuum 00:35:05 Texas Democrats Face Backlash Over Identity Politics 00:39:12 Sen. Ron Johnson on the Fauci Accountability Hearings 00:46:50 Did COVID Policy Prioritize Vaccines Over Early Treatments? 00:54:41 How COVID Changed Americans' Trust in Medicine 01:08:31 Ron Johnson on the Filibuster and Election Integrity 01:11:58 What to Watch as the Fauci Investigation Continues 01:15:02 Viewer Comments and Question of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDemocrat Fundraising Scam Unravels - Act Blue Fraud
2w ago01:25:43Summary readyThe 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 Even Bigger 00:10:37 How Alleged Straw Donors Could Be Fueling Democratic Campaigns 00:14:16 New Jersey's Non-Citizen Voter Registration Controversy 00:17:10 Software Company Pushes Back on New Jersey's Election Excuse 00:20:57 Why Republicans Say Voter Integrity Must Become a Top Issue 00:29:05 Jasmine Crockett's World Cup Comments Spark Confusion 00:32:20 Brandon Gill Exposes Smithsonian DEI Contradictions 00:41:34 Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Zach Lahn on Saving Family Farms 00:49:30 Zach Lahn's Plan to Stop Iowa's Brain Drain 00:52:55 Why Zach Lahn Wants Iowa to Lead the MAHA Movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryThe Mamdani Facade Begins to Crack
2w ago01:40:05Summary readyThe 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 Anti-Israel Agenda Takes Center Stage 00:10:19 Mamdani's Radical Allies and the Democratic Party's Leftward Shift 00:18:55 Mamdani's October 7 Response Comes Back to Haunt Him 00:24:15 Chuck Schumer's Silence on the Democratic Party's New Direction 00:30:30 Why Republicans Say the 2026 Midterms Are a Defining Election 00:36:30 New Jersey Admits Thousands of Non-Citizens Were Registered to Vote 00:40:54 The Voter Fraud Questions Democrats Can't Escape 00:47:03 King of the Hill Returns with Bill Kristol vs. Adam Kinzinger 00:56:14 Senator Dan Sullivan on Alaska, Energy, and Democratic Election Tactics 01:15:49 Dan Sullivan's Bear Hunt and the Alaska Stories You Won't Forget 01:23:11 The 45-Year Fight to Build Alaska's King Cove Road 01:29:20 Why Democrats Are Targeting Alaska with Election Tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummaryDems’ Senate Freakshow: AOC Stumbles, Maine Chaos
3w ago01:28:10Summary readyThe 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 Under Fire 00:09:25 AOC Targets the Filibuster and the U.S. Senate 00:13:41 Why Democratic Socialists Want to Abolish the Senate 00:18:46 The 'Global South' Agenda and the Democratic Party's Shift 00:27:08 Maine Democrats' Search for a Graham Platner Replacement Goes Off the Rails 00:38:34 Olive Garden's Pasta Pass Sparks a Voter ID Debate 00:42:07 Mark Warner Stumbles on Voter ID 00:55:29 Senator Bill Hagerty on Iran, Trump, and America's Next Move 01:05:06 Can Republicans Hold the House and Senate in the Midterms? 01:11:59 Chuck Schumer, Government Shutdowns, and the Democrats' Strategy 01:21:13 Senator Hagerty's Final Take on Iran and the 2026 Election Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SummarySchumer Senate Struggles: Socialists, Scharts & Sex Scandal
3w ago01:11:03Summary readyThe 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 Stevens' Awkward Campaign Pitch Falls Flat 00:21:28 DSA vs. Osama bin Laden: Can You Tell the Difference? 00:32:00 What Bin Laden Understood About American Politics 00:37:06 Taco Bell Parasite Outbreak Sparks Hilarious Debate 00:44:03 Florida Woman Receives Bizarre License Plate 00:47:17 Golf Club Heist by a Black Bear 00:51:35 Vegas Woman Marries 14 Men to Fund Gambling Habit 00:57:54 Michelle Obama Says the Media Focused on Her Appearance 01:04:33 Question of the Day: Submit Your Best DSA vs. UBL Quote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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