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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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How Low Will El-Sayed Go To Win The Black Vote? Abdul's Shameless Pandering.
Today at 9:00 AM

Ruthless takes on Abdul El-Sayed’s awkward attempts to win over Detroit voters and the controversy surrounding his past academic research. 


Plus, the “progrum” breaks down the fallout from a disastrous attack ad against Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Trump’s latest campaign trail antics, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Bill Kristol and Adam Kinzinger. 


#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics


0:00:00 Intro

0:05:45 Abdul El-Sayed Struggles to Win Over Black Detroit Voters

0:07:40 El-Sayed's Controversial Outreach to Black Voters

0:10:52 El-Sayed's...


The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Midterms Update
Yesterday at 9:00 AM

Ruthless breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the midterm elections, from shifting Senate polls in Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia to the latest controversies surrounding Adam Hamilton and Troy Jackson. 


Plus, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour joins the progrum to discuss prediction markets, election forecasting, and how everyday Americans are beating the experts. 


Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more.


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Anarchy in France is the Future Democrats Want for America
Last Tuesday at 9:00 AM

Ruthless breaks down the violent riots sweeping France, the rise of Democratic Socialists in America, and the international left-wing networks fueling the chaos. Plus, Ro Khanna’s controversial defense of the protests, the media’s questionable coverage, and a special Waymo ride through Dallas showcasing American innovation. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics #Waymo


0:00:00 Intro

0:03:28 Violent Riots Erupt Across France

0:07:10 France's Unrest Sparks Debate Over DSA Candidates in America

0:10:10 Paris Shop Owner Defends Protesters Who Destroyed Her Business

0:14:59 Minnesota and Michigan Senate Races Draw Comparisons to France

0:18:50 Fren...


Talarico’s CNN Townhall Goes Off the Rails
Last Friday at 9:00 AM

Fun Time Friday takes aim at James Talarico’s controversial abortion comments, his mysterious campaign absence, and his uncanny imitation of Barack Obama. 


Plus, MS NOW’s embarrassing Kash Patel reporting blunder, Britain’s outrageous welfare system, and a bizarre San Francisco statue removal. 


Don’t miss Ruthless making its Fox News debut this Sunday! 


#RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms


0:00:00 Intro

0:02:55 James Talarico Returns After 10-Day Campaign Absence

0:03:56 Talarico Challenged on the Bible and Abortion at CNN Town Hall<...


Democrats Tried to Hide Hasan Piker, But He Won't Go Away
10/15/2026

Ruthless breaks down Hasan Piker’s disastrous interview, Trump and JD Vance hitting the campaign trail, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Adam Kinzinger and Joe Walsh. 


Plus, Congressional Leadership Fund President Chris Winkelman joins the progrum to expose controversial Democratic House candidates and reveal the Republican strategy to hold the House in November. 


#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics


0:00:00 Intro

0:06:43 Abdul El-Sayed Faces Questions Over His Ties to Hasan Piker

0:10:18 Hasan Piker Grilled Over His $2.7 Million Home and Socialist View...


The Early Vote Totals Are Not What You Expect: Midterm Update
10/14/2026

What do the early votes tell us about Republicans' chances in November?

Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida, revealing what they mean for the midterms.

Plus, new polling on the economy, Vicente Gonzalez’s questionable campaign spending, Sherrod Brown’s controversial Vietnam-era remarks, and a major announcement about Ruthless coming to Fox News!

#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics


0:00:00 Intro

0:04:50 Ohio Early Voting Numbers Reveal a Tight Midterm Battle

0:13:05 Ohio’s Democratic Early Vote Advantage Compared to 2024

0:19...


Is This The End For Ilhan Omar? Feds Raid Congresswoman's House
10/13/2026

Is this the end for Ilhan Omar? The Ruthless Progrum breaks down the reported federal immigration fraud investigation, Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood controversy, Scott Bessent’s takedown of Elizabeth Warren, and wild stories from Peru and the airport. Plus, Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins the progrum to discuss Trump’s AI-powered overhaul of government services. Today's interview is brought you in partnership with Build American AI. Learn more at BuildAmericanAI.org

#RuthlessPodcast #IlhanOmar #Midterms #AI

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:53 Federal Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s DC Home

0:06:37 Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship and Immigration Records Un...


Mamdani's Own Supporters Label Him a Traitor
10/09/2026

Fun Time Friday delivers chaos as Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from his own supporters, a Vermont debate turns brutal, Keith Ellison faces questions over lavish travel, and Tim Walz becomes the punchline.

Plus, Senate Leadership Fund President Alex Latcham joins the progrum for an exclusive look at the biggest Senate battlegrounds, Republican campaign strategy, and hard-hitting new political ads.

#RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms


0:00:00 Intro

0:05:00 Zohran Mamdani Confronted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters

0:11:28 Mamdani's Controversial October 7 Restaurant Visit

0:18:12 Vermont Democrat Stunned by Migrant Labor Allegations

0:20:55 Keith...


How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
10/08/2026

Ruthless takes on the media frenzy surrounding the disputed Cornell 7 allegations, AOC’s response, and the growing politicization of justice.

Plus, Susan Collins faces Troy Jackson in a heated Maine Senate debate, and Steve Schmidt challenges Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill.

#RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Midterms

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:11 Cornell Assault Allegations Dominate National News

0:06:04 Breaking Down the Cornell Case and Conflicting Accounts

0:13:00 How the Cornell Lawsuit Became a National Story

0:15:21 The Attorney Behind the Cornell Case and Media Coverage

0:23:07 The New York Times’ Reporting on t...


El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
10/07/2026

Ruthless breaks down the latest Senate battlegrounds in Michigan, Maine, and Texas and exposes Abdul El-Sayed’s past ties to the DSA.

Attorney General Todd Blanche joins the progrum to discuss parental rights, election integrity, crime, and the DOJ. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:57 Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Ties to Detroit DSA

0:10:27 El-Sayed’s Appearances at DSA and Climate Events

0:18:15 Michigan Senate Polling and the El-Sayed-Rogers Race

0:23:35 Susan Collins and the Maine Senate Race

0:29:28 James Talarico and the Texas Senate Race

0:35:55 Republican Midterm Ad Spendi...


Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
10/06/2026

Ruthless breaks down the chaos in Minnesota, Rahm Emanuel’s awkward Abdul El-Sayed endorsement, and the latest developments in Iran.

Plus, Joe Lonsdale joins the progrum to talk AI, American manufacturing, defense tech, and the race with China.

#RuthlessPodcast #AI #Midterms

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:14 Minnesota Politics and the Senate Race

0:09:54 Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota’s Somali Community

0:14:10 Minnesota High School Shooting Raises Public Safety Questions

0:24:08 Rahm Emanuel Pressed on Supporting Abdul El-Sayed

0:27:06 Jack Smith’s No Kings Shirt Draws Attention

0:30:19 Iran Faces a Deepen...


It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico
10/02/2026

the guys break down James Talarico’s latest controversies, Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to the Soros family, and Mary Peltola’s campaign messaging!

Plus Fun Time Friday delivers America’s rudest states, a tactical Chihuahua, Fat Bear Week, and former Sen. Cory Gardner joins the progrum to talk midterms, AI, and America’s tech future.

#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #FunTimeFriday

0:00:00 Intro

0:05:02 James Talarico Addresses His Position on Transgender Athletes

0:12:45 The Money Battle in the Texas Senate Race

0:15:46 Talarico Makes a Biblical Case for Universal Healthcare

0:20:05 Talarico’s Record on Tr...


This is Why Iran is Endorsing Democrats + DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin
10/01/2026

Ruthless breaks down Iran’s push to influence the midterms and the latest on its economy and oil supply, King of the Hill returns, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin joins the progrum to discuss terrorism threats, border security, deportations, and preparations for LA 2028.

#RuthlessPodcast #Iran #HomelandSecurity

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:49 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Weighs In on the U.S. Midterms

0:12:19 Iran’s Economy and Oil Exports Face New Pressure

0:18:01 Middle East Oil Flows Return Toward Pre-War Levels

0:25:44 Gas Prices and the Political Fallout From the Iran Conflict

0:32:21 King o...


What Are Republican’s Chances in November? + Sen. Ted Cruz Joins the Fellas
09/30/2026

The Guys breaks down the midterm battlefield, from the biggest Senate, governor, and House races to polling and ad spending, while Sen. Ted Cruz joins the progrum to discuss his bipartisan college sports bill and new book on Justice Clarence Thomas.

#RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #CollegeSports

0:00:00 Intro

0:04:29 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms

0:10:18 The Senate Battleground Map Takes Shape

0:12:01 Kansas Senate Race Moves Into the Spotlight

0:14:25 Minnesota Senate Race Tightens

0:17:43 Ohio and Iowa Senate Polling Under the Microscope

0:22:07 Maine and Michigan Senate Races...


Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects
09/29/2026

The midterm fight heats up as the progrum breaks down the Senate battle over data centers, Trump’s push on AI and American manufacturing, and Democrats’ Hasan Piker problem.

Plus, Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson joins to talk her campaign, the economy, and a major new steel plant coming to Iowa. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics

0:00:00 Intro

0:07:43 Senate Fight Over Data Center Energy Costs

0:21:00 The Late Midterm Push in Congress

0:26:06 Trump’s White House AI and Tech Showcase

0:34:26 Roy Cooper’s AI and Affordability Campaign Message

0:39:03 Republicans Debate t...


Another Dem Scandal as Alaska’s Peltola Staff Abuses Surface
09/25/2026

Mary Peltola’s campaign turmoil takes center stage, Lauren Boebert faces a disputed ethics complaint, and Kyrsten Sinema’s affair saga gets even messier. Plus, Fun Time Friday dives into a mask-mandate meltdown at a Massachusetts bar and a Philadelphia activist accused of faking her identity. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday

0:00:00 Intro 0:03:52 Mary Peltola’s Staff Turmoil Rocks the Alaska Senate Race 0:10:08 Peltola’s Planned Parenthood Texts Spark Controversy 0:16:19 Peltola’s Staff Turnover and Yard Sign Blowup 0:21:28 Lauren Boebert Responds to Staffer Affair Allegations 0:27:32 Kyrsten Sinema’s Former Bodyguard Faces Felony Charges 0:36:23 Massachusetts Bar’s Mask Policy Splits Its Community 0:43...


Kamala Swoops in to Help El-Sayed as More Campaign Questions Surface
09/24/2026

The fellas break down Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico’s latest controversies, the state of the biggest Senate races, alarming new polling on political violence, and a wild round of our signature game, King of the Hill. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics

0:00:00 Intro 0:07:07 Kamala Harris Campaigns With Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan 0:16:20 El-Sayed Pressed on Michigan’s Uncommitted Movement 0:20:42 El-Sayed Faces Questions Over His Physician Claims 0:26:37 El-Sayed’s Controversial Take on Michigan’s Auto Industry 0:29:08 James Talarico and Sherrod Brown Face New GOP Attack Ads 0:36:47 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms 0:40:31 Key Senate Races in Ohio, Minnesota, Alaska and Iowa...


New Election, Old Playbook: AI is Democrats Latest Fake ‘Crisis’
09/22/2026

Ruthless breaks down the Democrats’ growing war on AI and data centers, Hasan Piker’s disastrous Axios interview, and some wild stories involving a Todd Helton statue, a Romanian crime ring, and parents hiring “college moms” for their kids. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI


0:00:00 Intro 0:05:03 Why Sunday Night Football Has Become Unwatchable 0:09:42 Democrats Turn AI Into a Midterm Battleground 0:12:59 Bernie Sanders Compares AI to Nuclear Weapons 0:14:41 Why the AI Backlash Is Growing 0:22:25 The Data Center Dirty Water Controversy 0:27:36 From AI Panic to the Net Neutrality Flashback 0:39:36 Hasan Piker’s Axios Interview Backfires 0:47:42 Hasan Piker Pressed on Israel and...


Newsom's Embarrassing Primary Plot Revealed As Democrats Scramble to Position for 2028
09/18/2026

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 the Ed Sheeran Tour 0:17:46 AOC Defends Macklemore and Targets Ed Sheeran 0:21:54 Pete Buttigieg Responds to Kamala Harris’s Running Mate Revelation 0:29:14 Brandon Gill Shuts Down an Al Jazeera Reporter 0:32:26 Sydney Sweeney’s New Sports Ad Sparks Another Backlash 0:40:37 How Politics Took Over Sports Journalism 0:48:21 Mark Teixeira on Going From MLB...


Talarico’s Shocking Behavior Makes Voters Suspicious
09/17/2026

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 Talarico’s Controversies Keep Getting Worse 0:08:30 Talarico Reveals His Favorite Drag Queen 0:14:59 Talarico’s Pastor Undercuts His Campaign Rebrand 0:22:07 Trump’s $138 Million Midterm Spending Blitz 0:23:41 The Senate Battlegrounds Getting a MAGA Inc. Cash Infusion 0:26:22 John Husted’s Fight to Hold Ohio’s Senate...


Is the Tide Turning? Republicans Dominate Democrats in Campaign Spending
09/15/2026

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 Into the Texas Senate Race 0:19:23 The Strategy Behind the GOP’s James Talarico Ad Blitz 0:20:57 Michigan Democrat Faces Questions Over Reparations 0:23:19 James Talarico’s Transgender Record Comes Back to Haunt Him 0:32:06 Ruthless Goes Behind the Scenes at Texas vs. Ohio...


Trump Dominates Democrats + Stars Shine at Midterm Convention > Sen. McCormick, Sen. Thune, Sec. Burgum & more
09/11/2026

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 0:16:02 John Fetterman Stuns the GOP Convention 0:18:44 Dave McCormick on His Unlikely Friendship With Fetterman 0:33:41 Dave McCormick Breaks Down the Midterm Stakes 0:41:13 John Thune on the Fight to Keep the Senate 0:53:11 John Thune Explains the SAVE Act and Filibuster Math 1:02:07 Doug Burgum on...


Will The RNC Convention Make the Difference in November?
09/10/2026

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 Talarico and Paxton in Focus 0:22:38 Sean Duffy on Trump’s Midterm Push and American Travel 0:29:16 Sean Duffy on Modernizing Air Traffic Control 0:35:13 Chris LaCivita and James Blair on MAGA Inc.’s Midterm Strategy 0:43:38 How Trump Allies Plan to Message...


Republican's Plan to WIN the Midterms + Meta President Dina Powell McCormick
09/08/2026

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 Why Republicans Are Focused on Turning Out Trump Voters 0:21:39 The Senate Battleground Map Takes Shape 0:24:09 North Carolina and Georgia Become Key Senate Fights 0:27:35 Maine, New Hampshire and Michigan Senate Races Heat Up 0:31:35 Ohio, Iowa and Texas Enter the Midterm Spotlight 0:40:24 What t...


Hunter Biden is Gay? Dem Candidate’s Criminal Past + Canada Memes w/ Alex Brueswitz
09/04/2026

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 #FunTimeFriday0:00:00 Intro 0:03:27 Alex Bruesewitz on the New Media Revolution 0:06:40 The Hidden Money Behind Political Influencers 0:08:44 Ohio Democrat’s Crack Cocaine and Hot Dog Arrest Story 0:15:55 Alex Bruesewitz Breaks Down the GOP’s Midterm Strategy 0:20:11 Why Trump’s 2024 Podcast Coalition Has Changed ...


Talarico's Skeletons Come Out of the Closet
09/03/2026

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 James Talarico’s Texas Oil Problem 0:11:10 Talarico Compares Texas Oil to Cassette Tapes 0:16:17 Talarico Scrambles to Rebrand as a Capitalist 0:21:11 Talarico Responds to His Past Controversial Comments 0:25:48 Abdul El-Sayed’s Radical Senate Campaign 0:32:06 El-Sayed’s Love Island Medicare for All Ad 0:37:45...


Not Radical Enough? Will the DSA Stop AOC in 2028?
09/01/2026

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 Democratic Party 00:10:07 AOC Faces a Socialist Civil War Over 2028 00:15:50 Why the DSA Is Turning Against AOC 00:22:40 AOC Begins Gearing Up for a Presidential Run 00:31:55 The $200 Trillion Price Tag of Democratic Socialism 00:39:28 Brad Lander Gets Turned On by Pro-Palestinian Activist...


Where's Schumer? Did Chuck Schumer Leave the Country in the Middle of an Election?
08/28/2026

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 Midterms? 00:05:46 Debbie Dingell Loses Patience Over the Hasan Piker Controversy 00:08:28 Oklahoma Democrats Nominate a DSA Socialist for Senate 00:12:46 Mamdani Critics Say NYC Is Retaliating Against Their Businesses 00:20:54 Baby Boomers Are Smoking More Marijuana Than Ever 00:30:11 Target Pulls a Controversial Halloween Costume 00:34:51 Los...


Why Hasan Piker is Suddenly a Problem for Democrats
08/27/2026

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

00:12:52 Hasan Piker’s History of Violent and Anti-American Rhetoric

00:18:31 Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries Face Questions Over Piker

00:26:54 Rep. Dingell Responds to Abdul El-Sayed’s Piker Problem

00:31:13 Democrats’ Last-Minute Hasan Piker Damage Control

00:36:26 Abdul El-S...


Spoiled & Roiled: Rich Kid Socialists Exposed as Hypocrites
08/25/2026

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 Lenin Defends Her Socialist Politics

00:25:37 Why Elite Universities Produce Wealthy Young Socialists

00:35:16 Trump’s Freedom 250 IndyCar Race Takes Over Washington

00:46:25 South Carolina Senate Runoff Tests Trump’s Endorsement Power

00...


Swalwell’s ‘Fang Fang’ Bust Exposed: FBI Raids Congressman’s Home
08/21/2026

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 Explodes Again

00:10:59 Media Fact-Checks Collapse Over Swalwell and the Chinese Spy

00:14:47 Abdul El-Sayed Compares Himself to Jesus

00:18:35 CNN Confronts DSA Over Its Praise of Fidel Castro

00:25...


Why Democrats Can’t Control ‘Woke 2’
08/20/2026

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 Florida Senate Primary

00:08:20 Angie Nixon’s DSA Rise Stuns Democrats

00:16:03 Why the Democrats’ Old Anti-Trump Playbook Stopped Working

00:19:46 George Conway and Woke 1.0 Candidates Collapse

00:23:41 ActBlue Money...


Democrats Are A Broke, Woke, Joke: But Are We Losing to THIS?
08/18/2026

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 Democrats’ Midterm Chaos Comes Into Focus 00:04:37 DNC Land Acknowledgment Shows the Party’s Priorities 00:07:52 Eugene Vindman’s Town Hall Erupts Into Chaos 00:11:26 Ken Martin Dodges Questions About Throwing a Phone 00:13:47 DNC Finances Fall Into the Red 00:22:52 Trump’s Approv...


Why Democrats Are Nervous About the Election
08/14/2026

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 #FunTimeFriday00:04:00 Democrats Turn on Each Other After Primary Chaos

00:04:39 Peggy Flanagan Dodges Minnesota Fraud Responsibility

00:07:40 Flanagan Refuses to Set an Age Limit on Gender-Affirming Care

00:10:31 Jamie Raskin Downplays the Democratic Socialists’ Agenda

00:12...


Socialism IMPLODES in Wisconsin
08/13/2026

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 internet conspiracy theories that followed. #RuthlessPodcast #DSA #Wisconsin #Minnesota #Politics

00:01:59 Francesca Hong Falls Short in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary

00:09:55 Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary

00:15:56 Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesot...


DSA Candidates Try (and Fail) to Appear Moderate Ahead of the Midterms
08/11/2026

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 Tries to Rebrand the Woke Era

00:11:30 Abdul El-Sayed Dodges Questions About Hasan Piker

00:14:24 El-Sayed Admits Medicare for All Means Higher Taxes

00:23:30 David Hogg Rejects the Democratic Party’s Moderate Wing

00:27:10 Mamdani Ally Refuses to P...


Talarico’s Flame Burns Bright for Lib voters, Will it Be Enough in Texas?
08/07/2026

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 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 Cr...


Socialists Defeat Democrats: Now It’s USA vs. DSA
08/06/2026

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 #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...


Democrat Civil War Explodes in Michigan: DSA v DNC
08/04/2026

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 #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...


FAKE: Talarico Facade Starts to Crumble
07/31/2026

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 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

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