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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 report to Congress • How foreign influence exploits U.S. nonprofit networks • Why Minnesota protests and ICE clashes don’t look organic • The money trail behind radical “riot-on-demand” activism • Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith launching investigations into foreign-backed nonprofits Then it’s media malpractice time. Axios had to delete a headline after reporting that crime plunged in major cities “despite” Trump’s crackdown. The fellas unpack what that framing says about the press — and why enforcing laws suddenly became controversial. Plus: • A liberal columnist admits broken windows policing might actually work • The SAVE Act panic — and why requiring ID to vote is suddenly “controversial” • Somalia requiring voter ID before Democrats can agree on it And it’s primary season. Senator John Cornyn joins the program to discuss: • His reelection fight in Texas • Border security and ICE enforcement • Texas securing $11 billion in federal reimbursement • Performance politics vs actual legislating • The stakes of a contentious Republican primary Texas voters have a big decision ahead — and the outcome could impact Senate races nationwide. Question of the Day: What’s the most obvious “revelation” a liberal has had during the Trump era? Drop your answer in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 family's Olympic legacy. The fells also discuss the train wreck Super Bowl halftime show, was it the worst halftime shows of all time? Ruthless delivers sharp political commentary with humor, insight, and unapologetic conservative values. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday. Subscribe now and stay ruthless! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Gruters on crushing fundraising records, election integrity lawsuits, midterm battle plans, and a potential game-changing "Trumpapalooza" convention to defy history and secure Republican majorities. Key topics: Kamala's rebrand flop, Democratic desperation, health insurance greed, media meltdowns, Supreme Court wins, grassroots strategies, and holding the House & Senate in 2026. Perfect for fans of sharp political satire and insider GOP insights. Subscribe now for weekly episodes packed with laughs and analysis! #RuthlessPodcast #KamalaHarris #RNCMidterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 leadership keeps finding reasons to slow-walk it. From there, we get into the arguments we keep hearing and why they don’t hold up under scrutiny. We talk through the bipartisan Carter–Baker commission findings, the Real ID framework, and the data showing how few registered voters lack identification. We also address the push to blame online narratives and personal attacks instead of dealing with the policy itself, including outside agitators trying to redirect frustration away from Senate leadership decisions. After that, we move fast. The lightning round hits a law firm offering to evict Billie Eilish from a Los Angeles mansion on behalf of a native tribe and the plan to reinstall a Christopher Columbus statue on White House grounds. King of the Hill returns with a fresh matchup, Florida enters the taco business with cold-stunned iguanas, and we sit down with Byron Donalds for a wide-ranging conversation on ICE, immigration enforcement, and the Florida governor’s race. We close by asking what it will really take to get elected Democrats to stop dodging voter ID and deal with it head-on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 social media + cash incentives have turned activism into cringe cosplay 📱🤡 Plus: NRCC Chairman Richard Hudson joins for a deep dive on the 2026 midterms 🗳️ — record fundraising 💰, prime pickup opportunities 🗺️, Democrat civil war 🤯, redistricting battles ⚔️, and why turning out Trump voters is everything 🇺🇸 Also in this episode: Australian strip club chair fights 🪑🥊, the immortal name “Dick Bigger Jr.” 😂, cold-stunned Florida iguanas 🦎❄️, and more unhinged variety 🔥 Keep the faith , hold the line, and own the libs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 ethic, leadership, and what it takes to win when the stakes are real—on the field, at work, and at home. 🇺🇸 From there, we sit down with the people turning “one small step” into action across communities. We get into why this moment matters, how grassroots pressure actually moves decision-makers, and why civic confidence is slipping for too many people. We also talk through why Philadelphia’s history—Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the Constitution Center—hits different when you stand in the middle of it.️ 🐘 Then the fellas bring the games. We play Dem or Journo and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joins us to talk service, manufacturing, watching taxpayer dollars, unclaimed property wins, and what it looks like to run a massive office like a serious operation. 💥 Finally, Guy Benson steps in with a sharp take on immigration, federal enforcement, and the outrage of taxpayer fraud—then we cap the night with Hard Pivot, a game where Guy shines as bright as they come. 00:00 - America 250 kicks off live in Philadelphia 06:23 - Ron Jaworski joins the progrum 09:45 - Leadership and the American dream mindset 15:08 - Dick Vermeil, team culture, and paying the price 29:35 - America 250 toolkit and celebrating all year 33:06 - AFP leaders on “one small step” and civic action 38:34 - Libre Initiative and Hispanic outreach 42:33 - Concerned Veterans of America and veteran voices 49:00 - Demerge Snow: wild quotes about American history 1:03:21 - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity on service and stewardship 1:15:21 - Guy Benson on immigration, enforcement, and fraud outrage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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, inflation, deficits, and why Bessent thinks the private sector is about to do the heavy lifting. 💰 Then we sprint to catch up with Senator Ted Cruz after President Trump riffs—very publicly—about Cruz as a possible Supreme Court pick. Cruz gives us a definitive answer, explains why he doesn’t want the robe, and lays out how he sees his role in the middle of policy fights instead. We also get the behind-the-scenes origin story of Trump Accounts—from a late-night Vegas poker table to drafting the provision that ends up in the bill.️ 👑 After the interviews, we talk through what we heard, what it signals for the midterm conversation the fellas are building toward, and we get into listener comments on early Senate predictions. We close it out with our Thursday staple, King of the Hill, where Cheri Jacobus takes on champion Steve Schmidt. 00:00 — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 03:16 — What Trump Accounts are and why the media isn’t covering it 09:18 — Smug’s big announcement 10:34 — Markets, compounding, and why this is meant to change behavior 14:22 — Davos: what happened with Gavin Newsom 23:32 — Fraud, NGOs, and “benefits turned into business” 31:19 — What “too small to succeed” means 33:32 — Smug’s baby news 44:15 — Trump’s Cruz riff: Supreme Court chatter goes public 45:35 — Ted Cruz on possible SCOTUS nom 59:18 — King of the Hill Subscribe for more unfiltered conservative commentary, interviews with top leaders, and laughs! Hit that like button if you're ready for America's comeback. #RuthlessPodcast #ScottBessent #TedCruz #TrumpAccounts #EconomicBoom #SupremeCourt #maga Our Sponsors: ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Tell Congress year-round E15 is long overdue. https://fieldsoffreedomalliance.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, where the money is going to flood in, where the margins are going to be brutal, and where Republicans can realistically grow the majority.  We start with North Carolina, because the fellas think it’s shaping up to be one of the most expensive races in American history—potentially a $600 million monster. We talk through the matchup dynamics, why the Democrat name ID advantage is real early, and why the race changes once the spending begins. Then we jump to Georgia, where Ossoff’s entire plan looks like it hinges on Republicans not showing up in the rural areas in a midterm—so the primary becomes its own test of who can actually build the kind of turnout operation it takes to win.️  From there, we hit the rest of the map: Susan Collins once again fighting upstream in Maine while Democrats try to sort out their own mess, Michigan opening up with Democrats in a fractured primary and Republicans feeling like they’ve got a real shot, and the Texas situation that could turn into a full-blown runoff slugfest with massive consequences. We also get into Alaska’s quirks and why polling there is always a mess, Ohio’s matchup potential, Iowa’s open seat and why candidate quality matters, and the Louisiana calendar that’s set up to produce a low-turnout sprint into a runoff.  Then we talk with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro about crime in D.C., what changes when prosecutors actually prosecute, how the federal component of her office plays into major cases, and why she’s approaching public safety like it’s the job—not a press strategy.Our Sponsors:➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins.  https://permittingreformnow.org/➢Melania from Amazon MGM Studios captures the personal moments that come with stepping into the role of the First Lady for a second time - in theaters exclusively on January 30th, 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 Minnesota’s political rot, what it says about activist media, and why this whole “I’m just reporting” act falls apart when the so-called journalist is obviously part of the operation. 🫏 We saved this for your Friday: Krysten Sinema getting dragged into a divorce filing that reads like a political thriller written by a horny screenwriter. We get into the alleged affair, the weird trips, the gifts, the encrypted messaging, the drugs, and the “this can’t be real” details that somehow keep piling up. It’s messy, it’s ridiculous, and it’s exactly the kind of story that makes you wonder how anyone in Washington functions in public at all.️ 🏠 Then, we sit down with HUD Secretary Scott Turner to discuss housing, homelessness, and disaster recovery. He tells Ashbrook that HUD uncovered $1.9 billion in misplaced funds and moved to return those dollars to the Treasury. Turner also explains why they cut contracts, including $4 million in DEI-related contracts. 00:00 - Crime, punishment, and chaos 04:10 - It’s perp walk season 05:58 - Activist goes on CNN and tries to rewrite the story 10:07 - Another perp walk: “Da Woke Farmer” gets arrested 15:47 - Activists + media collusion 19:44 - Krysten Sinema scandal is totally wild 28:15 - Divorce filing details: affair allegations and power dynamics 37:30 - MDMA, “boring” missionary talk, and peak absurdity 47:33 - Variety with a great pic and taking a whale ride 57:49 - HUD Secretary Scott Turner Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Tell Washington it's time to end middlemen markups and put American patients first. Visit https://phrma.org/middlemen ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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. 🐘 Border Czar Tom Homan explains how the same enforcement tools that were treated as normal for decades are now used as a political weapon. He walks us through how the rhetoric shifted, why “enforce the law” became controversial, and why he thinks so much of the outrage is less about policy and more about denying wins—no matter what it costs in public safety. 🌽 Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins discusses a year of governing and the White House efforts on warp-speed execution. Namely: trade, prices, inputs, exports, and making sure America stays the breadbasket for ourselves and the rest of the world. Then Rollins lays out why the administration wants real food back on plates, why whole milk is returning to schools, and how the old low-fat dogma flipped incentives in the worst direction. 00:00 - Dems reveal their moderates were a bait-and-switch 04:02 - Spanberger drops her moderate face 07:15 - The campaign ad pitch vs the record 15:40 - Mikie Sherrill rhetoric ramps up 20:06 - Eric Swalwell on ICE and law enforcement 25:57 - Border Czar Tom Homan 42:41 - Davos, Greenland talk, and Macron’s sunglasses 51:21 - King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs Rick Wilson 59:34 - Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 that the activist left is operating with zero fear of consequences, and why the DOJ is actually stepping in. ⚡The political hypocrisy tour continues with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro confirming what everyone already knew: Kamala Harris’s team was obsessively paranoid about Israel and anti-Semitism politics during the VP vetting process. We react to the insane details, including the question that basically asks if Shapiro was some kind of undercover operative, and we connect it back to a broader pattern of the modern Democratic coalition’s hatred of religion.️ 💥 Virginia Democrats are openly gunning for a 10–1 map and Republicans in places like Indiana are refusing to play hardball when it matters in the redistricting fight. We talk through why this stuff is never polite, never clean, and why pretending the other side won’t do it to you has become a political death wish heading into the midterms. ⛷️ Variety with ski jumpers “ehancing” suit measurements, Bears fans painting their nails during a playoff run, and airlines quietly celebrating Ozempic. Come join us with AFP in Philadelphia - get tickets here http://a250philly.com/ruthless 00:00 — The left’s “religious tolerance” problem 06:06 — Consequences, law enforcement, and why this can’t keep sliding 09:04 — Don Lemon shows up and hides behind the First Amendment 18:33 — The organizers post the whole op on Facebook 23:55 — Why Shapiro mattered for the Harris ticket 46:02 — Redistricting fight: Texas, California, Indiana, and Virginia 58:56 — Ski jumping suit scandal goes nuclear 01:06:12 — Bears fans embrace matcha and mannies 01:08:37 — Ozempic saving airlines millions Our Sponsors: ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢ Tell President Trump and Congress to deliver American greatness and fund fusion. https://www.builtforamerica.us/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Melania is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look from the perspective of the First Lady. In theaters January 30th, find out more: https://www.amazon.com/salp/melaniamovie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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. 👩🏻‍⚖️ Then, we break down why this thinking from left-wing justices collapses under even mild pressure. It also exposes years of sloppy logic, and why watching actual litigators respond to it is both painful and deeply satisfying. This reveals the broader pattern we’ve seen for years: vibes over facts. 🏀 Bruce Pearl joins us for a deep conversation on leadership, college basketball, NIL disorder, and the cost of speaking freely. He explains why accountability matters in sports and politics, reflects on coaching at the highest levels, addresses campus anti-Semitism, and makes the case for courage, clarity, and responsibility in public life. 00:00 - Supreme Court arguments and the definition problem 03:30 - Why laws collapse without clear definitions 06:30 - The Alito moment and unintended consequences 09:18 - Ketanji Brown Jackson‘s “I don’t understand” problem 12:40 - Lawyers dunking on the bench 15:34 - Language games 19:58 - MAGATKO 23:02 - Why the mob never expects pushback 25:16 - Tim Walz audio and unforced errors 35:30 - Dem or Journo returns 45:24 - What the media used to brag about 46:01 - Coach Bruce Pearl joins the Progrum 55:32 - NIL, college sports, and leadership 01:03:09 - Speaking freely and paying the price Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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. ⚡️ Then, we get into the sanctuary city pressure campaign and the Feb 1 payment cutoff that Trump has planned. Then, how the loudest voices on the left treat “oppose Trump” as a full personality. How do libs expect that if laws are on the books, that it won’t be enforced? We explain how these fights get reframed into “Gestapo” language, and why that reframing is the point. 👑 It’s Thursday, so we play our signature game: King of the Hill. It’s a truly deranged week featuring Joe Scarborough and champion Steve Schmidt. ️ 🐘 Montana AG Austin Knudsen on how foreign influence and dark money can end up behind pressure campaigns and litigation. He walks us through how funding trails get buried through layers of orgs and intermediaries. Knudsen also explained how climate lawsuits can be used to choke an energy state one permit at a time. Then: China-linked consumer platforms, Second Amendment fights, and what it takes to keep states from getting steamrolled by activist-law tactics. 00:00 - Why the real debate gets dodged 02:02 - Rapid-fire fights and the missing public case 05:33 - Minnesota confrontation narrative shifts 07:06 - Process arguments vs the underlying problem 09:52 - “Gestapo” framing and the sanctuary-state contrast 13:51 - Trump announces Feb 1 sanctuary-city payment cutoff 16:03 - Progressive push to block immigration enforcement funding 18:56 - Lawsuits to block federal enforcement inside states 22:13 - Trump and Eric Adams have deuling f-bombs 25:42 - The media fever dream 31:42 - King of the Hill: Joe Scarborough vs champion Steve Schmidt 37:41 - Montana AG Austin Knudsen joins the Progrum Our Sponsors: ➢The Durbin / Marshall credit Card bill would benefit corporate mega stores. Tell Congress to https://guardyourcard.com/ ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 real people to sell the outrage, they’ll just manufacture them. 🫏 After that, we shift to the sudden Democratic heel turn on Hamas. We react to the Queens rally chant (“we support Hamas here”), then watch the rapid-fire flood of identical condemnations roll out from the usual suspects. We also get into the broader pattern: how narratives get laundered, how “authoritarian” comparisons get deployed on command, and why the party’s selective outrage always seems to arrive right when it’s politically useful.️ 🐘 West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading the case headed to the Supreme Court on women’s rights. He explains how West Virginia passed a straightforward law in 2021, how the ACLU sued almost immediately, and why this ends up at the Court, even though most Americans think the answer is obvious. We also talk through why states regulating athletics matters and why he thinks this lands as a wide-margin win. 🏒 The greatest hockey game ever played was on a Friday in Hershey, PA. The fella’s review the largest, longest and greatest hockey fight on record… with 6 year olds. Enjoy a great laugh with us to cap off a great episode. 00:00 — Minneapolis liberals scramble to change the subject 09:23 — The rise of liberal AI rage bait 18:26 — Viral propaganda imagery and how it reverses the facts 28:52 — Democrats’ Hamas posture pivot 48:19 — Youth hockey intermission brawl 52:35 — JB McCuskey joins the Progrum Our Sponsors: ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢ Tell President Trump and Congress to deliver American greatness and fund fusion. https://www.builtforamerica.us/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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. ⚡ From there, we examine how the media and Democratic politicians rushed to create a parallel narrative. Instead of discussing stolen funds, systemic failures, or enforcement responsibilities, the focus shifted to emotionally charged language, selectively edited clips, and invented roles like “legal observers” meant to recast agitators as victims. The manipulation of language isn’t accidental—it’s designed to short-circuit rational discussion and replace facts with moral panic. 🪨 We close with some variety, like a Disney employee taking one to the face, and for what? To impress adult and overweight Diney Adults? And the Colts are in bad shape. If you need it explained, just watch their owner’s last press conference of the season. 00:00 — Why the left always needs a lie first 03:21 — The pepper spray clip the media lied about 05:35 — Why ICE is actually in Minnesota 08:44 — Criminals protected, enforcement demonized 10:29 — “Hands up, don’t shoot” all over again 12:52 — When protests jump the rails 15:11 — Foreign money and coordinated chaos 19:21 — Minnesota schools, unions, and shutdowns 27:08 — Media blaming YouTube instead of fraud 32:12 — The invented term “legal observer” 36:52 — Democrats openly attacking ICE 40:26 — The SUV lie and the use-of-force reality 43:50 — Why this all traces back to fraud 49:31 — When Democrats admit they want blood 53:36 — The IRS finally shows up 59:27 — How big is the fraud really 01:15:45 — Indiana Jones boulder dominates 01:19:41 — The Colts are a total mess Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 the feds instead of dealing with the events that brought federal agents into the state in the first place. ⚡ From there, we connect the flashpoint to the bigger story: massive fraud allegations in Minnesota and the claim that officials looked the other way until it blew up. We react to legislative testimony about whistleblowers facing retaliation and intimidation, and we walkthrough audit findings that allege sloppy oversight and even backdated paperwork meant to cover tracks. Then we hit the Keith Ellison audio that sounds like politics and protection money getting way too close for comfort. 👑 King of the Hill returns with reigning champion Steve Schmidt facing off against congressional candidate George Conway, in a battle of pure derangement.️ 00:00- Minneapolis ICE shooting sets the week on fire 01:55 - Why Minnesota leadership keeps humiliating itself 03:29 - Fraud pipeline through programs and the state looking away 05:44 - Agitators, street pressure, and why the story doesn’t stay local 16:01 - Video angle one 17:19 - Video angle two 19:42 - Walz rhetoric heats up the confrontation 27:05 - House testimony: whistleblowers and intimidation claims 37:48 - Ellison tape revelations 39:32 -Backdated docs and covering tracks 51:30 - Dem counter: “look at white men” instead of the spreadsheet 01:03:09 - King of the Hill: Schmidt vs Conway Our Sponsors: ➢We need to stand with President Trump in his fight against big insurance companies. Learn more: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 years saying Maduro had to go, only to suddenly act shocked that anyone actually did something. We run through the Sunday-show spin, the fake confusion routine, and the weird scramble to frame an obvious win as a scandal. Their only reflex is to oppose whatever Trump does, even when it’s something they demanded yesterday. 🗽Did we miss a memo? Is the New York City mayor a global military commander? Plus, Tim Walz is stepping aside, Klobuchar is hovering, and a fraud fiasco that’s about power more than accountability.️ 📦 We close with a USPS driver in Florida allegedly trying to run down a ten-year-old over a misdelivered package, and a loose monkey in Tennessee that apparently wants to “shop local” by wrecking a music store. 00:00 - Maduro captured: why it matters and why it’s funny 03:47 - The failed state next door 05:35 - Rubio crushes the Sunday shows 07:19 - How the mission works and why defenses don’t matter 08:05 - The oil question and why our adversaries care 12:04 - Iran/Russia/China/Cuba ties and the pipeline logic 15:58 - Tactical details and the message it sends abroad 23:44 - Democrats flip to “illegal” and “unconstitutional” 31:10 - Chris Murphy then and now 39:44 - “Epsteinzuela?” 45:16 - Mamdani was “briefed” is pure comedy 50:53 - Minnesota fraud fallout 56:49 - Electability over accountability 01:05:10 - USPS driver vs. kid’s scooter in Florida 01:10:37 - Tennessee monkey hits the music store Our Sponsors: ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 compare modern immigration enforcement to Irish discrimination and deportation crackdowns in the 1800s. 📺 Other favorites included in our countdown: Jim Acosta interviewing AI, Taylor Lorenz romanticizing Luigi and Jim Cramer dropping a giant F-bomb on live TV. Plus Olivia Nuzzi’s chaos, Bill Belichick’s off-camera relationship, and Anderson Cooper snaps at Chris Sununu. 🐘 We recap our favorite moments from just a few of our best interviews, like, JD Vance, Karoline Leavitt, Senator Kennedy, Majority Leader Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson. Looking forward to a great 2026 on The Progrum! 00:00 — 2025 media fails 01:11 — Sydney Sweeney “great genes” becomes a national freakout 06:09 — CBS Saint Patrick’s Day: Irish deportations vs ICE 11:15 — Jim Acosta interviews an AI recreation of a murdered child 13:05 — Taylor Lorenz praises an alleged assassin as “morally good” 15:44 — CNN and the defense-fund moment 19:26 — Jim Cramer drops an F-bomb 20:30 — Olivia Nuzzi interview spiral and her accountability problem 25:24 — Bill Belichick + Jordan Hudson shuts down a standard question 27:56 — Anderson Cooper snaps at Chris Sununu on-air Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ 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 questions, like what it actually takes to jump into a House or Senate race, why federal campaigns have zero margin for error, and why real groundwork matters more than ambition. The fellas get blunt about grassroots work, campaign mechanics, consultant traps, and why door knocking teaches you more than any consultant memo ever will. We also tackle questions about journalistic giants, what’s actually changed since the Fox deal, and whether Democrats would ever come on the Progrum to face tough questions. ️ 💥 Then, Andrew Bremberg on health care costs, price transparency, and why throwing more taxpayer money at a broken system keeps failing. Plus, a recap of some of the best moments from our favorite variety segments from 2025. We still love the New Yorker shoot of famous democrats and a drunk SC democrat - enjoy! 00:00 — Funniest reactions to the Progrum from our wives 07:29 — When the in-laws realize it’s a real show 08:20 — Getting involved in politics after Trump 15:05 — Why voters humble everyone 16:27 — GOP realignment and progressive policies on the chopping block 23:21 — Skyline Chili: how to try it 27:34 — Journalistic giants and what real reporting looks like 35:04 — What actually changed after the Fox deal 36:42 — Why Democrats won’t come on the Progrum 39:35 — Andrew Bremberg discusses controlling health care costs 44:18 — Price transparency and why it matters in health care 53:55 — Best of variety: notable New Yorkers exposed 01:12:00 — Best of variety: South Carolina Democrat cop car meltdown Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas should open a daycare—because apparently the easiest money in America is getting paid for childcare that doesn’t exist. Nick Shirley’s goes door-to-door in Minnesota: finding blacked-out windows, locked doors, no kids in sight, and big checks flowing anyway. We talk about how this kind of scheme doesn’t just rip off taxpayers—it also squeezes the real families. It’s embarrassing how local and national press frames this story, why “it’s just a few bad actors” doesn’t cut it, and why the incentives behind keeping this kind of grift alive. 🫏 Then, we recap the best 2025 Democratic faceplants and clips. From Kamala to Warren, Crockett to an unfortunate No Kings congresswoman - we show how messaging gets used as a shield by democrats. 🐘Then, Jayme Franklin joins the Progrum. We talk about her work in building The Conservateur and Sincerely American, what it’s like creating a space for conservative women in media. We also address how friendships—and real-life priorities like marriage, kids, and work—are a bigger part of the story than the usual press narrative. 00:00 — The Fellas Need to Get in on the Grift 02:03 — Nick Shirley’s Doing The Work Media Won’t 07:35 — Who Gets Hurt When Money Disappears 13:57 — Finding “Quality Learing” in MN 18:10 — Investigative Compilation from MN 20:04 — This System is Functioning as It Was Intended 22:07 — The New Tammany Hall 26:45 — Why “a few arrests” won’t fix this 34:11 — The DHS Shrug-fest 35:53 — Wisconsin Governor On Immigrants 37:15 — What Elizabeth Warren‘s Stumble S’ays about the Moment 38:08 — Jasmine Crockett’s Messaging Machine 41:46 — Kamala Doesn’t Pick Pete 46:51 — Jayme Franklin On building The Conservateur 53:05 — Why women’s media is so one-sided Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Get ready for a whole stack of holiday-flavored chaos. We start with the most deranged “ideology in baking” moment imaginable: a decolonized Christmas cookie pitch that tries to rewrite history through masa, honey, and pure self-seriousness. From there, we’re right into the spirit of the season: the stuff that’s supposed to be wholesome, until it isn’t. 🐫 ️Next up, we hit peak pageantry with a live-nativity-adjacent church scene that includes camels walking the aisle—right up until one of them detonates a kick into an unsuspecting face. Then we keep the decorations theme rolling: a car fully wrapped in Christmas lights attempts a heroic pass… and immediately turns into a cautionary tale. 🎄 And because the holidays are nothing without juvenile sabotage, we get the garage-door letter swap that takes “Merry Christmas” somewhere deeply unfit for polite company—followed by our own story time about a neighborhood snow sculpture that gets an anatomical “upgrade.” ⚡Then we flash back to our favorite variety segments from 2025. From men fighting gorillas to umpire nut-shots. Relive the best of 2025 with the fellas. ️ 00:00 - Holiday laughs with the fellas and a fresh stack of variety 03:23 - “Decolonized Christmas” cookies 07:03 - Live nativity chaos: camel strolls into church, then the kick lands 10:08 - Christmas car eats it 11:18 - Classic Christmas Variety 18:12 - Vintage Variety: 100 men vs 1 gorilla simulations 22:39 - 10,000 gorillas vs 1,000,000 men and the morale problem 24:39 - Airborne elbow-drop strategy talk for gorilla combat 29:18 - Vintage Variety: Rhode Island prosecutor arrest bodycam 37:40 - The Washington Post tries “Gen Z” sketch comedy 42:49 - New angle on the F-15 backseat ejection footage 44:24 - Padres field-runner kid gets tackled 45:21 - ESPN tries to fix itself 50:33 - Best umpire nut hit in history 54:12 - Wild pigs turn bright blue in California 57:35 - Drunk man drives airport cart through walkway 51:28 - Adults using pacifiers to cope 51:55 - Year-end reflections and variety chaos Our Sponsors: ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ We kick off our Christmas Day Q&A by answering the burning questions from the audience. We talk through how our careers actually started, how campaign instincts and comms muscle turn into real-world wins, and why the Progrum isn’t just “four guys with microphones,” but four guys who’ve lived the jobs we talk about. ⚡ Then, how the sausage gets made: how messages spread, why creativity beats policy-speak, and how the right phrase at the right moment can take over the conversation. We also talk about the early internet era in politics—how it worked, why it mattered, and what separated the serious operators from the scammy money-grab crowd.️ 🥸 More of your questions in this proper holiday hang: Holmes’ on-again/off-again mustache situation, where ‘Progrum’ actually comes from, and whether we still have day jobs (we do). More Q&A in Part II - coming next week. 00:00 - Christmas Day Q&A - Our gift to you 04:16 - The backstory on the fellas 05:14 - How comms work actually gets learned in the Senate 11:12 - Selling stories to reporters and shaping the narrative 12:50 - Branding moments that stick in politics 17:30 - The road back to winning in 2014 24:58 - Building a real professional partnership 28:37 - Smug’s bio: finance to politics to operating in NYC 30:00 - Inside the financial crisis panic 35:52 - Where “Comfortably Smug” comes from and why it takes off 40:16 - Covid-era Zoom happy hours give birth to an idea 49:52 - Why does Holmes mustache come and go? 53:19 - Where “Grum/Progrum” comes from—dialects, sports, and Senate impressions 59:17 - Do we still have day jobs? What we actually do now Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎁 A happy Festivus to all those who celebrate. Today, the fellas have their a festivus celebration for the ages. Everyone shares their personal and political grievances, plus we review the best feats of strength from the year. ️ 💥 Whether it’s a debate about nachos being a total scam or Donald Trump’s decisive bombing of Iran, you won’t want to miss a bit of our Festivus Celebration. Grab your aluminium pole and prepare for your own Festivus miracles! 00:00 - A Festivus for the rest of us 04:18 - Moving the chains on the NFL 08:06 - Immigration enforcement and prioritization 13:41 - Burgers that are too tall to eat 18:21 - Nachos and restaurant food scams 20:00 - Political ads and candidate disclaimers 24:49 - Speakerphone use in public spaces 28:44 - Democrats pretending to be TikTok Zoomers 33:25 - Walking on the wrong side of the sidewalk 36:03 - Conservatives complaining about Congress out of session 42:42 - The 2025 Feats of Strength 45:04 - American military action abroad 50:35 - Minnesota cheerleaders and cultural madness 53:18 - Border numbers and enforcement strength 56:14 - Fighting bears and unhinged bravery Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Another democrat political fairy tale collapses in real time. We start with Ilhan Omar’s claim that ICE pulled over her son, then walk through how DHS says it never happened, how the story keeps shifting, and why the media still gives it oxygen. We discuss why this keeps happening and why Minnesota keeps finding itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. ⚡Eric Swalwell has painfully forced taco campaign content, just cringe at its worst. Then, Kamala Harris reappears on late night, and the Biden administration is suddenly pretending like it always respected the Department of Justice. We talk through why that story doesn’t hold up, how selective memory works in politics, and why Jimmy Kimmel asking “soft” questions still manages to expose a mess. Plus free booze to hobos in San Francisco.️ 🐘 Then, former AG Bill Barr sits down for a wide-ranging interview on Venezuela, narco-terrorism, Hezbollah, climate lawfare, the Supreme Court, and the Epstein case. Barr lays out what actually happened, what matters, and why so much of the noise is just that. It’s a long run, a lot of laughs, and more than a few uncomfortable truths. 00:00 - Omar has entered the chat 07:03 - DHS says it never happened 09:16 - Omar responds and the story keeps changing 12:30 - Past immigration allegations resurface with Tom Homan 15:04 - Swalwell’s taco content and campaign cringe 23:36 - Kamala Harris on late-night and the DOJ excuse 29:18 - San Francisco’s free alcohol program for the homeless 41:45 - World Cup Pride match lands Iran vs Egypt in Seattle 49:47 - Bill Barr joins on Venezuela and narco-terrorism 59:12 - Bill Barr on climate lawfare and the courts breaking the system 1:07:38 - Barr on Epstein, the files, and what actually happened Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Tell Washington it's time to end middlemen markups and put American patients first. Visit https://phrma.org/middlemen ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢ A new rule can put privacy first, strengthen protections, and let free markets work without compromising on safety for consumers. https://dataexposure.cslf.us/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ We break down why “just asking questions” turns into an incentive structure for inventing madness. We discuss what this kind of content does to real people who are living through real grief, and the influencers online who are trying to cash in on Charlie Kirk, Erika Kirk and the fight with Candace Owens. ⚡ Then we pivot to a brutal week of terror news and the political responses that make our blood boil. We run through the headlines, the media gymnastics, and the hard pivots. Primarily, Debbie Wasserman Schultz wandering into Trump-land while the question is about jihad, Chris Murphy turning violence into a fundraising pitch, and the broader weakness that keeps showing up across Western politics. What will it take for liberals to get serious about radical Islamic terrorism? 🐘 Then, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins the Progrum. We talk Arkansas momentum, National Guard troops in D.C. and what changes on the ground. Plus, her quick stop at the White House to address farmers' needs and the economy going into 2026. And, what does the Huckabee family Christmas look like? 👑 And our signature game, King of the Hill with Adam Kinzinger taking on champion Steve Schmidt. 00:00 - Why we refuse to commentate on commentating 04:24 - The Charlie Kirk tragedy should not be a content machine 10:09 - How conspiracies hijack the vacuum before court facts land 21:47 - Debbie Wasserman Schultz hard-pivots away from jihad 28:28 - Chris Murphy blames Trump for violence and gets roasted 31:52 - Australia clip: leaders stammer around radical clerics 43:45 - King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Adam Kinzinger 55:38 - Ja Rule’s golf shot goes sideways 56:54 - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joins The Progrum 59:04 - Arkansas Guard in D.C. and what the city feels like now 1:04:10 - Why food security is national security 1:09:41 - The economy, midterms, and selling the administration’s case Our Sponsors: ➢Tell your lawmaker to put parents first. NetChoice is dedicated to making the Internet safe for free expression and free enterprise: http://netchoice.org/keepappstoressafe ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢John Deere is investing billions in American factories and launching new tools to help customers repair their machines: https://www.deere.com/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas discuss how billions in COVID-era funding vanished through fraud in Minnesota. We walk through how the slush funds were set up, why there was almost no oversight, and how state leadership dodged responsibility while taxpayers got fleeced. We also break down the absurd defenses that Tim Walz continues to offer up. This was not some paperwork error—it was an invitation to steal. 💪 Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer is cleaning up unemployment insurance fraud, cracking down on abuse of worker programs, and restoring trust in systems that are supposed to help people. We also get into her work to create apprenticeships and trade skills for Americans. Plus her thoughts on why the American worker is being boxed out by policies that reward shortcuts instead of effort. 🐘 Another major announcement from the Office of Personnel Management on a new effort to bring early-career technical talent into government. We talk with Scott Kupor about merit-based hiring, ditching credential gatekeeping, and why rebuilding state capacity starts with trusting people who can actually do the work. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢John Deere is investing billions in American factories and launching new tools to help customers repair their machines: https://www.deere.com/ ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ 00:00 — Why emergency slush funds created a fraud playground 05:52 — Tim Walz refuses to protest his citizens 10:15 — What real oversight would have caught immediately 12:23 — US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer 17:07 — Apprenticeships, trade skills, and rebuilding worker pride 22:46 — Protecting American labor 33:30 — AI, workforce training, and staying competitive 52:14 — FBI stops a far-left terror plot before New Year’s Eve 58:00 — Overseas attacks and the cost of ignoring extremism 1:08:01 — OPM Director Scott Kupor 1:25:23 — Variety Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Gavin Newsom is spinning his Palisades Fire “hair on fire” story, so we go back to the actual clip and walk through how the hero tale falls apart. Then, Tim Walz now claims Republicans fear him because he can fix a truck. We revisit his shifting image from the campaign till now. Kamala is also declaring herself a “historic figure,” and talking about her future marble bust in the halls of Congress. 🫏 And the great hope of Texas Democrats, Jasmine Crockett, isn’t even allowed to speak in her own senate launch ad. The fellas dig down on what we can learn from Jazzy Crockett in Texas and we review the song and dance she’s choreographing. Plus, we review AOC and her Puerto Rico spending spree. ⚡️Then the return of Dem or Journo where the fellas see if they can detect the subtle difference given some blind statements from Ashbrook. Variety with Michigan football’s implosion and Ashbrook defends incoming strays all about Ohio. 00:00 - Gavin Newsom’s Palisades Fire “hair on fire” story 07:09 - Tim Walz on “toxic masculinity,” trucks, hunting, and what he says scares Republicans 10:03 - Kamala Harris calls herself a “historic figure.” 17:31 - Jasmine Crockett launches ad built on Trump 34:27 - Venezuela drug boats, tanker raid video, and the risk of regime projects 40:02 - AOC’s Puerto Rico spending 45:00 - We play Dem or Journo 59:00 - Michigan coaching scandal, flag world record jump, dirt-bike arrest, and the Big Boy statue graveyard Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢We can create a space where girls can connect and thrive. Get involved today at https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The same people who pushed trillions in spending now act confused that prices climbed. We lay out how democrats got us here on inflation, and the size of the hole that Trump is trying to climb out of. 💵 Then, we look at the actual data — wage growth under Trump’s second term, the collapse of real wages under Biden, and the painful gap between rising prices and falling purchasing power. We talked through why the free-market fixes we’ve supported for years are still the right path, and why handing more control to Washington will only make families’ expenses worse. 🐘 Michigan hasn’t sent a Republican to this Senate seat in roughly three decades, but former congressman Mike Rogers thinks that streak is about to end. Rogers walks through what a real change election looks like in a 50–50, working-class state that actually builds things. ️ 00:00 — Cold Open 01:41 — How Biden Broke the Economy 04:36 — Andy Beshear’s “economy of tomorrow” talking point loop 08:23 — Prices, wages, workers: the real affordability gap 14:16 — Why Obamacare was built to break the system 25:37 — Real wage growth explained 34:03 — Comparing conservative affordability to socialist “solutions” 42:06 — King of the Hill 54:37 — Mike Rogers on the future of Michigan Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🔥 Democratic Party CHAOS: The Radical Left Takes Over & Chuck Schumer’s Days Are NUMBERED! + Mary Katharine Ham joins for the lightning round ⚡ The Democratic establishment is COLLAPSING before our eyes. From Jasmine Crockett scaring off “moderate” challengers in Texas to the progressive lunatics running in primaries nationwide, the party of AOC and “The Squad” is now fully in charge. Chuck Schumer? Done. Finished. His grip on power is slipping faster than a drunk guy on a cruise ship with 33 beers… which, yes, we also cover in this absolute banger of an episode. 🤯🎯 What You’ll Hear: Why Colin Allred bailed on the Texas Senate race the second Jasmine Crockett jumped in. 🔥 The radical left’s “win at all costs” strategy and how they’re purging anyone remotely normal. Jasmine Crockett’s wild Jeffrey Epstein smear meltdown on the House floor. 😳The INSANE story of a cruise passenger who drank 33 beers, got pepper-sprayed twice, sedated… and it didn't end well. 🍻⚓ The greatest animal fight clip of all time: Chinese zookeepers vs. angry black bear armed with a basketball hoop, a chair, a stick, and… a PARROT?! 🐻🪑🦜 (You have to see this) This is Democratic Fight Club — and the first rule is there are no rules left. 👕 Grab Christmas merch before it’s gone! Order by Dec 11th for guaranteed delivery → https://store.ruthlesspodcast.com 🔔 SMASH the Subscribe button for the most chaotic, unfiltered political takes on YouTube! 💬 Comment your best Jasmine Crockett campaign slogan ideas! 🔔New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday & Friday! Timestamps: 01:12 Democratic Party Civil War Begins 07:00 Jasmine Crockett Torches Texas Senate Race 11:28 Jasmine’s Jeffrey Epstein Meltdown Clip 1:09:50 The 33-Beer Cruise Ship Pepper Spray Incident 🍺🚢 1:17:28 Greatest Zoo Fight Ever Recorded 🐻🦜 Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The latest democrat hoax has fallen apart. The drug boat ‘scandal’ seems to be a big nothingburger. Democrats instantly shifted into defending traffickers once the hoax fell apart. After that, we break down the even stranger week on MSNBC, where Morning Joe skipped town for so long that even their audience noticed. As we looked around for them, it felt like half the media went into witness-protection mode the second their earlier narratives started blowing up. ⚡Then, a Joe and Mika super cut and another Biden disaster. USPS was ordered to buy thousands of EVs no matter how unready the technology was. Plus, Olivia Nuzzi finally sits down with a podcast to break down on camera.️ It was VERY theatrical. 🐘 House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins the Progrum to talk through the early days of the new congressional session, what Republicans are preparing in 2026, and why the Biden administration’s regulatory spree is already forcing Congress into crisis-mode oversight. We talk message discipline, the border, and spending fights. It’s a sharp conversation and a great preview of the midterms. 00:00 – The Media’s Drug-boat Hoax Collapses 06:40 – Democrats shift into defending smugglers again 09:15 – Morning Joe vanishes for almost a full week 12:58 – USPS forced EV disaster unfolds across the fleet 26:44 – Olivia Nuzzi returns and media blowback 31:58 – House Majority Leader Steve Scalise joins the Progrum 38:20 – Scalise on 2025 agenda, oversight, and early fights Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The future won't wait, and TC Energy is moving forward confidently: https://www.tcenergy.com/ ➢John Deere is investing billions in American factories and launching new tools to help customers repair their machines: https://www.deere.com/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is absolute rot at the core of the Democratic Party, especially their constant need to defend criminals. We start with Senator Reed's baffling attempt to defend narco-traffickers, trying to paint them as mere "delivery drivers" in a discussion about supply and demand. We followed that with the unbelievably unhinged rhetoric from Debbie Wasserman Schultz. ⚡The left's entire ideology is now centered on opposition to Donald Trump, which leads them to support the indefensible, whether it's drug runners, domestic terrorists, or even murderers like Luigi Mangione, who now has his own fan club—the "Cougars for Luigi." This kind of political insanity is what we're up against. 🐘 Then, we got into a deep-dive conversation with Senate Majority Leader @JohnThune, who provided incredible insight into the unprecedented amount of Senate votes this year, driven entirely by the Democrats' desire to obstruct every one of the President’s nominations. Thune also broke down the Republican Party’s strategic message for the 2026 midterms 👑 We finished the show with the King of the Hill, pitting Smokin' Joe Walsh against Ron Filipkowski. Last, a variety story about a drunk raccoon that broke into a liquor store on Black Friday, passed out next to a toilet, and sparked a serious discussion about the dangers of trash pandas.️ 00:00 - Democrats Defending Criminals 03:22 - Senator Reed's Narco-Trafficker Defense 07:27 - Minneapolis Mayor Exploits Somali Clan Warfare 10:48 - Luigi Mangione's Expanding Fan Club 15:38 - Senator John Thune on Senate Obstruction, Record Votes, and Bipartisanship 24:08 - Thune Unveils the GOP's 2026 Midterm Election Message 46:39 - King of the Hill: Joe Walsh vs. Ron Filipkowski 58:48 - Drunk Raccoon Raids Liquor Store Our Sponsors: ➢The future won't wait, and TC Energy is moving forward confidently: https://www.tcenergy.com/ ➢John Deere is investing billions in American factories and launching new tools to help customers repair their machines: https://www.deere.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is an absolute horror show going on in Holmes' home state of Minnesota. We looked into the explosive New York Times story revealing a $1 billion fraud scandal involving the state's social service system under Governor Tim Walz. This wasn't just typical government waste; we dissected how members of the Somali diaspora allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant to feed children during the pandemic. 💥 These Mafia-style tactics used to perpetuate the fraud are a common tool of the left. The fellas discussed how the nonprofit group, Feeding Our Future, threatened state agencies with accusations of racism and negative press to force them into approving fraudulent applicants, proving that the left has weaponized these accusations as a shakedown racket. We explain how the Democrats have outsourced these tactics to NGOs to pressure and capture institutions like corporate America. 🐻 In Variety, the fellas got into a hysterical segment about a viral video of a lineman saving a black bear from a power line and debated the merits of the new holiday gift, "Guido on a Ledge," a Staten Island-inspired Elf on the Shelf alternative. 🐘 Then, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is running for Senate in Iowa. She discussed her experience as a "mama bear on a mission" and how her background is helping her relate to Iowans on kitchen-table issues like affordability and school curriculum problems 00:00 - Serious Democrat Corruption In Minnesota 03:38 - How State Leadership Failed MN 05:51 - The NYT Details Fraud and Tim Walz's Involvement 24:44 - How "Mafia-style" Tactics Perpetuated Fraud 37:43 - Could the Stolen Money Potentially Fund Terror 47:48 - Thanksgiving Comments 51:07 - Tennessee’s Special Election and Democrat Extremism 01:06:22 - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson on her Senate campaign, political issues, and musical talent Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ John Deere is investing billions in American factories and launching new tools to help customers repair their machines: https://www.deere.com/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas explore the total collapse of Hollywood cinema and what it might mean for the American consumer. We all agree the movies just aren't what they used to be—you can't find a good, simple action flick or comedy anymore. Holmes points out how the shift happened during the Obama years, moving toward terrible, non-English, anti-American award bait. 🎬 The fellas drive home that Trump's greater influence lies not just in movie preferences but in reindustrializing the American film industry. We discussed how high taxes and regulations in California led to outsourcing production overseas, particularly to countries that incentivize making content with a cultural disposition that shows America in the worst possible light. If Trump provided competitive tax incentives to bring film production back home and coupled that with cultural benchmarks, it could reinvigorate American movies made for an American audience. 📱 Then, a new transparency feature comes to X and exposes the location of popular accounts. Many accounts posing as American patriots or constitutionalists are actually based in foreign countries. We explain how mainstream media journos rely on X's algorithm for "sentiment analysis" from "the base," which is easily polluted by these foreign accounts. Is it time to get rid of the algorithm entirely and return to a chronological timeline. 🐎 In variety: there’s a Namibian politician with the most unfortunate name as the most famous dictator in history. We can't believe a name like that not only exists but gets re-elected. Then, an absolutely insane clip of a rogue ambulance driving onto the inside rail of a track during a horse race in Louisiana 🐘 We wrap with Brent Gardner from AFP about the legislative agenda for the end of the year, focusing on energy permitting reform to boost American production and healthcare reform. We also hit on the importance of the NDAA as a vehicle for AI preemption legislation to ensure the US remains the global leader in technology. 00:00 - The Fellas on Hollywood's Decline and Trump's Cultural Reach 03:14 - Why Modern Movies Suck and Trump's Plan to Reindustrialize American Cinema 08:50 - Discussing Ben Smith's Semafor Article on Trump and Hollywood 15:59 - Hollywood Outsourcing Problem 28:52 - X’s New Transparency Feature 47:46 - Can We Fix X 52:32 - Unfortunate Politico Name and Wrong Way Driver In THE WORST Place 01:03:30 - Brent Gardner (AFP) on the Congressional Sprint to the End of the Year Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🦃 It’s our annual Thanksgiving Spectacular! This is the episode that made the Ruthless Variety Progrum famous. A reminder of the basic framework: you want your like-minded relatives excited to arrive, and the libs coming over to be stricken with fear. We dissect a cringe-worthy, anonymous USA Today op-ed from a person who dreads confronting their family’s “hateful politics“ since Trump’s election. We analyze the underlying issues when libs come to family dinner. 🍗 Then, your Ruthless recipe for Thanksgiving domination. We go from setting to setting throughout the Thanksgiving Day experience to prep you for maximum impact and help you create the greatest pain for your overly woke guests. 🏈 For dessert, your NFL turkey day preview and the one game that the fellas cannot believe is a prime-time feature. Plus, a little guidance for those degenerate gamblers listening to make it through the afternoon of pure, drunken alpha dominance. 00:00 - Thanksgiving: A Ruthless Opportunity for Activism 01:13 - Your Framework for Creating Fear 03:22 - Dissecting the Woke Anxiety 10:16 - The Ruthless Recipe: Preemptive Strikes and Setting the Scene 17:05 - The Meal as an Achievement Contest 20:55 - Put the Conversation on Offense 31:48 - Thanksgiving Day Football and Degenerate Gambling Guidance Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ AOC appears to be fundraising for her campaign under the guise of a turkey giveaway for the needy, which is beyond the pale. The fellas pointed out that while she has raised money for actual charities in the past, this latest move smells of a massive list-building operation with political transaction fees skimming off the top, leading to local critics calling it a "typical bait and switch." 🐻 Then, California has no good options for Governor. In the latest blow, Eric Swalwell filmed his California gubernatorial campaign launch video from his primary residence in Washington, D.C., a $1.2 million Victorian bungalow currently at the center of a mortgage fraud investigation. We’re having trouble figuring out if he even has a house in the state he wants to govern. Maybe a Chinese spy can help him out of this jam. 😘 Part two of the Olivia Nuzzi saga with her former fiancé Ryan Lizza dropping his follow-up article. More insanely, Lizza discovered a fake tabloid article Nuzzi had written about herself, fantasizing about her Mark Sanford affair becoming public. This is totally unhinged behavior, but typical of most Journos. 🧊 Then, ICE Director Todd Lyons discusses the crucial work his agency is doing under the Trump administration. Lyons shared his unexpected path to becoming the director and offered a stark compendium of how different administrations prioritized, or failed to prioritize, the agency's core mission. He highlighted the massive challenge of cleaning up the mess left by the previous administration's lax policies. 00:00 - AOC's Thanksgiving Day Scam 10:07 - Swalwell's DC Campaign Launch 19:50- Nuzzi and Lizza Part II 44:13 - Home Depot Protests 52:23 - ICE Director Todd Lyons 1:13:45 - The Horrifying Link Between Sanctuary Cities and Fentanyl Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ This might be the biggest, messiest, most custom-produced story for the Progrum: the saga of writer Olivia Nuzzi. There’s a bombshell dropped by her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, and no one expected it. We cover how she left New York magazine, her overly dramatic book, and recent developments. 😘 The fellas discussed the absurdity of the new Mark Sanford revelations, noting that Nuzzi had apparently had a physical relationship with Sanford while profiling him for his 2020 GOP primary bid, and right in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Plus her Olbermann relationship and brief music career.️ 🫏 Then, Jasmine Crockett gets caught in a humiliating lie about Lee Zeldin because there are two men named Jeffrey Epstein. We also covered her utterly terrible attempt at a TikTok meme. 00:00 - Olivia Nuzzi’s Shocking DC Allegations 07:07 - The Journo World's Inner Turmoil & Lizza's Substack Teaser 15:46 - Lizza's Account: Kimpton Stationery and The Shoe Closet 20:01 - Olbermann's Gift-Giving Math & The Light Stalking 25:21 - The Substack's Republican Twist 33:40 - Weiner, Olbermann, and Prophetic Tweets 42:52 - The Unhinged Myspace Pop Song 52:11 - Jasmine Crockett's Jeffrey Epstein Confusion Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢It’s time to hold insurance companies accountable: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ It’s wild how the mainstream media only got interested in Epstein after they thought it would hurt Donald Trump. The fellas discuss how the entire narrative is a cynical exercise in political partisanship, mirroring the disastrous Russiagate hoax, and not a genuine pursuit of justice for victims. We knew all along that Epstein was a well-known liberal financier with deep connections to the left, which is why the national media buried the story for nearly two decades. 💥The most unbelievable thing to come out of this Epstein nonsense is Stacey Plaskett's text correspondence with him. It’s wild that Plaskett was getting real-time information from a convicted pedophile to feed questions to Michael Cohen on the stand. This is undeniable documentation of Democrats working directly with the devil himself to go after their political enemies. ️ 👑 Thursdays are for King of the Hill. Today, reigning champion Jen Rubin takes on challenger Joe Walsh in a battle royale for dominance. 🐘 Representative Brandon Gill joins the Progrum to discuss his aggressive, prosecutorial style in Congress and why holding leftist opponents accountable under oath is working. We reveal his surprising success in advancing major conservative legislation, including tax cuts, welfare reform, and border security. Gill explains his bill to fast-track the deportation of criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual offenses and details the shocking vote where every Democrat opposed the "Bow Wow Act" to deport animal abusers. Plus, we discover why he hates losing and what his last meal would be. 00:00 - Jeffrey Epstein and the 20-Year Media Cover 06:16 - Democrats Try to Use Epstein to Target Trump 10:08 - Stacey Plaskett's Texts with Epstein During Trump Impeachment Hearing 8:47 - Hakeem Jeffries' Cringeworthy Defense 41:47 - The Dangerous Weaponization of Redactions in Epstein Files 55:30 - King of the Hill (Jen Rubin vs. Joe Walsh) 01:06:14 - Interview with Congressman Brandon Gill Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. Our Sponsors: ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Congressman Brad Sherman had some scandalous iPad scrolling on a flight - which was made for the fellas to cover. PLUS the Democratic Civil War continues to rage with AOC, Tim Kaine, and others squaring off to take out Chuck Schumer. 🐘 The leaders of the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), Chris Winkelman, and the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), Alex Latcham. In this deep dive, we get the actual stats and outlook for the coming season. Latcham and Winkelman explain the structural advantages Republicans currently hold, including the fact that 16 Democrats sit in seats that President Trump won in 2024. We also break down how they plan to defend the 22 Republican Senate seats while expanding the map in states like New Hampshire, Georgia, and Michigan. ️ 💥In Variety, we examine the animal violence epidemic against humans, specifically a dog that accidentally shot its owner while he was cleaning a shotgun, and an idiot in Yellowstone approaching a wolf pack with bear spray. Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. 00:00 - The Democratic Civil War is rolling as Hot as Ever 04:43 - Congressman Brad Sherman's scandalous iPad scrolling on a flight home 10:52 - The Democratic Civil War: Gluesenkamp Perez, AOC, and Tim Kaine 19:48 - In-depth Interview with Alex Latcham and Chris Winkelman on the Midterms 44:37 - Oppositional research and the importance of candidate quality 56:30 - Mad Maxine, Ed Markey, and the death of MSNBC Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Joe Biden’s back, or at least his lifeless corpse is back in action. The reaction from the crowd, clapping for the "dead guy" just for moving is beyond tragic. Then, the DNC has a new internal civil war over... wait for it... having to work in the office five days a week. The idea that this organization lost the Presidency, House, and Senate but feels they can demand permanent work-from-home is peak Democratic delusion. 🫏 Then Representative Jasmine Crockett's latest conspiratorial rants on Mark Elias’s podcast, where she falsely claimed a Republican "friend" purchased Dominion Voting Systems to rig elections. Later, the liberal media response to Crockett’s antics involved a host literally kissing her sneakers on air. This is how the modern left genuflects. Maybe they can be saved by a new Kennedy scion running for Congress: Jack Schlossberg. 🕸️ Smug brings us a horrifying segment about a Balkans spider cave where two rival species of poisonous spiders have united to create a massive "hell web," where they capture and kill animals in massive numbers. 🇺🇸 Lastly, Katie Miller shares her experience with the modern left's domestic terrorism, including being forced to move her family from their home due to death threats, stalking, and "wanted" signs put up by deranged leftists. She also gives us a first-hand account of what it's like working for Elon Musk, what she learned from interviewing Mike Tyson, and why she launched her own podcast to serve as a counter-discourse for women. 00:00 - Rough Week & Biden's Sad Restaurant Appearance 04:22 - The DNC's Insane Return-to-Office Civil War 17:16 - The Cost of Democratic Delusion 23:12 - Jasmine Crockett Spreads Election Conspiracy Theories 27:57 - Jack Schlossberg: Congressional Candidate, Creep, and Anti-Semite 41:14 - The Horrifying and Opportunistic Balkans Spider Cave 48:07 - Katie Miller on The Reality of Modern Political Violence and Her New Podcast Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ This entire shutdown was a plan without a strategy for success, driven purely by Schumer's desperation to appease an angry base after repeated losses to Republicans. Now, the media is struggling to spin a clear loss as a "win," while Democrats like Sen. Andy Kim still genuinely believe they were fighting a principled fight over Obamacare. This lack of introspection and the sheer cynicism driving the party's leadership have created the perfect conditions for a massive internal civil war. 🫏 In Today's cynical Democrat Party, the hunger for power outweighs family loyalty - see Sen. Shaheen. This is followed by the hard left, led by AOC, twisting the knife in Schumer’s back, accusing him of a coordinated effort to abandon their fight. The fellas speculate if Schumer's political career is finished because he prioritized the fringes and lost the begrudging respect for effectiveness that a true leader must maintain. 👑 Then, King of the Hill is a battle of titans with Cheri Jacobus and Jennifer Rubin facing off in the ring. 00:00 - The Democrat Party's Long National Nightmare Begins 04:50 - Andy Kim and the Obamacare Delusion 13:00 - Family Feud: The Shaheen Civil War 16:15 - AOC Puts the Knife in Chuck Schumer 22:02 - Left-Wing Media Slams Schumer 38:00 - King of the Hill: Jennifer Rubin vs. Cheri Jacobus This podcast has been edited to remove references to Jacquelyn Arthur. The earlier version of this podcast contained a segment that incorrectly identified Ms. Arthur as an escort with a page on escortbook.com. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ It’s not surprising, but the fellas called every twist and turn of this government shutdown fiasco months ago. Senate Democrats finally caved, reopening the government without securing any of their stated demands, which further proves that the shutdown was entirely a political exercise to push turnout for Election Day. We get into the media's baffling spin, which finally admitted to a "Democratic filibuster" only after it was broken. Once again, democrats will hurt the American people if it helps them politically. 💥 We revisit our past predictions, including conversations all the way back to March. The "deal" that was supposedly brokered was the exact same offer Republicans made weeks earlier, revealing the whole bipartisan agreement narrative as complete "bulls**t." This political theater was underscored by Senator Tim Kaine's admission that he was more focused on the election than on the financial pain his constituents faced during the shutdown—a classic example of elected officials prioritizing politics over their actual jobs. ⚡The fellas cover a stunning video of a rat hunting a bat, which has Ashbrook’s brain turning on how to defeat these creatures. Then, the American Beverage Association talks about their efforts to curb sugary drinks and create jobs. ️ 00:00 - The Fellas’ Predictions Come True 04:13 - MSNBC's Confusion and CNN's Admission of a "Democratic Filibuster" 08:13 - Memory Lane: The Program Predicted the Shutdown's Timeline and Political Roots 18:58 - Tim Kaine Gives Away the Game 23:39 - Progressives Call for Schumer's Ouster 32:10 - Bizarre Footage of a Rat Eating a Bat 44:55 - Kevin Keane, American Beverage Association President, on Jobs and Consumer Health Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Live from the Patriot Awards with Carley Shimkus, who seems super excited to join the fellas. She updates us from inside the belly of the beast, talking New York City mayoral race and the victory of self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Smug stands by his assertion that the city "gets what they deserve," a sentiment that Shimkus finally understands. We also chat about recent off-year election results in New Jersey and Virginia 🎬Then, funtime Friday with a hilarious clip of actor George Clooney, who maybe has regrets after forcing Biden out of the race? I mean, he wanted him to step down - but just not the way he stepped down. Can you imagine that happening within the Republican Party? Our Sponsors: ➢Find out how BP is investing in America: https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/who-we-are/us-impact-report.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The Progrum kicks off with a raw analysis of Tuesday's election results, dissecting the sweeping win of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani in New York. The fellas argue that the media and national Democrats are gravely misinterpreting the result, which was not a sign of broad enthusiasm but a narrow victory powered by radical, highly-educated urbanites. We discuss the historic trouble Republicans have faced in off-year elections when Trump isn't on the ballot, noting the persistent challenge of lower turnout among the new working-class base compared to the energized, high-propensity suburban Democratic voter. This discussion provides the vital context needed to understand the mechanics of a national election cycle and avoid making the same mistakes in the midterms. 🗳️ Then, the broader electoral lessons from Virginia and New Jersey, focusing on the unexpected energy of the Democratic turnout. The fellas point out that the recent government shutdown was a strategic, planned partisan fight that successfully mobilized the federal worker base, acting as the Left's new and highly effective get-out-the-vote operation, similar to past protests and riots. The takeaway is clear: the party needs a strategy that is both unique and authentic, not merely riding on a predecessor's momentum. 🐘 House Majority Whip, Rep. Tom Emmer, talks government shutdown chaos and why Democrats refused to pass the same spending resolution they supported 13 times under the current administration. Emmer says Chuck Schumer is a "scared old man" past his prime who burned five weeks for a failed "electoral advantage." We also give the co-hosts a Minnesota education on Tim Walz, with Emmer calling the Governor a "corrupt, fraudulent human being" overseeing $2 billion in fraud, including the $77 million SNAP scandal. Plus, we dig into the off-year election "bellwether" claims and analyze the mechanics of the 2024 House map, which shows a Republican advantage with only three members in districts won by the Democratic Vice President. 💰Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on his lawsuit against foreign actors influencing state elections, a topic we've covered before, and one that's been gaining national attention, particularly with the Fox News exclusive on the "Mamdani Machine." Hilgers emphasizes that while the federal ban on foreign funding is clear, loopholes allow outside money to flood state ballot initiatives, which is what his team is fighting in Nebraska. 00:00- The New Left-Wing Coalition 01:59 - Mamdani‘s Ideological Extremism 15:55 - Electoral Autopsy: Virginia and New Jersey Results 25:30 - Republican Coalition Challenges 35:25 - We Play King of the Hill 45:07 - Majority Whip Tom Emmer on the Government Shutdown and Tim Walz 01:12:32 - King of the Hill with David Frum vs Cheri Jacobus 01:24:00 - Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers on Prosecuting Hansjörg Wyss Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas discuss the Democrats' concerning lack of a national message, noting their reliance on negative identity politics and edgy rhetoric exemplified by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's new found f-bombs. A deep dive into Barack Obama’s recent appearance in Virginia highlights the former president’s selective support, so weird that he didn’t endorse what would have been the first black female governor… ever. It’s a stunning example of the Democratic Party’s rudderless leadership and the confusing signals they send to their base. ⚡Ashbrook's theory that the government shutdown was a cynical ploy orchestrated by Democrats to energize federal workers is catching on, you heard it here first. This strategy, which seemed far-fetched at first, is now being taken seriously by figures like Senator Ted Cruz. Then we break down what could be a surge in the key Virginia districts voting. The fellas also explain the risks of low-propensity Republican voters sitting out off-year elections. 🐘Then we welcome Senator Dave McCormick to the Progrum. The Senator gives his unfiltered take on the government shutdown’s stupidity, his genuine working relationship with Senator Fetterman, and the dangers of the Democratic Party’s radical leftward lurch represented by figures like Zoran Mamdani. McCormick concludes with an optimistic view of the American economy, crediting deregulation and foreign direct investment for the surge in prosperity.️ 00:00 - Election Day 2025 Preview and the Democrat Disconnect 06:37 - Obama’s Hypocrisy on Full Display 15:20 - Is the Shutdown Part of a Get Out the Vote Strategy? 19:22 - New Jersey and Virginia Early Vote Analysis 39:46 - Variety: Pill Popping Sheriff and Macaque Update 49:50 - Senator Dave McCormick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ House Democrat leadership insists there are "zero cracks" in their party's strategy, a claim that evaporates under the slightest pressure. We highlight the growing defiance from within the democrat ranks, including their largest constituency: the federal employees union, which is now openly demanding the government be reopened. When confronted with basic questions from journalists, leading Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Kamala completely fall apart. Maybe they’re just not used to getting a tough journo question. ⚡ C️ourt proceedings require you to wear pants, and this extends to a telecommute. We address this pants-off-officer, plus an Italian wine importer with a strong opinion on the New York mayor's race (and class distinctions in Italian surnames). 🐘 Chairman Brett Guthrie covers high-stakes policy, from the $70 billion in fraud in entitlement programs to the colossal energy needs for AI. The Chairman also reveals that his committee is looking closely at the integrity of sports betting and the NCAA's ill-timed decision to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports, especially in light of recent pro-league scandals. 00:00 - Hakeem's "Zero Cracks" Lie 04:38 - The Federal Employees Union Demands the Government Reopen 06:45 - Cracks in the House: Rep. Gottheimer's Call for a Clean CR 10:00 - Senator Fetterman Adequately Diagnoses Schumer's Problem: Fear of the Extreme Left 14:16 - Schumer's Meltdown and the Press Corps' Basic Questions 19:26 - Kamala's World-Class Pivot: Was Biden Too Frail to Campaign? 25:40 - Rep. Crockett's Defamatory Content and the Media's Fact Check 35:05 - Fun Time Variety: The Wine Importer, The Pantsless Cop, and High-Class Italians 44:48 - The Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie 55:50 - Guthrie On AI's Energy Demand and the Integrity of Sports Betting Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The Schumer Shutdown has some confusing goals. The fellas dissect the nonsensical argument from Democrats like Senator Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse, who repeatedly call the plight of American workers their necessary "leeeverage" to push a bailout for insurance companies. The complete lack of strategy from the Democrats over the past six months proves their cynical politics have hit a new low, a low that even the mainstream media and CNN's Harry Enten are being forced to cover with brutal honesty. 🇺🇸 Brent Gardner from AFP joins us to give his expert take from under the dome and the doors, confirming that voters across the country see the Democratic Party’s position for the cynical mess that it is. ⚡ Then, Smug introduces us to a shocking left-wing podcaster who is celebrating political violence and using her platform to call out Democratic leadership for not being radical enough. All because of the utter lack of leadership from Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are terrified of their increasingly deranged base—a base that Politico reported would bring the "guillotine" to moderates. 🐵 Ben Stiller shot some sort of hostage video and a terrifying monkey update. And of course, we play King of the Hill, where David Frum takes on champion Sarah Longwell. 00:00 - The Madness of the Democrat Government Shutdown Strategy 03:54 - Democrats' "Leverage" Argument and the ACA Failure 07:40 - UnitedHealth, AARP, and the Insurance Company Bailout 14:38 - Rep. Stansbury's Intellectual Dishonesty and the Media 20:45 - Brent Gardner on the Shutdown: The State of Play and Republican Strength 39:35 - Question of the Day: Are Democrats Dumb or Crazy? 47:50 - Ben Stiller Gets Political, The Radical Left Speaks, and Monkey News Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Gavin Newsom's latest pathetic attempt to change who he is has him claiming to be a dirt-poor, hustling athlete. Spoiler alert - he did not grow up on these streets. The fellas trace the ludicrous claim from Gavin, but explain how it shows his chameleon character, once again. More busted lies from KJP and Kamala - who is claiming that Biden was fine to BE president, he was just too much of an empty skin-suit to RUN for president. ⚡ Then, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins the show just a week ahead of his state's off-year elections. He delivers a scathing assessment of the Democratic ticket, emphasizing the risk of overturning his accomplishments: $143 billion in economic growth, $9 billion in tax relief, and protections for women's sports. Youngkin repeatedly calls out Abigail Spanberger for her cowardly refusal to condemn Jay Jones, who has advocated for political violence. The governor also weighs in on the government shutdown, supporting the congressional efforts to fund the military and first responders. 💥 The show concludes with an exclusive deep dive into foreign money influencing American politics with Caitlin Sutherland. She reveals how liberal nonprofits are co-opting political causes, shining a light on the left-wing shell game. ️ 00:00 - Gavin Newsom's "Wonder Bread" Upbringing vs. Reality 12:24 - Karine Jean-Pierre's Book and Lack of Introspection 15:54 - Kamala Harris' Admission on Biden's Frailty 20:55 - Governor Glenn Youngkin 30:16 - Youngkin Handicaps Virginia Races and Explains Winning Formula 55:46 - Major Crack in Democratic Coalition + Eric Swalwell's "Trump Ballroom" Pledge 01:09:27 - Interview with Caitlin Sutherland: Foreign Money in U.S. Politics Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The stunning lack of self-awareness from House Democrats’ Minority Whip Katherine Clark is amazing. Pro tip: don’t say the quiet part out loud. Huge hat tip to Speaker Johnson and his staff for a genius troll, BTW. Even CNN’s Harry Enten's data is showing that the shutdown isn’t hurting Donald Trump's approval at all, the public views this as a "Schumer shutdown." The fellas also torch Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for her entitled reaction to questions, which reveals her underlying entitlement. 📖 Then, Bret Baier joins the Progrum! Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Baier discusses his successful career and what he learned from Tim Russert that has made him so successful. Baier’s newest book, To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, highlights how Roosevelt's legacy is still so relevant today. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-American-Spirit-Superpower-Presidential/dp/0063360756️ 💥 We finish up with a classic round of Dem or Journo, zeroing in on the White House renovations. PLUS your YouTube comments. 00:00 - House Democrats' "Leverage" on Government Shutdown 01:57 - Speaker Johnson’s TV Troll of Katherine Clark 07:31 - Harry Enten Data on Trump's Approval During Shutdown 11:50 - Abigail Spanberger's Entitlement in Virginia Governor's Race 17:49 - Bret Baier on Success in News and New Book on Teddy Roosevelt 39:35 - Bret Baier's Three Ruthless Questions 55:58 - Dem or Journo: Media Coverage of the White House Renovations Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas are reveling in the Democratic Party's absolute chaos, starting with the government shutdown. Anonymous Democratic senators confess they would vote to reopen the government but are "terrified of getting the guillotine" from the deranged grassroots—a direct admission that their base is driving the insanity. The Civil War's second front is a primary race for a chance to challenge Susan Collins in Maine, and it is a certified freak show. Chuck Schumer's establishment candidate, an ancient, unrelatable governor, is facing off against a Bernie bro who called himself an "Antifa super soldier." Maybe Graham Platner would get further in politics with less 1942 SS tattoos.  Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the aggressive, transformational change happening at the Army. Driscoll doesn't hold back, detailing the utter waste of taxpayer money caused by decades of calcified bureaucracy, like how the Army pays double for chicken because of an absurd 1930s mandate. He explains how he and the Chief of Staff are cutting $48 billion in expected spending to prioritize the modern warfighter, focusing on next-generation technology, and why President Trump’s “peace through strength” approach and air cover have been vital to these efforts. 00:00 - Government Shutdown Drama: "Guillotine" Fear06:06 - Shutdown as Virginia Strategy09:50 - Merkley's 15-Hour Yawn-Fest & Katherine Clark's "Leeeverage" Gaffe16:10 - Maine Senate Primary: Nazi Tattoos, Antifa Soldiers, and the Establishment's Pick44:48 - King of the Hill: George Conway vs. Sarah Longwell58:33 - Secretary of the Army Dan DriscollOur Sponsors:➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/➢Big tax-exempt hospitals abuse the 340B markup program, tell congress to fix 340B.https://phrma.org/340Bmarkup➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The Progrum totally shreds the absurd "No Kings" rally, which proved to be little more than a cringeworthy Saturday for the country's most maladjusted boomers. There were A-list clowns in attendance, like Cory Booker and George Conway, who did not own their moments. The fellas dive deep into the funding and farce that is the No Kings protests. This wasn't some organic outpouring of democratic spirit; it was a strategically placed, expensive performance designed to achieve a very specific political end. 👑 This was all about one thing: early voting in liberal strongholds like Fairfax and Prince William counties, making a compelling argument that the Democratic leadership—including Chuck Schumer—used the chaos and the temporary halting of paychecks to overindex their base and swing the razor-close races. The urgent message is clear: Republicans must realize they're fighting a highly coordinated, financially powerful, and completely cynical campaign. 🇺🇸 DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin hit us with some concrete numbers and context on the work of ICE and the broader department. She confirms the number of known or suspected terrorists arrested in the US is shockingly high, with 700 in the last 250 days, and that 70% of those arrested have prior criminal convictions or pending charges. McLaughlin underscores that the number one priority is removing the "worst of the worst"—not indiscriminate stops—and she details the horrifying case of a Hamas fighter who participated in the October 7th massacre and was granted legal entry under the Biden administration. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is an astounding disarray of intellectual dishonesty gripping the Democratic Party. We put AOC and Bernie Sanders’ CNN town hall under the microscope and it’s totally ridiculous. AOC’s attempts to artfully dodge a direct question on illegal immigrants is proof she's planning a major political move. 🫏 How about the most damning example of Democratic orthodoxy: the swift retribution against Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman, who votes with his party 96% of the time, dared to utter the truth on cable news: Democrats shut down the government, and the "health care" crisis they blame on Republicans was a funding cliff they designed. His honesty was immediately met with hostility. 🇺🇸 CBP Director Rodney Scott. Scott joins the Progrum and confirms that the security situation rapidly improved because of Trump's moves. Scott explains the terrifying cartel strategy, the Biden administration's strategy on the border and what’s next for Customs and Border Protection.️ 00:00 - AOC’s Political Ambitions and the Progressive Base 04:16 - AOC’s "Pardon?" Moment 15:17 - The Toothlessness of the Progressive Movement 17:48 - Bernie Sanders' CNN Town Hall Backfires 20:38 - Harry Enten's Polling Reality Check 24:50 - Fetterman Tells the Truth and Pays the Price 40:27 - JB Pritzker’s $1.4 Million Casino Winnings 47:39 - CBP Director Rodney Scott 51:12 - Global Smuggling and the Second Wave Strategy Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats have insane priorities right now. It’s crazy to see the disconnect with Senate Democrats, living it up at a luxurious retreat in Napa Valley at the Hotel Yountville, while the country faces budget uncertainty, and our troops' paychecks are at risk. They're spending $1100 per night to sip espresso martinis, a move that Holmes calls a slap in the face to all Americans. This retreat underscores a new era of Democratic politics where any sense of shame or accountability to the American public has vanished. ⚡We review some of the best of the crazy clips out there, like Al Sharpton and Yvette Clark calling the CR an act of white supremacism. Not to be outdone, we also saw a march by House Democrats demanding a newly elected member be sworn in, a move that’s not possible because the House has already done its job and is out of session. These theater kids are running the asylum. 🇺🇸Amber Duke, senior editor at The Daily Caller, breaks down the Democratic Party's clinical insanity. We cover why today's bureaucracy is so entrenched and the federal purge that’s underway. Amber explains how the media's bias isn't just how they cover stories, but what they choose to ignore—like the government shutdown—to shield Democrats from liability. We also confront the disturbing trend of the modern left justifying political violence. ₿ Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Fahriar Shirzad, explains why this administration has been the most crypto-friendly in history. He details the fight to bring crypto markets back to the U.S. with policies like the Genius Act and the Clarity Act. Shirzad clarifies that the true value of crypto is in allowing the secure, instantaneous, and cheaper transfer of value. He also exposes big banks’ brazen effort to stop crypto. 🥊We play King of the Hill with reigning champion Bill Kristol, taking on TDS veteran George Conway. PLUS, a gorilla at the San Diego Zoo terrorizes families with his strength. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Eric Trump joins the Progrum to discuss peace in the Middle East and what an achievement it is for Donald Trump to get Israel and Palestine to a ceasefire and peace deal. The fellas discuss the sheer irony of the media ignoring this achievement, noting the clear difference between this universally accepted peace and past conflicts that resulted in winners and losers—a win Eric suggests should have already earned his father a Nobel Peace Prize, unlike some past recipients. Eric paints a picture of the immense effort and personal cost involved, asserting that moments like this make the entire "voyage" of political attacks worthwhile. 🇮🇱 ️Two people who won’t admit that Trump is crushing it in the Middle East are Kamala Harris and Tony Blinken. Eric and the fellas criticize Harris's vague, non-committal praise and Blinken's brazen attempt to re-write history by suggesting the peace plan was a continuation of their administration’s efforts. Eric slams their narratives, citing the international disrespect shown to America under weak governance, contrasting it with the spectacular receptions his father received abroad. They then move into the core of Eric's book, “Under Siege,” detailing the relentless ten-year campaign of corruption and persecution, from the dirty dossier and raids on Mar-a-Lago to the barrage of subpoenas and legal fees aimed at bankrupting and silencing the family. https://www.amazon.com/Under-Siege-Familys-Fight-Nation/dp/1668205874 🥊 In variety, bare-knuckle fights take their idea to the ice, and it may be the greatest sport we’ve ever seen. The best of hockey and the best of fighting, on skates. PLUS, former Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has a high-profile girlfriend that we all agree he DOES NOT deserve. 00:00 - Eric Trump on Middle East Peace 08:14 - The Personal Cost of Peace: The Trump Family’s Sacrifice 11:55 - Blinken and Harris Attempt to Steal the Credit 19:33 - Under Siege: The Inside Story of Political Warfare 39:00 - Kamala and Joe Aren’t Speaking 56:17 - Bare Knuckle Fights on Ice May Be The Greatest Concept in Sports Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress to stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Fun Time Friday with the always-hilarious Senator John Kennedy, who didn't hold back on the chaos in D.C. Kennedy broke down Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to shut down the government, calling it an obvious political vanity project intended to mollify the socialist wing of the Democratic Party and its leader. The fellas agree that Schumer walked into a box canyon with no plan or path to victory, and Kennedy lays out his prediction for how the Majority Leader will try to get out of it. 📖 Plus, Sen. Kennedy on revelations that Justice was granting Jack Smith access to senator records, DC politics and Kennedy’s new book: How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will - https://www.amazon.com/How-Test-Negative-Stupid-Washington-ebook/dp/B0DSFZ73LX ✈️ Then, what is happening in air travel?! Two bonkers clips of arrests, obnoxious behavior, and all around the plague that are budget airlines. And we break down the boomer hippies of Portland and why they don’t care about the ashes of democracy that they’re leaving behind. 00:00 - Senator John Kennedy on Schumer's Shutdown 10:25 - Kennedy on Sheldon Whitehouse and Schumer's Escape Plan 16:04 - Jack Smith's Spying: The FBI Targets GOP Senators 35:36 - The Minion Marriage 45:17 - The Liberal Boomer Hippies of Portland 49:09 - The Zoo in the Sky: Discount Airlines Meltdown Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ We dive straight into the deep end of the left's current insanity, starting with Congresswoman Katie Porter's truly unhinged interview where she struggles to defend her political math and—even worse—storms off rather than answer legitimate questions. The fellas point out that this is sadly indicative of a major portion of the modern Democratic Party. Just for fun, we review some of Porter’s greatest hits. 🐘 Attorney General Jason Miyares joins us for a must-listen interview. This election isn't just about Virginia; it's a litmus test for the nation's moral compass. Miyares dissects the morally vacant behavior of Jay Jones and his despicable texts. Miyares connects this shocking episode to the broader trend of condoning political violence on the left and the very real dangers of having a sociopath as the chief law enforcement officer. 🥊Reigning champ Bill Kristol takes on Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill, plus an arrest video of two sisters who attacked a Frontier gate agent as a delightful dessert to the show. 00:00 - Next Level Crazy: The Katie Porter Meltdown 12:40 - Jeff Merkley's Lie & The Lunacy on The View 19:29 - Virginia Attorney General race and the depravity of Jay Jones 28:22 - AG Miyares on Jones's Moral Vacancy and Public Safety 47:08 - Jay Jones's Community Service Fraud 01:00:04 - King of the Hill with Bill Kristol vs Adam Kinzinger Our Sponsors: ➢Periton is ready to provide America the air traffic control system we deserve. Safer and more reliable: https://www.peraton.com/atc ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Congress to make year-round E15 permanent. Learn more: https://growthenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The democrat party's strategy is built on crisis exploitation. Every major event is used to lock in irresponsible, temporary, and unworkable socialist policies. Then, the escalating war between federal agents and anarchist protesters in cities like Portland. From an ICE agent's brilliant tactic of pepper-spraying an inflatable costume's air vent (a move clearly inspired by internet videos of people spraying fart spray into costumed characters) to federal agents carting a limp, non-compliant protester away on a dolly, we’re seeing a long-overdue return to consequences for those determined to destroy American cities. ⚡Look at the shocking, unhinged texts from Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to know where the democrats are, right now. He joked about assassinating a political opponent and wishing violence on his children. Where are the condemnations? Once again highlighting the left's strategy is to cultivate and protect these radical elements while simultaneously distracting the public from the outrageous nature of their candidate.️ 💡 Isaiah Taylor, CEO of Valor Atomics, shows how a "just build it" approach to solving America’s looming energy crisis by designing and building Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) that fit inside three shipping containers. He details how the Trump administration’s urgency, in stark contrast to past administrations, has finally cleared decades of regulatory hurdles, allowing America to re-establish energy dominance. Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats' complete and utter failure to message the government shutdown isn’t surprising. What is surprising is the level of political self-clowning on display. From saying the quiet part out loud to missing their talking points, this undisciplined caucus is cracking at the seams, already. ⚡The biggest mistake Democrats made was giving the keys to the car—the entire federal government—to OMB Director Russ Vought and President Trump. The fellas celebrate how Vought and Trump are now actively using the shutdown to advance their Project 2025 vision, threatening mass layoffs of federal workers and immediately freezing billions of dollars in infrastructure projects, many in the home state of Democrat leaders. This unprecedented moment highlights the complete lack of strategy from Chuck Schumer and the establishment Democrats.️ 💥Plus, what’s happening in Virginia? From the Attorney General candidate who completed 500 hours of court-ordered community service by volunteering at his own Political Action Committee to the now infamous Virginia candidate with a sex tape. The fellas review Harvard’s newest drag queen hire and the return of Hawk Tuah girl. 00:00 - Democrat Messaging Collapses 06:55 - Senator Shaheen Debunks Herself on Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants 09:30 - Sheldon White Club and the Affectation of "Leverage" 11:42 - Trump and Russ Vought Get the Keys to the Government Car 26:16 - Virginia AG Candidate’s PAC Community Service 35:05 - Virginia Candidate Susanna Gibson Arrested for Domestic Violence 49:03 - Harvard Hires Drag Queen Professor to Teach a Class on RuPaul's Drag Race 54:09 - Texas Man Forces Driver to Dig Grave for Dog Killed in Hit-and-Run 56:02 - Actress Replaced by "Hot Tuna" in Film Debut Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢President Trump kept his word and protected Medicare Advantage. Visit MedicareAdvantageMajority.org to learn how you can help defend Medicare Advantage. ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Leave it to democrats in Congress to totally embarrass themselves on social media because of a government shutdown. We go over the most cringe moments that elected representatives are doing to try to be relevant - spoiler: none of them are working. 🫏 AOC appears to be already planning on taking Schumer’s office, Cory Booker’s unbelievable sincerity and democrats ‘searching’ for the Republicans in Congress, the coverage of this shutdown has been totally bonkers. The fellas remind us of the proposal that democrats are rejecting and it’s the same one they’ve voted for multiple times. But, for some reason, this time democracy is at stake. 🇺🇸 ️Eric Trump has a candid sit down with the fellas and it’s really fascinating. From what he’s sees coming from the Trump 2.0 agenda to some of the first-hand stories that gripped us, check out Eric’s chat and his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Siege-Familys-Fight-Nation/dp/1668205874 00:00 - The Democrat Caused Government Shutdown 04:54 - Chuck Schumer’s "I Can't Hear You" Response 06:54 - AOC's Running the Ship 18:18 - Progressive Democrats' Shutdown Demands: "Ending Fascism" and Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants 25:05 - Cory Booker's Claim that Republicans Caused the Healthcare Crisis 30:58 - Democratic Messaging Failure with Hakeem 35:28 - Democrats Try Gimmicks 48:57 - Trump's Use of Humor and Trolling (AI-Generated Clip) 51:00 - King of the Hill: Bill Kristol vs. Matt Dowd 01:03:00 - Interview with Eric Trump on Under Siege and the Political Fight Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Peraton is ready to provide America with a safer and more reliable air traffic control system. https://www.peraton.com/ATC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Chuck Schumer's total inability to rein in the far-left is why we’re here. Democrats are now a collection of lunatics willing to throw the entire federal government into chaos. The fellas explain how the left is making completely unreasonable demands and why democrats are the ones creating a "grave emergency." This is what happens when you pander to your base instead of governing. 💥 The Progrum reviews some of the best audio from Chris Murphy and Eric Swalwell, who say the quiet part out loud. Democrats in Congress simply don't like Donald Trump, and they are incapable of distinguishing between political activism and the responsibility of governing. 🐘 Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith provides an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the unbelievable political shift of some of her colleagues on the left. She discusses the state of politics, including her own harrowing experiences with political violence, revealing what truly motivates her to serve in Washington's chaotic environment. ⚡ A little variety with a viral clip of an anti-ICE protester and a bizarre leaking of Colonel Sanders' "secret" recipe. 00:00 - The Democratic Party's Role in the Government Shutdown 03:59 - Chris Murphy and the Frame-up on the CR 07:35 - Eric Swalwell Says Shut Down the Government Over Trump 17:41 - White House Reaction: Russ Vought Threatens Firings 35:15 - Variety: Anti-ICE Protester, Colonel Sanders' Great-Great-Great Nephew and The Fellas' Brutal Sports Weekend 51:39 - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Tell Congress to make year-round E-15 permanent. Find out more: https://growthenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The progressive coalition is fracturing across media, culture, and politics and causing a total collapse on the left. The fellas examine things like Greta Thunberg’s flotilla and the colliding ideals of liberals all over the world. FYI, Gaza isn’t super into the gays - a lesson the flotilla is learning the hard way. ⚡️ A recap of why the fellas hate Jim Comey so much, and Duncan explains why there is no better representative of the deep state. From Russiagate to lying to Congress, Comey’s time has been coming for years. 🎯 Then we try a new game, Jackassery, where Holmes, Duncan and Ashbrook all defend each other from a prompt. VOTE NOW on who won our inaugural version. 00:00 - The Demise of the Left-Wing Coalition 03:30 - Greta Thunberg's Flotilla Fiasco: Gays for Gaza & ABBA Jams 26:32 - Hollywood's Tone-Deafness: Apple TV+ Postpones The Savant 38:04 - The Comey Indictment and the Real First Amendment Violations 01:03:33 - We Play Jackassery 01:11:35 - Fat Bear Week & Ashbrook's Orca Obsession Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Rail labor bosses oppose Trump agenda for greater innovation, efficiency, and modernization in US rail. https://caseforconsumers.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is an obvious uptick in recent and unprovoked attacks on ICE, including yesterday's shooting in Dallas. These are not isolated incidents but a symptom of a larger problem. Just look at these leftists carving phrases into their bullets, just like Luigi Mangione (who was celebrated as a folk hero by the left). Democratic politicians who are actively demonizing ICE agents and portraying them as Nazis, the Gestapo, or slave patrols need to rein it in. Unless the Democratic Party leadership grows a backbone, this cycle of violence will only get worse. 🇺🇳 Watching Donald Trump rag on the UN, at the UN, is like watching Jordan at The Garden. This man is in his trolling prime. He walks into an adversarial crowd and delivers some hard truths, right to their faces. Epic performance, in spite of not having a teleprompter. The fellas talk about the current state of the UN and discuss if they can make changes to evolve for the future. ⚡️ Kamala Harris’ book tour is in full swing, and she wants you to know that she’s not homophobic - it’s just that things were complicated. We feast upon a number of Kamala word salads from her interview with Maddow. Plus, is she really running in 2028? Can we be so lucky? 💵 AFP’s Brent Gardner joins to update the fellas on a looming shutdown, congressional spending and the sorry state of Capitol Hill politics. Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ With Donald Trump headed to the UN General Assembly, the fellas reflect on how well Trump has played his hand with our European allies. Getting 5% spending commitments and action is no small task, and we’re reminded that Trump was right about everything. ⚡️ Energy Secretary Chris Wright chats with the fellas about where this administration is headed with cutting red tape and outlines so many of the mistakes from previous administrations that they are working to fix. What does the future of US energy creation look like and what are the safe and affordable future technologies to power our cities? Sec. Wright explains. 💥 Some animal news with a Petaluma woman is facing prison for stealing chickens, and a vicious squirrel is terrorizing Northern California and sending people to the ER. 00:00 - Trump's Common Sense International Agenda 07:41 - Secretary Chris Wright 40:12 - Terrorist Squirrels and Chicken Thieves 51:44 - Darren Grubb of the Medicare Advantage Majority 01:09:08 - Final Thoughts Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Weird that the same people who are calling foul on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel were the ones cheering for the silencing of Roseanne Barr, Gina Carano and even deplatforming President Trump. We offer a crash course in how the First Amendment works, and it doesn’t just work when you want it to. ⚡️ President Obama weighed in on the controversy, as did the DNC - more evidence of how out of touch democrats are with regular America. Smug and the fellas dig into what is actually wrong with late-night comedy: the tried-and-true formula has been abandoned. We also have a good laugh at a ridiculous demand made by Chuck Schumer to fund PBS, revealing the democrats' desperate attempts to cling to taxpayer-funded propaganda. 🐘 Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno stops by to discuss more than his legislative accomplishments. He shares a number of hysterical stories from his time on the Hill, and there’s no surprise in learning that being in the majority is a blast. 🐻 People in New Jersey are way too close to this Dollar Store bear; good thing the police made a bold decision with it. Plus, the fellas discuss the science behind orca attacks on the open waters. 00:00 - Rampant First Amendment Hypocrisy 13:34 - Late Night: The Left's Corporate Super PAC 24:44 - PBS Funding and the DNC's Desperation 34:30 - Interview with Senator Bernie Moreno 53:11 - Hysterical Stories from the Hill 1:06:03 - Police Kill NJ Dollar Store Bear and the Orcas Are Back Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ ABC News' relationship with this Utah shooter is mind-blowing. The fellas unpack this viral clip where the anchor’s sympathy is for the assassin and then attempts to paint him as some sort of thoughtful lover. It's totally appalling. ⚡ ️So, a protestor thinks she’s married to Luigi Mangione’s AI, and this is more than just bizarre. There is some deep, underlying psychosis on the left and the fellas dig in deep on what’s happening. PLUS Ted Cruz takes on CNN, Brandy Zadronsky is an ongoing embarrassment and a little Jasmine Crockett for fun. 👑 King of the Hill returns with former republican, now far-left online nutbags Rick Wilson and Joe Walsh. 🪨 Variety with a scandal that is gripping the sports world in the Rock Skipping Championship, an alligator battle for the ages and New Hampshire will have no more greased pig chases. 00:00 - The Charlie Kirk Assassination Has Melted the Brains of News Media 04:00 - ABC News and the "Touching" Assassination Story 14:04 - The Luigi Mangione "AI" Girlfriend and Leftist Adhesion to Violence 24:27 - MSNBC Still Hunting for Shooter's Motive 32:58 - Ted Cruz Isn’t Taking CNN’s S*** 44:51 - King of the Hill 53:49 - A Championship Spoiled and The Lady Who Punched a Gator in the Face Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Rail labor bosses oppose Trump agenda for greater innovation, efficiency, and modernization in US rail. https://caseforconsumers.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ After reflecting on the tragic events of last week, the fellas have some thoughtful takes on Charlie Kirk, left-wing violence and how the democrats lack of leadership is what got us here. It was an honest look into how they were each dealing with the reality of political violence that Ruthless crew now lives with every day. ⚡️ The real outrage is how so many politicians are comparing both sides. Smug is gonna freak if he hears another Republican say that this is a problem with both parties. And it was probably too much to expect a leader like Gov. Josh Shapiro to call out left-wing violence, even after being firebombed by a left-wing Palestinian sympathizing terrorist. 🔐 Are we careening toward an inevitable government shutdown? The fellas talk about the state of play in the House and Senate and what a “clean CR” would do for the negotiations - and who voters will blame. Can Donald Trump control the media narrative during a government shutdown? 💰 Waste, fraud and abuse are still lurking in the federal budget; the fellas were fascinated by some of the ways the Trump administration is hunting it down. OPM Director Scott Kupor joined the Progrum to explain. 00:00 - The Vacuum of Left-Wing Leadership Creates Violence 07:19 - Charlie Kirk Shows Us the Escalation of Political Violence 15:17 - The Cowardice of Those Who Do ‘Bothsidesism’ 33:54 - The Looming Government Shutdown 43:04 - Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management 59:45 - Trump is Still Targeting Government Waste 01:09:18 - IMAX CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Insure This Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The media coverage around Charlie Kirk is beyond the pale. From democrats blaming Charlie for his own assassination, to gleeful leftist celebrations around his passing. We don’t expect much from journos at this point, but even we were appalled at the coverage. Between MSNBC hosts like Jen Psaki and Katy Tur, the coverage turned our collective stomachs. The fellas break down the violent political moment that we find ourselves in, but also how we got here. Smug reminds us that dehumanizing conservatives has been the goal of the left, and if dehumanizing is your goal, then this is the inevitable outcome. We were fortunate to be joined by Jason Chaffetz, who was at UVU during Charlie’s last moments. 00:00 - The Fallout from the Loss of Charlie Kirk 07:48 - The Most Disgusting and Despicable Reactions 16:15 - Media’s Efforts to Dehumanize Conservatives 26:22 - The Disgusting People Celebrating The Death of Charlie Kirk 41:57 - Former Representative Jason Chaffetz, who was with Charlie In Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The loss of Charlie Kirk is being felt across the media landscape and the fellas are praying for his family. Today’s show is different because it should be different; this news has completely and deeply shocked us. Charlie was a patriot, a Christian warrior and a great friend to everyone who knew him. The fellas express their grief and cannot believe there are people who are trying to use this tragedy for political gain. We also review the political violence targeting right-wing figures like Steve Scalise, Brett Kavanaugh and even Donald Trump. We also discuss what role social media is playing in the creation of this moment. Montana Senator Tim Sheehy continues the discussion on Charlie Kirk and the modern state of political violence in the US. Sheehy discusses his background as a SEAL member and pride in his legislative accomplishments. 00:00 - The Enduring Impact of Charlie Kirk 10:30 - Rising Political Violence in America. 19:54 - Media’s Complacency in the Rise of Violence 29:21 - Senator Tim Sheehy 49:41 - Will Congress Take Action on National Crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The brutal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte is absolutely horrific, as is the video. This repeat offender has zero mentions in the New York Times, which is such an indictment of the state of mass media in 2025. The fellas cover President Trump’s comments, as well as the irresponsible statement from the Charlotte mayor in response. ⚡️Smug and Duncan have a theory that explains what we are seeing — the left has created a cottage industry around crime and they want to keep the gears turning. It would explain what we are seeing and why dems refuse to police their cities. 💥Variety brings us a wild boar getting chased by the cops, a nurse gives a drunk raccoon some CPR and the smell of Ohio available for sale near you. Then, API President and CEO, Mike Sommers, joins the fellas to talk energy independence and how it fits into the abundance agenda. 00:00 - The Crime Conundrum that Dems Refuse to Fix 16:24 - Left-Wing Media’s Selective Outrage in Crime Coverage 25:21 - The Mayor of Charlotte's Abhorrent Statements 43:43 - Wild Boars and Drunk Raccoons 51:41 - The Smell of Ohio (Available for Purchase) 54:40 - Special Guest Mike Sommers Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ It’s a fun time Friday and the fellas have some of the best clips from the week that was. Like Jasmine Crockett in maximum code-switching form, and Sen. Tim Kaine not having any idea where our rights derive from. Also, the Progrum recently learned that all of Wisconsin will shut down without illegal immigrants. 🥊 Smug and the minions activate after Chuck Todd weighed into democrat fantasies about Trump’s death. It was an online massacre, but worth us exploring some of the low-lights from the career that Smug is dubbing ‘Cuck Todd.’ 🏈 ESPN doesn’t respect you. The fellas break down the unbelievable decision to put traditional commercial breaks into the greatest thing in the TV arsenal. Who is making these decisions and why aren’t they fired? 🇺🇸 One of our favorite guests, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau joins the program to discuss our southern border security, Ukraine, China and how this administration is making government more effective for everyday citizens. 00:00 - Are Dems Dumb or Pretending to be Dumb? 08:35 - The Fellas Learn About "Code Switching" 14:24 - Tim Kaine Can’t Be This Clueless 18:50 - Chuck Todd Gets Roasted 26:06 - Audience Comments and A New Sponsor 30:44 - The Fellas Solve NYC’s Rat Problem and Rage at ESPN 40:48 - Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats have gone through the looking glass after spending the weekend wondering if Donald Trump was alive. The fellas review some of the most outrageous reactions by democrats to the BlueAnon rumor and truth. Michael Duncan is alive, as well. 💥 Chicago and Illinois are speaking with the same voice, blaming red states for their violence problem. The fellas watch as Chicago’s Mayor gets fiery about who is to blame for their murder rate, you guessed it, Donald Trump. 🐭 There is an arrest of the Chuck E. Cheese mascot in Florida, and the video is just as good as we wanted it to be. God bless the bodycam of these fine officers. ️ 🐘 PLUS Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri joins the Progrum to break down the upcoming legislative session and discuss his book, The Last Line of Defense. https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-last-line-of-defense-eric-schmitt?variant=43731604537378 00:00 - Dems Grapple with Trump's Non-Death 07:22 - The rudderless Democratic Party 10:49 - How Left-wing Conspiracies are Bleeding into Mainstream 25:01 - Chicago Blames Trump for Their Violence 41:35 - King of the Hill 51:50 - Our Interview with Senator Eric Schmitt Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Congress is back from break, and there is a ton to do. The fellas start with Democrats holding up Trump nominations, and you won’t believe how easy it is to stop progress on any of them. The Progrum dives into what can be done with bonus interviews featuring Sec. Chris Wright and Kevin Hassett. ⚡A️ government shutdown is possible, but the fellas explain if it’s likely. What will Chuck Schumer demand from Republicans to work a deal? And is that even possible with their base? We cover what a shutdown means and if it will happen — plus the National Defense Authorization Act. 🇺🇦🇮🇱 Funding for Ukraine and Israel are two of the five most important decisions facing Congress and there is a lot of pressure on politicians to change course. We cover how Congress should be tackling the funding on The Hill, and point out the land mines that await them. 🦒 And a little variety to kick off a short week with Hooters’ work at rebranding, what it sounds like to get hit by a giraffe and Ashbrook’s continued hatred of raccoons seems justified. 00:00 - Fall Agenda for the Federal Government 06:57 - Nominations and Schumer’s Blockade 12:13 - Will Schumer Shut Down the Government 28:46 - Status of The National Defense Authorization Act 33:44 - Russia, Ukraine, and the Middle East 42:59 - Interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright 46:53 - Hooters is Looking for a Rebrand 54:40 - The Brutality of the Animal Kingdom 01:02:46 - Director of the National Economic Council - Kevin Hassett Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Dems are getting crushed by good ideas from the Trump administration, and their solution to push back is creating songs. We have yet to find a recording of this song, but we will not rest until the new “we shine blue” bop is in our hands. They also have a Kilmar Armando García song, and we have a clip of it. ⚡️ The WaPo editorial board wrote a cringe piece about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which is such a desperate effort to be relevant. Glad to learn that they approve, I’m sure the Swift family can now rest easy. PLUS dems get hammered on crime and it doesn’t stop. 🐘 Our man in the press pool, John Ashbrook, has interviews from the South Lawn with Ambassador Monica Crowley and Secretary Brooke Rollins, as well as the DC Mayor admitting what her party refused to say out loud. 00:00 - The DNC is Run By Theater Kids 18:49 - Listener Feedback on Minneapolis Shooting 31:10 - Ambassador Monica Crowley 36:04 - Another GOP Convention and Taylor Swift Makes Good WaPo Clickbait 51:21 - DC’s Mayor Admits Trump is Helping 59:51 - Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas dig into how poorly democrat run cities are and how it relates to the tragedy in Minneapolis. And not just at the catholic school, there were three murders in the preceding 13 hours in that city. Democrats know that lack of law enforcement is hurting people and they just don’t care. Holmes, Smug and Ashbrook discuss why so many democrat elected leaders turn a blind eye to what’s happening in their towns. ⚡️ CNN offered an explanation of the underlying shooter motivation, and they arrived on ‘this person was in pain.’ Absolutely not helpful content from the communist news network. 💥 PLUS a little variety with a CBS anchor melting when hearing about Taylor Swift - she is a true American hero. Holmes on how men and women differ with the Taylor Swift news, and Southwest Airlines decides to charge those fatties extra. We talked to Chief Clem from AFP who discussed his time in border enforcement and how AFP is rolling up their sleeves to help. 00:00 - Can Democrats Learn Anything from Their Crime Policies? 11:33 - Troubled Criminals and How Minneapolis Reminds us of Nashville 29:32 - The Blue City Crime Problem 36:30 - Trump's Polling Looks Good, Especially On Crime 53:21 - Taylor Swift's Engagement Creates A Meltdown for Journo 1:05:34 - Border Security with Chief Chris Clem Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Trump has somehow made the democrat party one that supports crime - what a Jedi mind trick. We break down the best clips from Monday’s signing of an EO on crime. We look at Mamdami’s proposals on crime and contrast those to what Trump is doing on crime in D.C. ⚡Do you even lift, bro? Mamdani answers that question for the whole world. An old liberal white woman’s protest sign in VA is patently offensive, but she doesn’t care at all. Abrego Garcia is back in the news….is he finally getting deported? 💥 PLUS a journo drank his own urine and blood to survive in the wilderness, ESPN really loves the WNBA and the best baseball highlight that has ever been - or ever will be. Period. Full stop. 00:00 - Duncan is Our Own Typhoid Mary and Democrat Land Acknowledgments 08:01 - Trump on Crime Executive Orders and Pritzker’s Heavy Resistance 24:29 - NYC: The Incubator of Democrat Ideas and Mamdani on Crime 40:25 - Confused Liberal Protestors 52:49 - Abrego Garcia Is Getting Sent to Uganda and Climate Journos 01:02:41 - ESPN’s Icon Artwork is Missing Some Faces 01:06:29 - The Greatest Baseball Highlight of All Time Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ More bad news for democrats, namely, they can’t raise any money. These horrifying numbers on the heels of terrible voter registration numbers are all bad omens for what’s to come. The fellas review some amazing videos, like JD Vance owning a heckler - or a woman arguing about her cultural appropriation with a cop. Law and order are back in DC. ⚡️ ️Lawyers are making some of the best videos. From a PA immigration lawyer who doesn’t speak a word of Spanish to a Rhode Island AG who channeled her inner Karen, the fellas reviewed the best of the week. PLUS Gavin doesn’t know what to do with his hands and the Subway Sandwich guy becomes a hero for ‘The Resistance.’ ⚾️ To kick off your weekend, the Padres' on-field security team doesn’t play (even if you’re just a kid). The Washington Post is thirsty for Gen Z and doing a little sketch comedy, Eric Adams has more legal trouble, and F-15 tarmac ejection updates. 00:00 - The D.C. Cleanup and JD Handles Hecklers 08:27 - DC Protestors Are Appropriators 12:28 - PA Immigration Lawyer Out of His Depth 16:40 - Speaking of Lawyers - Enjoy This Rhode Island Confrontation 25:18 - Gavin Newsom's Social Media Strategy 28:46 - The "Sandwich Guy" becomes a Hero of the Resistance 32:13 - The New York Appeals Court Throws Out $500 Million Penalty against Trump 39:30 - Listener Feedback from Thursday’s Question of the Day 42:58 - Eric Adams’ Bribery In A Potato Chip Bag 51:17 - WaPo's Sketch Comedy Jam for Gen Z 56:13 - The Padres Security Give Zero F’s️ Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢The National Association of Manufacturing is ready to watch manufacturing soar to new heights in America: https://nam.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The democrat party is in free fall, and it’s obvious why. The fellas review the current state of democratic politics and the outrageous comments that are tarnishing how the American people view the parties. 🫏 What the NY Times dubbed ‘The Death Cycle of Democrats’ shows that they are hemorrhaging voters at an unprecedented pace. And these numbers might actually be worse than they look on paper, which is already terrible. The fellas review how registrations are going for both sides of the aisle. 🥊 King of the Hill has Cheri Jacobus facing off against challenger Rick Wilson, and there’s a surprising amount of Gavin Newsom soft-core fantasy images. ⚡ ️Our lightning round has a grown adult fighting a child for a free t-shirt and Smug isn’t having it. This reveals a larger underlying issue in our society and the fellas try to get to the bottom of it. 00:00 - Why Democrats Are In Free Fall, Like Calling ICE Terrorists 15:49 - The NYTimes Says Dems Are BLEEDING Support 36:58 - Breaking News: Including Who Made The Map? 46:05 - Trump Gets Press Sympathy In This Hot Mic Moment 48:53 - King of the Hill: Cheri Jacobus vs Rick Wilson 1:00:23 - Fighting Literal Children For Free Swag Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Many D.C. residents are actually glad to see help arrive, just like the Progrum knew would happen. The fellas contrast this with the journo overreaction to D.C. improvements in safety. Then, some mouthy protestors get a dose of their own medicine from the reinforcements. 🇺🇦 Trump had a busy weekend and Zelensky had a visit to the Oval Office. The best moments from the presser, and what an America First solution looks like in action. ⚡ ️Lightning round as we chat about MSNBC changing to MS NOW: same boring liberalism, new logo. Jim Comey has to make himself the center of every news story, so, he’s a Swifty now? OK. And this ESPN host learns the hard way that there are multiple players with the same name. 00:00:00 - D.C. Crime Starts to Come Down and Protestors Are Furious 14:36:00 - Trump Meets Putin and Zelensky and What Is His Doctrine 39:52:00 - The True Role of the US in a Ukrainian-Russian Peace Deal 43:02:00 - Fantastic Listener Comments About Sandwich Tossing 48:06:00 - Jim Comey Is A Swiftie 52:55:00 - MSNBC Rebrands and Kills The News Division 55:25:00 - The WSJ Stands Up for the Fatties 01:04:10 - ESPN is In Freefall Now, It’s Official Related Keywords Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine, Russia, DC Crime, Law Enforcement, Peace Deals, Foreign Policy, MSNBC, Jim Comey, Taylor Swift, Fat Acceptance, Obesity, ESPN, Barry Sanders, NFL, Media Bias, Mainstream Media, Progressive Politics Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ It’s finally Friday and the fellas open with some of the funniest pieces from the week that was. Kicking it off, a little free advice for Mayor Pete: if you want to be President, you should probably have a better answer on Gaza than just vamping for 2 minutes. Eric Swalwell talks about ICE agents and a little-known politician has a great time in the back of a cop car. The fellas preview today's Putin / Trump meeting in Alaska and give insights into what happens if no deal can be reached. Plus a little advice if you’re ever a tourist in an F-15, namely, don’t pull the yellow and black striped handles.️  Before your fantasy draft, we review the top democrats and who you should draft or drop. Who performed at training camp? Who has nothing left in the tank? Tune in to find out. 00:00 - How To Make Jungle Juice, AKA Hunch Punch 06:00 - Mayor Pete Serves a Word Salad on Gaza 12:30 - What’s The Difference Between ANTIFA and ICE? 16:42 - Chuck Feels Safe and So Should You 20:00 - Dems in Cop Cars and Assaults with Deadly Sandwiches 36:05 - Alaska’s Putin Summit and Trump’s NATO Success 53:38 - The (mutant) Bunnies Are Coming 59:51 - The Democrat Draft 1:05:15 - When To Punch Out of an F-15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ National news has turned its attention to our capital city and the fellas have some strong opinions about the actions taken by Donald Trump on crime. From this media firestorm have come some amazing clips, like the DC Chief of Police not knowing what the phrase ‘chain of command’ means. 🚔 It’s a total meltdown on MSNBC where they are doing a little anti-police content, plus this is a problem because of… climate change? ⚡I️t’s time for King of the Hill!  A battle of titans where Jen Rubin and Cheri Jacobus duke it out. A hearty congratulations to Greg Gutfeld for totally crushing his Tonight Show appearance. And, be careful who you cat-call, especially in the UK - not that Smug knows where that is. 00:00 - The Media Goes Into a Total Meltdown Over DC 06:23 - Some of The Best Media Moments from MSNBC 19:59 - What’s the ‘Chain of Command?’ 27:14 - Why The Right Can Finally Do Something About Crime 50:23 - King of the Hill 56:22 - Lightning Round: Cat-Calling and Greg Gutfeld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️If anyone doubted that Donald Trump is tough on crime, look no further than D.C. and his press conference from yesterday. The fellas give a perspective that no one else has, living and working in D.C. - and trust us, it’s worse than you think. Also, journos making excuses has a compelling backstory that you have to hear. 🫏 Mayor Pete has a black voter problem, in that they hate him. Or at least 100% of those polled hate him. James Carville is back and Ruben Gallegos presidential run can’t get off the starting blocks in Iowa. Watch dems making excuses for their own gerrymandering. ⚓ ️This Chinese boat collision is amazing, and you really have to see it to believe it (sorry podcast listeners). And Duncan shares some unfortunate news about the current Minnesota Viking cheerleader roster. Don’t take this away from him, it’s all he has! 00:00 - The D.C. Crime Reality and Misinformation 09:00 - The Left's Ideological Stance on Crime 18:56 - Falsified Crime Stats in D.C. 25:35 - Examples of Crime Out of Control 32:00 - The Dangers of Woke Urban Leadership 39:40 - Mayor Pete’s Inability to Connect to Black Voters 52:23 - The Return of James Carville + Ruben Gallego's Iowa Failure 59:00 - Dem Excuses for Gerrymandering 01:10:38 - An Update on Chinese Drivers… of boats 01:13:04 - Duncan Updates Holmes on His Beloved Vikings Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas are stepping up their work for the boomer viewers of the pod with our new Thank A Boomer shirts. After unveiling that, down to business. 🐘 Texas Gov. Abbott breaks down how the democrats leaving the state will ultimately end, but also raises the concerns for how the voters are being constantly taken advantage of. And, of course, a little UT football talk. ⚡Barack Obama weighed into the Texas legislators abandoning their jobs, whether we wanted him to or not, then more democrat infighting around the Biden health cover-up. PLUS the Washington Post implosion, blue wild pigs, and how to get thrown out of an airport. 00:00 - Our new "Thank A Boomer" shirt ( https://store.ruthlesspodcast.com/ ) 03:59 - Governor Greg Abbott 15:19 - Post-interview reactions and the Democrats' lack of accountability 21:18 - Who democrats are actually accountable to 29:21 - Obama's hypocrisy and a question of the day 49:15 - The Biden-Harris beef and other news Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Howard Stern is just the latest liberal figure to find himself on the outs. And speaking of fired left-wing media figures, the fellas try to make sense of Jim Acosta interviewing an AI avatar. It’s beyond cringe, then they speculate about who is the next media figure to get pushed out. 🚔 It’s time to federalize D.C.! Not just because of this latest incident receiving media attention. There is a long list of grievances and reasons why it’s in the best interest of everyone. ⚡ ️King of the Hill with Jen Rubin and George Conway, naked hikers that are up for pics and the latest from the WNBA’s struggles off the court. 00:00 - Howard Stern is a bitter old lady and Jim Acosta is a disgrace 30:00 - How the democrat party continues to scam the American people 42:27 - Who will be the next late-night host to get fired. 51:17 - It’s time to federalize D.C. 01:09:36 - King of the Hill 01:15:16 - Animal news, WNBA update and nude hiker photo ops Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️There’s pushback to Trump’s decision to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, and it’s because of body-shaming? Watching film on Sen. Warren, maybe some additional core days would be good for the elderly. ⚡Dems have a solution for their aging audience and we’re not surprised by it: throw a bunch of money at influencers to carry their water. Not sure how that’s a new plan, but… Also, a little breaking news, Sen. Martin Heinrich’s PAC wants to treat supporters. ️😘 Trump weighs in on the Sydney Sweeney online fight, Denmark is feeding predators like the T-Rex in Jurassic park, your WNBA update and a touching story about Duncan’s childhood guinea pig. 😂 And fan favorite guest Guy Benson talks serious issues like Gaza, but still has time to play Hard Pivot with the fellas. Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ 00:00 - The New York Times Meltdown on Presidential Fitness Tests 12:22 - Elizabeth Warren Falls and Ted Cruz Reacts 15:35 - Senator Martin Heinrich's Mexico Fundraiser 19:35 - Democrats' $110 Million "Content Creator" Plan 27:28 - Guy Benson on Gaza, Young Democrats Diet of BS and Texas Democrats 57:21 - Hard Pivot with Guy Benson 1:09:00 - Trump on Sydney Sweeney and Denmark Is Killing The Pets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Ruthless Variety Program for an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance. Keeping America Safe, UFO videos, Sydney Sweeney backlash, sharing wild stories about life as VP—like hiking with the nuclear football, missing driving, and breaking the Ohio State championship trophy—VP Vance gets Ruthless. Hear about NFL obsessions, Bengals Super Bowl hopes, staying grounded with high school buddies, and tackling big issues like law enforcement in Cincinnati. Plus, post-interview takes on media mishaps, Kamala Harris' book excuses, and bizarre news like thieving monkeys in Bali. Subscribe now for weekly episodes full of satire, insights, and variety! ⁠#JDVance⁠ ⁠#RuthlessPodcast⁠ ⁠#Politics⁠ ⁠#UFOs⁠ ⁠#NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats know they need to make themselves culturally relevant, but they just don’t seem to know how to do it. Between making TikToks that border on elder abuse, or screaming from the well of the Senate - nothing seems to be working. Meanwhile, Trump keeps racking up wins across Europe. 💥 Turns out, you can’t say that on television. Jim Kramer gets a little spicy on the news, and there’s plenty of Trump being a boss across the EU to keep us busy. ⚡️ Disney adults are somehow getting worse as the fellas break down some TikToks and play the latest rage against Sydney Sweeney for her amazing genes. 🤖 White House Chief Technology Officer, Michael Kratsios, on America’s golden age of innovation. 00:00 - Democrats Take To TikTok To Be Cool 16:49 - Kramer Drops an F-Bomb and Trump is King of Europe 31:12 - Trump's Trade Deals: The EU Breakthrough 50:33 - King of the Hill: Rubin vs Filipkowski 59:02 - Soccer's Newest Fan, Damn Disney Adults and A Very Enjoyable Sign 01:09:45 - Michael Kratsios on America's AI Future Our Sponsors: ➢Thank Sen. Thune and Pres. Trump for their hard work to pass one of the largest tax cuts in history: https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Sydney Sweeney is being called a fascist because of an ad for jeans. This is the sort of vintage woke-left content that has been quiet since Trump took office. 🌎 EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin breaks news on the progrum announcing the repeal of the "endangerment finding," a 2009 Obama-era regulation. This finding declared carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants endangering human health, which then served as the basis for a slew of regulations on vehicles, airplanes, and manufacturing. Zeldin explained that this repeal is the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, projected to save Americans over $1 trillion. 🐘 GOP Chair Michael Whatley discusses North Carolina, the 2026 Senate map and if they’re feeling confident going into the midterms. ⚡️PLUS polling is terrible for Dems, NGO’s are stealing from America’s poorest and Eric Swalwell is just pumping iron in a totally normal way. 00:00 - The Woke Left is Calling Sydney Sweeney a Fascist 18:16 - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Breaks News 30:16 - Zeldin on Exposing Environmental Justice Spending 47:19 - What Zeldin’s News Means 57:00 - New Pew Poll: Democrats Losing Voters Across All Demographics 01:09:00 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and the North Carolina Senate Race Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the Ruthless Variety Program crew; Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, for a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan. Reflecting on his larger-than-life legacy as an 80s icon, from Hulkamania and WWF triumphs to his epic RNC moment supporting Trump, the fellas discuss how wrestling mirrors American politics (shoutout to Vince McMahon's Netflix doc). Packed with laughs: Childhood Hulk sightings, wrestling games, concert tales from Chicago to Fleetwood Mac, Hunter Biden's savage Pod Bros takedown, Dem hypocrisy on Biden's age, and sports blunders like NFL mishaps. Question of the Day: Your favorite Hulk Hogan moment? Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and visit ruthlesspodcast.com for free bumper stickers. Unfiltered fun on politics, culture, and more—stay ruthless! Our Sponsors:➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook interview Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the GOP's massive wins: tax cuts, no tax on tips/overtime, spending reforms, border security, and energy dominance via the "Big Beautiful Bill." Thune discusses Democrat obstruction on nominations, government funding battles, midterm strategies, and potential NIL reforms in college sports. The crew dives into the Russia hoax, Trump's treason accusations against Obama, and leftist lunacy. Guest Daniel Bassali from Americans for Prosperity spotlights the "One Small Step" campaign for America's 250th anniversary, celebrating founding principles and everyday heroes. Plus, the fan-favorite "King of the Hill" roasts Joe Walsh and Ron Filipkowski. Listen for unfiltered insights and laughs – subscribe now on your favorite podcast app! Visit ruthlesspodcast.com for more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook on this explosive episode of the Ruthless Variety Program for sharp, hilarious conservative insights into politics gone wild! From the left's freakout over Stephen Colbert's cancellation (hello, Adam Schiff and Hakeem Jeffries!) to Hunter Biden's unhinged rants blasting George Clooney, Pod Save America, and Jake Tapper, we break it all down with zero filter. Hear exclusive audio from Hunter's meltdown, our take on the WNBA's pay equity demands amid Caitlin Clark's stardom, and a powerhouse interview with White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Trump's wins: crushing inflation, securing the border, and exposing Obama-era hoaxes. Plus, laugh-out-loud stories like drunk swim meet parents and our fan-favorite game "Hard Pivot." Perfect for your commute or workout—subscribe now and own the libs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Just like Smug said on X, today is going to be an insane day. And we start strong with a beef between Smug and JD Vance online that spilled into a PA rally.  ⚡️ NPR apparently needs to be around or people will die? Somehow, this feels familiar to other Democrat arguments. Also, how to get a book deal for your poetry and we should be afraid of the gay Chinese robots.  🇺🇸 #1 best-selling author, Salena Zito, discusses her book and being next to Trump in Butler, PA. It’s a gripping account, plus Selena makes some news on the Progrum.  😘 Don’t get caught on the kiss cam with your mistress… especially at a Coldplay concert, and the ESPYs were amazing.  00:00 - Smug Gets Into a Twitter Fight with JD Vance 10:00 - The Gay Chinese Robot and Genderfluid Poet  21:00 - Rescission Package and NPR/PBS Funding Cuts  32:45 - Audience Questions and Show Updates  39:25 - Salena Zito and Her Book: Butler 01:00:45 - Hollywood Henneberg Joins - Caught at the Coldplay Concert and Shane Gillis Is Rolling Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In our first episode since the Fox News announcement, we help newcomers learn what to expect from the Progrum—specifically, our great ability to mock the left. ️ MLB gets journo blowback at their All-Star press conference, NBC runs cover for Biden’s auto-pen and Trump looks right at home with the FIFA trophy. ️ Polling looks good for Mamdami and Cuomo just can’t seem to get it right with a terrible roll-out of his mayoral run. Plus, a man fights a bull in the street - but it doesn’t look like the bull knew it was a fight.  King of the Hill this week with Smokin’ Joe Walsh taking on our current champion, Matthew ‘Male-Pattern’ Dowd.  Chapter Markers 00:00 - The Progrum Reacts to our New Fox Partnership 03:00 - Mocking Democrats and Media Bias 08:30 - MLB All-Star Game Controversy 14:51 - Fake News and Media Conflation 19:33 - NBC Runs Cover for Biden’s Auto Pen 27:51 - Ruthless Variety Guest Roundup 39:45 - Cuomo is Back and Mamdani is Leading the Pack 55:45 - King of the Hill: Matthew Male-Pattern Dowd vs. Smokin' Joe Walsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a HUGE day on the Ruthless Variety Progrum. We are now part of the Fox News family! Thank you to all the fans who did the work to help us become one of the biggest podcasts in the business.  ️ What you can expect from our big news, is that nothing on the progrum will be any different. Who we are off the mic is the same as who we are on the mic.  Like, subscribe, watch us on YouTube or listen on any platform. New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! Stay RUTHLESS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The controversial auto-pen signatures from the Biden administration's final days are finally getting examined. The fellas discuss how these decisions, particularly the pardons for figures like Anthony Fauci, Biden Family members, and Jerry Lundergan, were reportedly made without Biden's direct involvement, despite his team's insistence otherwise. But Hunter got a handwritten one.    The deep state left a note. So this is your friendly reminder that the State Department fired employees want you to do your best to ‘resist fascism.’    A really wild read from the New York Times by Obama speech writer David Litt sheds light on how the democrats look down on MAGA, and the fellas just can’t get enough of this OpEd.    ️ Trump approaches foreign policy unlike any other President and it’s paying off, just like The Progrum knew it would. PLUS, golf commemorations and Duncan is desperate to gamble on kids playing UNO.    00:00 - It’s A Good Week to Be Donald Trump 02:18 - State Department Parting Messages 05:00 - Biden’s Auto-Pen Problem 10:00 - True Confessions of Snubbing Your Right-Wing Relatives 17:30 - More Left-Wing Violence 22:00 - Trump's Ukraine Gambit Pays Off 25:00 - Golf Course Marks History and Why We Need to Gamble on UNO   Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Crack down on the middlemen and help lower drug prices, go to http://balancethescales.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a truly bizarre Washington Post article, penned by a literal clown… Excuse us, a Clown. As we learn the grammatical rules of using Clown in a sentence, Subway Takes spiked their interview with Kamala because it was embarrassing. Release the tapes!   Plus, Hakeem’s bad photoshop is not a first-time problem.    ️ Then, anti-ICE violence is springing up around the country and yet, no one is wondering how we got here. From the shooting last year, the fire-bombing of Gov. Shapiro, to the LA riots and more — we get to the permission structure the left built for its violent tendencies.    If you have a round of golf planned, please take this opportunity to make sure you don’t pick a fight with the wrong former NHL player in our favorite video of the week.    And American Beverage President and CEO, Kevin Keane on the growth of MAHA and their efforts at transparency. For more info visit https://goodtoknowfacts.org/   00:00 - Democrats and the "Hamas Caucus" 02:30 - The Infamous Clown Article 11:00 - MORE Hakeem Jeffries' Photoshopped Pics 15:30 - Kamala Harris's Shelved Podcast Interview 22:30 - The Violence Against ICE 36:00 - The Democratic Party's Silence and Captivity to Radical Elements 48:30 - A Very Polite Golf Fight 59:59 - Kevin Keane on MAHA and The Beverage Industry Efforts   Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice might finally be coming for the Deep State, specifically to John Brennan and James Comey. The fellas discuss why Brennan and Comey are so different and who is worse for democracy.    Then, never-before-revealed details from inside the Senate about what was really happening through Russiagate from the people in the middle of it.    ️ Our lightning round with Biden’s doctor pleading the 5th, Trump taking what he wants (even from his own cabinet) and then King of the Hill with Cheri Jacobus and Matthew Dowd.    And Alex Bruesewitz discusses how MAGA went global and reveals how new media is paving the way for strong leadership around the world.    Our Sponsors:  ➢Put America first by ending lawsuit abuse. Go to https://moreaffordableusa.com/ to learn more. ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What would an Elon Musk-backed third party do for American politics? The fellas look at which party benefits and if the formation of an "America" party would pave a clear path for Democratic victories. They also cover if Musk misunderstands US politics, or if he promised more with DOGE than he (or any one man) could deliver.   Smug wants an influencer-based Epstein inquisition impaneled with some broad powers.   Great coverage of the “kill the gringo” protests and if Smug would escape them in Mexico City, plus Hakeem Jeffries humiliating photoshop fail. PLUS Josh Dawsey On His New Book: https://www.amazon.com/2024-Trump-Retook-Democrats-America/dp/0593832531    Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Put America first by ending lawsuit abuse. Go to https://moreaffordableusa.com/ to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This special 4th of July Progrum features the fellas reminiscing about their favorite American moments and traditions. They share personal anecdotes and iconic historical clips, from the Wright Brothers' first flight to the Miracle on Ice, discussing moments that embody American ingenuity, resilience, and patriotism.    Join the fellas as they count down the greatest moments on film, and watch their analysis of unforgettable scenes, like Trump’s assassination attempt.    PLUS your comments and a fond farewell to the beloved Spaghetts. Good luck, Nick!   00:00 - Happy 4th of July & Patriotic Beginnings 08:00 - Iconic American Moments: NASCAR & Creed 12:15 - The Great "First in Flight" Debate 18:15 - Defining Moments: Miracle on Ice & Bin Laden 29:57 - Trump's "Fight, Fight, Fight" & American Resilience 36:00 - Iwo Jima, Moon Landing 45:30 - Your Comments from YouTube 54:30 - A Fond Farewell to Spaghetts   Our Sponsors: -Help Trump get his big, beautiful, bill. Go to https://protectprosperity.com/ -Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The fellas bask in the $16M glory that is the latest Trump legal victory. Who else would build their empire like this?  🏊 Then, UPenn caves to the will of Donald Trump and Linda McMahon takes a well-earned victory lap. Holmes gives credit to Riley Gaines, who took an unpopular position when this all started, to her credit.  ⚡️ The lightning round features Alligator Alcatraz, or Gator GITMO, Democratic meltdown around the Big Beautiful Bill and then we play some King of the Hill. 👩🏻‍⚖️ Then, Diddy fans are extra, and it's just not okay. 🗳️ It was another banner week for DJT — enjoy it with Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook. Our Sponsors: ➢Don't repeal energy tax credits. Learn more at https://www.builtforamerica.us/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.onenationamerica.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. ➢Tell Congress to expand spectrum, learn more at https://endthecableopoly.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook unpack a historic week: President Trump’s surgical strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, executed with zero U.S. casualties, crippled Iran’s capabilities while their weak retaliation fizzled, showcasing America First precision. NATO allies, inspired by Trump’s leadership, now pledge 5% GDP to defense, with Germany set to become Europe’s largest military power, buying American-made equipment. 💪 The Big Beautiful Bill secures border wall funding, $1.7T in spending cuts, and the largest tax cut in U.S. history for working families is on track to meet Trump’s ambitious July 4th deadline, defying media skepticism. 🛡️ Why it matters: Trump’s global and domestic wins, from Middle East peace momentum to economic growth via tax cuts, contrast with Dems’ socialist self-destruction. 🗳️Question of the day: Will Congress meet Trump’s July 4th deadline for the Big Beautiful Bill, and what’s your celebration look like?  👇 Leave a five star review and subscribe for raw, unfiltered truth! ➢Don't repeal energy tax credits. Learn more at https://www.builtforamerica.us/ ➢Pass working family tax cuts. Learn more at https://www.OneNationAmerica.org ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. ➢Learn more at https://www.WeDeliverForAmerica.org ➢Williams is ready to build the infrastructure that will keep the economy strong and secure. Learn more at https://www.Williams.com ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://www.LightsOnEnergy.org ➢Help Trump get his big, beautiful, bill. Go to https://www.ProtectProsperity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices