Ruthless Podcast

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.
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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!
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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!

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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.
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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!
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