Ruthless Podcast

Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
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A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.

  1. 5h ago

    Who’s Winning the Early Vote? Midterm Update

    Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers and Senate battlegrounds in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina, along with controversial comments from Democratic candidates and questions surrounding Rep. Greg Landsman’s investments in Chinese companies.  Plus, longtime Democratic strategist Michael LaRosa joins the “progrum” to explain why he’s backing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.  Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Join Ruthless election night live stream! 8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:13 Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon Questioned About Cuba's Dictatorship 0:07:15 Iowa Democrat Lindsey James Dodges Questions on Benefits for Illegal Immigrants 0:12:24 Abdul El-Sayed's Communications Director Faces Scrutiny Over Biden Accusations 0:17:34 Texas Early Voting Numbers Reveal a Tight Senate Battle 0:20:20 Republicans Gain Ground in Texas Early Voting 0:26:31 Ashley Moody Maintains Her Lead Over Angie Nixon in Florida 0:28:00 South Carolina Senate Race Tightens as Graham Faces a Challenge 0:34:50 Ohio Democrat Greg Landsman's Investments in Chinese Military-Linked Companies 0:41:08 Former Biden Aide Michael LaRosa Explains Why He's Backing Mike Rogers 0:48:26 Democrats Divided Over Abdul El-Sayed and the DSA 0:59:12 Controversial Anti-Israel Campaign Ad Sparks Backlash in Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    How Obama Secretly Transformed Democrats Into Socialists & Gave Us Abdul El Sayed

    Ruthless breaks down Barack Obama’s return to the campaign trail, his endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, and the Democratic Party’s shift to the left.  Plus, the “progrum” takes on JB Pritzker’s Halloween costume, highlights Greg Abbott’s powerful new campaign ad, and explores a bizarre animal rescue before Wyoming Senate candidate Harriet Hageman joins to discuss energy policy, environmental regulations, and forest management.  Join the Ruthless election night live stream! 8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One. Get a 7-day free trialGo to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:59 Barack Obama Returns to Campaign for Democrats 0:05:48 Obama's Past Socialist Associations Resurface 0:12:08 Obama's Controversial Louis Farrakhan Photo Revisited 0:14:19 Obama Campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan 0:16:16 Obama Defends Democrats Against Radicalism Accusations 0:22:28 Obama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations 0:24:57 How Obama Reshaped the Democratic Party and Working-Class Politics 0:31:14 JB Pritzker's Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costume Sparks Ridicule 0:34:00 Greg Abbott's New Campaign Ad Highlights His Personal Story 0:37:35 Veterinarian Saves a Cat With a Dog's Blood Transfusion 0:43:49 Harriet Hageman on Wyoming Energy, Climate Lawsuits, and Forest Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 5d ago

    Midterm Mayhem: It Gets Worse for Ilhan Omar, MN Senate Candidate's Extremism Exposed

    It’s Fun Time Friday on the Ruthless Variety Program, and the fellas are working hard. Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook open with Ilhan Omar’s return from hiding — and a sit-down with Chris Hayes that managed to make everything worse. Asked point-blank whether she married her brother, Omar’s answer was “not to my knowledge.” The fellas break down why that’s the one question in politics where a hedge doesn’t work, plus the missing Somali records, the mysteriously changed birth year, and the $30 million financial disclosure from a congresswoman who now says she’s living paycheck to paycheck. Then it’s over to the Minnesota Senate race, where Michelle Tafoya is taking on Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan — and the Free Beacon just reported that the Walz-Flanagan administration steered millions to a “harm reduction” outfit that hands out “booty bumping” kits (yes, with instructions), promotes “slamming,” and is required by the state to register its clients to vote. The fellas connect the dots on what Democrats actually get out of keeping addicts addicted. Also in this episode: Montana’s Democratic Senate candidate says the DNC tried to buy her out of the race with a no-show job so their “independent” could clear the field Midterm state of play with polling and Kalshi odds: Democrats dump $1.2M into Mississippi, Susan Collins gains ground in Maine (with a Joe Manchin endorsement), and Mike Rogers keeps climbing on El-Sayed in Michigan Your comments on the most absurd Democrat pandering of all time: Amy Klobuchar’s annual Vikings photo, Gavin Newsom’s “960 SAT” bit, and Mayor Frey’s lunch Question of the day: What’s the most disqualifying thing a Democrat has done this cycle? Drop it in the comments. Catch the fellas on Fox News Channel this Sunday at noon ET — the second and final Ruthless special before the election. From God to the gridiron. Thanks to our sponsor:  ZBiotics — Go to zbiotics.com/ruthless and use code RUTHLESS for 15% off your first order. There’s no tomorrow without ZBiotics today. Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Subscribe on YouTube and keep the faith, hold the line, and own the libs. Stay Ruthless. 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:11 Ilhan Omar Responds to Allegations About Her Former Husband 0:05:13 Ilhan Omar's Answer Raises More Questions About Her Marriage 0:09:21 Questions Surround Ilhan Omar's Birth Records and Finances 0:11:51 Peggy Flanagan Faces Scrutiny Over Minnesota Drug Harm Reduction Funding 0:15:51 Minnesota Drug Program's Voter Registration Requirements Spark Debate 0:23:05 Minnesota-Funded Group Promotes Additional Drug Use Practices 0:27:41 Montana Democrat Alleges She Was Offered a Job to Drop Out of Senate Race 0:32:55 Democrats Invest in Mississippi Senate Race as Polling Comes Under Fire 0:38:05 Susan Collins Gains Ground Against Troy Jackson in Maine 0:41:45 Michigan Senate Race Tightens Between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 6d ago

    How Low Will El-Sayed Go To Win The Black Vote? Abdul's Shameless Pandering.

    Ruthless takes on Abdul El-Sayed’s awkward attempts to win over Detroit voters and the controversy surrounding his past academic research.  Plus, the “progrum” breaks down the fallout from a disastrous attack ad against Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Trump’s latest campaign trail antics, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Bill Kristol and Adam Kinzinger.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:45 Abdul El-Sayed Struggles to Win Over Black Detroit Voters 0:07:40 El-Sayed's Controversial Outreach to Black Voters 0:10:52 El-Sayed's Fried Chicken Campaign Stop Sparks Ridicule 0:11:47 El-Sayed's Academic Study on Interracial Birth Outcomes Resurfaces 0:16:39 Barack Obama Faces Questions Over Campaigning for El-Sayed 0:25:38 Amy Acton's Estranged Mother Appears in Controversial Ohio Campaign Ad 0:29:08 Amy Acton's Childhood Abuse Allegations Raise Questions About the Ad 0:32:11 Ruthless Criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Strategy 0:42:03 Could the Ohio Ad Controversy Impact the Senate Race? 0:45:40 Trump Jokes About John Husted on the Campaign Trail 0:47:05 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Oct 21

    The Good, The Bad and The Ugly: Midterms Update

    Ruthless breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the midterm elections, from shifting Senate polls in Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia to the latest controversies surrounding Adam Hamilton and Troy Jackson.  Plus, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour joins the progrum to discuss prediction markets, election forecasting, and how everyday Americans are beating the experts.  Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics #Kalshi 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:45 Ohio Senate Race Tightens as John Husted Gains Momentum 0:06:55 Ashley Hinson Pulls Ahead in Iowa Senate Race 0:10:35 Prediction Markets vs. Polling in Ohio and Iowa 0:17:11 Kansas Senate Race: Roger Marshall Faces a Surprise Challenge 0:23:45 Roy Cooper Builds a Double-Digit Lead in North Carolina 0:26:57 Jon Ossoff's Lead Complicates GOP Hopes in Georgia 0:31:15 Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton's $20 Million Fortune Raises Questions 0:37:05 Troy Jackson Targeted by Brutal Maine Campaign Ad 0:41:13 Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour Explains the Rise of Prediction Markets 0:48:30 How Prediction Markets Help Businesses Manage Financial Risk 0:53:06 Kalshi CEO on Insider Trading, George Santos, and Market Integrity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Oct 20

    Anarchy in France is the Future Democrats Want for America

    Ruthless breaks down the violent riots sweeping France, the rise of Democratic Socialists in America, and the international left-wing networks fueling the chaos. Plus, Ro Khanna’s controversial defense of the protests, the media’s questionable coverage, and a special Waymo ride through Dallas showcasing American innovation. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics #Waymo 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:28 Violent Riots Erupt Across France 0:07:10 France's Unrest Sparks Debate Over DSA Candidates in America 0:10:10 Paris Shop Owner Defends Protesters Who Destroyed Her Business 0:14:59 Minnesota and Michigan Senate Races Draw Comparisons to France 0:18:50 French Entrepreneur Warns Americans About Socialism and Government Spending 0:25:41 Ro Khanna Defends French Protests and Faces Questions Over His Wealth 0:32:57 Investigation Links 54 Organizations to France's Unrest 0:42:28 CBS News Faces Backlash Over Its Coverage of French Riots 0:44:41 Elizabeth Warren's Economic Priorities Compared to Elon Musk's Innovations 0:49:15 Ruthless Takes a Driverless Waymo Tour of Dallas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Oct 16

    Talarico’s CNN Townhall Goes Off the Rails

    Fun Time Friday takes aim at James Talarico’s controversial abortion comments, his mysterious campaign absence, and his uncanny imitation of Barack Obama.  Plus, MS NOW’s embarrassing Kash Patel reporting blunder, Britain’s outrageous welfare system, and a bizarre San Francisco statue removal.  Don’t miss Ruthless making its Fox News debut this Sunday!  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:55 James Talarico Returns After 10-Day Campaign Absence 0:03:56 Talarico Challenged on the Bible and Abortion at CNN Town Hall 0:07:35 Questions Mount Over Talarico’s Campaign Disappearance 0:11:08 Talarico Caught Repeating Barack Obama’s Immigration Talking Points 0:15:45 MS NOW Falsely Reports FBI Director Kash Patel Is in Russia 0:25:22 Britain’s Welfare Fraud Scandal and Taxpayer-Funded Luxury Cars 0:29:43 UK Disability Benefits Cover Cars for Tennis Elbow and Food Intolerance 0:35:19 San Francisco’s Bizarre Statue Removal Goes Viral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Oct 15

    Democrats Tried to Hide Hasan Piker, But He Won't Go Away

    Ruthless breaks down Hasan Piker’s disastrous interview, Trump and JD Vance hitting the campaign trail, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Adam Kinzinger and Joe Walsh.  Plus, Congressional Leadership Fund President Chris Winkelman joins the progrum to expose controversial Democratic House candidates and reveal the Republican strategy to hold the House in November.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:43 Abdul El-Sayed Faces Questions Over His Ties to Hasan Piker 0:10:18 Hasan Piker Grilled Over His $2.7 Million Home and Socialist Views 0:17:44 Hasan Piker Challenged on Race and Privilege 0:24:23 JD Vance Takes Aim at James Talarico on the Campaign Trail 0:27:00 Trump Returns to His Classic Rally Humor 0:31:59 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Joe Walsh 0:42:08 Chris Winkelman on Republicans’ Strategy to Hold the House 0:47:30 The Battle for 218 House Seats and Democrats’ DSA Candidates 0:51:00 Arizona House Candidate Joanna Mendoza Faces Scrutiny 0:56:00 Gabe Vasquez and Vicente Gonzalez Under the Microscope 1:01:01 Washington and Maine House Races Could Shape the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.

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  • Creator
    Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    755
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Bobcat Media LLC. 412752
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    Ruthless Podcast

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