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Ruthless breaks down explosive new reporting on an alleged Democratic scheme to manipulate Alaska’s Senate race by recruiting candidates to run against Dan Sullivan, raising serious questions for Mary Peltola and Chuck Schumer.  Plus, King of the Hill returns with Bill Kristol facing Steve Schmidt, and Americans for Prosperity’s Katelyn Bledsoe joins the “progrum” to reveal what voters are saying about affordability, socialism, and the midterms.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:58 Mary Peltola's Alaska Senate Campaign Faces Ballot Manipulation Allegations 0:09:16 Chuck Schumer and Mary Peltola's Previous Denials Resurface 0:14:07 New York Times Investigation Uncovers Campaign Communications 0:19:56 Inside the Alleged Scheme to Recruit a Second Dan Sullivan 0:23:11 Democratic Operative's Secret Alaska Operation Exposed 0:27:53 More Alaska Senate Candidates Describe Recruitment Attempts 0:30:06 Democrats' Efforts to Reshape Alaska's Four-Way Senate Ballot 0:33:28 Proposed MAGA Party and Questions About Election Law 0:41:16 Campaign Finance Disclosures Raise New Questions 0:46:40 King of the Hill: Bill Kristol vs. Steve Schmidt 0:56:54 Katelyn Bledsoe on Swing Voters, Affordability, and the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What do the early votes tell us about Republicans' chances in November? Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida, revealing what they mean for the midterms. Plus, new polling on the economy, Vicente Gonzalez’s questionable campaign spending, Sherrod Brown’s controversial Vietnam-era remarks, and a major announcement about Ruthless coming to Fox News! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Ohio Early Voting Numbers Reveal a Tight Midterm Battle 0:13:05 Ohio’s Democratic Early Vote Advantage Compared to 2024 0:19:55 Michigan Early Voting: Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed 0:22:24 Can Mike Rogers Win Over Disaffected Michigan Democrats? 0:29:21 North Carolina Early Voting and the Republican Turnout Challenge 0:32:40 Florida Early Voting Numbers and the Governor’s Race 0:37:14 New Poll Shows Republicans Leading on Cost of Living 0:39:28 What 24,000 Swing Voters Reveal About the Midterms 0:43:03 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Faces Scrutiny Over Campaign-Funded Luxury Trips 0:47:30 Sherrod Brown’s Vietnam-Era POW Controversy Resurfaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is this the end for Ilhan Omar? The Ruthless Progrum breaks down the reported federal immigration fraud investigation, Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood controversy, Scott Bessent’s takedown of Elizabeth Warren, and wild stories from Peru and the airport. Plus, Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins the progrum to discuss Trump’s AI-powered overhaul of government services. Today's interview is brought you in partnership with Build American AI. Learn more at BuildAmericanAI.org #RuthlessPodcast #IlhanOmar #Midterms #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:53 Federal Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s DC Home 0:06:37 Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship and Immigration Records Under Scrutiny 0:10:25 Questions Surround Ilhan Omar’s Father and Immigration History 0:15:25 Ilhan Omar’s Alleged Brother Marriage Controversy Resurfaces 0:22:55 Minnesota High School Shooting Suspect Released on Bond 0:28:54 Abdul El-Sayed Faces Questions Over Family Ties to the Muslim Brotherhood 0:37:14 Scott Bessent Mocks Elizabeth Warren in Scathing Letter 0:39:57 Peru Elects a Politician Named Hitler Mussolini 0:42:42 Delta Passenger Steals Airport Tug in Wild Tarmac Incident 0:49:55 Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia on Modernizing Government 0:53:08 Joe Gebbia Explains How America.gov Uses AI to Simplify Federal Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday delivers chaos as Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from his own supporters, a Vermont debate turns brutal, Keith Ellison faces questions over lavish travel, and Tim Walz becomes the punchline. Plus, Senate Leadership Fund President Alex Latcham joins the progrum for an exclusive look at the biggest Senate battlegrounds, Republican campaign strategy, and hard-hitting new political ads. #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:00 Zohran Mamdani Confronted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters 0:11:28 Mamdani's Controversial October 7 Restaurant Visit 0:18:12 Vermont Democrat Stunned by Migrant Labor Allegations 0:20:55 Keith Ellison Grilled by CNN Over Luxury Foreign Trips 0:25:48 Tim Walz's Embarrassing Running Photo Sparks Debate 0:32:31 Alex Latcham on the GOP's Fight to Keep the Senate 0:37:32 Susan Collins and the Battle for Maine 0:43:24 CNN Fact-Checks a Controversial Ohio Campaign Ad 0:46:00 Mary Peltola Faces New GOP Attacks in Alaska 0:51:30 New Hampshire and Ohio Senate Campaign Ads Under the Microscope 0:57:39 Troy Jackson's Family Lobbying Ties and the Texas Senate Spending Blitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless takes on the media frenzy surrounding the disputed Cornell 7 allegations, AOC’s response, and the growing politicization of justice. Plus, Susan Collins faces Troy Jackson in a heated Maine Senate debate, and Steve Schmidt challenges Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:11 Cornell Assault Allegations Dominate National News 0:06:04 Breaking Down the Cornell Case and Conflicting Accounts 0:13:00 How the Cornell Lawsuit Became a National Story 0:15:21 The Attorney Behind the Cornell Case and Media Coverage 0:23:07 The New York Times’ Reporting on the Cornell Allegations 0:29:58 Cornell Text Messages, Campus Rumors, and the Halloween Party 0:36:56 AOC Weighs In on the Cornell Controversy 0:41:53 The Cornell Case Sparks a Debate Over Politics and Media 0:50:56 Susan Collins Confronts Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Debate 0:59:14 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Steve Schmidtt 1:13:20 Listener Comments on Hillary Clinton, AOC, and James Talarico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the latest Senate battlegrounds in Michigan, Maine, and Texas and exposes Abdul El-Sayed’s past ties to the DSA. Attorney General Todd Blanche joins the progrum to discuss parental rights, election integrity, crime, and the DOJ. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:57 Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Ties to Detroit DSA 0:10:27 El-Sayed’s Appearances at DSA and Climate Events 0:18:15 Michigan Senate Polling and the El-Sayed-Rogers Race 0:23:35 Susan Collins and the Maine Senate Race 0:29:28 James Talarico and the Texas Senate Race 0:35:55 Republican Midterm Ad Spending Surges 0:44:57 Wisconsin Campaign Ad Targets David Crowley on Immigration 0:49:26 Maine and Michigan House Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Past Positions 0:59:37 Todd Blanche on the DOJ School Board Memo and Parents 1:08:35 Todd Blanche on Election Integrity and Noncitizen Voting 1:18:03 Todd Blanche Discusses Letitia James and the Cornell Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the chaos in Minnesota, Rahm Emanuel’s awkward Abdul El-Sayed endorsement, and the latest developments in Iran. Plus, Joe Lonsdale joins the progrum to talk AI, American manufacturing, defense tech, and the race with China. #RuthlessPodcast #AI #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:14 Minnesota Politics and the Senate Race 0:09:54 Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota’s Somali Community 0:14:10 Minnesota High School Shooting Raises Public Safety Questions 0:24:08 Rahm Emanuel Pressed on Supporting Abdul El-Sayed 0:27:06 Jack Smith’s No Kings Shirt Draws Attention 0:30:19 Iran Faces a Deepening Economic Crisis 0:38:54 Oil Flows Return Through the Strait of Hormuz 0:41:15 Joe Lonsdale on Rebuilding American Shipbuilding 0:45:05 Lonsdale on AI, Data Centers and America’s Industrial Boom 0:55:23 How Government Should Regulate AI 1:02:02 America’s AI Race With China and the Future of Defense Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the guys break down James Talarico’s latest controversies, Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to the Soros family, and Mary Peltola’s campaign messaging! Plus Fun Time Friday delivers America’s rudest states, a tactical Chihuahua, Fat Bear Week, and former Sen. Cory Gardner joins the progrum to talk midterms, AI, and America’s tech future. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #FunTimeFriday 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:02 James Talarico Addresses His Position on Transgender Athletes 0:12:45 The Money Battle in the Texas Senate Race 0:15:46 Talarico Makes a Biblical Case for Universal Healthcare 0:20:05 Talarico’s Record on Transgender Sports Resurfaces 0:26:20 Abdul El-Sayed’s Longstanding Ties to the Soros Family 0:32:27 Mary Peltola’s Alaska-First Campaign Strategy 0:39:16 Which States Have the Rudest Americans? 0:45:07 Mexico’s National Guard Introduces a Tactical Chihuahua 0:47:10 Bear Invades a Colorado Farmers Market 0:52:46 Cory Gardner on the Midterms and Lessons From Colorado 0:57:52 Cory Gardner on AI, China and America’s Technology Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down Iran’s push to influence the midterms and the latest on its economy and oil supply, King of the Hill returns, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin joins the progrum to discuss terrorism threats, border security, deportations, and preparations for LA 2028. #RuthlessPodcast #Iran #HomelandSecurity 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:49 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Weighs In on the U.S. Midterms 0:12:19 Iran’s Economy and Oil Exports Face New Pressure 0:18:01 Middle East Oil Flows Return Toward Pre-War Levels 0:25:44 Gas Prices and the Political Fallout From the Iran Conflict 0:32:21 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol 0:42:08 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Emerging Security Threats 0:49:58 How DHS Is Preparing for the 2028 Olympics and Election 0:57:28 DHS Tracks a New Maritime Smuggling Route 1:02:32 Mullin Discusses DHS Terrorism Arrests 1:06:11 How DHS Is Changing Its Immigration Enforcement Strategy 1:10:06 Mullin on DHS Enforcement Priorities and Political Pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guys breaks down the midterm battlefield, from the biggest Senate, governor, and House races to polling and ad spending, while Sen. Ted Cruz joins the progrum to discuss his bipartisan college sports bill and new book on Justice Clarence Thomas. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #CollegeSports 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:29 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms 0:10:18 The Senate Battleground Map Takes Shape 0:12:01 Kansas Senate Race Moves Into the Spotlight 0:14:25 Minnesota Senate Race Tightens 0:17:43 Ohio and Iowa Senate Polling Under the Microscope 0:22:07 Maine and Michigan Senate Races Heat Up 0:24:07 The Key Governor’s Races to Watch 0:36:46 Critical House Races in New York and Pennsylvania 0:43:14 Republicans’ Midterm Ad Spending Advantage 0:46:07 Adam Gray Faces Questions Over a California Infrastructure Deal 0:56:18 Ted Cruz on the Protect College Sports Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The midterm fight heats up as the progrum breaks down the Senate battle over data centers, Trump’s push on AI and American manufacturing, and Democrats’ Hasan Piker problem. Plus, Iowa Senate candidate Ashley Hinson joins to talk her campaign, the economy, and a major new steel plant coming to Iowa. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:07:43 Senate Fight Over Data Center Energy Costs 0:21:00 The Late Midterm Push in Congress 0:26:06 Trump’s White House AI and Tech Showcase 0:34:26 Roy Cooper’s AI and Affordability Campaign Message 0:39:03 Republicans Debate the Midterm Economy Message 0:43:05 Trump Announces a Massive New Iowa Steel Plant 0:45:11 Ashley Hinson on Iowa Manufacturing and the Senate Race 0:50:20 Ashley Hinson Makes Her Midterm Case to Iowa Voters 0:59:37 Hinson Lays Out Her Priorities for the Senate 1:06:34 Hasan Piker’s Political Influence Draws Scrutiny 1:16:17 Fat Bear Week Takes Over the Variety Segment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Peltola’s campaign turmoil takes center stage, Lauren Boebert faces a disputed ethics complaint, and Kyrsten Sinema’s affair saga gets even messier. Plus, Fun Time Friday dives into a mask-mandate meltdown at a Massachusetts bar and a Philadelphia activist accused of faking her identity. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:52 Mary Peltola’s Staff Turmoil Rocks the Alaska Senate Race 0:10:08 Peltola’s Planned Parenthood Texts Spark Controversy 0:16:19 Peltola’s Staff Turnover and Yard Sign Blowup 0:21:28 Lauren Boebert Responds to Staffer Affair Allegations 0:27:32 Kyrsten Sinema’s Former Bodyguard Faces Felony Charges 0:36:23 Massachusetts Bar’s Mask Policy Splits Its Community 0:43:18 The Bar’s Apology Creates an Even Bigger Backlash 0:48:22 A Community Meeting Spirals Into Chaos 0:53:37 Inside the Bar After the Mask Controversy 0:57:05 The Palestinian Rachel Dolezal Controversy 0:59:37 Philadelphia Activist Admits She Lied About Her Identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico’s latest controversies, the state of the biggest Senate races, alarming new polling on political violence, and a wild round of our signature game, King of the Hill. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:07:07 Kamala Harris Campaigns With Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan 0:16:20 El-Sayed Pressed on Michigan’s Uncommitted Movement 0:20:42 El-Sayed Faces Questions Over His Physician Claims 0:26:37 El-Sayed’s Controversial Take on Michigan’s Auto Industry 0:29:08 James Talarico and Sherrod Brown Face New GOP Attack Ads 0:36:47 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms 0:40:31 Key Senate Races in Ohio, Minnesota, Alaska and Iowa 0:45:56 Michigan, Texas, Maine, Georgia and North Carolina Senate Races 0:53:56 Polling on Democrats, Trump and Political Violence 0:59:17 King of the Hill: Bill Kristol vs. Cheri Jacobus 1:06:50 Kid Takes on an Aggressive Goose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the Democrats’ growing war on AI and data centers, Hasan Piker’s disastrous Axios interview, and some wild stories involving a Todd Helton statue, a Romanian crime ring, and parents hiring “college moms” for their kids. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:03 Why Sunday Night Football Has Become Unwatchable 0:09:42 Democrats Turn AI Into a Midterm Battleground 0:12:59 Bernie Sanders Compares AI to Nuclear Weapons 0:14:41 Why the AI Backlash Is Growing 0:22:25 The Data Center Dirty Water Controversy 0:27:36 From AI Panic to the Net Neutrality Flashback 0:39:36 Hasan Piker’s Axios Interview Backfires 0:47:42 Hasan Piker Pressed on Israel and China 0:51:55 Todd Helton’s Bizarre Rockies Statue 0:53:47 Romanian Crime Ring Targets U.S. Welfare Accounts 1:00:46 The Rise of Rent-a-Moms for College Students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gavin Newsom talks 2028, AOC jumps into the Macklemore controversy, Sydney Sweeney sends the media into another meltdown, and Yankees legend Mark Teixeira joins the progrum to talk baseball, politics, and his run for Congress. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday0:00:00 Intro 0:05:12 Gavin Newsom’s Awkward 2028 Promise About Kamala Harris 0:14:04 Macklemore’s Anti-Israel Controversy Hits the Ed Sheeran Tour 0:17:46 AOC Defends Macklemore and Targets Ed Sheeran 0:21:54 Pete Buttigieg Responds to Kamala Harris’s Running Mate Revelation 0:29:14 Brandon Gill Shuts Down an Al Jazeera Reporter 0:32:26 Sydney Sweeney’s New Sports Ad Sparks Another Backlash 0:40:37 How Politics Took Over Sports Journalism 0:48:21 Mark Teixeira on Going From MLB Star to Congressional Candidate 0:51:38 What Baseball Taught Mark Teixeira About Politics 1:04:56 Mark Teixeira on Fixing NIL and College Sports 1:10:37 Mark Teixeira’s Most Memorable Walk-Off Home Runs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Talarico’s record comes under the microscope as he describes his "favorite drag queen", Trump’s midterm cash blitz ramps up, plus Sen. Jon Husted, OPM Director Scott Kupor, and Arena founder Max Meyer to talk the midterms, America’s workforce, tech, and innovation. Learn more about Arena Magazine: http://arenamag.com/ruthless #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Tech0:00:00 Intro 0:05:51 James Talarico’s Controversies Keep Getting Worse 0:08:30 Talarico Reveals His Favorite Drag Queen 0:14:59 Talarico’s Pastor Undercuts His Campaign Rebrand 0:22:07 Trump’s $138 Million Midterm Spending Blitz 0:23:41 The Senate Battlegrounds Getting a MAGA Inc. Cash Infusion 0:26:22 John Husted’s Fight to Hold Ohio’s Senate Seat 0:33:11 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol 0:43:09 Scott Kupor on Recruiting the Next Generation of Federal Workers 0:57:54 Max Meyer on Reinventing American Tech Journalism 1:06:40 How the Media Got SpaceX’s Early Rocket Launches Wrong 1:12:15 America’s AI and Technology Race With China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans unleash a massive midterm spending blitz as Democrats scramble to outrun their records, plus the progrum joins Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas to talk football, the state's booming economy, energy, innovation, and the fight to keep the state red. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Texas 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:48 Republicans Unleash a Massive Midterm Spending Blitz 0:10:05 GOP Groups Pour Millions Into the Texas Senate Race 0:19:23 The Strategy Behind the GOP’s James Talarico Ad Blitz 0:20:57 Michigan Democrat Faces Questions Over Reparations 0:23:19 James Talarico’s Transgender Record Comes Back to Haunt Him 0:32:06 Ruthless Goes Behind the Scenes at Texas vs. Ohio State 0:35:43 Firing the Texas Longhorns’ Legendary Cannon 0:40:36 Texas Stuns Ohio State in a Wild Comeback 0:46:43 Greg Abbott on Why Businesses Are Flocking to Texas 0:54:34 Greg Abbott on Keeping Texas Red in the Midterms 1:01:54 Abbott on Property Taxes, Energy and America’s Tech Race Our conversation with Governor Greg Abbott was was brought to you in partnership with Waymo. Learn more at Waymo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas are at the historic Midterm Convention with Trump’s biggest moments and conversations with Sens. Dave McCormick and John Thune, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and more on the fight for Congress, socialism, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #neverforget 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:11 Trump Takes Aim at James Talarico 0:08:26 Trump Proposes a $5,000 Midterm Dividend 0:16:02 John Fetterman Stuns the GOP Convention 0:18:44 Dave McCormick on His Unlikely Friendship With Fetterman 0:33:41 Dave McCormick Breaks Down the Midterm Stakes 0:41:13 John Thune on the Fight to Keep the Senate 0:53:11 John Thune Explains the SAVE Act and Filibuster Math 1:02:07 Doug Burgum on Energy, Affordability and Trump’s Agenda 1:17:36 Lisa McClain on Michigan’s Crucial Midterm Battles 1:25:33 Katelyn Bledsoe Meets the Fellas At the Convention 1:30:02 Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Makes the Jump to Politics 1:39:48 Remembering 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later Support the work of Katelyn Bledsoe and Americans for prosperity at FightSocialism.com API is building American energy. Learn more at EnergySecurityFramework.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless hits the Midterm Convention in Dallas to break down the fight for Congress, Trump’s strategy to turn out voters, and the biggest Senate battlegrounds, with Sean Duffy, Linda McMahon, Chris LaCivita, James Blair, and API’s Mike Sommers joining the progrum. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:35 Trump’s Midterm Convention Opens in Dallas 0:14:48 Texas Senate Race Puts Talarico and Paxton in Focus 0:22:38 Sean Duffy on Trump’s Midterm Push and American Travel 0:29:16 Sean Duffy on Modernizing Air Traffic Control 0:35:13 Chris LaCivita and James Blair on MAGA Inc.’s Midterm Strategy 0:43:38 How Trump Allies Plan to Message Against Democrats 0:52:57 Linda McMahon on Reshaping the Department of Education 1:05:16 Mike Sommers on American Energy and Permitting Reform 1:10:20 Energy Security, Data Centers and the Strait of Hormuz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The midterms kick into high gear as Ruthless breaks down the GOP’s first-ever midterm convention and the key Senate battlegrounds, while Meta President Dina Powell McCormick joins the progrum to discuss AI, data centers, American jobs, and technology’s impact on veterans and communities. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:41 Trump’s Midterm Convention Kicks Off in Dallas 0:15:11 Why Republicans Are Focused on Turning Out Trump Voters 0:21:39 The Senate Battleground Map Takes Shape 0:24:09 North Carolina and Georgia Become Key Senate Fights 0:27:35 Maine, New Hampshire and Michigan Senate Races Heat Up 0:31:35 Ohio, Iowa and Texas Enter the Midterm Spotlight 0:40:24 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms 0:43:55 Dina Powell McCormick on Meta, AI and American Innovation 0:46:12 How Meta’s AI Glasses Are Helping Blind Veterans 0:49:09 The Debate Over Data Centers and Local Communities 0:55:50 Meta’s Plan to Train America’s AI Workforce Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Bruesewitz joins the progrum to break down the trials and tribulations of Democrats, the midterm fight and the influencer economy, while Canada’s meme war heats up, Scott Bessent turns the screws on Iran, and Fun Time Friday delivers a crack-swallowing congressional candidate, Hunter Biden, a fake NFL player scamming women, and King of the Hill. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday0:00:00 Intro 0:03:27 Alex Bruesewitz on the New Media Revolution 0:06:40 The Hidden Money Behind Political Influencers 0:08:44 Ohio Democrat’s Crack Cocaine and Hot Dog Arrest Story 0:15:55 Alex Bruesewitz Breaks Down the GOP’s Midterm Strategy 0:20:11 Why Trump’s 2024 Podcast Coalition Has Changed 0:23:17 Hunter Biden’s Bizarre Media Tour 0:33:15 Canada’s Mark Carney Loses the Meme War 0:40:19 Scott Bessent Reveals the Economic Strategy Against Iran 0:44:26 Susan Collins Takes a Brutal Shot at Troy Jackson 0:46:59 Fake NFL Player Scams Women Out of $1.3 Million 0:56:46 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Steve Schmidt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Talarico’s radical record on Texas energy comes back to haunt him, while Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All and Kathryn Burgum joins the progrum to share her powerful story of addiction, recovery, and the Trump administration’s fight to transform treatment in America. Plus, otter attacks and a man survives a lightning strike. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Recovery0:00:00 Intro 0:02:18 James Talarico’s Texas Oil Problem 0:11:10 Talarico Compares Texas Oil to Cassette Tapes 0:16:17 Talarico Scrambles to Rebrand as a Capitalist 0:21:11 Talarico Responds to His Past Controversial Comments 0:25:48 Abdul El-Sayed’s Radical Senate Campaign 0:32:06 El-Sayed’s Love Island Medicare for All Ad 0:37:45 Woman Mauled by an Otter in Lake Tahoe 0:43:11 GOP Staffer Survives a Direct Lightning Strike 0:48:28 Kathryn Burgum on America’s Addiction Crisis 0:56:53 Kathryn Burgum Shares Her Addiction and Recovery Story 1:02:06 Turning Recovery Into a National Mission Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The DSA’s growing power sparks a socialist civil war over AOC’s future, while the progrum breaks down the staggering cost of the left’s agenda, Chinese influence behind the anti-data center movement, the looming government funding fight, and what AFP’s Katelyn Bledsoe is hearing from voters ahead of the midterms. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Midterms00:04:00 The DSA Takeover Reshapes the Democratic Party 00:10:07 AOC Faces a Socialist Civil War Over 2028 00:15:50 Why the DSA Is Turning Against AOC 00:22:40 AOC Begins Gearing Up for a Presidential Run 00:31:55 The $200 Trillion Price Tag of Democratic Socialism 00:39:28 Brad Lander Gets Turned On by Pro-Palestinian Activists 00:43:38 Chinese Bot Accounts Target America’s Data Center Boom 00:55:14 Will Democrats Force Another Government Shutdown? 00:58:37 Katelyn Bledsoe on What Voters Are Really Saying 01:02:41 Socialist Candidates Become a Midterm Liability for Democrats 01:07:53 Can Republicans Turn Out Trump Voters Without Trump? 01:14:54 Baby Boomers Reveal Their Marijuana Habits Visit our sponsors: https://americansforprosperity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down rumors of Chuck Schumer’s whereabouts, the Democrats’ growing socialist problem, some wild Fun Time Friday stories, and a great interview with New Hampshire Senate candidate Scott Brown to talk the midterms, Trump, the economy, and his fight to flip a critical Senate seat. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #midterms2022 00:02:37 Is Chuck Schumer Missing in Europe Before the Midterms? 00:05:46 Debbie Dingell Loses Patience Over the Hasan Piker Controversy 00:08:28 Oklahoma Democrats Nominate a DSA Socialist for Senate 00:12:46 Mamdani Critics Say NYC Is Retaliating Against Their Businesses 00:20:54 Baby Boomers Are Smoking More Marijuana Than Ever 00:30:11 Target Pulls a Controversial Halloween Costume 00:34:51 Los Angeles Gets a Bizarre Proposal for the Homeless 00:39:47 49ers Owner Jed York Caught in Prostitution Sting 00:50:04 Scott Brown on His Comeback Bid for the U.S. Senate 00:53:23 Why New Hampshire Could Decide Control of the Senate 00:59:04 Scott Brown's Unexpected Life as a Rock Musician 01:01:15 Scott Brown Takes on the Fight Over Women's Sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Josh, Smug, and John break down Democrats’ sudden attempts to distance themselves from Hasan Piker, and cover Abdul El-Sayed’s mounting campaign problems. Plus, Undersecretary of War Emil Michael joins Ruthless to discuss AI, defense innovation, and the future of American military technology. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 00:02:08 Democrats Scramble to Distance Themselves From Hasan Piker 00:12:52 Hasan Piker’s History of Violent and Anti-American Rhetoric 00:18:31 Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries Face Questions Over Piker 00:26:54 Rep. Dingell Responds to Abdul El-Sayed’s Piker Problem 00:31:13 Democrats’ Last-Minute Hasan Piker Damage Control 00:36:26 Abdul El-Sayed’s Problems Keep Piling Up in Michigan 00:39:10 El-Sayed Campaign Paid Detroit Pastor $82,500 00:46:23 Emil Michael on Transforming the Pentagon 00:54:48 How AI and Autonomous Weapons Are Changing Warfare 00:58:04 Rebuilding America’s Defense Manufacturing Base 01:05:12 Inside the Pentagon’s Fight With Anthropic Over AI 01:17:00 Why America’s Next Tech Boom Could Be Hard Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More absurd socialist hypocrisy, the fellas breakdown the midterm landscape, and JD Vance’s growing role on the campaign trail. Plus, an incredible interview with Tunnel to Towers CEO Frank Siller ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #TunnelToTowers 00:03:05 Socialist Leader Gustavo Gordillo’s Working-Class Persona Falls Apart 00:15:50 Chocolate Heiress Lulu Lenin Defends Her Socialist Politics 00:25:37 Why Elite Universities Produce Wealthy Young Socialists 00:35:16 Trump’s Freedom 250 IndyCar Race Takes Over Washington 00:46:25 South Carolina Senate Runoff Tests Trump’s Endorsement Power 00:52:44 JD Vance Hits the Campaign Trail for Senate Republicans 00:56:27 Trump’s Canada Trade Fight Creates a Midterm Gamble 01:02:25 MAGA Inc.’s $500 Million Midterm Strategy 01:05:17 Frank Siller on Tunnel to Towers and the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 01:11:52 How Tunnel to Towers Builds Mortgage-Free Homes for American Heroes 01:22:27 Frank Siller on Grief, Faith and His Brother’s 9/11 Sacrifice 01:26:07 How to Support Tunnel to Towers and Families of Fallen Heroes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Swalwell’s Fang Fang scandal gets even worse as the FBI seizes his devices and raids his home. The DSA is having a bad week, Kyrsten Sinema’s affair hits the courtroom, and Fun Time Friday delivers cocaine-dealing Penn State frat bros, rabid beavers, the Browns’ bizarre new stadium, and Harry and Meghan. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday 00:02:40 Eric Swalwell’s Fang Fang Scandal Explodes Again 00:10:59 Media Fact-Checks Collapse Over Swalwell and the Chinese Spy 00:14:47 Abdul El-Sayed Compares Himself to Jesus 00:18:35 CNN Confronts DSA Over Its Praise of Fidel Castro 00:25:19 DSA Leader’s $1.4 Million Socialist Lifestyle 00:32:07 Democrats’ Fake Working-Class Campaign Stories 00:41:37 Kyrsten Sinema’s Affair Lands Her in Court 00:53:55 Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring Exposed 01:02:14 Rabid Beaver Attacks Shut Down Maryland Park 01:05:58 Cleveland Browns Unveil Controversial $2.6 Billion Stadium 01:08:18 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Head Back to Britain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats’ “Woke 1” is getting crushed by a new socialist insurgency; the so called "woke 2." Meanwhile the media runs cover for an Democrat led Alaska election scheme and the fight over America’s AI and data center future heats up. Plus, King of the Hill returns. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 00:02:22 Democrats’ Woke 2.0 Takeover Hits Florida 00:06:18 Alex Vindman Gets Crushed in Florida Senate Primary 00:08:20 Angie Nixon’s DSA Rise Stuns Democrats 00:16:03 Why the Democrats’ Old Anti-Trump Playbook Stopped Working 00:19:46 George Conway and Woke 1.0 Candidates Collapse 00:23:41 ActBlue Money Can’t Stop the Democratic Socialist Surge 00:33:42 Democrats’ Dan Sullivan Ballot Controversy in Alaska 00:36:01 New York Times Defends Alaska’s Other Dan Sullivan 00:47:29 The Evidence Behind the Dan Sullivan Ballot Strategy 00:53:21 Jason Kelce’s Data Center Ad Sparks an AI Debate 00:57:50 The Political War Over AI Data Centers 01:10:45 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Bill Kristol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democrats are radical, out of money and failing to coalesce ahead of the midterms, but Republicans face their own warning signs in the polls. Are Republicans really losing to this disaster of a Democrat party? Plus, Sen. John Sununu joins the progrum to break down the critical New Hampshire Senate race and the fight for control of Congress. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics00:03:31 Democrats’ Midterm Chaos Comes Into Focus 00:04:37 DNC Land Acknowledgment Shows the Party’s Priorities 00:07:52 Eugene Vindman’s Town Hall Erupts Into Chaos 00:11:26 Ken Martin Dodges Questions About Throwing a Phone 00:13:47 DNC Finances Fall Into the Red 00:22:52 Trump’s Approval and the GOP Midterm Turnout Problem 00:28:43 Democrats Lead the Generic Ballot as Senate Warning Signs Grow 00:37:48 Susan Collins Faces Another Tough Maine Senate Race 00:40:36 Texas Senate Race Tightens Around Ken Paxton and James Talarico 00:47:02 Karen Bass Celebrates Failing to Fix a Pothole 00:49:38 California Teen Takes on a Sea Lion 00:54:15 John Sununu on Flipping New Hampshire’s Senate Seat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday brings Dr. Luke Thompson to the progrum to break down Democratic Party infighting, Abdul El-Sayed’s resurfaced videos, the media’s reaction to an Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, an SPLC fraud case, Karoline Leavitt’s White House departure, and plenty of Variety—from Italy’s cheese banks to college chaos and Hard Pivot fallout. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday00:04:00 Democrats Turn on Each Other After Primary Chaos 00:04:39 Peggy Flanagan Dodges Minnesota Fraud Responsibility 00:07:40 Flanagan Refuses to Set an Age Limit on Gender-Affirming Care 00:10:31 Jamie Raskin Downplays the Democratic Socialists’ Agenda 00:12:06 Hakeem Jeffries Faces the DSA Takeover of the Democratic Party 00:15:00 How Democratic Party Elites Lost Control of Their Voters 00:20:44 Abdul El-Sayed’s Deleted Videos Reveal His Anti-Fireworks Agenda 00:24:21 El-Sayed Wants to Rewrite the Second Amendment 00:31:23 Journalists Melt Down Over Trump’s Escape From an Iranian Assassination Plot 00:39:25 Former SPLC Executive Charged in Federal Fraud Case 00:43:39 Karoline Leavitt Leaves the White House Press Secretary Role 00:48:25 Italy’s Billion-Dollar Cheese Banks Face a Melting Problem 00:53:27 The Economist Targets Paw Patrol as Authoritarian Capitalism 00:55:43 University of Michigan Drops First-Semester Grades 00:59:40 $20,000 SEC Dorm Rooms Are Apparently a Thing Advertise on the Progrum: Ads@RuthlessPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wisconsin Democrats narrowly stop DSA candidate Francesca Hong while Peggy Flanagan cruises to victory in Minnesota. The fellas breaks down the socialist movement’s evolving strategy, Abdul El-Sayed’s football problem, foreign money flowing into U.S. political groups, and a round of one of our favorite games, Hard Pivot. Plus, Jayme Franklin joins to discuss her viral White House moment and the internet conspiracy theories that followed. #RuthlessPodcast #DSA #Wisconsin #Minnesota #Politics 00:01:59 Francesca Hong Falls Short in Wisconsin’s Democratic Primary 00:09:55 Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota’s Democratic Senate Primary 00:15:56 Michele Tafoya Wins Minnesota’s Republican Senate Primary 00:17:03 Steve Kornacki Gets Stumped by Wisconsin’s Missing Election Results 00:19:19 Did the DSA Actually Benefit From Francesca Hong Losing? 00:24:35 Jayme Franklin on Her Viral White House Moment 00:26:55 The Internet’s Bizarre Trump Conspiracy Theory 00:31:34 How Online Conspiracy Culture Took Over Politics 00:37:25 DSA Leader Struggles to Explain a World Without Jails 00:40:19 Gavin Newsom Brands Himself an Establishment Insurgent 00:43:43 Abdul El-Sayed Calls Football Toxic Masculinity 00:49:13 Foreign Money Floods U.S. Political Nonprofits 00:53:48 Hard Pivot Returns Advertise on the Progrum: Ads@RuthlessPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats try to repackage the woke agenda as Abdul El-Sayed pushes Medicare for All, while the crew digs into radical rent-control activists, taxpayer-funded nonprofit abuse, a bizarre Green Party nomination, and some wild moments from Cornell, the soccer world, and QVC. #RuthlessPodcast #Democrats #Politics #Woke 00:02:39 Abigail Spanberger Faces Buyer’s Remorse in Virginia 00:08:17 AOC Tries to Rebrand the Woke Era 00:11:30 Abdul El-Sayed Dodges Questions About Hasan Piker 00:14:24 El-Sayed Admits Medicare for All Means Higher Taxes 00:23:30 David Hogg Rejects the Democratic Party’s Moderate Wing 00:27:10 Mamdani Ally Refuses to Pay Rent for Years 00:34:45 California Homeless Nonprofit CEO’s Massive Taxpayer-Funded Payday 00:39:56 Michigan Green Party’s Bizarre Candidate Nomination 00:46:40 Cornell Students Butcher a Bear in Their Dorm 00:53:03 Soccer Player Injures Himself Celebrating a Disallowed Goal 00:58:12 QVC Host’s Live TV Slip-Up Goes Viral 00:59:42 QVC Tricycle Demonstration Ends in Disaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Fun Time Friday! Josh, Smug, Michael, and John roast James Talarico, react to Trump's latest one-liners, laugh through the week's funniest political moments, debate AI house robots, and tackle everything from WNBA drama to Thanksgiving, coyotes, and rabbits—with plenty of Ruthless chaos along the way. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday #Trump #Comedy 00:04:25 Texas Democrat's Blowtorch Photo Op Backfires 00:09:42 Trump's WNBA and LeBron Joke Steals the Show 00:11:56 Women's Baseball National Anthem Goes Completely Off the Rails 00:15:06 Democrat Tries to Distance Himself from the DSA 00:20:20 Trump's Pearl Harbor Joke Has the Crowd Laughing 00:22:48 Wisconsin Socialist Scrambles to Defend Thanksgiving Comments 00:26:27 Abdul El-Sayed Confronted Over Defund the Police Record 00:33:39 Yale Professor's Proposal to Give Young Adults Children's Votes Sparks Outrage 00:45:42 Robot Housekeepers Are Coming Faster Than You Think 00:49:01 Phillies Fan Delivers a Surprisingly Great Broadcast Performance 00:54:36 Coyotes Take Over an Abandoned Los Angeles Apartment 01:00:41 Kamikaze Rabbit Wipes Out Scooter Rider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A huge victory for the Socialists over the Democrats in Michigan. November is now the DSA vs. the USA. In this episode, the Democrat party's sharp move to the left after Michigan's primary, what it means for key races in Wisconsin and beyond, and why they believe the DSA is reshaping the party ahead of the midterms. Plus, King of the Hill and the best Ruthless Variety. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Michigan #Wisconsin #Midterms00:02:20 DSA's Michigan Victory Signals a Democratic Party Shift 00:05:00 Mike Rogers Warns About Abdul El-Sayed's Record 00:06:41 Can Democrats Hide Their Socialist Agenda in the General Election? 00:14:40 Michigan Primary Exposes Democrats' Growing Internal Divide 00:20:53 Senate Leadership Fund Has New Ad Attacking Abdul El-Sayed 00:25:51 Bernie Sanders Pressed on Hasan Piker and 9/11 Comments 00:28:46 Why the Stakes Go Beyond Michigan's Senate Race 00:34:16 Wisconsin's Democratic Primary Takes a Sharp Left Turn 00:44:57 Michigan Democrats Nominate Another Progressive Firebrand 00:55:16 Shri Thanedar's Primary Defeat Ends a Bitter Campaign 01:00:10 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Cheri Jacobus 01:08:04 New Study Suggests Viagra May Help Slow Cancer Spread Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down Michigan's pivotal Senate primary, the Democrat Party's leftward shift, whether the DSA is reshaping the 2026 midterms, and what it all means for Republicans heading into November. Plus, a conversation with AFP's Katelyn Bledsoe on the fight against the far-left agenda. Brought to you in partnership with AFP #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Michigan #Midterms #DSA #ElSayed #Michiganprimary 00:05:03 Michigan's Democratic Primary Becomes a National Test 00:11:35 Haley Stevens vs. Abdul El-Sayed: The Democratic Divide 00:22:16 Can El-Sayed Unite Michigan Democrats? 00:24:32 Why Democrats May Be Leaving Swing-State Votes on the Table 00:30:56 Ro Khanna Defends the Progressive Wing 00:32:33 Mike Rogers' Path to Flipping Michigan 00:37:58 Can Republicans Stop Michigan's Leftward Shift? 00:41:54 Politico's Claim That Republicans Have a Staffer Problem 00:50:33 What Makes Great Political Staffers? 01:06:27 AFP on Battling the Democratic Socialist Movement 01:22:14 Can Democrats' Leftward Shift Cost Them the Midterms? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down James Talarico's "authentic Texan" act unraveling after his campaign ad featured a rental truck, sleuths dig up his Fauci action figure Christmas tweet, and watch Chuck Schumer get shouted down at his own anti-corruption event. Plus: Wisconsin's DSA gubernatorial front-runner Francesca Hong denies tweeting "abolish the Senate" (she tweeted it), Nancy Mace's new House legislation, a chainsaw-wielding centaur robot, a Big PNAS study on macaques, and an innovative new way to fish. #RuthlessPodcast #JamesTalarico #ChuckSchumer #TexasSenateRace #Fauci 5:04 - Fake Texan: Talarico's Rental Truck Ad 11:20 - Talarico's Fauci Action Figure 14:33 - Schumer Shouted Down at His Own Event 21:17 - Iowa Senate Candidate Punts on Schumer 24:20 - Question of the Day 26:34 - Wisconsin's DSA Nominee Francesca Hong 30:19 - "Fact Checkers" Cover for Hong 36:59 - The Midwest Has a Problem 40:52 - Nancy Mace's New Legislation 45:37 - The Centaur Robot We All Need 53:00 - Big PNAS Returns: A new study on Macaque 59:44 - Your Comments: Is Fauci Going to Prison? 1:03:42 - Spear Fishing Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas discuss Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing where he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times, debate what accountability should look like after COVID, discuss the legal questions surrounding his pardon, and wrap up with King of the Hill and plenty of classic Ruthless variety. #RuthlessPodcast #Fauci #COVID #Politics #KingOfTheHill 00:02:32 Anthony Fauci Pleads the Fifth 111 Times 00:06:56 Rand Paul Confronts Fauci Over COVID Decisions 00:10:39 Why Americans Still Want Answers About the Pandemic 00:19:19 Rand Paul Has Fauci's Lawyer Removed From the Hearing 00:21:54 Josh Hawley Exposes Fauci's Refusal to Answer Anything 00:27:54 Ron Johnson Questions Fauci's Own COVID Diary 00:31:34 Can Fauci's Biden Pardon Be Challenged? 00:39:19 The Biggest Questions Fauci Still Won't Answer 00:45:10 Prison or the Truth? What Accountability Should Look Like 00:52:08 Woman Flips SUV Inside Her Own Garage 00:55:21 Hiking Disasters: Trekking Pole Impalement and Yosemite Airlift 01:07:57 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Adam Kinzinger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down the DNC's financial meltdown, growing chaos inside the Democratic Party, and the rise of the Democratic Socialists. Plus Sen. Ron Johnson joins the Program to discuss the latest Anthony Fauci hearing, COVID accountability, reconciliation, election integrity, and more. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #DNC #RonJohnson #Fauci 00:02:33 Democratic Party Meltdown Takes Center Stage 00:06:55 Ken Martin's Phone-Throwing Incident Sparks DNC Chaos 00:12:03 Who Wants Ken Martin Gone? 00:16:57 The DNC's Deepening Financial Crisis 00:24:24 Democratic Socialists Fill the Leadership Vacuum 00:35:05 Texas Democrats Face Backlash Over Identity Politics 00:39:12 Sen. Ron Johnson on the Fauci Accountability Hearings 00:46:50 Did COVID Policy Prioritize Vaccines Over Early Treatments? 00:54:41 How COVID Changed Americans' Trust in Medicine 01:08:31 Ron Johnson on the Filibuster and Election Integrity 01:11:58 What to Watch as the Fauci Investigation Continues 01:15:02 Viewer Comments and Question of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas reveal the new scandal surrounding ActBlue fundraising, New Jersey's voter registration controversy, and the week's funniest political moments. Plus, Great insight from Iowa gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn about family farms, education, healthcare, and the future of the GOP. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ElectionIntegrity #Iowa #FunTimeFriday00:02:58 The ActBlue Donor Scandal Gets Even Bigger 00:10:37 How Alleged Straw Donors Could Be Fueling Democratic Campaigns 00:14:16 New Jersey's Non-Citizen Voter Registration Controversy 00:17:10 Software Company Pushes Back on New Jersey's Election Excuse 00:20:57 Why Republicans Say Voter Integrity Must Become a Top Issue 00:29:05 Jasmine Crockett's World Cup Comments Spark Confusion 00:32:20 Brandon Gill Exposes Smithsonian DEI Contradictions 00:41:34 Iowa Gubernatorial Candidate Zach Lahn on Saving Family Farms 00:49:30 Zach Lahn's Plan to Stop Iowa's Brain Drain 00:52:55 Why Zach Lahn Wants Iowa to Lead the MAHA Movement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas talk about Zohran Mamdani's lies, the Democrats' leftward shift, New Jersey's voter registration controversy, and sit down with Sen. Dan Sullivan to discuss Alaska, election integrity, energy, and the fight for the Senate. Plus, another round of King of the Hill and your favorite listener comments. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ElectionIntegrity #Alaska #MAGA00:03:11 Zohran Mamdani's Anti-Israel Agenda Takes Center Stage 00:10:19 Mamdani's Radical Allies and the Democratic Party's Leftward Shift 00:18:55 Mamdani's October 7 Response Comes Back to Haunt Him 00:24:15 Chuck Schumer's Silence on the Democratic Party's New Direction 00:30:30 Why Republicans Say the 2026 Midterms Are a Defining Election 00:36:30 New Jersey Admits Thousands of Non-Citizens Were Registered to Vote 00:40:54 The Voter Fraud Questions Democrats Can't Escape 00:47:03 King of the Hill Returns with Bill Kristol vs. Adam Kinzinger 00:56:14 Senator Dan Sullivan on Alaska, Energy, and Democratic Election Tactics 01:15:49 Dan Sullivan's Bear Hunt and the Alaska Stories You Won't Forget 01:23:11 The 45-Year Fight to Build Alaska's King Cove Road 01:29:20 Why Democrats Are Targeting Alaska with Election Tricks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down AOC's insane fake accents on the campaign trail, the Democratic Socialists' growing influence, the latest chaos in the Maine Senate race, and the voter ID debate. Plus, sit down with Sen. Bill Hagerty for an inside look at Iran, the midterms, and the future of the Republican agenda. #aoc #Senatedemocrats #congress #Iran #MAGA00:03:25 AOC's Campaign Trail Code-Switching Under Fire 00:09:25 AOC Targets the Filibuster and the U.S. Senate 00:13:41 Why Democratic Socialists Want to Abolish the Senate 00:18:46 The 'Global South' Agenda and the Democratic Party's Shift 00:27:08 Maine Democrats' Search for a Graham Platner Replacement Goes Off the Rails 00:38:34 Olive Garden's Pasta Pass Sparks a Voter ID Debate 00:42:07 Mark Warner Stumbles on Voter ID 00:55:29 Senator Bill Hagerty on Iran, Trump, and America's Next Move 01:05:06 Can Republicans Hold the House and Senate in the Midterms? 01:11:59 Chuck Schumer, Government Shutdowns, and the Democrats' Strategy 01:21:13 Senator Hagerty's Final Take on Iran and the 2026 Election Outlook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas break down Chuck Schumer's rough week, Ruben Gallego's latest scandal and the rise of the DSA. PLUS, a new game, DSA vs. Osama Bin Laden? More Fun Time Friday featuring Taco Bell, bears, bizarre headlines, and more. #schumer #gallego #tacobell #RuthlessPodcast 00:06:24 Chuck Schumer's Viral Senate Floor Mishap 00:09:13 New Allegations Surround Sen. Ruben Gallego 00:17:21 Haley Stevens' Awkward Campaign Pitch Falls Flat 00:21:28 DSA vs. Osama bin Laden: Can You Tell the Difference? 00:32:00 What Bin Laden Understood About American Politics 00:37:06 Taco Bell Parasite Outbreak Sparks Hilarious Debate 00:44:03 Florida Woman Receives Bizarre License Plate 00:47:17 Golf Club Heist by a Black Bear 00:51:35 Vegas Woman Marries 14 Men to Fund Gambling Habit 00:57:54 Michelle Obama Says the Media Focused on Her Appearance 01:04:33 Question of the Day: Submit Your Best DSA vs. UBL Quote Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices