Ruthless Podcast
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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September 12, 2025 ā¢ 60 mins
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 donāt 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, ...
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September 11, 2025 ā¢ 55 mins
The loss of Charlie Kirk is being felt across the media landscape and the fellas are praying for his family. Todayās 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 als...
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September 9, 2025 ā¢ 81 mins
šļø 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 Trumpās comments, as well as the irresponsible statement from the Charlotte mayor in response.
ā”ļøSmug and Duncan have a theory that explains what we are seeing ā the left has cr...
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September 5, 2025 ā¢ 66 mins
šļø Itās 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.
š„ Smug and the minions activate after Chuck Todd weighed into democrat fantasies about Trumpās death. It was an o...
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September 4, 2025 ā¢ 85 mins
šļø 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.
š„ Chicago and Illinois are speaking with the same voice, blaming red states for their violence problem. The fellas watch as Chicagoās Mayor gets fiery about who is to blame for the...
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September 2, 2025 ā¢ 70 mins
šļø Congress is back from break, and there is a ton to do. The fellas start with Democrats holding up Trump nominations, and you wonāt 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.
ā”Aļø government shutdown is possible, but the fellas explain if itās likely. What will Chuck Schumer demand from Republicans to work...
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August 29, 2025 ā¢ 70 mins
šļø 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 āwe shine blueā bop is in our hands. They also have a Kilmar Armando GarcĆa song, and we have a clip of it.
ā”ļø The WaPo editorial board wrote a cringe piece about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, which is such a desperate effor...
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August 28, 2025 ā¢ 88 mins
šļø 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 donāt care. Holmes, Smug and Ashbrook discuss why so many democrat elected leaders turn a blind eye to whatās happening in their towns.
ā”ļø CNN o...
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August 26, 2025 ā¢ 74 mins
šļø Trump has somehow made the democrat party one that supports crime - what a Jedi mind trick. We break down the best clips from Mondayās signing of an EO on crime. We look at Mamdamiās proposals on crime and contrast those to what Trump is doing on crime in D.C.
ā”Do you even lift, bro? Mamdani answers that question for the whole world. An old liberal white womanās protest sign in VA is patently offensive, but she doesnāt care...
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August 22, 2025 ā¢ 64 mins
šļø More bad news for democrats, namely, they canāt raise any money. These horrifying numbers on the heels of terrible voter registration numbers are all bad omens for whatās 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.
ā”ļø ļøLawyers are making some of the best videos. From a PA immigration lawyer who ...
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August 21, 2025 ā¢ 69 mins
šļø The democrat party is in free fall, and itās 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.
š« What the NY Times dubbed āThe Death Cycle of Democratsā 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...
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August 19, 2025 ā¢ 72 mins
šļø 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.
šŗš¦ 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...
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August 15, 2025 ā¢ 72 mins
šļøĀ Itās 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...
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August 14, 2025 ā¢ 68 mins
šļø 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 āchain of commandā means.
š Itās a total meltdown on MSNBC where they are doing a little anti-police content, plus this is a problem because ofā¦ climate change?
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August 12, 2025 ā¢ 80 mins
šļøIf 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, itās worse than you think. Also, journos making excuses has a compelling backstory that you have to hear.
š« Mayor Pete has a black voter problem, in that they hate him. Or at least 100% of those polled hate him...
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August 8, 2025 ā¢ 65 mins
šļø 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.
š 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.
ā”Barack Obama weighed into the Texas legislators abandoni...
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August 7, 2025 ā¢ 91 mins
šļø 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. Itās beyond cringe, then they speculate about who is the next media figure to get pushed out.
š Itās time to federalize D.C.! Not just because of this latest incident receiving media attention. There is a long list of grievances and r...
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August 5, 2025 ā¢ 88 mins
šļøThereās pushback to Trumpās decision to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, and itās because of body-shaming? Watching film on Sen. Warren, maybe some additional core days would be good for the elderly.
ā”Dems have a solution for their aging audience and weāre not surprised by it: throw a bunch of money at influencers to carry their water. Not sure how thatās a new plan, butā¦ Also, a little breaking news, Sen. Martin Hein...
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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 VPālike hiking with the nuclear football, missing driving, and breaking the Ohio State championship trophyāVP Vance gets Ruthless.
Hear about NFL obsessions, Bengals Super Bowl hopes, staying grounded with high school buddies, and tackling big issu...
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July 31, 2025 ā¢ 96 mins
šļø Democrats know they need to make themselves culturally relevant, but they just donāt 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.
š„ Turns out, you canāt say that on television. Jim Kramer gets a little spicy on the news, and thereās plenty of Trump being a boss acros...
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