Ruthless Podcast

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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April 24, 2025 61 mins

Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug and John Ashbrook unpack the Democrats' desperate "Dark Woke" strategy post-election loss! 🚨

From cringe-worthy attempts at authenticity with forced profanity to doubling down on divisive issues, are the Dems digging their own grave? 🤔 We break down the New York Times' take on this provocative shift, spotlight hilarious clips featuring Rep. Maxine Dexter, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, and Rep. Jasmine C...

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In today’s episode of Ruthless, Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook dissect the explosive Abrego Garcia case and the Democrats’ crumbling narrative. This episode pulls no punches, exposing how media spin and political missteps are unraveling the left’s strategy.

🔍 The Abrego Garcia Firestorm:

The media branded him a “Maryland man” wrongly deported, but the truth is far darker. We unpack the evidence; c...

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Dive into the chaos rocking the Democratic Party 🚨 Trump’s landslide election win has left Dems in complete disarray, with infighting and a full-blown civil war erupting. The DNC is rocked by David Hogg’s shocking rebellion. We unpack how the left’s radical push led to their crushing defeat.💥 Hogg’s plan to spend $20M to primary “ineffective” Democrats has the establishment panicking - will this spark a progressive uprising? 

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On this episode of the Ruthless Variety Progrum, the fellas explore the left's spiral into depraved violence and whether or not the media can share the blame. From firebombing the Pennsylvania governor's mansion to praising Luigi Mangione, the fellas break it all down. Joining the Progrum is Americans for Public Trust's Caitlin Sutherland. To share the latest information on tracking dark money and the left's attempts to subvert Ame...

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In this episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, Senator Ted Cruz and Natalie Winters unpack the hottest topics in politics! From Donald Trump’s tariffs strategy - using leverage to lower global trade barriers - to the latest on tax cuts and economic policy, this episode is packed with insights. Senator Ted Cruz, host of the popular Verdict with Ted Cruz podcast, reveals his hour-long chat with Trump, discussing the good path vs. b...

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Get ready for a no-holds-barred take on the Trump administration’s tariff game plan in this unmissable episode of the Ruthless Variety Progrum! Hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook tackle the tariff showdown—free trade warriors vs. protectionist champs—and reveal what’s at stake for American jobs, innovation, and global power. We’re joined by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who shares jaw-dr...

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April 3, 2025 86 mins

What to know about Trump's brand new reciprocal tariffs. In this insightful episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook analyze Tump's new tariffs. What are the relevant details? How broad in scope are they? Why are they being implemented in the first place?

Senator Dave McCormick joins the progrum, make sure to stick around for this great interview!

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April 1, 2025 63 mins

Unveiling the REAL reasons behind the left's relentless attacks on Tesla cars, DOGE, and Elon Musk!

In this explosive episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook analyze the rising wave of violence against Tesla owners—from fire bombings in Las Vegas to road rage in Arizona. Why are liberals targeting everyday Americans driving electric vehicles? Is this a coordina...

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Today, the Democrats and the media attempt to create a crisis over signal. From fake outrage to calls for resignation, Democrats can't help but be-clown themselves. Jasmine Crockett makes a distasteful remark towards Governor Greg Abbott. The fellas provide a Hack Madness update.

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March 25, 2025 71 mins

From deporting violent terrorists to interfering in the US military, activist judges continually hamper the Trump agenda. A woman drowns her dog in an airport bathroom. Alex Isenstadt joins the progrum.

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Join the fellas as they break down the brackets and seeds for all your favorite journo hacks for the fifth Hack Madness special episode of the Ruthless Variety Progrum.

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What are the top 5 most unhinged anti-Trump takes? Will the champion finally meet his match in King of the Hill? ESPN's Tom Crean joins the progrum.

 

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The left is turning on Chuck Schumer. Democrats are infighting while the party sinks to an all-time low approval rating. Trump uses the Alien Enemies Act to deport some bad hombres. The fellas play the most challenging game of Dem or Journo yet.

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March 13, 2025 76 mins

Democrats can't decide on whether they want to shutdown the government. Trump buys a Tesla. Space X embarks to rescue trapped astronauts. King of the Hill gets very dark. AFP's Megan Novak joins the Progrum.

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Democrat fundraising program Act Blue is experiencing internal upheaval. Elon Musk blames George Soros and Reid Hoffman for funding protests against Tesla. The inside scoop on how Trump saved the Panama Canal. A Southwest passenger strips naked mid-flight. Scientists breed woolly mice. Rep. Andy Barr joins the progrum.

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President Donald Trump delivers an impeccable speech in his address to Congress. Democrats react to all of the positive patriotic messaging in the worst ways possible. The media proves there is no level to which they won't stoop. Senator Tommy Tuberville joins the progrum.

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March 4, 2025 89 mins

What are the top five wins of the Donald Trump presidency so far? Will Cheri Jacobus finally be unseated as champion in this episode's King of the Hill game? Chairman of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington joins the progrum.

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Karoline Leavitt joins the progrum to discuss her role as White House Press Secretary and to play a friendly game of Dem Or Journo.

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February 25, 2025 64 mins

Elon asks federal workers to list their accomplishments, but the left can't stand it. President Trump fired the chairman of the joint chiefs, and journalists melted down. Joy Reid's MSNBC show was canceled. Discount airlines are out of control. 

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February 20, 2025 122 mins

Ruthless celebrates the Progrum's 500th episode!

In this spectacular edition of the show, Mary Katharine Ham, Katie Pavlich, Senator Cotton, Senator Kennedy and Governor Brian Kemp join the progrum.

Join the fellas for classic and new Ruthless games!

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