Ruthless Podcast It keeps Getting Worse for Democrats + Bret Baier Joins the Progrum
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Oct 24, 2025 Bret Baier, a veteran broadcast journalist and anchor of Special Report on Fox News, shares insights from his impressive career and discusses his new book on Teddy Roosevelt. He reflects on the importance of mentorship and the art of interviewing. The conversation also dives into the current political landscape, analyzing how shutdown dynamics influence public opinion toward Trump, and critiques the entitlement of Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. A fun segment even features a lively game of 'Dem or Journo'!
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Democrats Want Trump To 'Save' Them
- Democrats appear to want Donald Trump to intervene to re-solidify their fractured Senate coalition.
- Hosts interpret that request as proof Democrats know the shutdown is politically damaging to them.
Spanberger's Entitled Interview Response
- Abigail Spanberger reacted to questions by claiming she'd worked tirelessly and was annoyed to discuss another candidate's texts.
- Hosts call her answer entitled and argue it reveals a tone-deafness to violent rhetoric in her party.
Baier's Newsman Origin Story
- Bret Baier described his rise at Fox, taking over Special Report in 2009 after working under Brit Hume.
- He credits listening and timely follow-ups learned from Tim Russert as central to his interview style.
