

Ruthless Podcast
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
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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May 12, 2026 • 1h 38min
Why the Democrat Establishment is Already Pushing AOC 2028
Edith Jorge-Tuñón, president of the Republican State Leadership Committee and state politics strategist. She explains RSLC’s focus on state legislative battles, candidate development, and grassroots voter contact. Conversations cover Project DoorStrike, redistricting as an ongoing fight, and where local campaigns beat top-of-ballot drag.

May 8, 2026 • 1h 17min
Spencer Pratt Dominates Socialist, Dem vs Dem in Virginia
Luke Rosiak, investigative reporter at The Daily Wire who digs into fraud and government waste, breaks down a massive Medicaid waiver scandal in Ohio. He explains how at-home personal services morphed into a billion-dollar billing scheme. The conversation highlights data-led sleuthing, concentrated billing patterns, and proposed fixes to curb abuse.

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May 7, 2026 • 1h 58min
Who Will be the Heir of MAGA? Vance or Rubio?
Leonard Leo, conservative legal strategist who helped build the Federalist Society, joins to discuss MAGA succession and GOP dynamics. Conversation covers Marco Rubio's rising profile and foreign-policy heft. They unpack J.D. Vance's messaging, infrastructure and ties to conservative media. The show looks at polls, prediction markets and whether MAGA can transfer without Trump.

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May 5, 2026 • 1h 50min
DNC Humiliation + Spencer Pratt Joins the Progrum
Mary Katharine Ham, political commentator and podcaster, discusses the MAHA movement, suburban parenting battles, and cultural flashpoints. Spencer Pratt, reality TV personality and LA mayoral candidate, recounts wildfire losses, accuses local negligence, and outlines his insurgent campaign. They tackle fundraising chaos, party infighting, education policy, and viral campaign tactics in short, punchy conversations.

May 1, 2026 • 1h 18min
Chaos: Why Schumer Can't Contain Democrats' Radical Base
A rundown of Democratic primary chaos and why party infighting could shape control of the Senate. Deep dives into controversial candidate pasts, deleted social posts, and cultural fit for local voters. Lively reactions to a presidential roast of a NASA leader and recurring commentary on a vocal congresswoman. Ends with a playful political meme game and scandal reaction.

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Apr 30, 2026 • 1h 28min
Fraud & Hypocrisy: Democrats Reeling After Fed Raids in MN
Elise Stefanik, U.S. politician and former House Republican conference chair, discusses her book Poisoned Ivies and congressional oversight of higher education. She covers viral hearing moments and tactics for probing university leaders. The conversation also touches on campus ideology, tenure, foreign funding, and alternatives to traditional Ivy-league paths.

Apr 28, 2026 • 1h 21min
Dems Double Down on Violent Rhetoric After Third Trump Assassination Attempt
A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner and the scramble for safety and footage. Critiques of journalists filming in danger and the content-first culture at emergencies. Examination of political rhetoric, late-night jokes, and social media amplification possibly fueling real-world violence. Debate over security, protester threats, and media double standards.

Apr 24, 2026 • 1h 21min
Democrats’ Hasan Piker Problem
Adam Schwarz, Navy SEAL turned Republican Senate candidate from Minnesota, gives a brief bio about his service and run. He talks campaign priorities like alleged fraud, the economy, and winning swing voters. He connects military leadership lessons to politics and discusses grassroots fundraising, cross-party outreach, and why Minnesota is competitive.

Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 29min
Fake Hate - How Democrats Manufacture ‘Extremism’ - SPLC Indicted
Investigates allegations that a major civil-rights group funneled money to extremists and manufactured ‘hate’ narratives. Discusses claimed informant schemes, fake accounts, and media influence. Examines political ties, potential legal fallout, and how these claims affect censorship and public narratives.

Apr 21, 2026 • 1h 18min
Is This the End for Ilhan Omar?
A heated dive into Ilhan Omar’s amended financial disclosures and the sudden $29M revelation. Debate over possible scrubbed websites, husband’s firm, and immigration-related allegations. Broader talk on media double standards, Democratic theatrics and shifting party politics. Lively listener banter, generational sparring, and a pinch of political theater.


