Ruthless Podcast

Laurie Buckhout, former Army colonel and cyber leader running for NC-1, and Julia Letlow, Louisiana congresswoman and Senate candidate, join the conversation. They dive into U.S.-Iran narratives, media credibility, political maneuvering, cyber and military threats, campaign priorities like energy and education, and the dynamics of key midterm races.

Senator Pete Ricketts, former Nebraska governor and current U.S. senator, joins to discuss DHS funding fights and national security risks. He covers Senate negotiations, TSA and cybersecurity furlough impacts, Democratic party discipline and election tactics in Nebraska. Also touches on foreign policy effects on U.S. markets and everyday economic pressures.

Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician-turned-U.S. senator from Louisiana, joins to discuss DHS funding and TSA disruptions. He touches on healthcare affordability and the Stop Insider Trading Act. Cassidy also outlines his Senate re-election campaign and constituent priorities in Louisiana.

They roast a string of Democratic candidates for bizarre statements and strange campaign stunts. A vegan pledge resurfacing and a Texas congressional music video get called out. A New York lawmaker's attack on the 13th Amendment sparks heated reaction. The crew also kicks off a chaotic tournament pitting the most notorious liberal media figures against each other for online voting mayhem.

Rep. Buddy Carter, U.S. Representative from Georgia and 2026 Senate hopeful, talks Georgia politics and his bid to unseat Jon Ossoff. He discusses the state’s key voter concerns like the economy and border security. Short takes cover why he believes he can win, contrasts with primary rivals, and how to turn out Trump-aligned voters in a midterm.

They rip into the viral “Gayatollah” intel bombshell and the internet chaos it created. They lampoon intelligence reporting, Mossad rumors, and mockery as a tactic against Tehran. They savage CNN’s soft Iran coverage and clips comparing America to Iran. Plus wild political scandals, a bizarre tattoo controversy, and a Ninth Circuit dissent that name-checks spa policies.

Sean Hannity, longtime conservative talk-show host and media personality, chats about launching a new podcast and the radio roots that shaped his career. Conversations jump from rising terror threats and DHS funding battles to Iran’s leadership chaos. Short, punchy segments include political skirmishes in California, viral culture moments, and lessons on authenticity in media.

Brent Gardner, policy and grassroots leader with Americans for Prosperity, discusses DHS funding fights and grassroots pressure. Mike Wirth, CEO of Chevron, covers global energy markets, the Strait of Hormuz, LNG, AI-driven power demand, and workforce trades. They dive into massive California hospice fraud, media narratives, DHS funding standoffs, and the national security and economic stakes of American energy.

Todd Blanche, Deputy Attorney General and career federal prosecutor, talks DOJ priorities and his path from Trump defense lawyer to the number two at Justice. Conversations cover the NYC attempted terror attack and rapid law enforcement response. They also dig into homeland security, violent crime reduction, and a new anti‑fraud division targeting large-scale benefit schemes.

Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL turned U.S. Senator, breaks down Iran’s decades‑long proxy strategy, deterrence, and homeland security risks. Jon Husted, Ohio senator and career‑tech advocate, discusses his Senate campaign, “grow the pie” economics, and workforce training. Multiple short, punchy segments explore military strategy, sanctions, and practical solutions for Ohio families.