Ruthless Podcast

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.

Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator and former private astronaut and entrepreneur, discusses Trump’s moon-return mandate and plans for a permanent lunar base. He warns about China’s growing space capabilities. Conversation covers speeding Artemis launches, seeding a lunar economy, and using the Moon as a stepping stone to Mars.

Senator John Kennedy, a blunt Louisiana lawmaker and bestselling author, and Brian Hook, a former State Department Iran policy chief, dig into Iran’s nuclear risks, proxy networks, and regional fallout. They debate strategic timing, why China and Russia stay quiet, negotiation pitfalls, and what success looks like when trying to stop a nuclear breakout.

Michael Knowles, conservative commentator at The Daily Wire, joins to dissect culture war dynamics. Wesley Hunt, Texas congressman and Senate candidate, outlines his America First pitch. Nick Shirley, independent online investigator, and David Hoke, investigative researcher, detail alleged fraud findings. Conversation jumps between political messaging, campaign strategy, and grassroots investigations.

Jessica Anderson, Republican ground-game strategist and Sentinel Action Fund president, explains voter activation and absentee/early vote tactics. Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and 2026 Senate candidate, discusses his campaign, legal battles, and policy priorities. They talk midterm planning, the State of the Union’s political optics, turnout strategy, and how Texas could shape the national map.

Stephen Moore, economist and policy adviser known for tax-reform work, joins to discuss inflation drivers, tax policy and spending fights. He breaks down growth, wages, energy policy and the economic outlook heading into the State of the Union. Short, number-focused analysis on deregulation, credit rules, and what voters should watch about the economy.

Todd Ricketts, Cubs owner and entrepreneur, talks baseball, stadium development, and the new FreeSpoke search engine. He previews the Cubs’ season, debates MLB salary-cap ideas, and explains modern stadium financing and real-estate strategies. He also outlines FreeSpoke’s independent index and privacy-focused approach.

Coach Derek Dooley, former college and NFL coach now running for U.S. Senate in Georgia, shares why he entered the race and what leadership learned from coaching taught him. He discusses term limits, preventing shutdown incentives, stock trading rules, and making cost of living a priority. Short, direct, and campaign-focused conversation about practical reforms and winning in Georgia.