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Author: Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook

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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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What Will Trump do Next?

What Will Trump do Next?

2026-11-1001:12:57

Ruthless examines what comes next for Trump after the Republican midterm defeat, including his openness to an immigration deal, the economic fallout from the Iran war, and growing questions about JD Vance’s 2028 ambitions.  Plus, the fellas break down the brewing showdown between Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Socialists before Alliance for a Better Future CEO Janet Kelly joins to discuss AI, data centers, job security, and protecting children online.  #RuthlessPodcast #Trump #Politics #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:51 Conservative Infighting Erupts After the Midterm Defeat 0:06:26 Trump Floats Immigration Deal With New Democratic Majority 0:10:00 Stephen Miller's New Role Raises Questions About Amnesty 0:13:00 JD Vance and Trump Send Conflicting Signals on Immigration 0:20:00 Trump Blames Iran War and Israel Backlash for Midterm Losses 0:22:16 Energy Prices and Delayed Permitting Reform Under Scrutiny 0:28:08 Trump's Iran Decision Complicates JD Vance's 2028 Ambitions 0:30:55 Trump Refuses to Forgive Political Enemies in 60 Minutes Interview 0:36:10 Hakeem Jeffries Faces Growing DSA Rebellion 0:42:03 Democrats Clash Over Abolishing ICE and Investigating Trump 0:49:30 Janet Kelly on AI, Data Centers, Job Security, and the Future of Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fun Time Friday takes on the wildest fallout from the midterms, including California’s controversial $8.4 billion ballot measure, a 19-year-old winning office in Arizona, and James Carville’s unhinged post-election rant.  Plus, Democrats unveil plans to investigate corporate America, new questions surround Alina Habba’s business dealings, and King of the Hill returns with Steve Schmidt facing Sarah Longwell.  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:12 California Voters Approve Controversial $8.4 Billion Research Measure 0:05:42 California Research Institute Gets Billions Despite Not Existing Yet 0:12:40 Arizona Elects 19-Year-Old College Student to Major Court Position 0:15:49 James Carville Unleashes Furious Anti-Trump Rant 0:20:30 Jamie Raskin Threatens Investigations Into Trump-Linked Corporations 0:23:45 Democrats Prepare Sweeping Investigations of Corporate America 0:29:42 Alina Habba's $50 Million Deal Raises New Questions 0:33:34 New York Republican Anthony Constantino Attacks the Media in Victory Speech 0:36:20 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Sarah Longwell 0:43:06 Ruthless Listeners React to the Midterm Election Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Republicans Lost

Why Republicans Lost

2026-11-0501:09:01

Ruthless breaks down the Republican Party’s devastating midterm losses, examining how economic frustration, tariffs, government corruption concerns, and campaign missteps contributed to the Democratic wave.  Plus, the fellas challenge JD Vance’s election analysis, discuss what Republicans must do to rebuild, and react to victory speeches from Ro Khanna and Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats prepare to take power.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:11 Why Republicans Suffered a Historic Midterm Defeat 0:08:00 Trump's Policy Wins Overshadowed by Administration Controversies 0:14:22 Republicans Face a Difficult Six-Year Senate Rebuilding Effort 0:20:32 Texas Voters Reject Ken Paxton as Trump's Economic Approval Plummets 0:23:26 Exit Polls Reveal the Economy Was Voters' Biggest Concern 0:25:42 Did JD Vance Misread the Reasons Republicans Lost? 0:37:15 Democrats Spend $58 Million Attacking Trump's Tariffs 0:41:00 White House Blames Candidate Quality for Republican Losses 0:50:28 Government Corruption Emerges as a Major Election Issue 0:59:27 Ro Khanna Celebrates Democratic Victories and the Return of DEI 1:03:57 Abdul El-Sayed's Victory Speech Signals Trouble for Democratic Leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's Election Day, and Ruthless breaks down the explosive fallout from Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, exposing the growing divide within the Democratic Party.  Plus, the fellas tackle bizarre stories involving California’s wolves, a vacationing monkey, and a Norwegian gold scam before gearing up for their live election night special on Fox Nation and Fox One.  #RuthlessPodcast #ElectionDay #Midterms #Politics Join Ruthless election night live stream!  8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:39 Michigan Senate Race Erupts as Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers 0:09:56 Abdul El-Sayed's Controversial Campaign Comments Spark Backlash 0:12:07 James Carville Attacks Haley Stevens Over Her Endorsement 0:16:01 Bill Kristol Defends El-Sayed as Democrats Clash Over Party Loyalty 0:20:16 Democrats Turn on Haley Stevens as Party Divisions Deepen 0:28:39 Abdul El-Sayed's Basketball Video Draws Ridicule 0:34:48 California's Wolf Population Faces an Inbreeding Problem 0:39:18 Vacationing Couple Befriends a Wild Macaque 0:42:42 Norwegians Fall for Bizarre Gold-in-the-Forest Investment Scam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fun Time Friday delivers an insider’s guide to election night, breaking down the key House districts, Senate battlegrounds, and early voting trends to watch as results roll in.  Plus, the latest controversy surrounding Troy Jackson’s business dealings, shifting prediction markets, and Mary Katharine Ham joins the “progrum” to discuss the midterms, Democrats’ messaging problems, and what comes next for both parties.  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms #ElectionNight Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Join Ruthless election night live stream!  8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! Remember to head to ZBiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use the code RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off. 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Kentucky's Sixth District: An Early Election Night Warning Sign 0:08:40 Maine's Second District Could Determine Susan Collins' Fate 0:11:18 Susan Collins Battles Troy Jackson in a Crucial Senate Race 0:14:36 Ohio's Rural Voters Could Decide Sherrod Brown vs. John Husted 0:19:39 South Carolina's Senate Race Tightens as North Carolina Remains an Uphill Battle 0:25:30 Florida's Election Results Could Signal a Republican Turnout Problem 0:27:45 Three Pennsylvania House Districts to Watch on Election Night 0:32:04 Alaska Senate Scandal and Prediction Markets Ahead of Election Day 0:35:44 Why Late-Breaking Election Polls Can Be Misleading 0:40:00 Troy Jackson's Logging Business Faces New Questions Over Consulting Income 0:45:15 Mary Katharine Ham Breaks Down the Midterms and the Battle for Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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