Ruthless Podcast

🎙️ The stunning lack of self-awareness from House Democrats’ Minority Whip Katherine Clark is amazing. Pro tip: don’t say the quiet part out loud. Huge hat tip to Speaker Johnson and his staff for a genius troll, BTW. Even CNN’s Harry Enten's data is showing that the shutdown isn’t hurting Donald Trump's approval at all, the public views this as a "Schumer shutdown." The fellas also torch Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for her entitled reaction to questions, which reveals her underlying entitlement. 📖 Then, Bret Baier joins the Progrum! Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Baier discusses his successful career and what he learned from Tim Russert that has made him so successful. Baier’s newest book, To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, highlights how Roosevelt's legacy is still so relevant today. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-American-Spirit-Superpower-Presidential/dp/0063360756️ 💥 We finish up with a classic round of Dem or Journo, zeroing in on the White House renovations. PLUS your YouTube comments. 00:00 - House Democrats' "Leverage" on Government Shutdown 01:57 - Speaker Johnson’s TV Troll of Katherine Clark 07:31 - Harry Enten Data on Trump's Approval During Shutdown 11:50 - Abigail Spanberger's Entitlement in Virginia Governor's Race 17:49 - Bret Baier on Success in News and New Book on Teddy Roosevelt 39:35 - Bret Baier's Three Ruthless Questions 55:58 - Dem or Journo: Media Coverage of the White House Renovations Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas are reveling in the Democratic Party's absolute chaos, starting with the government shutdown. Anonymous Democratic senators confess they would vote to reopen the government but are "terrified of getting the guillotine" from the deranged grassroots—a direct admission that their base is driving the insanity. The Civil War's second front is a primary race for a chance to challenge Susan Collins in Maine, and it is a certified freak show. Chuck Schumer's establishment candidate, an ancient, unrelatable governor, is facing off against a Bernie bro who called himself an "Antifa super soldier." Maybe Graham Platner would get further in politics with less 1942 SS tattoos.  Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the aggressive, transformational change happening at the Army. Driscoll doesn't hold back, detailing the utter waste of taxpayer money caused by decades of calcified bureaucracy, like how the Army pays double for chicken because of an absurd 1930s mandate. He explains how he and the Chief of Staff are cutting $48 billion in expected spending to prioritize the modern warfighter, focusing on next-generation technology, and why President Trump’s “peace through strength” approach and air cover have been vital to these efforts. 00:00 - Government Shutdown Drama: "Guillotine" Fear06:06 - Shutdown as Virginia Strategy09:50 - Merkley's 15-Hour Yawn-Fest & Katherine Clark's "Leeeverage" Gaffe16:10 - Maine Senate Primary: Nazi Tattoos, Antifa Soldiers, and the Establishment's Pick44:48 - King of the Hill: George Conway vs. Sarah Longwell58:33 - Secretary of the Army Dan DriscollOur Sponsors:➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/➢Big tax-exempt hospitals abuse the 340B markup program, tell congress to fix 340B.https://phrma.org/340Bmarkup➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The Progrum totally shreds the absurd "No Kings" rally, which proved to be little more than a cringeworthy Saturday for the country's most maladjusted boomers. There were A-list clowns in attendance, like Cory Booker and George Conway, who did not own their moments. The fellas dive deep into the funding and farce that is the No Kings protests. This wasn't some organic outpouring of democratic spirit; it was a strategically placed, expensive performance designed to achieve a very specific political end. 👑 This was all about one thing: early voting in liberal strongholds like Fairfax and Prince William counties, making a compelling argument that the Democratic leadership—including Chuck Schumer—used the chaos and the temporary halting of paychecks to overindex their base and swing the razor-close races. The urgent message is clear: Republicans must realize they're fighting a highly coordinated, financially powerful, and completely cynical campaign. 🇺🇸 DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin hit us with some concrete numbers and context on the work of ICE and the broader department. She confirms the number of known or suspected terrorists arrested in the US is shockingly high, with 700 in the last 250 days, and that 70% of those arrested have prior criminal convictions or pending charges. McLaughlin underscores that the number one priority is removing the "worst of the worst"—not indiscriminate stops—and she details the horrifying case of a Hamas fighter who participated in the October 7th massacre and was granted legal entry under the Biden administration. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is an astounding disarray of intellectual dishonesty gripping the Democratic Party. We put AOC and Bernie Sanders’ CNN town hall under the microscope and it’s totally ridiculous. AOC’s attempts to artfully dodge a direct question on illegal immigrants is proof she's planning a major political move. 🫏 How about the most damning example of Democratic orthodoxy: the swift retribution against Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman, who votes with his party 96% of the time, dared to utter the truth on cable news: Democrats shut down the government, and the "health care" crisis they blame on Republicans was a funding cliff they designed. His honesty was immediately met with hostility. 🇺🇸 CBP Director Rodney Scott. Scott joins the Progrum and confirms that the security situation rapidly improved because of Trump's moves. Scott explains the terrifying cartel strategy, the Biden administration's strategy on the border and what’s next for Customs and Border Protection.️ 00:00 - AOC’s Political Ambitions and the Progressive Base 04:16 - AOC’s "Pardon?" Moment 15:17 - The Toothlessness of the Progressive Movement 17:48 - Bernie Sanders' CNN Town Hall Backfires 20:38 - Harry Enten's Polling Reality Check 24:50 - Fetterman Tells the Truth and Pays the Price 40:27 - JB Pritzker’s $1.4 Million Casino Winnings 47:39 - CBP Director Rodney Scott 51:12 - Global Smuggling and the Second Wave Strategy Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats have insane priorities right now. It’s crazy to see the disconnect with Senate Democrats, living it up at a luxurious retreat in Napa Valley at the Hotel Yountville, while the country faces budget uncertainty, and our troops' paychecks are at risk. They're spending $1100 per night to sip espresso martinis, a move that Holmes calls a slap in the face to all Americans. This retreat underscores a new era of Democratic politics where any sense of shame or accountability to the American public has vanished. ⚡We review some of the best of the crazy clips out there, like Al Sharpton and Yvette Clark calling the CR an act of white supremacism. Not to be outdone, we also saw a march by House Democrats demanding a newly elected member be sworn in, a move that’s not possible because the House has already done its job and is out of session. These theater kids are running the asylum. 🇺🇸Amber Duke, senior editor at The Daily Caller, breaks down the Democratic Party's clinical insanity. We cover why today's bureaucracy is so entrenched and the federal purge that’s underway. Amber explains how the media's bias isn't just how they cover stories, but what they choose to ignore—like the government shutdown—to shield Democrats from liability. We also confront the disturbing trend of the modern left justifying political violence. ₿ Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Fahriar Shirzad, explains why this administration has been the most crypto-friendly in history. He details the fight to bring crypto markets back to the U.S. with policies like the Genius Act and the Clarity Act. Shirzad clarifies that the true value of crypto is in allowing the secure, instantaneous, and cheaper transfer of value. He also exposes big banks’ brazen effort to stop crypto. 🥊We play King of the Hill with reigning champion Bill Kristol, taking on TDS veteran George Conway. PLUS, a gorilla at the San Diego Zoo terrorizes families with his strength. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Eric Trump joins the Progrum to discuss peace in the Middle East and what an achievement it is for Donald Trump to get Israel and Palestine to a ceasefire and peace deal. The fellas discuss the sheer irony of the media ignoring this achievement, noting the clear difference between this universally accepted peace and past conflicts that resulted in winners and losers—a win Eric suggests should have already earned his father a Nobel Peace Prize, unlike some past recipients. Eric paints a picture of the immense effort and personal cost involved, asserting that moments like this make the entire "voyage" of political attacks worthwhile. 🇮🇱 ️Two people who won’t admit that Trump is crushing it in the Middle East are Kamala Harris and Tony Blinken. Eric and the fellas criticize Harris's vague, non-committal praise and Blinken's brazen attempt to re-write history by suggesting the peace plan was a continuation of their administration’s efforts. Eric slams their narratives, citing the international disrespect shown to America under weak governance, contrasting it with the spectacular receptions his father received abroad. They then move into the core of Eric's book, “Under Siege,” detailing the relentless ten-year campaign of corruption and persecution, from the dirty dossier and raids on Mar-a-Lago to the barrage of subpoenas and legal fees aimed at bankrupting and silencing the family. https://www.amazon.com/Under-Siege-Familys-Fight-Nation/dp/1668205874 🥊 In variety, bare-knuckle fights take their idea to the ice, and it may be the greatest sport we’ve ever seen. The best of hockey and the best of fighting, on skates. PLUS, former Canadian PM, Justin Trudeau, has a high-profile girlfriend that we all agree he DOES NOT deserve. 00:00 - Eric Trump on Middle East Peace 08:14 - The Personal Cost of Peace: The Trump Family’s Sacrifice 11:55 - Blinken and Harris Attempt to Steal the Credit 19:33 - Under Siege: The Inside Story of Political Warfare 39:00 - Kamala and Joe Aren’t Speaking 56:17 - Bare Knuckle Fights on Ice May Be The Greatest Concept in Sports Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress to stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Fun Time Friday with the always-hilarious Senator John Kennedy, who didn't hold back on the chaos in D.C. Kennedy broke down Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's move to shut down the government, calling it an obvious political vanity project intended to mollify the socialist wing of the Democratic Party and its leader. The fellas agree that Schumer walked into a box canyon with no plan or path to victory, and Kennedy lays out his prediction for how the Majority Leader will try to get out of it. 📖 Plus, Sen. Kennedy on revelations that Justice was granting Jack Smith access to senator records, DC politics and Kennedy’s new book: How to Test Negative for Stupid: And Why Washington Never Will - https://www.amazon.com/How-Test-Negative-Stupid-Washington-ebook/dp/B0DSFZ73LX ✈️ Then, what is happening in air travel?! Two bonkers clips of arrests, obnoxious behavior, and all around the plague that are budget airlines. And we break down the boomer hippies of Portland and why they don’t care about the ashes of democracy that they’re leaving behind. 00:00 - Senator John Kennedy on Schumer's Shutdown 10:25 - Kennedy on Sheldon Whitehouse and Schumer's Escape Plan 16:04 - Jack Smith's Spying: The FBI Targets GOP Senators 35:36 - The Minion Marriage 45:17 - The Liberal Boomer Hippies of Portland 49:09 - The Zoo in the Sky: Discount Airlines Meltdown Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ We dive straight into the deep end of the left's current insanity, starting with Congresswoman Katie Porter's truly unhinged interview where she struggles to defend her political math and—even worse—storms off rather than answer legitimate questions. The fellas point out that this is sadly indicative of a major portion of the modern Democratic Party. Just for fun, we review some of Porter’s greatest hits. 🐘 Attorney General Jason Miyares joins us for a must-listen interview. This election isn't just about Virginia; it's a litmus test for the nation's moral compass. Miyares dissects the morally vacant behavior of Jay Jones and his despicable texts. Miyares connects this shocking episode to the broader trend of condoning political violence on the left and the very real dangers of having a sociopath as the chief law enforcement officer. 🥊Reigning champ Bill Kristol takes on Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill, plus an arrest video of two sisters who attacked a Frontier gate agent as a delightful dessert to the show. 00:00 - Next Level Crazy: The Katie Porter Meltdown 12:40 - Jeff Merkley's Lie & The Lunacy on The View 19:29 - Virginia Attorney General race and the depravity of Jay Jones 28:22 - AG Miyares on Jones's Moral Vacancy and Public Safety 47:08 - Jay Jones's Community Service Fraud 01:00:04 - King of the Hill with Bill Kristol vs Adam Kinzinger Our Sponsors: ➢Periton is ready to provide America the air traffic control system we deserve. Safer and more reliable: https://www.peraton.com/atc ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ ➢Tell Congress to make year-round E15 permanent. Learn more: https://growthenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The democrat party's strategy is built on crisis exploitation. Every major event is used to lock in irresponsible, temporary, and unworkable socialist policies. Then, the escalating war between federal agents and anarchist protesters in cities like Portland. From an ICE agent's brilliant tactic of pepper-spraying an inflatable costume's air vent (a move clearly inspired by internet videos of people spraying fart spray into costumed characters) to federal agents carting a limp, non-compliant protester away on a dolly, we’re seeing a long-overdue return to consequences for those determined to destroy American cities. ⚡Look at the shocking, unhinged texts from Virginia Attorney General candidate Jay Jones to know where the democrats are, right now. He joked about assassinating a political opponent and wishing violence on his children. Where are the condemnations? Once again highlighting the left's strategy is to cultivate and protect these radical elements while simultaneously distracting the public from the outrageous nature of their candidate.️ 💡 Isaiah Taylor, CEO of Valor Atomics, shows how a "just build it" approach to solving America’s looming energy crisis by designing and building Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) that fit inside three shipping containers. He details how the Trump administration’s urgency, in stark contrast to past administrations, has finally cleared decades of regulatory hurdles, allowing America to re-establish energy dominance. Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Democrats' complete and utter failure to message the government shutdown isn’t surprising. What is surprising is the level of political self-clowning on display. From saying the quiet part out loud to missing their talking points, this undisciplined caucus is cracking at the seams, already. ⚡The biggest mistake Democrats made was giving the keys to the car—the entire federal government—to OMB Director Russ Vought and President Trump. The fellas celebrate how Vought and Trump are now actively using the shutdown to advance their Project 2025 vision, threatening mass layoffs of federal workers and immediately freezing billions of dollars in infrastructure projects, many in the home state of Democrat leaders. This unprecedented moment highlights the complete lack of strategy from Chuck Schumer and the establishment Democrats.️ 💥Plus, what’s happening in Virginia? From the Attorney General candidate who completed 500 hours of court-ordered community service by volunteering at his own Political Action Committee to the now infamous Virginia candidate with a sex tape. The fellas review Harvard’s newest drag queen hire and the return of Hawk Tuah girl. 00:00 - Democrat Messaging Collapses 06:55 - Senator Shaheen Debunks Herself on Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants 09:30 - Sheldon White Club and the Affectation of "Leverage" 11:42 - Trump and Russ Vought Get the Keys to the Government Car 26:16 - Virginia AG Candidate’s PAC Community Service 35:05 - Virginia Candidate Susanna Gibson Arrested for Domestic Violence 49:03 - Harvard Hires Drag Queen Professor to Teach a Class on RuPaul's Drag Race 54:09 - Texas Man Forces Driver to Dig Grave for Dog Killed in Hit-and-Run 56:02 - Actress Replaced by "Hot Tuna" in Film Debut Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢President Trump kept his word and protected Medicare Advantage. Visit MedicareAdvantageMajority.org to learn how you can help defend Medicare Advantage. ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Leave it to democrats in Congress to totally embarrass themselves on social media because of a government shutdown. We go over the most cringe moments that elected representatives are doing to try to be relevant - spoiler: none of them are working. 🫏 AOC appears to be already planning on taking Schumer’s office, Cory Booker’s unbelievable sincerity and democrats ‘searching’ for the Republicans in Congress, the coverage of this shutdown has been totally bonkers. The fellas remind us of the proposal that democrats are rejecting and it’s the same one they’ve voted for multiple times. But, for some reason, this time democracy is at stake. 🇺🇸 ️Eric Trump has a candid sit down with the fellas and it’s really fascinating. From what he’s sees coming from the Trump 2.0 agenda to some of the first-hand stories that gripped us, check out Eric’s chat and his new book: https://www.amazon.com/Under-Siege-Familys-Fight-Nation/dp/1668205874 00:00 - The Democrat Caused Government Shutdown 04:54 - Chuck Schumer’s "I Can't Hear You" Response 06:54 - AOC's Running the Ship 18:18 - Progressive Democrats' Shutdown Demands: "Ending Fascism" and Healthcare for Illegal Immigrants 25:05 - Cory Booker's Claim that Republicans Caused the Healthcare Crisis 30:58 - Democratic Messaging Failure with Hakeem 35:28 - Democrats Try Gimmicks 48:57 - Trump's Use of Humor and Trolling (AI-Generated Clip) 51:00 - King of the Hill: Bill Kristol vs. Matt Dowd 01:03:00 - Interview with Eric Trump on Under Siege and the Political Fight Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Peraton is ready to provide America with a safer and more reliable air traffic control system. https://www.peraton.com/ATC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Chuck Schumer's total inability to rein in the far-left is why we’re here. Democrats are now a collection of lunatics willing to throw the entire federal government into chaos. The fellas explain how the left is making completely unreasonable demands and why democrats are the ones creating a "grave emergency." This is what happens when you pander to your base instead of governing. 💥 The Progrum reviews some of the best audio from Chris Murphy and Eric Swalwell, who say the quiet part out loud. Democrats in Congress simply don't like Donald Trump, and they are incapable of distinguishing between political activism and the responsibility of governing. 🐘 Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith provides an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at the unbelievable political shift of some of her colleagues on the left. She discusses the state of politics, including her own harrowing experiences with political violence, revealing what truly motivates her to serve in Washington's chaotic environment. ⚡ A little variety with a viral clip of an anti-ICE protester and a bizarre leaking of Colonel Sanders' "secret" recipe. 00:00 - The Democratic Party's Role in the Government Shutdown 03:59 - Chris Murphy and the Frame-up on the CR 07:35 - Eric Swalwell Says Shut Down the Government Over Trump 17:41 - White House Reaction: Russ Vought Threatens Firings 35:15 - Variety: Anti-ICE Protester, Colonel Sanders' Great-Great-Great Nephew and The Fellas' Brutal Sports Weekend 51:39 - Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Tell Congress to make year-round E-15 permanent. Find out more: https://growthenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The progressive coalition is fracturing across media, culture, and politics and causing a total collapse on the left. The fellas examine things like Greta Thunberg’s flotilla and the colliding ideals of liberals all over the world. FYI, Gaza isn’t super into the gays - a lesson the flotilla is learning the hard way. ⚡️ A recap of why the fellas hate Jim Comey so much, and Duncan explains why there is no better representative of the deep state. From Russiagate to lying to Congress, Comey’s time has been coming for years. 🎯 Then we try a new game, Jackassery, where Holmes, Duncan and Ashbrook all defend each other from a prompt. VOTE NOW on who won our inaugural version. 00:00 - The Demise of the Left-Wing Coalition 03:30 - Greta Thunberg's Flotilla Fiasco: Gays for Gaza & ABBA Jams 26:32 - Hollywood's Tone-Deafness: Apple TV+ Postpones The Savant 38:04 - The Comey Indictment and the Real First Amendment Violations 01:03:33 - We Play Jackassery 01:11:35 - Fat Bear Week & Ashbrook's Orca Obsession Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Rail labor bosses oppose Trump agenda for greater innovation, efficiency, and modernization in US rail. https://caseforconsumers.org/ ➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ There is an obvious uptick in recent and unprovoked attacks on ICE, including yesterday's shooting in Dallas. These are not isolated incidents but a symptom of a larger problem. Just look at these leftists carving phrases into their bullets, just like Luigi Mangione (who was celebrated as a folk hero by the left). Democratic politicians who are actively demonizing ICE agents and portraying them as Nazis, the Gestapo, or slave patrols need to rein it in. Unless the Democratic Party leadership grows a backbone, this cycle of violence will only get worse. 🇺🇳 Watching Donald Trump rag on the UN, at the UN, is like watching Jordan at The Garden. This man is in his trolling prime. He walks into an adversarial crowd and delivers some hard truths, right to their faces. Epic performance, in spite of not having a teleprompter. The fellas talk about the current state of the UN and discuss if they can make changes to evolve for the future. ⚡️ Kamala Harris’ book tour is in full swing, and she wants you to know that she’s not homophobic - it’s just that things were complicated. We feast upon a number of Kamala word salads from her interview with Maddow. Plus, is she really running in 2028? Can we be so lucky? 💵 AFP’s Brent Gardner joins to update the fellas on a looming shutdown, congressional spending and the sorry state of Capitol Hill politics. Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ With Donald Trump headed to the UN General Assembly, the fellas reflect on how well Trump has played his hand with our European allies. Getting 5% spending commitments and action is no small task, and we’re reminded that Trump was right about everything. ⚡️ Energy Secretary Chris Wright chats with the fellas about where this administration is headed with cutting red tape and outlines so many of the mistakes from previous administrations that they are working to fix. What does the future of US energy creation look like and what are the safe and affordable future technologies to power our cities? Sec. Wright explains. 💥 Some animal news with a Petaluma woman is facing prison for stealing chickens, and a vicious squirrel is terrorizing Northern California and sending people to the ER. 00:00 - Trump's Common Sense International Agenda 07:41 - Secretary Chris Wright 40:12 - Terrorist Squirrels and Chicken Thieves 51:44 - Darren Grubb of the Medicare Advantage Majority 01:09:08 - Final Thoughts Our Sponsors: ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Weird that the same people who are calling foul on ABC’s suspension of Jimmy Kimmel were the ones cheering for the silencing of Roseanne Barr, Gina Carano and even deplatforming President Trump. We offer a crash course in how the First Amendment works, and it doesn’t just work when you want it to. ⚡️ President Obama weighed in on the controversy, as did the DNC - more evidence of how out of touch democrats are with regular America. Smug and the fellas dig into what is actually wrong with late-night comedy: the tried-and-true formula has been abandoned. We also have a good laugh at a ridiculous demand made by Chuck Schumer to fund PBS, revealing the democrats' desperate attempts to cling to taxpayer-funded propaganda. 🐘 Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno stops by to discuss more than his legislative accomplishments. He shares a number of hysterical stories from his time on the Hill, and there’s no surprise in learning that being in the majority is a blast. 🐻 People in New Jersey are way too close to this Dollar Store bear; good thing the police made a bold decision with it. Plus, the fellas discuss the science behind orca attacks on the open waters. 00:00 - Rampant First Amendment Hypocrisy 13:34 - Late Night: The Left's Corporate Super PAC 24:44 - PBS Funding and the DNC's Desperation 34:30 - Interview with Senator Bernie Moreno 53:11 - Hysterical Stories from the Hill 1:06:03 - Police Kill NJ Dollar Store Bear and the Orcas Are Back Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ ABC News' relationship with this Utah shooter is mind-blowing. The fellas unpack this viral clip where the anchor’s sympathy is for the assassin and then attempts to paint him as some sort of thoughtful lover. It's totally appalling. ⚡ ️So, a protestor thinks she’s married to Luigi Mangione’s AI, and this is more than just bizarre. There is some deep, underlying psychosis on the left and the fellas dig in deep on what’s happening. PLUS Ted Cruz takes on CNN, Brandy Zadronsky is an ongoing embarrassment and a little Jasmine Crockett for fun. 👑 King of the Hill returns with former republican, now far-left online nutbags Rick Wilson and Joe Walsh. 🪨 Variety with a scandal that is gripping the sports world in the Rock Skipping Championship, an alligator battle for the ages and New Hampshire will have no more greased pig chases. 00:00 - The Charlie Kirk Assassination Has Melted the Brains of News Media 04:00 - ABC News and the "Touching" Assassination Story 14:04 - The Luigi Mangione "AI" Girlfriend and Leftist Adhesion to Violence 24:27 - MSNBC Still Hunting for Shooter's Motive 32:58 - Ted Cruz Isn’t Taking CNN’s S*** 44:51 - King of the Hill 53:49 - A Championship Spoiled and The Lady Who Punched a Gator in the Face Our Sponsors: ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/ ➢Rail labor bosses oppose Trump agenda for greater innovation, efficiency, and modernization in US rail. https://caseforconsumers.org/ ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ After reflecting on the tragic events of last week, the fellas have some thoughtful takes on Charlie Kirk, left-wing violence and how the democrats lack of leadership is what got us here. It was an honest look into how they were each dealing with the reality of political violence that Ruthless crew now lives with every day. ⚡️ The real outrage is how so many politicians are comparing both sides. Smug is gonna freak if he hears another Republican say that this is a problem with both parties. And it was probably too much to expect a leader like Gov. Josh Shapiro to call out left-wing violence, even after being firebombed by a left-wing Palestinian sympathizing terrorist. 🔐 Are we careening toward an inevitable government shutdown? The fellas talk about the state of play in the House and Senate and what a “clean CR” would do for the negotiations - and who voters will blame. Can Donald Trump control the media narrative during a government shutdown? 💰 Waste, fraud and abuse are still lurking in the federal budget; the fellas were fascinated by some of the ways the Trump administration is hunting it down. OPM Director Scott Kupor joined the Progrum to explain. 00:00 - The Vacuum of Left-Wing Leadership Creates Violence 07:19 - Charlie Kirk Shows Us the Escalation of Political Violence 15:17 - The Cowardice of Those Who Do ‘Bothsidesism’ 33:54 - The Looming Government Shutdown 43:04 - Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management 59:45 - Trump is Still Targeting Government Waste 01:09:18 - IMAX CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Insure This Dude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The media coverage around Charlie Kirk is beyond the pale. From democrats blaming Charlie for his own assassination, to gleeful leftist celebrations around his passing. We don’t expect much from journos at this point, but even we were appalled at the coverage. Between MSNBC hosts like Jen Psaki and Katy Tur, the coverage turned our collective stomachs. The fellas break down the violent political moment that we find ourselves in, but also how we got here. Smug reminds us that dehumanizing conservatives has been the goal of the left, and if dehumanizing is your goal, then this is the inevitable outcome. We were fortunate to be joined by Jason Chaffetz, who was at UVU during Charlie’s last moments. 00:00 - The Fallout from the Loss of Charlie Kirk 07:48 - The Most Disgusting and Despicable Reactions 16:15 - Media’s Efforts to Dehumanize Conservatives 26:22 - The Disgusting People Celebrating The Death of Charlie Kirk 41:57 - Former Representative Jason Chaffetz, who was with Charlie In Utah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The loss of Charlie Kirk is being felt across the media landscape and the fellas are praying for his family. Today’s show is different because it should be different; this news has completely and deeply shocked us. Charlie was a patriot, a Christian warrior and a great friend to everyone who knew him. The fellas express their grief and cannot believe there are people who are trying to use this tragedy for political gain. We also review the political violence targeting right-wing figures like Steve Scalise, Brett Kavanaugh and even Donald Trump. We also discuss what role social media is playing in the creation of this moment. Montana Senator Tim Sheehy continues the discussion on Charlie Kirk and the modern state of political violence in the US. Sheehy discusses his background as a SEAL member and pride in his legislative accomplishments. 00:00 - The Enduring Impact of Charlie Kirk 10:30 - Rising Political Violence in America. 19:54 - Media’s Complacency in the Rise of Violence 29:21 - Senator Tim Sheehy 49:41 - Will Congress Take Action on National Crime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices