Ruthless Podcast

🎙️ The fellas explore the total collapse of Hollywood cinema and what it might mean for the American consumer. We all agree the movies just aren't what they used to be—you can't find a good, simple action flick or comedy anymore. Holmes points out how the shift happened during the Obama years, moving toward terrible, non-English, anti-American award bait. 🎬 The fellas drive home that Trump's greater influence lies not just in movie preferences but in reindustrializing the American film industry. We discussed how high taxes and regulations in California led to outsourcing production overseas, particularly to countries that incentivize making content with a cultural disposition that shows America in the worst possible light. If Trump provided competitive tax incentives to bring film production back home and coupled that with cultural benchmarks, it could reinvigorate American movies made for an American audience. 📱 Then, a new transparency feature comes to X and exposes the location of popular accounts. Many accounts posing as American patriots or constitutionalists are actually based in foreign countries. We explain how mainstream media journos rely on X's algorithm for "sentiment analysis" from "the base," which is easily polluted by these foreign accounts. Is it time to get rid of the algorithm entirely and return to a chronological timeline. 🐎 In variety: there’s a Namibian politician with the most unfortunate name as the most famous dictator in history. We can't believe a name like that not only exists but gets re-elected. Then, an absolutely insane clip of a rogue ambulance driving onto the inside rail of a track during a horse race in Louisiana 🐘 We wrap with Brent Gardner from AFP about the legislative agenda for the end of the year, focusing on energy permitting reform to boost American production and healthcare reform. We also hit on the importance of the NDAA as a vehicle for AI preemption legislation to ensure the US remains the global leader in technology. 00:00 - The Fellas on Hollywood's Decline and Trump's Cultural Reach 03:14 - Why Modern Movies Suck and Trump's Plan to Reindustrialize American Cinema 08:50 - Discussing Ben Smith's Semafor Article on Trump and Hollywood 15:59 - Hollywood Outsourcing Problem 28:52 - X’s New Transparency Feature 47:46 - Can We Fix X 52:32 - Unfortunate Politico Name and Wrong Way Driver In THE WORST Place 01:03:30 - Brent Gardner (AFP) on the Congressional Sprint to the End of the Year Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢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

🦃 It’s our annual Thanksgiving Spectacular! This is the episode that made the Ruthless Variety Progrum famous. A reminder of the basic framework: you want your like-minded relatives excited to arrive, and the libs coming over to be stricken with fear. We dissect a cringe-worthy, anonymous USA Today op-ed from a person who dreads confronting their family’s “hateful politics“ since Trump’s election. We analyze the underlying issues when libs come to family dinner. 🍗 Then, your Ruthless recipe for Thanksgiving domination. We go from setting to setting throughout the Thanksgiving Day experience to prep you for maximum impact and help you create the greatest pain for your overly woke guests. 🏈 For dessert, your NFL turkey day preview and the one game that the fellas cannot believe is a prime-time feature. Plus, a little guidance for those degenerate gamblers listening to make it through the afternoon of pure, drunken alpha dominance. 00:00 - Thanksgiving: A Ruthless Opportunity for Activism 01:13 - Your Framework for Creating Fear 03:22 - Dissecting the Woke Anxiety 10:16 - The Ruthless Recipe: Preemptive Strikes and Setting the Scene 17:05 - The Meal as an Achievement Contest 20:55 - Put the Conversation on Offense 31:48 - Thanksgiving Day Football and Degenerate Gambling Guidance Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ AOC appears to be fundraising for her campaign under the guise of a turkey giveaway for the needy, which is beyond the pale. The fellas pointed out that while she has raised money for actual charities in the past, this latest move smells of a massive list-building operation with political transaction fees skimming off the top, leading to local critics calling it a "typical bait and switch." 🐻 Then, California has no good options for Governor. In the latest blow, Eric Swalwell filmed his California gubernatorial campaign launch video from his primary residence in Washington, D.C., a $1.2 million Victorian bungalow currently at the center of a mortgage fraud investigation. We’re having trouble figuring out if he even has a house in the state he wants to govern. Maybe a Chinese spy can help him out of this jam. 😘 Part two of the Olivia Nuzzi saga with her former fiancé Ryan Lizza dropping his follow-up article. More insanely, Lizza discovered a fake tabloid article Nuzzi had written about herself, fantasizing about her Mark Sanford affair becoming public. This is totally unhinged behavior, but typical of most Journos. 🧊 Then, ICE Director Todd Lyons discusses the crucial work his agency is doing under the Trump administration. Lyons shared his unexpected path to becoming the director and offered a stark compendium of how different administrations prioritized, or failed to prioritize, the agency's core mission. He highlighted the massive challenge of cleaning up the mess left by the previous administration's lax policies. 00:00 - AOC's Thanksgiving Day Scam 10:07 - Swalwell's DC Campaign Launch 19:50- Nuzzi and Lizza Part II 44:13 - Home Depot Protests 52:23 - ICE Director Todd Lyons 1:13:45 - The Horrifying Link Between Sanctuary Cities and Fentanyl Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢Insurance companies are threatening to raise your premiums and putting greed before patients. It's time to hold them accountable. https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ This might be the biggest, messiest, most custom-produced story for the Progrum: the saga of writer Olivia Nuzzi. There’s a bombshell dropped by her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, and no one expected it. We cover how she left New York magazine, her overly dramatic book, and recent developments. 😘 The fellas discussed the absurdity of the new Mark Sanford revelations, noting that Nuzzi had apparently had a physical relationship with Sanford while profiling him for his 2020 GOP primary bid, and right in the middle of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Plus her Olbermann relationship and brief music career.️ 🫏 Then, Jasmine Crockett gets caught in a humiliating lie about Lee Zeldin because there are two men named Jeffrey Epstein. We also covered her utterly terrible attempt at a TikTok meme. 00:00 - Olivia Nuzzi’s Shocking DC Allegations 07:07 - The Journo World's Inner Turmoil & Lizza's Substack Teaser 15:46 - Lizza's Account: Kimpton Stationery and The Shoe Closet 20:01 - Olbermann's Gift-Giving Math & The Light Stalking 25:21 - The Substack's Republican Twist 33:40 - Weiner, Olbermann, and Prophetic Tweets 42:52 - The Unhinged Myspace Pop Song 52:11 - Jasmine Crockett's Jeffrey Epstein Confusion Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢It’s time to hold insurance companies accountable: https://www.americansforopengovernment.com/ ➢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

🎙️ It’s wild how the mainstream media only got interested in Epstein after they thought it would hurt Donald Trump. The fellas discuss how the entire narrative is a cynical exercise in political partisanship, mirroring the disastrous Russiagate hoax, and not a genuine pursuit of justice for victims. We knew all along that Epstein was a well-known liberal financier with deep connections to the left, which is why the national media buried the story for nearly two decades. 💥The most unbelievable thing to come out of this Epstein nonsense is Stacey Plaskett's text correspondence with him. It’s wild that Plaskett was getting real-time information from a convicted pedophile to feed questions to Michael Cohen on the stand. This is undeniable documentation of Democrats working directly with the devil himself to go after their political enemies. ️ 👑 Thursdays are for King of the Hill. Today, reigning champion Jen Rubin takes on challenger Joe Walsh in a battle royale for dominance. 🐘 Representative Brandon Gill joins the Progrum to discuss his aggressive, prosecutorial style in Congress and why holding leftist opponents accountable under oath is working. We reveal his surprising success in advancing major conservative legislation, including tax cuts, welfare reform, and border security. Gill explains his bill to fast-track the deportation of criminal illegal aliens convicted of sexual offenses and details the shocking vote where every Democrat opposed the "Bow Wow Act" to deport animal abusers. Plus, we discover why he hates losing and what his last meal would be. 00:00 - Jeffrey Epstein and the 20-Year Media Cover 06:16 - Democrats Try to Use Epstein to Target Trump 10:08 - Stacey Plaskett's Texts with Epstein During Trump Impeachment Hearing 8:47 - Hakeem Jeffries' Cringeworthy Defense 41:47 - The Dangerous Weaponization of Redactions in Epstein Files 55:30 - King of the Hill (Jen Rubin vs. Joe Walsh) 01:06:14 - Interview with Congressman Brandon Gill Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. Our Sponsors: ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.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

🎙️ Congressman Brad Sherman had some scandalous iPad scrolling on a flight - which was made for the fellas to cover. PLUS the Democratic Civil War continues to rage with AOC, Tim Kaine, and others squaring off to take out Chuck Schumer. 🐘 The leaders of the Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF), Chris Winkelman, and the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), Alex Latcham. In this deep dive, we get the actual stats and outlook for the coming season. Latcham and Winkelman explain the structural advantages Republicans currently hold, including the fact that 16 Democrats sit in seats that President Trump won in 2024. We also break down how they plan to defend the 22 Republican Senate seats while expanding the map in states like New Hampshire, Georgia, and Michigan. ️ 💥In Variety, we examine the animal violence epidemic against humans, specifically a dog that accidentally shot its owner while he was cleaning a shotgun, and an idiot in Yellowstone approaching a wolf pack with bear spray. Ruthless is produced, edited and made by humans. 00:00 - The Democratic Civil War is rolling as Hot as Ever 04:43 - Congressman Brad Sherman's scandalous iPad scrolling on a flight home 10:52 - The Democratic Civil War: Gluesenkamp Perez, AOC, and Tim Kaine 19:48 - In-depth Interview with Alex Latcham and Chris Winkelman on the Midterms 44:37 - Oppositional research and the importance of candidate quality 56:30 - Mad Maxine, Ed Markey, and the death of MSNBC Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ This entire shutdown was a plan without a strategy for success, driven purely by Schumer's desperation to appease an angry base after repeated losses to Republicans. Now, the media is struggling to spin a clear loss as a "win," while Democrats like Sen. Andy Kim still genuinely believe they were fighting a principled fight over Obamacare. This lack of introspection and the sheer cynicism driving the party's leadership have created the perfect conditions for a massive internal civil war. 🫏 In Today's cynical Democrat Party, the hunger for power outweighs family loyalty - see Sen. Shaheen. This is followed by the hard left, led by AOC, twisting the knife in Schumer’s back, accusing him of a coordinated effort to abandon their fight. The fellas speculate if Schumer's political career is finished because he prioritized the fringes and lost the begrudging respect for effectiveness that a true leader must maintain. 👑 Then, King of the Hill is a battle of titans with Cheri Jacobus and Jennifer Rubin facing off in the ring. 00:00 - The Democrat Party's Long National Nightmare Begins 04:50 - Andy Kim and the Obamacare Delusion 13:00 - Family Feud: The Shaheen Civil War 16:15 - AOC Puts the Knife in Chuck Schumer 22:02 - Left-Wing Media Slams Schumer 38:00 - King of the Hill: Jennifer Rubin vs. Cheri Jacobus This podcast has been edited to remove references to Jacquelyn Arthur. The earlier version of this podcast contained a segment that incorrectly identified Ms. Arthur as an escort with a page on escortbook.com. Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.org/ ➢Unleash American energy to be bigger and better than ever before, because when America builds, America wins. https://permittingreformnow.org/ ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Joe Biden’s back, or at least his lifeless corpse is back in action. The reaction from the crowd, clapping for the "dead guy" just for moving is beyond tragic. Then, the DNC has a new internal civil war over... wait for it... having to work in the office five days a week. The idea that this organization lost the Presidency, House, and Senate but feels they can demand permanent work-from-home is peak Democratic delusion. 🫏 Then Representative Jasmine Crockett's latest conspiratorial rants on Mark Elias’s podcast, where she falsely claimed a Republican "friend" purchased Dominion Voting Systems to rig elections. Later, the liberal media response to Crockett’s antics involved a host literally kissing her sneakers on air. This is how the modern left genuflects. Maybe they can be saved by a new Kennedy scion running for Congress: Jack Schlossberg. 🕸️ Smug brings us a horrifying segment about a Balkans spider cave where two rival species of poisonous spiders have united to create a massive "hell web," where they capture and kill animals in massive numbers. 🇺🇸 Lastly, Katie Miller shares her experience with the modern left's domestic terrorism, including being forced to move her family from their home due to death threats, stalking, and "wanted" signs put up by deranged leftists. She also gives us a first-hand account of what it's like working for Elon Musk, what she learned from interviewing Mike Tyson, and why she launched her own podcast to serve as a counter-discourse for women. 00:00 - Rough Week & Biden's Sad Restaurant Appearance 04:22 - The DNC's Insane Return-to-Office Civil War 17:16 - The Cost of Democratic Delusion 23:12 - Jasmine Crockett Spreads Election Conspiracy Theories 27:57 - Jack Schlossberg: Congressional Candidate, Creep, and Anti-Semite 41:14 - The Horrifying and Opportunistic Balkans Spider Cave 48:07 - Katie Miller on The Reality of Modern Political Violence and Her New Podcast Our Sponsors: ➢Go to https://zbiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ➢Every year, corporate insurers get richer, while Americans pay more and get less. Paid for by American Resolve Action: https://www.resolveaction.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

🎙️ It’s not surprising, but the fellas called every twist and turn of this government shutdown fiasco months ago. Senate Democrats finally caved, reopening the government without securing any of their stated demands, which further proves that the shutdown was entirely a political exercise to push turnout for Election Day. We get into the media's baffling spin, which finally admitted to a "Democratic filibuster" only after it was broken. Once again, democrats will hurt the American people if it helps them politically. 💥 We revisit our past predictions, including conversations all the way back to March. The "deal" that was supposedly brokered was the exact same offer Republicans made weeks earlier, revealing the whole bipartisan agreement narrative as complete "bulls**t." This political theater was underscored by Senator Tim Kaine's admission that he was more focused on the election than on the financial pain his constituents faced during the shutdown—a classic example of elected officials prioritizing politics over their actual jobs. ⚡The fellas cover a stunning video of a rat hunting a bat, which has Ashbrook’s brain turning on how to defeat these creatures. Then, the American Beverage Association talks about their efforts to curb sugary drinks and create jobs. ️ 00:00 - The Fellas’ Predictions Come True 04:13 - MSNBC's Confusion and CNN's Admission of a "Democratic Filibuster" 08:13 - Memory Lane: The Program Predicted the Shutdown's Timeline and Political Roots 18:58 - Tim Kaine Gives Away the Game 23:39 - Progressives Call for Schumer's Ouster 32:10 - Bizarre Footage of a Rat Eating a Bat 44:55 - Kevin Keane, American Beverage Association President, on Jobs and Consumer Health Our Sponsors: ➢Beverage America believes in the promise that makes this nation great. Learn more at http://wedeliverforamerica.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

🎙️ Live from the Patriot Awards with Carley Shimkus, who seems super excited to join the fellas. She updates us from inside the belly of the beast, talking New York City mayoral race and the victory of self-proclaimed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani. Smug stands by his assertion that the city "gets what they deserve," a sentiment that Shimkus finally understands. We also chat about recent off-year election results in New Jersey and Virginia 🎬Then, funtime Friday with a hilarious clip of actor George Clooney, who maybe has regrets after forcing Biden out of the race? I mean, he wanted him to step down - but just not the way he stepped down. Can you imagine that happening within the Republican Party? Our Sponsors: ➢Find out how BP is investing in America: https://www.bp.com/en_us/united-states/home/who-we-are/us-impact-report.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ The Progrum kicks off with a raw analysis of Tuesday's election results, dissecting the sweeping win of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani in New York. The fellas argue that the media and national Democrats are gravely misinterpreting the result, which was not a sign of broad enthusiasm but a narrow victory powered by radical, highly-educated urbanites. We discuss the historic trouble Republicans have faced in off-year elections when Trump isn't on the ballot, noting the persistent challenge of lower turnout among the new working-class base compared to the energized, high-propensity suburban Democratic voter. This discussion provides the vital context needed to understand the mechanics of a national election cycle and avoid making the same mistakes in the midterms. 🗳️ Then, the broader electoral lessons from Virginia and New Jersey, focusing on the unexpected energy of the Democratic turnout. The fellas point out that the recent government shutdown was a strategic, planned partisan fight that successfully mobilized the federal worker base, acting as the Left's new and highly effective get-out-the-vote operation, similar to past protests and riots. The takeaway is clear: the party needs a strategy that is both unique and authentic, not merely riding on a predecessor's momentum. 🐘 House Majority Whip, Rep. Tom Emmer, talks government shutdown chaos and why Democrats refused to pass the same spending resolution they supported 13 times under the current administration. Emmer says Chuck Schumer is a "scared old man" past his prime who burned five weeks for a failed "electoral advantage." We also give the co-hosts a Minnesota education on Tim Walz, with Emmer calling the Governor a "corrupt, fraudulent human being" overseeing $2 billion in fraud, including the $77 million SNAP scandal. Plus, we dig into the off-year election "bellwether" claims and analyze the mechanics of the 2024 House map, which shows a Republican advantage with only three members in districts won by the Democratic Vice President. 💰Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers on his lawsuit against foreign actors influencing state elections, a topic we've covered before, and one that's been gaining national attention, particularly with the Fox News exclusive on the "Mamdani Machine." Hilgers emphasizes that while the federal ban on foreign funding is clear, loopholes allow outside money to flood state ballot initiatives, which is what his team is fighting in Nebraska. 00:00- The New Left-Wing Coalition 01:59 - Mamdani‘s Ideological Extremism 15:55 - Electoral Autopsy: Virginia and New Jersey Results 25:30 - Republican Coalition Challenges 35:25 - We Play King of the Hill 45:07 - Majority Whip Tom Emmer on the Government Shutdown and Tim Walz 01:12:32 - King of the Hill with David Frum vs Cheri Jacobus 01:24:00 - Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers on Prosecuting Hansjörg Wyss 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/ ➢Help fuel America's energy advantage. Visit https://www.chevron.com/America to learn more. ➢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 fellas discuss the Democrats' concerning lack of a national message, noting their reliance on negative identity politics and edgy rhetoric exemplified by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's new found f-bombs. A deep dive into Barack Obama’s recent appearance in Virginia highlights the former president’s selective support, so weird that he didn’t endorse what would have been the first black female governor… ever. It’s a stunning example of the Democratic Party’s rudderless leadership and the confusing signals they send to their base. ⚡Ashbrook's theory that the government shutdown was a cynical ploy orchestrated by Democrats to energize federal workers is catching on, you heard it here first. This strategy, which seemed far-fetched at first, is now being taken seriously by figures like Senator Ted Cruz. Then we break down what could be a surge in the key Virginia districts voting. The fellas also explain the risks of low-propensity Republican voters sitting out off-year elections. 🐘Then we welcome Senator Dave McCormick to the Progrum. The Senator gives his unfiltered take on the government shutdown’s stupidity, his genuine working relationship with Senator Fetterman, and the dangers of the Democratic Party’s radical leftward lurch represented by figures like Zoran Mamdani. McCormick concludes with an optimistic view of the American economy, crediting deregulation and foreign direct investment for the surge in prosperity.️ 00:00 - Election Day 2025 Preview and the Democrat Disconnect 06:37 - Obama’s Hypocrisy on Full Display 15:20 - Is the Shutdown Part of a Get Out the Vote Strategy? 19:22 - New Jersey and Virginia Early Vote Analysis 39:46 - Variety: Pill Popping Sheriff and Macaque Update 49:50 - Senator Dave McCormick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ House Democrat leadership insists there are "zero cracks" in their party's strategy, a claim that evaporates under the slightest pressure. We highlight the growing defiance from within the democrat ranks, including their largest constituency: the federal employees union, which is now openly demanding the government be reopened. When confronted with basic questions from journalists, leading Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Kamala completely fall apart. Maybe they’re just not used to getting a tough journo question. ⚡ C️ourt proceedings require you to wear pants, and this extends to a telecommute. We address this pants-off-officer, plus an Italian wine importer with a strong opinion on the New York mayor's race (and class distinctions in Italian surnames). 🐘 Chairman Brett Guthrie covers high-stakes policy, from the $70 billion in fraud in entitlement programs to the colossal energy needs for AI. The Chairman also reveals that his committee is looking closely at the integrity of sports betting and the NCAA's ill-timed decision to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports, especially in light of recent pro-league scandals. 00:00 - Hakeem's "Zero Cracks" Lie 04:38 - The Federal Employees Union Demands the Government Reopen 06:45 - Cracks in the House: Rep. Gottheimer's Call for a Clean CR 10:00 - Senator Fetterman Adequately Diagnoses Schumer's Problem: Fear of the Extreme Left 14:16 - Schumer's Meltdown and the Press Corps' Basic Questions 19:26 - Kamala's World-Class Pivot: Was Biden Too Frail to Campaign? 25:40 - Rep. Crockett's Defamatory Content and the Media's Fact Check 35:05 - Fun Time Variety: The Wine Importer, The Pantsless Cop, and High-Class Italians 44:48 - The Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie 55:50 - Guthrie On AI's Energy Demand and the Integrity of Sports Betting 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 Schumer Shutdown has some confusing goals. The fellas dissect the nonsensical argument from Democrats like Senator Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse, who repeatedly call the plight of American workers their necessary "leeeverage" to push a bailout for insurance companies. The complete lack of strategy from the Democrats over the past six months proves their cynical politics have hit a new low, a low that even the mainstream media and CNN's Harry Enten are being forced to cover with brutal honesty. 🇺🇸 Brent Gardner from AFP joins us to give his expert take from under the dome and the doors, confirming that voters across the country see the Democratic Party’s position for the cynical mess that it is. ⚡ Then, Smug introduces us to a shocking left-wing podcaster who is celebrating political violence and using her platform to call out Democratic leadership for not being radical enough. All because of the utter lack of leadership from Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, who are terrified of their increasingly deranged base—a base that Politico reported would bring the "guillotine" to moderates. 🐵 Ben Stiller shot some sort of hostage video and a terrifying monkey update. And of course, we play King of the Hill, where David Frum takes on champion Sarah Longwell. 00:00 - The Madness of the Democrat Government Shutdown Strategy 03:54 - Democrats' "Leverage" Argument and the ACA Failure 07:40 - UnitedHealth, AARP, and the Insurance Company Bailout 14:38 - Rep. Stansbury's Intellectual Dishonesty and the Media 20:45 - Brent Gardner on the Shutdown: The State of Play and Republican Strength 39:35 - Question of the Day: Are Democrats Dumb or Crazy? 47:50 - Ben Stiller Gets Political, The Radical Left Speaks, and Monkey News 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/ ➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/ ➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

🎙️ Gavin Newsom's latest pathetic attempt to change who he is has him claiming to be a dirt-poor, hustling athlete. Spoiler alert - he did not grow up on these streets. The fellas trace the ludicrous claim from Gavin, but explain how it shows his chameleon character, once again. More busted lies from KJP and Kamala - who is claiming that Biden was fine to BE president, he was just too much of an empty skin-suit to RUN for president. ⚡ Then, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin joins the show just a week ahead of his state's off-year elections. He delivers a scathing assessment of the Democratic ticket, emphasizing the risk of overturning his accomplishments: $143 billion in economic growth, $9 billion in tax relief, and protections for women's sports. Youngkin repeatedly calls out Abigail Spanberger for her cowardly refusal to condemn Jay Jones, who has advocated for political violence. The governor also weighs in on the government shutdown, supporting the congressional efforts to fund the military and first responders. 💥 The show concludes with an exclusive deep dive into foreign money influencing American politics with Caitlin Sutherland. She reveals how liberal nonprofits are co-opting political causes, shining a light on the left-wing shell game. ️ 00:00 - Gavin Newsom's "Wonder Bread" Upbringing vs. Reality 12:24 - Karine Jean-Pierre's Book and Lack of Introspection 15:54 - Kamala Harris' Admission on Biden's Frailty 20:55 - Governor Glenn Youngkin 30:16 - Youngkin Handicaps Virginia Races and Explains Winning Formula 55:46 - Major Crack in Democratic Coalition + Eric Swalwell's "Trump Ballroom" Pledge 01:09:27 - Interview with Caitlin Sutherland: Foreign Money in U.S. Politics 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

🎙️ 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