Ruthless Podcast

It’s Fun Time Friday on the Ruthless Variety Program, and the fellas are working hard. Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook open with Ilhan Omar’s return from hiding — and a sit-down with Chris Hayes that managed to make everything worse. Asked point-blank whether she married her brother, Omar’s answer was “not to my knowledge.” The fellas break down why that’s the one question in politics where a hedge doesn’t work, plus the missing Somali records, the mysteriously changed birth year, and the $30 million financial disclosure from a congresswoman who now says she’s living paycheck to paycheck. Then it’s over to the Minnesota Senate race, where Michelle Tafoya is taking on Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan — and the Free Beacon just reported that the Walz-Flanagan administration steered millions to a “harm reduction” outfit that hands out “booty bumping” kits (yes, with instructions), promotes “slamming,” and is required by the state to register its clients to vote. The fellas connect the dots on what Democrats actually get out of keeping addicts addicted. Also in this episode: Montana’s Democratic Senate candidate says the DNC tried to buy her out of the race with a no-show job so their “independent” could clear the field Midterm state of play with polling and Kalshi odds: Democrats dump $1.2M into Mississippi, Susan Collins gains ground in Maine (with a Joe Manchin endorsement), and Mike Rogers keeps climbing on El-Sayed in Michigan Your comments on the most absurd Democrat pandering of all time: Amy Klobuchar’s annual Vikings photo, Gavin Newsom’s “960 SAT” bit, and Mayor Frey’s lunch Question of the day: What’s the most disqualifying thing a Democrat has done this cycle? Drop it in the comments. Catch the fellas on Fox News Channel this Sunday at noon ET — the second and final Ruthless special before the election. From God to the gridiron. Thanks to our sponsor:  ZBiotics — Go to zbiotics.com/ruthless and use code RUTHLESS for 15% off your first order. There’s no tomorrow without ZBiotics today. 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. Subscribe on YouTube and keep the faith, hold the line, and own the libs. Stay Ruthless. 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:11 Ilhan Omar Responds to Allegations About Her Former Husband 0:05:13 Ilhan Omar's Answer Raises More Questions About Her Marriage 0:09:21 Questions Surround Ilhan Omar's Birth Records and Finances 0:11:51 Peggy Flanagan Faces Scrutiny Over Minnesota Drug Harm Reduction Funding 0:15:51 Minnesota Drug Program's Voter Registration Requirements Spark Debate 0:23:05 Minnesota-Funded Group Promotes Additional Drug Use Practices 0:27:41 Montana Democrat Alleges She Was Offered a Job to Drop Out of Senate Race 0:32:55 Democrats Invest in Mississippi Senate Race as Polling Comes Under Fire 0:38:05 Susan Collins Gains Ground Against Troy Jackson in Maine 0:41:45 Michigan Senate Race Tightens Between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of the midterm elections, from shifting Senate polls in Ohio, Iowa, Kansas, North Carolina, and Georgia to the latest controversies surrounding Adam Hamilton and Troy Jackson.  Plus, Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour joins the progrum to discuss prediction markets, election forecasting, and how everyday Americans are beating the experts.  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. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics #Kalshi 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:45 Ohio Senate Race Tightens as John Husted Gains Momentum 0:06:55 Ashley Hinson Pulls Ahead in Iowa Senate Race 0:10:35 Prediction Markets vs. Polling in Ohio and Iowa 0:17:11 Kansas Senate Race: Roger Marshall Faces a Surprise Challenge 0:23:45 Roy Cooper Builds a Double-Digit Lead in North Carolina 0:26:57 Jon Ossoff's Lead Complicates GOP Hopes in Georgia 0:31:15 Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton's $20 Million Fortune Raises Questions 0:37:05 Troy Jackson Targeted by Brutal Maine Campaign Ad 0:41:13 Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour Explains the Rise of Prediction Markets 0:48:30 How Prediction Markets Help Businesses Manage Financial Risk 0:53:06 Kalshi CEO on Insider Trading, George Santos, and Market Integrity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday takes aim at James Talarico’s controversial abortion comments, his mysterious campaign absence, and his uncanny imitation of Barack Obama.  Plus, MS NOW’s embarrassing Kash Patel reporting blunder, Britain’s outrageous welfare system, and a bizarre San Francisco statue removal.  Don’t miss Ruthless making its Fox News debut this Sunday!  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:55 James Talarico Returns After 10-Day Campaign Absence 0:03:56 Talarico Challenged on the Bible and Abortion at CNN Town Hall 0:07:35 Questions Mount Over Talarico’s Campaign Disappearance 0:11:08 Talarico Caught Repeating Barack Obama’s Immigration Talking Points 0:15:45 MS NOW Falsely Reports FBI Director Kash Patel Is in Russia 0:25:22 Britain’s Welfare Fraud Scandal and Taxpayer-Funded Luxury Cars 0:29:43 UK Disability Benefits Cover Cars for Tennis Elbow and Food Intolerance 0:35:19 San Francisco’s Bizarre Statue Removal Goes Viral Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the early votes tell us about Republicans' chances in November? Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers in Ohio, Michigan, North Carolina, and Florida, revealing what they mean for the midterms. Plus, new polling on the economy, Vicente Gonzalez’s questionable campaign spending, Sherrod Brown’s controversial Vietnam-era remarks, and a major announcement about Ruthless coming to Fox News! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Ohio Early Voting Numbers Reveal a Tight Midterm Battle 0:13:05 Ohio’s Democratic Early Vote Advantage Compared to 2024 0:19:55 Michigan Early Voting: Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed 0:22:24 Can Mike Rogers Win Over Disaffected Michigan Democrats? 0:29:21 North Carolina Early Voting and the Republican Turnout Challenge 0:32:40 Florida Early Voting Numbers and the Governor’s Race 0:37:14 New Poll Shows Republicans Leading on Cost of Living 0:39:28 What 24,000 Swing Voters Reveal About the Midterms 0:43:03 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez Faces Scrutiny Over Campaign-Funded Luxury Trips 0:47:30 Sherrod Brown’s Vietnam-Era POW Controversy Resurfaces Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday delivers chaos as Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from his own supporters, a Vermont debate turns brutal, Keith Ellison faces questions over lavish travel, and Tim Walz becomes the punchline. Plus, Senate Leadership Fund President Alex Latcham joins the progrum for an exclusive look at the biggest Senate battlegrounds, Republican campaign strategy, and hard-hitting new political ads. #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:00 Zohran Mamdani Confronted by Pro-Palestinian Protesters 0:11:28 Mamdani's Controversial October 7 Restaurant Visit 0:18:12 Vermont Democrat Stunned by Migrant Labor Allegations 0:20:55 Keith Ellison Grilled by CNN Over Luxury Foreign Trips 0:25:48 Tim Walz's Embarrassing Running Photo Sparks Debate 0:32:31 Alex Latcham on the GOP's Fight to Keep the Senate 0:37:32 Susan Collins and the Battle for Maine 0:43:24 CNN Fact-Checks a Controversial Ohio Campaign Ad 0:46:00 Mary Peltola Faces New GOP Attacks in Alaska 0:51:30 New Hampshire and Ohio Senate Campaign Ads Under the Microscope 0:57:39 Troy Jackson's Family Lobbying Ties and the Texas Senate Spending Blitz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the latest Senate battlegrounds in Michigan, Maine, and Texas and exposes Abdul El-Sayed’s past ties to the DSA. Attorney General Todd Blanche joins the progrum to discuss parental rights, election integrity, crime, and the DOJ. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:57 Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Ties to Detroit DSA 0:10:27 El-Sayed’s Appearances at DSA and Climate Events 0:18:15 Michigan Senate Polling and the El-Sayed-Rogers Race 0:23:35 Susan Collins and the Maine Senate Race 0:29:28 James Talarico and the Texas Senate Race 0:35:55 Republican Midterm Ad Spending Surges 0:44:57 Wisconsin Campaign Ad Targets David Crowley on Immigration 0:49:26 Maine and Michigan House Candidates Face Scrutiny Over Past Positions 0:59:37 Todd Blanche on the DOJ School Board Memo and Parents 1:08:35 Todd Blanche on Election Integrity and Noncitizen Voting 1:18:03 Todd Blanche Discusses Letitia James and the Cornell Case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

the guys break down James Talarico’s latest controversies, Abdul El-Sayed’s ties to the Soros family, and Mary Peltola’s campaign messaging! Plus Fun Time Friday delivers America’s rudest states, a tactical Chihuahua, Fat Bear Week, and former Sen. Cory Gardner joins the progrum to talk midterms, AI, and America’s tech future. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #FunTimeFriday 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:02 James Talarico Addresses His Position on Transgender Athletes 0:12:45 The Money Battle in the Texas Senate Race 0:15:46 Talarico Makes a Biblical Case for Universal Healthcare 0:20:05 Talarico’s Record on Transgender Sports Resurfaces 0:26:20 Abdul El-Sayed’s Longstanding Ties to the Soros Family 0:32:27 Mary Peltola’s Alaska-First Campaign Strategy 0:39:16 Which States Have the Rudest Americans? 0:45:07 Mexico’s National Guard Introduces a Tactical Chihuahua 0:47:10 Bear Invades a Colorado Farmers Market 0:52:46 Cory Gardner on the Midterms and Lessons From Colorado 0:57:52 Cory Gardner on AI, China and America’s Technology Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Guys breaks down the midterm battlefield, from the biggest Senate, governor, and House races to polling and ad spending, while Sen. Ted Cruz joins the progrum to discuss his bipartisan college sports bill and new book on Justice Clarence Thomas. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #CollegeSports 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:29 What the Generic Ballot Says About the Midterms 0:10:18 The Senate Battleground Map Takes Shape 0:12:01 Kansas Senate Race Moves Into the Spotlight 0:14:25 Minnesota Senate Race Tightens 0:17:43 Ohio and Iowa Senate Polling Under the Microscope 0:22:07 Maine and Michigan Senate Races Heat Up 0:24:07 The Key Governor’s Races to Watch 0:36:46 Critical House Races in New York and Pennsylvania 0:43:14 Republicans’ Midterm Ad Spending Advantage 0:46:07 Adam Gray Faces Questions Over a California Infrastructure Deal 0:56:18 Ted Cruz on the Protect College Sports Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Peltola’s campaign turmoil takes center stage, Lauren Boebert faces a disputed ethics complaint, and Kyrsten Sinema’s affair saga gets even messier. Plus, Fun Time Friday dives into a mask-mandate meltdown at a Massachusetts bar and a Philadelphia activist accused of faking her identity. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #FunTimeFriday 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:52 Mary Peltola’s Staff Turmoil Rocks the Alaska Senate Race 0:10:08 Peltola’s Planned Parenthood Texts Spark Controversy 0:16:19 Peltola’s Staff Turnover and Yard Sign Blowup 0:21:28 Lauren Boebert Responds to Staffer Affair Allegations 0:27:32 Kyrsten Sinema’s Former Bodyguard Faces Felony Charges 0:36:23 Massachusetts Bar’s Mask Policy Splits Its Community 0:43:18 The Bar’s Apology Creates an Even Bigger Backlash 0:48:22 A Community Meeting Spirals Into Chaos 0:53:37 Inside the Bar After the Mask Controversy 0:57:05 The Palestinian Rachel Dolezal Controversy 0:59:37 Philadelphia Activist Admits She Lied About Her Identity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the Democrats’ growing war on AI and data centers, Hasan Piker’s disastrous Axios interview, and some wild stories involving a Todd Helton statue, a Romanian crime ring, and parents hiring “college moms” for their kids. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:03 Why Sunday Night Football Has Become Unwatchable 0:09:42 Democrats Turn AI Into a Midterm Battleground 0:12:59 Bernie Sanders Compares AI to Nuclear Weapons 0:14:41 Why the AI Backlash Is Growing 0:22:25 The Data Center Dirty Water Controversy 0:27:36 From AI Panic to the Net Neutrality Flashback 0:39:36 Hasan Piker’s Axios Interview Backfires 0:47:42 Hasan Piker Pressed on Israel and China 0:51:55 Todd Helton’s Bizarre Rockies Statue 0:53:47 Romanian Crime Ring Targets U.S. Welfare Accounts 1:00:46 The Rise of Rent-a-Moms for College Students Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Talarico’s record comes under the microscope as he describes his "favorite drag queen", Trump’s midterm cash blitz ramps up, plus Sen. Jon Husted, OPM Director Scott Kupor, and Arena founder Max Meyer to talk the midterms, America’s workforce, tech, and innovation. Learn more about Arena Magazine: http://arenamag.com/ruthless #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Tech0:00:00 Intro 0:05:51 James Talarico’s Controversies Keep Getting Worse 0:08:30 Talarico Reveals His Favorite Drag Queen 0:14:59 Talarico’s Pastor Undercuts His Campaign Rebrand 0:22:07 Trump’s $138 Million Midterm Spending Blitz 0:23:41 The Senate Battlegrounds Getting a MAGA Inc. Cash Infusion 0:26:22 John Husted’s Fight to Hold Ohio’s Senate Seat 0:33:11 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol 0:43:09 Scott Kupor on Recruiting the Next Generation of Federal Workers 0:57:54 Max Meyer on Reinventing American Tech Journalism 1:06:40 How the Media Got SpaceX’s Early Rocket Launches Wrong 1:12:15 America’s AI and Technology Race With China Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas are at the historic Midterm Convention with Trump’s biggest moments and conversations with Sens. Dave McCormick and John Thune, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, and more on the fight for Congress, socialism, and the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #neverforget 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:11 Trump Takes Aim at James Talarico 0:08:26 Trump Proposes a $5,000 Midterm Dividend 0:16:02 John Fetterman Stuns the GOP Convention 0:18:44 Dave McCormick on His Unlikely Friendship With Fetterman 0:33:41 Dave McCormick Breaks Down the Midterm Stakes 0:41:13 John Thune on the Fight to Keep the Senate 0:53:11 John Thune Explains the SAVE Act and Filibuster Math 1:02:07 Doug Burgum on Energy, Affordability and Trump’s Agenda 1:17:36 Lisa McClain on Michigan’s Crucial Midterm Battles 1:25:33 Katelyn Bledsoe Meets the Fellas At the Convention 1:30:02 Former NFL Kicker Jay Feely Makes the Jump to Politics 1:39:48 Remembering 9/11 Twenty-Five Years Later Support the work of Katelyn Bledsoe and Americans for prosperity at FightSocialism.com API is building American energy. Learn more at EnergySecurityFramework.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices