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.

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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

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Ruthless takes on Abdul El-Sayed’s awkward attempts to win over Detroit voters and the controversy surrounding his past academic research. 

Plus, the “progrum” breaks down the fallout from a disastrous attack ad against Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton, Trump’s latest campaign trail antics, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Bill Kristol and Adam Kinzinger. 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:05:45 Abdul El-Sayed Struggles to Win Over Black Detroit Voters

0:07:40 El-Sayed's Controversial Outreach to Black Voters

0:10:52 El-Sayed's Fried Chicken Campaign Stop Sparks Ridicule

0:11:47 El-Sayed's Academic Study on Interracial Birth Outcomes Resurfaces

0:16:39 Barack Obama Faces Questions Over Campaigning for El-Sayed

0:25:38 Amy Acton's Estranged Mother Appears in Controversial Ohio Campaign Ad

0:29:08 Amy Acton's Childhood Abuse Allegations Raise Questions About the Ad

0:32:11 Ruthless Criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy's Campaign Strategy

0:42:03 Could the Ohio Ad Controversy Impact the Senate Race?

0:45:40 Trump Jokes About John Husted on the Campaign Trail

0:47:05 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol

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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. 

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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

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Ruthless breaks down the violent riots sweeping France, the rise of Democratic Socialists in America, and the international left-wing networks fueling the chaos.

0:00:00 Intro

0:03:28 Violent Riots Erupt Across France

0:07:10 France's Unrest Sparks Debate Over DSA Candidates in America

0:10:10 Paris Shop Owner Defends Protesters Who Destroyed Her Business

0:14:59 Minnesota and Michigan Senate Races Draw Comparisons to France

0:18:50 French Entrepreneur Warns Americans About Socialism and Government Spending

0:25:41 Ro Khanna Defends French Protests and Faces Questions Over His Wealth

0:32:57 Investigation Links 54 Organizations to France's Unrest

0:42:28 CBS News Faces Backlash Over Its Coverage of French Riots

0:44:41 Elizabeth Warren's Economic Priorities Compared to Elon Musk's Innovations

0:49:15 Ruthless Takes a Driverless Waymo Tour of Dallas

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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! 

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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

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Ruthless breaks down Hasan Piker’s disastrous interview, Trump and JD Vance hitting the campaign trail, and a wild King of the Hill showdown between Adam Kinzinger and Joe Walsh. 

Plus, Congressional Leadership Fund President Chris Winkelman joins the progrum to expose controversial Democratic House candidates and reveal the Republican strategy to hold the House in November. 

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0:00:00 Intro

0:06:43 Abdul El-Sayed Faces Questions Over His Ties to Hasan Piker

0:10:18 Hasan Piker Grilled Over His $2.7 Million Home and Socialist Views

0:17:44 Hasan Piker Challenged on Race and Privilege

0:24:23 JD Vance Takes Aim at James Talarico on the Campaign Trail

0:27:00 Trump Returns to His Classic Rally Humor

0:31:59 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Joe Walsh

0:42:08 Chris Winkelman on Republicans’ Strategy to Hold the House

0:47:30 The Battle for 218 House Seats and Democrats’ DSA Candidates

0:51:00 Arizona House Candidate Joanna Mendoza Faces Scrutiny

0:56:00 Gabe Vasquez and Vicente Gonzalez Under the Microscope

1:01:01 Washington and Maine House Races Could Shape the Midterms

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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.

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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

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Is this the end for Ilhan Omar? The Ruthless Progrum breaks down the reported federal immigration fraud investigation, Abdul El-Sayed’s Muslim Brotherhood controversy, Scott Bessent’s takedown of Elizabeth Warren, and wild stories from Peru and the airport.

0:00:00 Intro

0:02:53 Federal Agents Raid Ilhan Omar’s DC Home

0:06:37 Ilhan Omar’s Citizenship and Immigration Records Under Scrutiny

0:10:25 Questions Surround Ilhan Omar’s Father and Immigration History

0:15:25 Ilhan Omar’s Alleged Brother Marriage Controversy Resurfaces

0:22:55 Minnesota High School Shooting Suspect Released on Bond

0:28:54 Abdul El-Sayed Faces Questions Over Family Ties to the Muslim Brotherhood

0:37:14 Scott Bessent Mocks Elizabeth Warren in Scathing Letter

0:39:57 Peru Elects a Politician Named Hitler Mussolini

0:42:42 Delta Passenger Steals Airport Tug in Wild Tarmac Incident

0:49:55 Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia on Modernizing Government

0:53:08 Joe Gebbia Explains How America.gov Uses AI to Simplify Federal Services

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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.

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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

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Ruthless takes on the media frenzy surrounding the disputed Cornell 7 allegations, AOC’s response, and the growing politicization of justice.

Plus, Susan Collins faces Troy Jackson in a heated Maine Senate debate, and Steve Schmidt challenges Adam Kinzinger in King of the Hill.

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0:00:00 Intro

0:04:11 Cornell Assault Allegations Dominate National News

0:06:04 Breaking Down the Cornell Case and Conflicting Accounts

0:13:00 How the Cornell Lawsuit Became a National Story

0:15:21 The Attorney Behind the Cornell Case and Media Coverage

0:23:07 The New York Times’ Reporting on the Cornell Allegations

0:29:58 Cornell Text Messages, Campus Rumors, and the Halloween Party

0:36:56 AOC Weighs In on the Cornell Controversy

0:41:53 The Cornell Case Sparks a Debate Over Politics and Media

0:50:56 Susan Collins Confronts Troy Jackson in Maine Senate Debate

0:59:14 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Steve Schmidtt

1:13:20 Listener Comments on Hillary Clinton, AOC, and James Talarico

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