🎙️ National news has turned its attention to our capital city and the fellas have some strong opinions about the actions taken by Donald Trump on crime. From this media firestorm have come some amazing clips, like the DC Chief of Police not knowing what the phrase ‘chain of command’ means.

🚔 It’s a total meltdown on MSNBC where they are doing a little anti-police content, plus this is a problem because of… climate change?

⚡I️t’s time for King of the Hill!  A battle of titans where Jen Rubin and Cheri Jacobus duke it out. A hearty congratulations to Greg Gutfeld for totally crushing his Tonight Show appearance. And, be careful who you cat-call, especially in the UK - not that Smug knows where that is.

00:00 - The Media Goes Into a Total Meltdown Over DC

06:23 - Some of The Best Media Moments from MSNBC

19:59 - What’s the ‘Chain of Command?’

27:14 - Why The Right Can Finally Do Something About Crime

50:23 - King of the Hill

56:22 - Lightning Round: Cat-Calling and Greg Gutfeld

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🎙️If anyone doubted that Donald Trump is tough on crime, look no further than D.C. and his press conference from yesterday. The fellas give a perspective that no one else has, living and working in D.C. - and trust us, it’s worse than you think. Also, journos making excuses has a compelling backstory that you have to hear.

🫏 Mayor Pete has a black voter problem, in that they hate him. Or at least 100% of those polled hate him. James Carville is back and Ruben Gallegos presidential run can’t get off the starting blocks in Iowa. Watch dems making excuses for their own gerrymandering.

⚓ ️This Chinese boat collision is amazing, and you really have to see it to believe it (sorry podcast listeners). And Duncan shares some unfortunate news about the current Minnesota Viking cheerleader roster. Don’t take this away from him, it’s all he has!

00:00 - The D.C. Crime Reality and Misinformation

09:00 - The Left's Ideological Stance on Crime

18:56 - Falsified Crime Stats in D.C.

25:35 - Examples of Crime Out of Control

32:00 - The Dangers of Woke Urban Leadership

39:40 - Mayor Pete’s Inability to Connect to Black Voters

52:23 - The Return of James Carville + Ruben Gallego's Iowa Failure

59:00 - Dem Excuses for Gerrymandering

01:10:38 - An Update on Chinese Drivers… of boats

01:13:04 - Duncan Updates Holmes on His Beloved Vikings

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🎙️ The fellas are stepping up their work for the boomer viewers of the pod with our new Thank A Boomer shirts. After unveiling that, down to business.

🐘 Texas Gov. Abbott breaks down how the democrats leaving the state will ultimately end, but also raises the concerns for how the voters are being constantly taken advantage of. And, of course, a little UT football talk.

⚡Barack Obama weighed into the Texas legislators abandoning their jobs, whether we wanted him to or not, then more democrat infighting around the Biden health cover-up. PLUS the Washington Post implosion, blue wild pigs, and how to get thrown out of an airport.

00:00 - Our new "Thank A Boomer" shirt ( https://store.ruthlesspodcast.com/ )

03:59 - Governor Greg Abbott

15:19 - Post-interview reactions and the Democrats' lack of accountability

21:18 - Who democrats are actually accountable to

29:21 - Obama's hypocrisy and a question of the day

49:15 - The Biden-Harris beef and other news

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🎙️ Howard Stern is just the latest liberal figure to find himself on the outs. And speaking of fired left-wing media figures, the fellas try to make sense of Jim Acosta interviewing an AI avatar. It’s beyond cringe, then they speculate about who is the next media figure to get pushed out.

🚔 It’s time to federalize D.C.! Not just because of this latest incident receiving media attention. There is a long list of grievances and reasons why it’s in the best interest of everyone.

⚡ ️King of the Hill with Jen Rubin and George Conway, naked hikers that are up for pics and the latest from the WNBA’s struggles off the court.

00:00 - Howard Stern is a bitter old lady and Jim Acosta is a disgrace

30:00 - How the democrat party continues to scam the American people

42:27 - Who will be the next late-night host to get fired.

51:17 - It’s time to federalize D.C.

01:09:36 - King of the Hill

01:15:16 - Animal news, WNBA update and nude hiker photo ops

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🎙️There’s pushback to Trump’s decision to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test, and it’s because of body-shaming? Watching film on Sen. Warren, maybe some additional core days would be good for the elderly.

⚡Dems have a solution for their aging audience and we’re not surprised by it: throw a bunch of money at influencers to carry their water. Not sure how that’s a new plan, but… Also, a little breaking news, Sen. Martin Heinrich’s PAC wants to treat supporters.

️😘 Trump weighs in on the Sydney Sweeney online fight, Denmark is feeding predators like the T-Rex in Jurassic park, your WNBA update and a touching story about Duncan’s childhood guinea pig.

😂 And fan favorite guest Guy Benson talks serious issues like Gaza, but still has time to play Hard Pivot with the fellas.

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00:00 - The New York Times Meltdown on Presidential Fitness Tests

12:22 - Elizabeth Warren Falls and Ted Cruz Reacts

15:35 - Senator Martin Heinrich's Mexico Fundraiser

19:35 - Democrats' $110 Million "Content Creator" Plan

27:28 - Guy Benson on Gaza, Young Democrats Diet of BS and Texas Democrats

57:21 - Hard Pivot with Guy Benson

1:09:00 - Trump on Sydney Sweeney and Denmark Is Killing The Pets

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Join the Ruthless Variety Program for an exclusive interview with Vice President JD Vance.

Keeping America Safe, UFO videos, Sydney Sweeney backlash, sharing wild stories about life as VP—like hiking with the nuclear football, missing driving, and breaking the Ohio State championship trophy—VP Vance gets Ruthless.

Hear about NFL obsessions, Bengals Super Bowl hopes, staying grounded with high school buddies, and tackling big issues like law enforcement in Cincinnati.

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🎙️ Democrats know they need to make themselves culturally relevant, but they just don’t seem to know how to do it. Between making TikToks that border on elder abuse, or screaming from the well of the Senate - nothing seems to be working. Meanwhile, Trump keeps racking up wins across Europe.

💥 Turns out, you can’t say that on television. Jim Kramer gets a little spicy on the news, and there’s plenty of Trump being a boss across the EU to keep us busy.

⚡️ Disney adults are somehow getting worse as the fellas break down some TikToks and play the latest rage against Sydney Sweeney for her amazing genes.

🤖 White House Chief Technology Officer, Michael Kratsios, on America’s golden age of innovation.

00:00 - Democrats Take To TikTok To Be Cool

16:49 - Kramer Drops an F-Bomb and Trump is King of Europe

31:12 - Trump's Trade Deals: The EU Breakthrough

50:33 - King of the Hill: Rubin vs Filipkowski

59:02 - Soccer's Newest Fan, Damn Disney Adults and A Very Enjoyable Sign

01:09:45 - Michael Kratsios on America's AI Future

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🎙️ Sydney Sweeney is being called a fascist because of an ad for jeans. This is the sort of vintage woke-left content that has been quiet since Trump took office.

🌎 EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin breaks news on the progrum announcing the repeal of the "endangerment finding," a 2009 Obama-era regulation. This finding declared carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases as pollutants endangering human health, which then served as the basis for a slew of regulations on vehicles, airplanes, and manufacturing. Zeldin explained that this repeal is the largest deregulatory action in U.S. history, projected to save Americans over $1 trillion.

🐘 GOP Chair Michael Whatley discusses North Carolina, the 2026 Senate map and if they’re feeling confident going into the midterms.

⚡️PLUS polling is terrible for Dems, NGO’s are stealing from America’s poorest and Eric Swalwell is just pumping iron in a totally normal way.

00:00 - The Woke Left is Calling Sydney Sweeney a Fascist

18:16 - EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Breaks News

30:16 - Zeldin on Exposing Environmental Justice Spending

47:19 - What Zeldin’s News Means

57:00 - New Pew Poll: Democrats Losing Voters Across All Demographics

01:09:00 - RNC Chairman Michael Whatley and the North Carolina Senate Race

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Join the Ruthless Variety Program crew; Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook, for a heartfelt tribute to Hulk Hogan. Reflecting on his larger-than-life legacy as an 80s icon, from Hulkamania and WWF triumphs to his epic RNC moment supporting Trump, the fellas discuss how wrestling mirrors American politics (shoutout to Vince McMahon's Netflix doc).

Packed with laughs: Childhood Hulk sightings, wrestling games, concert tales from Chicago to Fleetwood Mac, Hunter Biden's savage Pod Bros takedown, Dem hypocrisy on Biden's age, and sports blunders like NFL mishaps.

Question of the Day: Your favorite Hulk Hogan moment? Subscribe, rate 5 stars, and visit ruthlesspodcast.com for free bumper stickers. Unfiltered fun on politics, culture, and more—stay ruthless!

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In this episode of the Ruthless Variety Program, hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook interview Senate Majority Leader John Thune on the GOP's massive wins: tax cuts, no tax on tips/overtime, spending reforms, border security, and energy dominance via the "Big Beautiful Bill." Thune discusses Democrat obstruction on nominations, government funding battles, midterm strategies, and potential NIL reforms in college sports.

The crew dives into the Russia hoax, Trump's treason accusations against Obama, and leftist lunacy. Guest Daniel Bassali from Americans for Prosperity spotlights the "One Small Step" campaign for America's 250th anniversary, celebrating founding principles and everyday heroes.

Plus, the fan-favorite "King of the Hill" roasts Joe Walsh and Ron Filipkowski. Listen for unfiltered insights and laughs – subscribe now on your favorite podcast app! Visit ruthlesspodcast.com for more.

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