Episodes

  • The Early Vote Totals Are Not What You Expect: Midterm Update

    The Early Vote Totals Are Not What You Expect: Midterm Update
    Oct 14 2026
    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
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    1 hr
  • Is This The End For Ilhan Omar? Feds Raid Congresswoman's House

    Is This The End For Ilhan Omar? Feds Raid Congresswoman's House
    Oct 13 2026
    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. Plus, Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia joins the progrum to discuss Trump’s AI-powered overhaul of government services. Today's interview is brought you in partnership with Build American AI. Learn more at BuildAmericanAI.org #RuthlessPodcast #IlhanOmar #Midterms #AI 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Mamdani's Own Supporters Label Him a Traitor

    Mamdani's Own Supporters Label Him a Traitor
    Oct 9 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media

    How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
    Oct 8 2026
    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. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Midterms 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum

    El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
    Oct 7 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum

    Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
    Oct 6 2026
    Ruthless breaks down the chaos in Minnesota, Rahm Emanuel’s awkward Abdul El-Sayed endorsement, and the latest developments in Iran. Plus, Joe Lonsdale joins the progrum to talk AI, American manufacturing, defense tech, and the race with China. #RuthlessPodcast #AI #Midterms 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:14 Minnesota Politics and the Senate Race 0:09:54 Amy Klobuchar and Minnesota’s Somali Community 0:14:10 Minnesota High School Shooting Raises Public Safety Questions 0:24:08 Rahm Emanuel Pressed on Supporting Abdul El-Sayed 0:27:06 Jack Smith’s No Kings Shirt Draws Attention 0:30:19 Iran Faces a Deepening Economic Crisis 0:38:54 Oil Flows Return Through the Strait of Hormuz 0:41:15 Joe Lonsdale on Rebuilding American Shipbuilding 0:45:05 Lonsdale on AI, Data Centers and America’s Industrial Boom 0:55:23 How Government Should Regulate AI 1:02:02 America’s AI Race With China and the Future of Defense Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico

    It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico
    Oct 2 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • This is Why Iran is Endorsing Democrats + DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin

    This is Why Iran is Endorsing Democrats + DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin
    Oct 1 2026
    Ruthless breaks down Iran’s push to influence the midterms and the latest on its economy and oil supply, King of the Hill returns, and DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin joins the progrum to discuss terrorism threats, border security, deportations, and preparations for LA 2028. #RuthlessPodcast #Iran #HomelandSecurity 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:49 Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Weighs In on the U.S. Midterms 0:12:19 Iran’s Economy and Oil Exports Face New Pressure 0:18:01 Middle East Oil Flows Return Toward Pre-War Levels 0:25:44 Gas Prices and the Political Fallout From the Iran Conflict 0:32:21 King of the Hill: Adam Kinzinger vs. Bill Kristol 0:42:08 DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Emerging Security Threats 0:49:58 How DHS Is Preparing for the 2028 Olympics and Election 0:57:28 DHS Tracks a New Maritime Smuggling Route 1:02:32 Mullin Discusses DHS Terrorism Arrests 1:06:11 How DHS Is Changing Its Immigration Enforcement Strategy 1:10:06 Mullin on DHS Enforcement Priorities and Political Pressure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins