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Ruthless Podcast

Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook

A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.

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78:12

Is This the End for Ilhan Omar?

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2026/04/21

Is this the end for Ilhan Omar—or just the beginning of a much bigger unraveling? #ilhanomar #politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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96:39

The Unbelievable Ways Liberals Spend Taxpayer Money +...

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2026/04/17

Why do liberals keep doubling down on policies that clearly aren’t working? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into a week where the “woke agenda” isn’t failing… it’s accelerating. Because this isn’t subtle anymore. You’re seeing it in the spending, the priorities, the messaging—and the complete refusal to admit any of it might be wrong. So the real question becomes: is this about fixing problems… or protecting the ideology no matter the

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96:39

Jail Time? Democrat Scandals Explode + How to Stop...

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2026/04/16

When Democrats suddenly “discover” scandals in their own ranks, is it accountability… or strategy? Is the media actually exposing corruption—or just deciding who gets sacrificed? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—bring you a brutal week for Democrats, where long-buried stories explode into the open and the timing raises more questions than answers. Because let’s be honest: none of this came out of nowhere. The allegations, the whispers, the

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86:33

The Catastrophic Collapse of Eric Swalwell w/ Ben...

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2026/04/14

Is the media exposing the truth—or just taking out one of their own? And if a Democrat goes down, is it ever really about accountability… or just clearing the field for the next one up? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook (with Comfortably Smug out on assignment)—jump straight into the Eric Swalwell implosion with special Guest Ben Domenech. What's the deeper game being played behind the scenes? Because this isn’t just a scandal—it’s a case study. Allegations pile up,

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80:14

The Rise and Fall of a Democrat Superstar

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2026/04/10

Is the next “rising star” in politics already crashing back to earth? How does someone win big, get crowned the future of a party… and then immediately start losing the public? The fellas—Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the rise and sudden fall of Abigail Spanberger, and what it tells you about how political narratives are built—and how fast they collapse.Because this wasn’t supposed to happen. She was marketed as the answer. The moderate. The safe pick. The

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79:44

How the Liberal 'Hot Take' Economy Got Iran...

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2026/04/09

Is the outrage real—or is it all just a performance? When the facts start coming in and the narrative falls apart, why do the loudest voices double down instead of backing off? The fellas—Michael Duncan, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—discuss the chaos surrounding Iran and expose what might be the biggest problem in modern politics: the “hot take economy.”Because here’s the reality no one wants to admit—when the conflict started, the takes were locked in. Outcomes didn’t matter. Facts didn’t

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73:16

Trump Hammers Big Government — We Can’t Be Your...

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2026/04/07

Is the federal government supposed to run your life—or just protect your freedom? When politicians start promising childcare, healthcare, housing, and everything in between… are they helping you, or making you dependent? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into one of the biggest fights shaping the future of the country: what is the role of government in America today?Because this isn’t just policy—it’s direction. One side wants more control, more spending,

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66:30

America is BACK - Astronauts to the Moon + Newsom’s...

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2026/04/03

Is America actually back—or are we just finally remembering who we are? When a bar full of strangers erupts like it’s the Super Bowl over a rocket launch, what does that say about the country the media keeps trying to write off? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the tension between a rising American spirit and a political/media class that seems almost allergic to it.The fellas break it all down—calling out the nonsense and reminding everyone what

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85:59

Lib Sabotage of Trump Justice + OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap

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2026/04/02

Is the system broken—or is it working exactly how the left wants it? When judges start issuing rulings on cases that don’t even matter anymore, what are we actually looking at… law, or pure political theater? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook —jump straight into the chaos and ask the question nobody in media wants to touch: is this about justice, or just headlines? Because when courts are making “decisions” with zero real-world impact, activists are celebrating wins that

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97:51

Who’s Behind The ‘No Kings’ Money Grab & Why Do They...

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2026/03/31

Are Democrats losing control of their own coalition—or is this exactly where it was always headed? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and (briefly missing) John Ashbrook—talk about a political landscape that feels less like strategy and more like chaos. From fringe activists gaining mainstream influence to protests that look more like performance art than persuasion, the question becomes unavoidable: who’s actually in charge anymore?The fellas break it all down with zero

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89:10

Sedition or Stupidity? Why Are Democrats Defending Iran?

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2026/03/27

Foreign policy chaos, media narratives spinning out of control, and politicians dodging the simplest questions…Special guests - Rep. Julia Letlow and Laurie Buckhout join us for two great interviews as we update our midterms race map! So what’s actually true—and who’s just playing politics? Don't forget to visit Ruthlesspodcast.com/map to check out all our interviews for midterm races! The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into the mess

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88:23

Why Democrats Won’t Take Yes for an Answer on DHS...

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2026/03/26

Government shutdown chaos. TSA lines out the door. Political blame flying everywhere. So what’s really going on—and who’s actually responsible? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—cut straight through it. No spin, no fluff. Just the reality behind the dysfunction, the strategy, and why you’re the one stuck dealing with it. In this episode… DHS shutdown fallout and TSA chaos Chuck Schumer under pressure inside his own party ICE funding fight and political

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102:45

Why CNN’s Demise is Accelerating

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2026/03/24

Is the problem bad messaging—or is it something deeper? When legacy media starts copying podcasters and still can’t win back trust, what does that tell you?The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook—get into it as they break down a media landscape that’s clearly shifting, a government fight that’s hitting real people, and a growing gap between what’s being said… and what’s actually happening. From CNN experimenting with a more “authentic” look to ongoing fallout

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82:16

Democrats' Bizarre Candidates + Hack Madness!

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2026/03/20

What happens when the Democrats stop pretending to be normal? What happens when the mask slips and the people running for office start sounding completely insane? This week, the fellas jump straight into the chaos and ask the obvious question: how is this the bench the left thinks is ready to run the country?Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook are in peak form as we break down the weirdest, creepiest, and most revealing Democrat candidate moments of the week — and then

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101:26

Is Dem Leadership Collapsing? + The Fate of the SAVE Act

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2026/03/19

Democrats are melting down, and the fellas are not letting them hide it. When party leadership is getting dragged around by the radical left, what’s left of the “moderate Democrat” brand? And when Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries can’t even steer their own caucus, how exactly are they planning to steer the country?Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook jump into the chaos surrounding Democrat leadership, the DHS shutdown disaster, and the growing reality that there is no

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71:01

The Gayatollah? + CNN Goes Pro-Iranian

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2026/03/17

What happens when Iran turns into a global punchline, and the fellas decide to have a little too much fun with all of it?Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook are back, and this one goes all in. We kick things off with the wildest story in the world right now: the alleged “Gayatollah” intel bombshell out of Iran. Is this real life? Is this the weirdest regime collapse subplot imaginable? And why does every new detail somehow get even crazier? In this episode… The

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94:00

Dems Shutdown DHS, Terrorism Skyrockets + Sean...

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2026/03/13

Some episodes start with laughs. This one starts with a warning.When a convicted ISIS supporter is released from prison and then allegedly shows up at the center of another attack, it’s not politics as usual. It’s not abstract. It’s not theoretical. Lives are at stake. So the question hanging over everything is simple: how many warnings does this country need before people start taking terrorism seriously again? The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook —

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112:21

Massive California Fraud Exposed + Chevron CEO Mike...

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2026/03/12

Yet another massive taxpayer fraud, this time in California. Why does the media seem more focused on narratives than the billions being stolen from taxpayers?Guests: Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on that state of American energy + AFP's Brent Gardner discusses the on-going Democrat shutdown of DHS. The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook jump straight into the chaos. From shocking Medicare hospice fraud (89 HOSPICE COMPANIES REGISTERED IN ONE BUILDING?!) to

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92:34

Journos Are Worse Than You Think - Terror in NYC +...

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2026/03/10

What happens when a guy screams “Allahu Akbar,” throws an explosive at a crowd in New York, and the media still twists itself into knots trying to protect the narrative? Who’s the real target here, and why does the press seem more offended by the protest than the violence? The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — jump straight into the insanity, breaking down the NYC attempted terror attack, the liberal media spin machine, and the misplaced empathy that

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82:09

Why Nobody Stopped Iran Until Now w/ Sen. Sheehy +...

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2026/03/06

What happens when a sitting U.S. Senator, who’s also a former Navy SEAL, walks in and breaks down the Iran conflict with the kind of clarity you only get from someone who’s lived the GWOT? Everybody’s got a take on Iran. Almost nobody can explain it like this. The fellas — Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — listen to Senator Tim Sheehy to lay it out: why this moment feels like the culmination of a fight that’s been running for decades, why the “we’re starting a war” framing

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