How Weak Democrat Leadership Has Enabled Left Wing Extremism
🎙️ After reflecting on the tragic events of last week, the fellas have some thoughtful takes on Charlie Kirk, left-wing violence and how the democrats lack of leadership is what got us here. It was an honest look into how they were each dealing with the reality of political violence that Ruthless crew now lives with every day.
⚡️ The real outrage is how so many politicians are comparing both sides. Smug is gonna freak if he hears another Republican say that this is a problem with both parties. And it was probably too much to expect a leader like Gov. Josh Shapiro to call out left-wing violence, even after being firebombed by a left-wing Palestinian sympathizing terrorist.
🔐 Are we careening toward an inevitable government shutdown? The fellas talk about the state of play in the House and Senate and what a “clean CR” would do for the negotiations - and who voters will blame. Can Donald Trump control the media narrative during a government shutdown?
💰 Waste, fraud and abuse are still lurking in the federal budget; the fellas were fascinated by some of the ways the Trump administration is hunting it down. OPM Director Scott Kupor joined the Progrum to explain.
00:00 - The Vacuum of Left-Wing Leadership Creates Violence
07:19 - Charlie Kirk Shows Us the Escalation of Political Violence
15:17 - The Cowardice of Those Who Do ‘Bothsidesism’
33:54 - The Looming Government Shutdown
43:04 - Scott Kupor, Director of the Office of Personnel Management
59:45 - Trump is Still Targeting Government Waste
01:09:18 - IMAX CEO’s Ex-Wife Can’t Insure This Dude
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How the Left Makes Radicalism Mainstream
The media coverage around Charlie Kirk is beyond the pale. From democrats blaming Charlie for his own assassination, to gleeful leftist celebrations around his passing. We don’t expect much from journos at this point, but even we were appalled at the coverage.
Between MSNBC hosts like Jen Psaki and Katy Tur, the coverage turned our collective stomachs. The fellas break down the violent political moment that we find ourselves in, but also how we got here. Smug reminds us that dehumanizing conservatives has been the goal of the left, and if dehumanizing is your goal, then this is the inevitable outcome.
We were fortunate to be joined by Jason Chaffetz, who was at UVU during Charlie’s last moments.
00:00 - The Fallout from the Loss of Charlie Kirk
07:48 - The Most Disgusting and Despicable Reactions
16:15 - Media’s Efforts to Dehumanize Conservatives
26:22 - The Disgusting People Celebrating The Death of Charlie Kirk
41:57 - Former Representative Jason Chaffetz, who was with Charlie In Utah
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Remembering Charlie Kirk
The loss of Charlie Kirk is being felt across the media landscape and the fellas are praying for his family. Today’s show is different because it should be different; this news has completely and deeply shocked us.
Charlie was a patriot, a Christian warrior and a great friend to everyone who knew him. The fellas express their grief and cannot believe there are people who are trying to use this tragedy for political gain. We also review the political violence targeting right-wing figures like Steve Scalise, Brett Kavanaugh and even Donald Trump. We also discuss what role social media is playing in the creation of this moment.
Montana Senator Tim Sheehy continues the discussion on Charlie Kirk and the modern state of political violence in the US. Sheehy discusses his background as a SEAL member and pride in his legislative accomplishments.
00:00 - The Enduring Impact of Charlie Kirk
10:30 - Rising Political Violence in America.
19:54 - Media’s Complacency in the Rise of Violence
29:21 - Senator Tim Sheehy
49:41 - Will Congress Take Action on National Crime
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Why Democrats Don't Care That a Ukrainian Woman Was Brutally Attacked
🎙️ The brutal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte is absolutely horrific, as is the video. This repeat offender has zero mentions in the New York Times, which is such an indictment of the state of mass media in 2025. The fellas cover President Trump’s comments, as well as the irresponsible statement from the Charlotte mayor in response.
⚡️Smug and Duncan have a theory that explains what we are seeing — the left has created a cottage industry around crime and they want to keep the gears turning. It would explain what we are seeing and why dems refuse to police their cities.
💥Variety brings us a wild boar getting chased by the cops, a nurse gives a drunk raccoon some CPR and the smell of Ohio available for sale near you. Then, API President and CEO, Mike Sommers, joins the fellas to talk energy independence and how it fits into the abundance agenda.
00:00 - The Crime Conundrum that Dems Refuse to Fix
16:24 - Left-Wing Media’s Selective Outrage in Crime Coverage
25:21 - The Mayor of Charlotte's Abhorrent Statements
43:43 - Wild Boars and Drunk Raccoons
51:41 - The Smell of Ohio (Available for Purchase)
54:40 - Special Guest Mike Sommers
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Dems Fake It Till You Make It Strategy
🎙️ It’s a fun time Friday and the fellas have some of the best clips from the week that was. Like Jasmine Crockett in maximum code-switching form, and Sen. Tim Kaine not having any idea where our rights derive from. Also, the Progrum recently learned that all of Wisconsin will shut down without illegal immigrants.
🥊 Smug and the minions activate after Chuck Todd weighed into democrat fantasies about Trump’s death. It was an online massacre, but worth us exploring some of the low-lights from the career that Smug is dubbing ‘Cuck Todd.’
🏈 ESPN doesn’t respect you. The fellas break down the unbelievable decision to put traditional commercial breaks into the greatest thing in the TV arsenal. Who is making these decisions and why aren’t they fired?
🇺🇸 One of our favorite guests, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau joins the program to discuss our southern border security, Ukraine, China and how this administration is making government more effective for everyday citizens.
00:00 - Are Dems Dumb or Pretending to be Dumb?
08:35 - The Fellas Learn About "Code Switching"
14:24 - Tim Kaine Can’t Be This Clueless
18:50 - Chuck Todd Gets Roasted
26:06 - Audience Comments and A New Sponsor
30:44 - The Fellas Solve NYC’s Rat Problem and Rage at ESPN
40:48 - Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau
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