Why Democrats Are Already Struggling

Fun Time Friday breaks down the wide-open 2028 Republican presidential field and the chaos already brewing among Democrats, from Hakeem Jeffries’ leadership struggles to botched House votes.  Plus, the fellas tackle a bizarre attempted plane hijacking, Wes Moore’s troubled Baltimore bridge rebuild, and a controversial incoming congressman’s past. Then it’s generational warfare as Mark Levin battles AOL and Gen Z rediscovers cigarettes.  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Politics #2028Election 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:14 Is the 2028 Republican Presidential Primary Wide Open? 0:08:56 Hakeem Jeffries Faces an Early Democratic Leadership Crisis 0:11:03 Freshman Democrat Claims Party Leaders Threatened His Political Future 0:15:22 Democrats Accidentally Allow Veterans Benefits Bill to Pass 0:18:03 Democrats Miss Crucial Vote to Impeach Pete Hegseth 0:26:59 Alleged Plane Hijacker's Transgender Asylum Claim Raises Questions 0:31:32 Wes Moore's Presidential Ambitions Clash With Baltimore Bridge Delays 0:38:17 Incoming Democrat Faces Questions Over Iran and Terrorism Ties 0:46:35 Mark Levin's AOL Email Meltdown Sparks Generational Showdown 0:53:07 Gen Z Embraces Cigarettes as an Alternative to Vaping 0:57:47 Ruthless Listeners React to Election Fallout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless takes on the post-election victory lap, as Democratic operatives claim credit for the midterm wave and reveal their digital campaign tactics.  Plus, the fellas investigate the controversy surrounding a blocked $5 billion Maryland data center project, King of the Hill returns with Steve Schmidt facing Joe Walsh, and the progrum honors America's veterans with a special Veterans Day tribute.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics #VeteransDay 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:35 Democrats Rush to Take Credit for Historic Midterm Victory 0:07:21 DNC Staffer Claims Social Media Strategy Delivered the Blue Wave 0:14:27 Democrats Reveal Strategy of Unbranded Political Accounts 0:24:18 John Kerry Claims Climate Change Drove Democratic Victories 0:28:54 Democratic Strategist Reveals Targeted Ads Against Ken Paxton 0:32:42 How Campaign Failures Turned a Bad Election Into a Republican Disaster 0:39:39 Democrats Prepare for an Early 2028 Presidential Debate 0:43:11 Maryland Activist Blocks $5 Billion Data Center Development 0:50:43 China-Linked Groups Face Scrutiny Over Anti-Data Center Activism 0:59:33 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidtt vs. Joe Walsh 1:09:03 Ruthless Honors Veterans and Their Service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless examines what comes next for Trump after the Republican midterm defeat, including his openness to an immigration deal, the economic fallout from the Iran war, and growing questions about JD Vance’s 2028 ambitions.  Plus, the fellas break down the brewing showdown between Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Socialists before Alliance for a Better Future CEO Janet Kelly joins to discuss AI, data centers, job security, and protecting children online.  #RuthlessPodcast #Trump #Politics #AI 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:51 Conservative Infighting Erupts After the Midterm Defeat 0:06:26 Trump Floats Immigration Deal With New Democratic Majority 0:10:00 Stephen Miller's New Role Raises Questions About Amnesty 0:13:00 JD Vance and Trump Send Conflicting Signals on Immigration 0:20:00 Trump Blames Iran War and Israel Backlash for Midterm Losses 0:22:16 Energy Prices and Delayed Permitting Reform Under Scrutiny 0:28:08 Trump's Iran Decision Complicates JD Vance's 2028 Ambitions 0:30:55 Trump Refuses to Forgive Political Enemies in 60 Minutes Interview 0:36:10 Hakeem Jeffries Faces Growing DSA Rebellion 0:42:03 Democrats Clash Over Abolishing ICE and Investigating Trump 0:49:30 Janet Kelly on AI, Data Centers, Job Security, and the Future of Innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday takes on the wildest fallout from the midterms, including California’s controversial $8.4 billion ballot measure, a 19-year-old winning office in Arizona, and James Carville’s unhinged post-election rant.  Plus, Democrats unveil plans to investigate corporate America, new questions surround Alina Habba’s business dealings, and King of the Hill returns with Steve Schmidt facing Sarah Longwell.  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:12 California Voters Approve Controversial $8.4 Billion Research Measure 0:05:42 California Research Institute Gets Billions Despite Not Existing Yet 0:12:40 Arizona Elects 19-Year-Old College Student to Major Court Position 0:15:49 James Carville Unleashes Furious Anti-Trump Rant 0:20:30 Jamie Raskin Threatens Investigations Into Trump-Linked Corporations 0:23:45 Democrats Prepare Sweeping Investigations of Corporate America 0:29:42 Alina Habba's $50 Million Deal Raises New Questions 0:33:34 New York Republican Anthony Constantino Attacks the Media in Victory Speech 0:36:20 King of the Hill: Steve Schmidt vs. Sarah Longwell 0:43:06 Ruthless Listeners React to the Midterm Election Results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the Republican Party’s devastating midterm losses, examining how economic frustration, tariffs, government corruption concerns, and campaign missteps contributed to the Democratic wave.  Plus, the fellas challenge JD Vance’s election analysis, discuss what Republicans must do to rebuild, and react to victory speeches from Ro Khanna and Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats prepare to take power.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:11 Why Republicans Suffered a Historic Midterm Defeat 0:08:00 Trump's Policy Wins Overshadowed by Administration Controversies 0:14:22 Republicans Face a Difficult Six-Year Senate Rebuilding Effort 0:20:32 Texas Voters Reject Ken Paxton as Trump's Economic Approval Plummets 0:23:26 Exit Polls Reveal the Economy Was Voters' Biggest Concern 0:25:42 Did JD Vance Misread the Reasons Republicans Lost? 0:37:15 Democrats Spend $58 Million Attacking Trump's Tariffs 0:41:00 White House Blames Candidate Quality for Republican Losses 0:50:28 Government Corruption Emerges as a Major Election Issue 0:59:27 Ro Khanna Celebrates Democratic Victories and the Return of DEI 1:03:57 Abdul El-Sayed's Victory Speech Signals Trouble for Democratic Leaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Election Day, and Ruthless breaks down the explosive fallout from Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, exposing the growing divide within the Democratic Party.  Plus, the fellas tackle bizarre stories involving California’s wolves, a vacationing monkey, and a Norwegian gold scam before gearing up for their live election night special on Fox Nation and Fox One.  #RuthlessPodcast #ElectionDay #Midterms #Politics Join Ruthless election night live stream!  8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! 0:00:00 Intro 0:06:39 Michigan Senate Race Erupts as Haley Stevens Endorses Mike Rogers 0:09:56 Abdul El-Sayed's Controversial Campaign Comments Spark Backlash 0:12:07 James Carville Attacks Haley Stevens Over Her Endorsement 0:16:01 Bill Kristol Defends El-Sayed as Democrats Clash Over Party Loyalty 0:20:16 Democrats Turn on Haley Stevens as Party Divisions Deepen 0:28:39 Abdul El-Sayed's Basketball Video Draws Ridicule 0:34:48 California's Wolf Population Faces an Inbreeding Problem 0:39:18 Vacationing Couple Befriends a Wild Macaque 0:42:42 Norwegians Fall for Bizarre Gold-in-the-Forest Investment Scam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fun Time Friday delivers an insider’s guide to election night, breaking down the key House districts, Senate battlegrounds, and early voting trends to watch as results roll in.  Plus, the latest controversy surrounding Troy Jackson’s business dealings, shifting prediction markets, and Mary Katharine Ham joins the “progrum” to discuss the midterms, Democrats’ messaging problems, and what comes next for both parties.  #RuthlessPodcast #FunTimeFriday #Midterms #ElectionNight Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Join Ruthless election night live stream!  8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! Remember to head to ZBiotics.com/RUTHLESS and use the code RUTHLESS at checkout for 15% off. 0:00:00 Intro 0:04:50 Kentucky's Sixth District: An Early Election Night Warning Sign 0:08:40 Maine's Second District Could Determine Susan Collins' Fate 0:11:18 Susan Collins Battles Troy Jackson in a Crucial Senate Race 0:14:36 Ohio's Rural Voters Could Decide Sherrod Brown vs. John Husted 0:19:39 South Carolina's Senate Race Tightens as North Carolina Remains an Uphill Battle 0:25:30 Florida's Election Results Could Signal a Republican Turnout Problem 0:27:45 Three Pennsylvania House Districts to Watch on Election Night 0:32:04 Alaska Senate Scandal and Prediction Markets Ahead of Election Day 0:35:44 Why Late-Breaking Election Polls Can Be Misleading 0:40:00 Troy Jackson's Logging Business Faces New Questions Over Consulting Income 0:45:15 Mary Katharine Ham Breaks Down the Midterms and the Battle for Congress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down explosive new reporting on an alleged Democratic scheme to manipulate Alaska’s Senate race by recruiting candidates to run against Dan Sullivan, raising serious questions for Mary Peltola and Chuck Schumer.  Plus, King of the Hill returns with Bill Kristol facing Steve Schmidt, and Americans for Prosperity’s Katelyn Bledsoe joins the “progrum” to reveal what voters are saying about affordability, socialism, and the midterms.  #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:58 Mary Peltola's Alaska Senate Campaign Faces Ballot Manipulation Allegations 0:09:16 Chuck Schumer and Mary Peltola's Previous Denials Resurface 0:14:07 New York Times Investigation Uncovers Campaign Communications 0:19:56 Inside the Alleged Scheme to Recruit a Second Dan Sullivan 0:23:11 Democratic Operative's Secret Alaska Operation Exposed 0:27:53 More Alaska Senate Candidates Describe Recruitment Attempts 0:30:06 Democrats' Efforts to Reshape Alaska's Four-Way Senate Ballot 0:33:28 Proposed MAGA Party and Questions About Election Law 0:41:16 Campaign Finance Disclosures Raise New Questions 0:46:40 King of the Hill: Bill Kristol vs. Steve Schmidt 0:56:54 Katelyn Bledsoe on Swing Voters, Affordability, and the Midterms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down the latest early voting numbers and Senate battlegrounds in Texas, Florida, and South Carolina, along with controversial comments from Democratic candidates and questions surrounding Rep. Greg Landsman’s investments in Chinese companies.  Plus, longtime Democratic strategist Michael LaRosa joins the “progrum” to explain why he’s backing Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan.  Visit https://kalshi.com/r/Ruthless to learn more. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Join Ruthless election night live stream! 8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One Get a 7-day free trial Go to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:05:13 Florida Senate Candidate Angie Nixon Questioned About Cuba's Dictatorship 0:07:15 Iowa Democrat Lindsey James Dodges Questions on Benefits for Illegal Immigrants 0:12:24 Abdul El-Sayed's Communications Director Faces Scrutiny Over Biden Accusations 0:17:34 Texas Early Voting Numbers Reveal a Tight Senate Battle 0:20:20 Republicans Gain Ground in Texas Early Voting 0:26:31 Ashley Moody Maintains Her Lead Over Angie Nixon in Florida 0:28:00 South Carolina Senate Race Tightens as Graham Faces a Challenge 0:34:50 Ohio Democrat Greg Landsman's Investments in Chinese Military-Linked Companies 0:41:08 Former Biden Aide Michael LaRosa Explains Why He's Backing Mike Rogers 0:48:26 Democrats Divided Over Abdul El-Sayed and the DSA 0:59:12 Controversial Anti-Israel Campaign Ad Sparks Backlash in Michigan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruthless breaks down Barack Obama’s return to the campaign trail, his endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed, and the Democratic Party’s shift to the left.  Plus, the “progrum” takes on JB Pritzker’s Halloween costume, highlights Greg Abbott’s powerful new campaign ad, and explores a bizarre animal rescue before Wyoming Senate candidate Harriet Hageman joins to discuss energy policy, environmental regulations, and forest management.  Join the Ruthless election night live stream! 8pm ET on Fox Nation & Fox One. Get a 7-day free trialGo to Nation.foxnews.com to start your free trial! #RuthlessPodcast #Midterms #Politics 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:59 Barack Obama Returns to Campaign for Democrats 0:05:48 Obama's Past Socialist Associations Resurface 0:12:08 Obama's Controversial Louis Farrakhan Photo Revisited 0:14:19 Obama Campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan 0:16:16 Obama Defends Democrats Against Radicalism Accusations 0:22:28 Obama Mocks Trump's White House Renovations 0:24:57 How Obama Reshaped the Democratic Party and Working-Class Politics 0:31:14 JB Pritzker's Buzz Lightyear Halloween Costume Sparks Ridicule 0:34:00 Greg Abbott's New Campaign Ad Highlights His Personal Story 0:37:35 Veterinarian Saves a Cat With a Dog's Blood Transfusion 0:43:49 Harriet Hageman on Wyoming Energy, Climate Lawsuits, and Forest Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices