Ruthless Podcast
Ruthless Podcast
Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
Jail Time? Democrat Scandals Explode + How to Stop the VA Gerrymander
1 hour 36 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Swalwell Scandal Erupts and Democrats Pretend Ignorance
Media Knew About Allegations and Stayed Silent
Gallego Pressed on Swalwell Ties and Shifting Story
Shirtless Photo and Democrat Double Standards
Hidden Democrat Corruption Case Involving Disaster Relief Funds
Virginia Gerrymandering Fight Explained with Rep. Ben Cline
How Democrats Plan a 10-1 Map in a Purple State
What Virginia Vote Means for National Politics
Founders’ Vision vs Modern Representation Debate
Biden’s Public Appearance Raises Questions Again
Hasan Piker and the Rise of Radical Democrat Messaging
King of the Hill Segment Returns with Max Boot vs George Conway
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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 patterns—they’ve been there. So why now? And more importantly… who’s next?
The fellas connect the dots between media silence, political usefulness, and the moment someone becomes expendable. From Capitol Hill chaos to a shocking corruption case flying under the radar, this isn’t just scandal—it’s a system.
In this episode…Swalwell fallout and the sudden media awakeningThe Gallego connection and what he knew (and when)A Democrat corruption case you definitely didn’t hear aboutHow party power determines who gets protected—and who doesn’t
PLUS, A CONGRESSWOMAN ALLEGEDLY STEALS MILLIONS… AND WEARS THE DIAMOND RING SHE BOUGHT WITH THE MONEY IN HER OFFICIAL PORTRAIT.
Then the fellas zoom out. What happens when the media stops pretending? What does it mean for the future of the Democratic Party—and who’s really in charge? And just when you think it couldn’t get more chaotic… enter Joe Biden, back on stage and reminding everyone why 2024 ended the way it did.
Special Guest:Rep. Ben Cline– The Virginia gerrymandering battle that could reshape Congress – Why a 10–1 map is even being attempted– How rural voters get erased in modern redistricting– What this fight signals for the 2026 elections
And because this is the Variety Program… it goes completely off the rails. From communist sympathizers on college campuses to humanoid robots chasing wild boars, nothing is off limits.
Question of the Day:Predictions - What’s the final vote on the VA gerrymander?
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