Jail Time? Democrat Scandals Explode + How to Stop the VA Gerrymander
4/16/20261 hr 37 min
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? If you’re not subscribed, you’re behind. Hit subscribe, follow us everywhere, and jump into the comments—we read it all and bring the best takes into the show. 00:03:08 Swalwell Scandal Erupts and Democrats Pretend Ignorance 00:06:32 Media Knew About Allegations and Stayed Silent 00:09:33 Gallego Pressed on Swalwell Ties and Shifting Story 00:22:17 Shirtless Photo and Democrat Double Standards 00:23:14 Hidden Democrat Corruption Case Involving Disaster Relief Funds 00:32:47 Virginia Gerrymandering Fight Explained with Rep. Ben Cline 00:35:11 How Democrats Plan a 10-1 Map in a Purple State 00:45:53 What Virginia Vote Means for National Politics 00:58:10 Founders’ Vision vs Modern Representation Debate 01:02:10 Biden’s Public Appearance Raises Questions Again 01:07:15 Hasan Piker and the Rise of Radical Democrat Messaging 01:15:08 King of the Hill Segment Returns with Max Boot vs George Conway ➢ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruthless/id1535384390 ➢ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uj2OGFyb9QnrpZw1nYv7E ➢ Visit our website: https://www.ruthlesspodcast.com/ ➢ Ruthless on X: https://x.com/RuthlessPodcast ➢ Ruthless on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthlessPodcast ➢ Ruthless on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthlesspod ➢ Ruthless on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialruthlesspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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First 90 secondsJohn Ashbrook· Host0:00
Dude, there's a story in the Gallego office about a woman who was, felt threatened. She went to the chief of staff to talk about how she felt threatened by the congressman, and then she was fired.
Michael Duncan· Host0:11
How can you tell someone's lying? [laughs] Like, you don't have to be James Bond to be like, "Oh, I know the... I- I've got the training to tell he's looking to the top left or whatever."
John Ashbrook· Host0:19
[laughs] [laughs] Right.
Josh Holmes· Host0:19
This guy's sweating bullets.
Michael Duncan· Host0:21
Yeah.
Josh Holmes· Host0:21
You know, his eyes are darting. The guy is nervous.
John Ashbrook· Host0:24
This is the very first time he was pressed by reporters on an uncomfortable topic because he's a Democrat.
Michael Duncan· Host0:32
That is true.
John Ashbrook· Host0:32
He's never had to deal with this before.
Josh Holmes· Host0:34
It, uh, she, uh, first won her election to Congress in 2021 and is accused of stealing more than $5 million [laughs] in disaster relief funds that were improperly paid to her family's healthcare company.
John Ashbrook· Host0:49
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