Should You Run for Congress? What Do Our Wives Think of the Show? Ruthless Q&A part 2
Ruthless Podcast · Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook
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Show Notes
🎙️ We start by trading stories about the funniest reactions our wives have had to the Progrum, including the moment it dawned on them that this thing might actually be real. From late-night editing side-eyes to the infamous “so you have groupies now?” Uber ride, the fellas compare notes on how humility is enforced at home, no matter how big the show gets.
⚡ We continue to rip through your questions, like what it actually takes to jump into a House or Senate race, why federal campaigns have zero margin for error, and why real groundwork matters more than ambition. The fellas get blunt about grassroots work, campaign mechanics, consultant traps, and why door knocking teaches you more than any consultant memo ever will. We also tackle questions about journalistic giants, what’s actually changed since the Fox deal, and whether Democrats would ever come on the Progrum to face tough questions. ️
💥 Then, Andrew Bremberg on health care costs, price transparency, and why throwing more taxpayer money at a broken system keeps failing. Plus, a recap of some of the best moments from our favorite variety segments from 2025. We still love the New Yorker shoot of famous democrats and a drunk SC democrat - enjoy!
00:00 — Funniest reactions to the Progrum from our wives
07:29 — When the in-laws realize it’s a real show
08:20 — Getting involved in politics after Trump
15:05 — Why voters humble everyone
16:27 — GOP realignment and progressive policies on the chopping block
23:21 — Skyline Chili: how to try it
27:34 — Journalistic giants and what real reporting looks like
35:04 — What actually changed after the Fox deal
36:42 — Why Democrats won’t come on the Progrum
39:35 — Andrew Bremberg discusses controlling health care costs
44:18 — Price transparency and why it matters in health care
53:55 — Best of variety: notable New Yorkers exposed
01:12:00 — Best of variety: South Carolina Democrat cop car meltdown
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