Is the media exposing the truth—or just taking out one of their own? And if a Democrat goes down, is it ever really about accountability… or just clearing the field for the next one up? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook (with Comfortably Smug out on assignment)—jump straight into the Eric Swalwell implosion and the deeper game being played behind the scenes. Because this isn’t just a scandal—it’s a case study. Allegations pile up, the media suddenly “discovers” what they already knew, and a rising Democrat gets wiped out overnight. So the real question is: why now… and who benefits? The fellas break it all down—how power actually works inside the Democratic Party, why California is the ultimate prize, and how the media decides who survives and who gets buried. In this episode… The Swalwell scandal and the perfectly timed political takedown Why media attacks on Democrats always serve another Democrat California’s outsized influence on national policy—and why it matters How internal Democrat power struggles are shaping the future of the party PLUS, AN INTERN RESIGNS LIKE HE’S A CABINET SECRETARY—AND IT’S EXACTLY AS RIDICULOUS AS IT SOUNDS. And it only gets better. The fellas dive into the broader collapse of Democrat messaging, the struggle to win back young male voters, and why some of the loudest voices shaping the party today are completely out of step with everyday Americans. Then it’s onto Iran, global energy politics, and the kind of high-stakes chess match most of the media refuses to explain. Special Guest: Ben Domenech – The future of conservative media and opinion writing 📰 – Why internal debate on the right actually matters – The power vacuum inside the Democratic Party—and who’s filling it 🏛️ – What comes after Trump and how the movement evolves And because it’s Ruthless… we close it out the only way we know how—with total chaos. From chimpanzee civil wars to political absurdity, this episode goes everywhere. If you’re not subscribed yet, you’re missing the real conversation. Hit subscribe, follow us everywhere, and jump into the comments—we read it all and use your takes on the show. 00:02:34 Masters Debate and Golf Culture Clash 00:03:58 Ben Domenech on Daily Wire and Future of Conservative Media 00:06:43 Eric Swalwell Scandal Explodes and Media Motives Questioned 00:08:40 California Power Politics and Why the Governor Race Matters Nationally 00:10:16 Swalwell Fallout and Collapse of Pelosi’s Influence 00:14:46 Why Swalwell Dropped Out and What It Means for Democrats 00:18:56 Media Hypocrisy and Timing of the Swalwell Takedown 00:31:23 New Allegations and Video Controversy Deepen Swalwell Scandal 00:40:15 Iran, Strait of Hormuz, and Trump’s Energy Strategy Explained 00:53:01 Kamala Harris Signals 2028 Run and Democrat Strategy Questions 00:56:43 Hasan Piker Controversy and the Democratic Party’s Leftward Shift 01:15:03 Chimpanzee Civil War and What It Says About Politics ➢ 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