It keeps Getting Worse for Democrats + Bret Baier Joins the Progrum
🎙️ The stunning lack of self-awareness from House Democrats’ Minority Whip Katherine Clark is amazing. Pro tip: don’t say the quiet part out loud. Huge hat tip to Speaker Johnson and his staff for a genius troll, BTW. Even CNN’s Harry Enten's data is showing that the shutdown isn’t hurting Donald Trump's approval at all, the public views this as a "Schumer shutdown." The fellas also torch Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for her entitled reaction to questions, which reveals her underlying entitlement.
📖 Then, Bret Baier joins the Progrum! Anchor of Special Report on Fox News, Baier discusses his successful career and what he learned from Tim Russert that has made him so successful. Baier’s newest book, To Rescue the American Spirit: Teddy Roosevelt and the Birth of a Superpower, highlights how Roosevelt's legacy is still so relevant today. Available here: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-American-Spirit-Superpower-Presidential/dp/0063360756️
💥 We finish up with a classic round of Dem or Journo, zeroing in on the White House renovations. PLUS your YouTube comments.
00:00 - House Democrats' "Leverage" on Government Shutdown
01:57 - Speaker Johnson’s TV Troll of Katherine Clark
07:31 - Harry Enten Data on Trump's Approval During Shutdown
11:50 - Abigail Spanberger's Entitlement in Virginia Governor's Race
17:49 - Bret Baier on Success in News and New Book on Teddy Roosevelt
39:35 - Bret Baier's Three Ruthless Questions
55:58 - Dem or Journo: Media Coverage of the White House Renovations
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What’s driving the Democrat civil war? + Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll Joins the Progrum!
The fellas are reveling in the Democratic Party's absolute chaos, starting with the government shutdown. Anonymous Democratic senators confess they would vote to reopen the government but are "terrified of getting the guillotine" from the deranged grassroots—a direct admission that their base is driving the insanity.
The Civil War's second front is a primary race for a chance to challenge Susan Collins in Maine, and it is a certified freak show. Chuck Schumer's establishment candidate, an ancient, unrelatable governor, is facing off against a Bernie bro who called himself an "Antifa super soldier." Maybe Graham Platner would get further in politics with less 1942 SS tattoos.
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the aggressive, transformational change happening at the Army. Driscoll doesn't hold back, detailing the utter waste of taxpayer money caused by decades of calcified bureaucracy, like how the Army pays double for chicken because of an absurd 1930s mandate. He explains how he and the Chief of Staff are cutting $48 billion in expected spending to prioritize the modern warfighter, focusing on next-generation technology, and why President Trump’s “peace through strength” approach and air cover have been vital to these efforts.
00:00 - Government Shutdown Drama: "Guillotine" Fear06:06 - Shutdown as Virginia Strategy09:50 - Merkley's 15-Hour Yawn-Fest & Katherine Clark's "Leeeverage" Gaffe16:10 - Maine Senate Primary: Nazi Tattoos, Antifa Soldiers, and the Establishment's Pick44:48 - King of the Hill: George Conway vs. Sarah Longwell58:33 - Secretary of the Army Dan DriscollOur Sponsors:➢Tell Republicans in Congress stop Dick Durbin's takeover of your credit card before it's too late - https://electronicpaymentscoalition.org/➢Big tax-exempt hospitals abuse the 340B markup program, tell congress to fix 340B.https://phrma.org/340Bmarkup➢Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to https://lightsonenergy.org/➢The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants to act sooner on Alzheimer's, not later. Learn more at https://www.pfcdalz.org/➢Want to make a difference in your community? https://takeonesmallstep.org/ Join AFP's grass-roots efforts at https://afpvolunteer.com/
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The Truth about “No Kings” + DHS Asst Sec Tricia McLaughlin Joins the Progrum
🎙️ The Progrum totally shreds the absurd "No Kings" rally, which proved to be little more than a cringeworthy Saturday for the country's most maladjusted boomers. There were A-list clowns in attendance, like Cory Booker and George Conway, who did not own their moments. The fellas dive deep into the funding and farce that is the No Kings protests. This wasn't some organic outpouring of democratic spirit; it was a strategically placed, expensive performance designed to achieve a very specific political end.
👑 This was all about one thing: early voting in liberal strongholds like Fairfax and Prince William counties, making a compelling argument that the Democratic leadership—including Chuck Schumer—used the chaos and the temporary halting of paychecks to overindex their base and swing the razor-close races. The urgent message is clear: Republicans must realize they're fighting a highly coordinated, financially powerful, and completely cynical campaign.
🇺🇸 DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin hit us with some concrete numbers and context on the work of ICE and the broader department. She confirms the number of known or suspected terrorists arrested in the US is shockingly high, with 700 in the last 250 days, and that 70% of those arrested have prior criminal convictions or pending charges. McLaughlin underscores that the number one priority is removing the "worst of the worst"—not indiscriminate stops—and she details the horrifying case of a Hamas fighter who participated in the October 7th massacre and was granted legal entry under the Biden administration.
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How the Left Took the Democrat Party Hostage
🎙️ There is an astounding disarray of intellectual dishonesty gripping the Democratic Party. We put AOC and Bernie Sanders’ CNN town hall under the microscope and it’s totally ridiculous. AOC’s attempts to artfully dodge a direct question on illegal immigrants is proof she's planning a major political move.
🫏 How about the most damning example of Democratic orthodoxy: the swift retribution against Senator John Fetterman. Fetterman, who votes with his party 96% of the time, dared to utter the truth on cable news: Democrats shut down the government, and the "health care" crisis they blame on Republicans was a funding cliff they designed. His honesty was immediately met with hostility.
🇺🇸 CBP Director Rodney Scott. Scott joins the Progrum and confirms that the security situation rapidly improved because of Trump's moves. Scott explains the terrifying cartel strategy, the Biden administration's strategy on the border and what’s next for Customs and Border Protection.️
00:00 - AOC’s Political Ambitions and the Progressive Base
04:16 - AOC’s "Pardon?" Moment
15:17 - The Toothlessness of the Progressive Movement
17:48 - Bernie Sanders' CNN Town Hall Backfires
20:38 - Harry Enten's Polling Reality Check
24:50 - Fetterman Tells the Truth and Pays the Price
40:27 - JB Pritzker’s $1.4 Million Casino Winnings
47:39 - CBP Director Rodney Scott
51:12 - Global Smuggling and the Second Wave Strategy
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Nutty Democrats Crank the Crazy
🎙️ Democrats have insane priorities right now. It’s crazy to see the disconnect with Senate Democrats, living it up at a luxurious retreat in Napa Valley at the Hotel Yountville, while the country faces budget uncertainty, and our troops' paychecks are at risk. They're spending $1100 per night to sip espresso martinis, a move that Holmes calls a slap in the face to all Americans. This retreat underscores a new era of Democratic politics where any sense of shame or accountability to the American public has vanished.
⚡We review some of the best of the crazy clips out there, like Al Sharpton and Yvette Clark calling the CR an act of white supremacism. Not to be outdone, we also saw a march by House Democrats demanding a newly elected member be sworn in, a move that’s not possible because the House has already done its job and is out of session. These theater kids are running the asylum.
🇺🇸Amber Duke, senior editor at The Daily Caller, breaks down the Democratic Party's clinical insanity. We cover why today's bureaucracy is so entrenched and the federal purge that’s underway. Amber explains how the media's bias isn't just how they cover stories, but what they choose to ignore—like the government shutdown—to shield Democrats from liability. We also confront the disturbing trend of the modern left justifying political violence.
₿ Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Fahriar Shirzad, explains why this administration has been the most crypto-friendly in history. He details the fight to bring crypto markets back to the U.S. with policies like the Genius Act and the Clarity Act. Shirzad clarifies that the true value of crypto is in allowing the secure, instantaneous, and cheaper transfer of value. He also exposes big banks’ brazen effort to stop crypto.
🥊We play King of the Hill with reigning champion Bill Kristol, taking on TDS veteran George Conway. PLUS, a gorilla at the San Diego Zoo terrorizes families with his strength.
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A variety progrum. Smug, Holmes, Duncan, and Ashbrook bring next generation conservative talk to the next level with RUTHLESS. There is no shelter for anyone as the fellas provide a lighter analysis of the news (and fake news) of the day.
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