The fellas discuss one of the biggest political stories flying under the radar: a State Department report identifying far-left activist groups as potential vectors of Chinese influence operation. 

That’s not just politics — that’s national security.

Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook break down:

• The State Department naming Code Pink and The People’s Forum in a report to Congress
• How foreign influence exploits U.S. nonprofit networks
• Why Minnesota protests and ICE clashes don’t look organic
• The money trail behind radical “riot-on-demand” activism
• Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith launching investigations into foreign-backed nonprofits

Then it’s media malpractice time.

Axios had to delete a headline after reporting that crime plunged in major cities “despite” Trump’s crackdown. The fellas unpack what that framing says about the press — and why enforcing laws suddenly became controversial.

Plus:
• A liberal columnist admits broken windows policing might actually work
• The SAVE Act panic — and why requiring ID to vote is suddenly “controversial”
• Somalia requiring voter ID before Democrats can agree on it

And it’s primary season.

Senator John Cornyn joins the program to discuss:

• His reelection fight in Texas
• Border security and ICE enforcement
• Texas securing $11 billion in federal reimbursement
• Performance politics vs actual legislating
• The stakes of a contentious Republican primary

Texas voters have a big decision ahead — and the outcome could impact Senate races nationwide.

Question of the Day:
What’s the most obvious “revelation” a liberal has had during the Trump era? Drop your answer in the comments.
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Ruthless Podcast

Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook

How China Funds the American Left + Sen. Cornyn Joins The Progrum

FEB 12, 202690 MIN
Ruthless Podcast

How China Funds the American Left + Sen. Cornyn Joins The Progrum

FEB 12, 202690 MIN

Description

The fellas discuss one of the biggest political stories flying under the radar: a State Department report identifying far-left activist groups as potential vectors of Chinese influence operation. That’s not just politics — that’s national security. Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook break down: • The State Department naming Code Pink and The People’s Forum in a report to Congress • How foreign influence exploits U.S. nonprofit networks • Why Minnesota protests and ICE clashes don’t look organic • The money trail behind radical “riot-on-demand” activism • Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith launching investigations into foreign-backed nonprofits Then it’s media malpractice time. Axios had to delete a headline after reporting that crime plunged in major cities “despite” Trump’s crackdown. The fellas unpack what that framing says about the press — and why enforcing laws suddenly became controversial. Plus: • A liberal columnist admits broken windows policing might actually work • The SAVE Act panic — and why requiring ID to vote is suddenly “controversial” • Somalia requiring voter ID before Democrats can agree on it And it’s primary season. Senator John Cornyn joins the program to discuss: • His reelection fight in Texas • Border security and ICE enforcement • Texas securing $11 billion in federal reimbursement • Performance politics vs actual legislating • The stakes of a contentious Republican primary Texas voters have a big decision ahead — and the outcome could impact Senate races nationwide. Question of the Day: What’s the most obvious “revelation” a liberal has had during the Trump era? Drop your answer in the comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices