Ruthless Podcast Why Democrats Caved On The Shutdown
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Nov 11, 2025 Kevin Keene, President of the American Beverage Association, discusses the beverage industry's innovative shift towards healthier, sugar-free options and transparency initiatives. He unveils plans for 24 new facilities and a $1.3 billion investment across the U.S., highlighting the industry's commitment to local communities. The conversation also touches on how consumer demand shapes market changes, emphasizing personal choice over regulation. Additionally, the episode takes a humorous turn with a bizarre discussion on rats hunting bats.
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Shutdown Was Political Theater
- Senate Democrats extended the shutdown past Election Day with no substantive wins and then reopened the government post-election.
- Hosts argue the shutdown was a political exercise to boost turnout and protect leadership, not to secure policy concessions.
Media Shifted Narrative Late
- Media framed the shutdown as negotiation but only called it a "Democratic filibuster" once it was broken.
- Hosts highlight media inconsistency in labeling responsibility and covering for Democrats.
Forecasting The Shutdown Timeline
- The hosts traced the shutdown trajectory back to their March commentary predicting a politically driven shutdown.
- They replayed clips showing early warnings about Schumer's pressure from the left and the likely shutdown outcome.