Ruthless Podcast Why are Dems Pushing Insane Conspiracies?
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Sep 4, 2025 
Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri, author of 'The Last Line of Defense', shares his insights on the turbulent political landscape. He discusses how left-wing conspiracies have infiltrated mainstream discourse, leading to a rudderless Democratic Party grappling with absurd narratives. The conversation turns to accountability in political rhetoric, particularly blaming Donald Trump for urban violence. Schmitt also reflects on the upcoming legislative session, intertwining personal anecdotes that shape his passionate defense of conservative values. Plus, a bizarre Chuck E. Cheese mascot arrest adds humor to the mix!
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Progressive Media Shows Willful Lack Of Self-Awareness
- Jen Psaki and other mainstream progressives treated Trump's low public schedule as suspicious despite past visibility.
- Hosts view this as willful obtuseness and evidence of a thin messaging diet on the left.
Federal Action Works; Local Leaders Deflect Blame
- The hosts praise federal interventions that reduced violent crime in D.C. and contrast that with Chicago blaming red states.
- They argue local governance failures, not only guns, drive urban violence narratives.
Wealth Shields Political Failure From Consequences
- Hosts mock Illinois Gov. Pritzker's apparent resignation to crime and note political privilege shelters him.
- They argue wealthy political machines enable incompetence to persist without accountability.
