Ruthless Podcast It keeps Getting Worse for Democrats + Bret Baier Joins the Progrum
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Oct 24, 2025 Bret Baier, a veteran broadcast journalist and anchor of Special Report on Fox News, shares insights from his impressive career and discusses his new book on Teddy Roosevelt. He reflects on the importance of mentorship and the art of interviewing. The conversation also dives into the current political landscape, analyzing how shutdown dynamics influence public opinion toward Trump, and critiques the entitlement of Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger. A fun segment even features a lively game of 'Dem or Journo'!
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Democrats Called Shutdown 'Leverage'
- Katherine Clark admitted Democrats view shutdown pain as "leverage," revealing strategic willingness to impose hardship.
- Hosts treat that admission as politically toxic and a major communication failure for Democrats.
Speaker's Office TV Trolls Democrats
- Speaker Johnson's office looped Clark's clip on a TV at the Speaker's doorway as a troll to embarrass Democrats.
- Hosts praise the stunt as a brilliant political counterpunch that deters viral Democrat photo-ops.
Shutdown Not Hurting Trump Support
- Harry Enten's data shows this shutdown isn't hurting Donald Trump's approval; his net rating rose slightly.
- Hosts argue the public frames this as a 'Schumer shutdown,' so Democrats absorb blame instead.
