Ruthless Podcast

House Ways & Means Chair Jason Smith discussed the first anniversary of the Working Families Tax Cut, highlighting its benefits to working families and small businesses. He outlined plans for a new reconciliation bill and addressed fraud investigations, including fake hospice providers and fraudulent home health aide claims.

Senator Eric Schmitt discussed his diving catch during the Congressional Baseball Game and his efforts to reform college athletics. His catch, which went viral, was highlighted on SportsCenter. Schmitt has collaborated with other legislators to address issues in college sports, including financial sustainability and conference realignment.

Rep. Brandon Gill supports Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race and defends his questioning of Ohio Medicaid fraud involving tax dollars. Gill highlighted concerns about fraudulent LLCs misusing funds and endorsed Paxton ahead of a runoff election, emphasizing public support for the candidate.

Republican nominee Ken Paxton stated his party is uniting to defeat Democrat State Rep. James Talarico in Texas' general election. Talarico has faced scrutiny for remarks on abortion, transgender children, and a 'no-meat campaign,' prompting Democrats to attempt reshaping his image.

Ben Sasse discusses his stage-four pancreatic cancer diagnosis, emphasizes family roots in Nebraska, and shares parenting strategies focused on service and gratitude. He reflects on political and technological changes impacting American life.

Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio's Republican gubernatorial candidate, highlighted Medicaid fraud as a driver of healthcare costs in an interview with the Ruthless Podcast, citing $1.1 trillion in improper payments over 10 years and a rise in Ohio Medicaid expenses from $27 billion to $47 billion. He outlined a three-part plan to address fraud, aligning with Vice President JD Vance’s national anti-fraud efforts, and emphasized prosecutions to redirect funds to law-abiding residents.

Representative Tim Burchett revealed that more UFO videos will be released, and he's convinced aliens exist after seeing government briefings. He appeared on the Ruthless Podcast to discuss the topic and his potential interest in filling Senator Marsha Blackburn's Senate seat. The conversation is part of the Ruthless Midterm Interview Series ahead of the November midterms.

Spencer Pratt, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate, expressed dissatisfaction with the city's political leadership and criticized Karen Bass's mismanagement. Pratt has received donations from prominent celebrities and has out-fundraised Bass since January. A recent poll showed Pratt trailing Bass by 14 percentage points.

Virginia Republican Rep. Ben Cline criticizes Democrat-backed redistricting efforts, claiming they aim to dilute rural votes and transform Virginia into a Democratic-leaning state like New England. The proposed map would split Cline's district into five seats, with Republicans arguing it gerrymanders the delegation to a 10-1 Democratic majority. A recent poll shows a tight race as voters prepare to vote on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps.