New York just dropped a $127 BILLION budget — and somehow you’re still not getting what you paid for. Where’s the money going? And how long before this model spreads to every blue state in America? The fellas — Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook — dive headfirst into the insanity. New York’s Mamdani budget math doesn’t add up. $50 billion for schools. Massive spending hikes. “Tax the rich” — except it never stops there. Is this the future Democrats want nationwide? IN THIS EPISODE… • The jaw-dropping NYC budget breakdown • Why raising taxes never fixes the problem • Eric Swalwell’s resurfaced poetry • Trump’s stand-up moments at the Board of Peace PLUS, A LIBERAL PARENTING GROUP CHAT TURNS INTO A WAR ZONE. Yes. A DC mom group melts down over Israel, Gaza, and “comrades.” You truly can’t make this up. Then — Featured Interview: Todd Ricketts 🇺🇸⚾ • Cubs season outlook • The MLB salary cap fight • Bears stadium drama • Launching the new “Free Spoke” search engine Serious policy. Cultural absurdity. Sports. Politics. All in one. Question of the Day: What’s your favorite Trump stand-up moment — and why? Subscribe for new episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Fun Time Friday. Like. Comment. Share. Stay ruthless. 00:00:32 Explosive Health Insurance Testimony Goes Off the Rails 00:02:20 NYC’s $127 Billion Budget Shock 00:07:18 How New York’s Spending Compares to Florida 00:09:09 $50 Billion for Schools — Where Is It Going? 00:16:28 Why This Blue-State Budget Model Spreads Nationwide 00:21:10 Eric Swalwell’s Governor Run & Resurfaced Poetry 00:30:10 Trump’s Midterm Energy & Stand-Up Moments 00:35:08 Rubio’s Munich Speech Reaction 00:42:39 Question of the Day: Best Trump Moment 00:47:55 DC Parenting Group Chat Implodes Over Gaza 01:02:10 Todd Ricketts Interview Begins 01:03:54 Cubs Season Outlook 01:06:04 MLB Salary Cap Debate 01:10:34 Bears Stadium Drama 01:17:18 Launch of “Free Spoke” Search Engine 01:33:18 Show Wrap & Tuesday Preview ➢ Subscribe on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ruthless/id1535384390 ➢ Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Uj2OGFyb9QnrpZw1nYv7E ➢ Visit our website: https://www.ruthlesspodcast.com/ ➢ Ruthless on X: https://x.com/RuthlessPodcast ➢ Ruthless on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRuthlessPodcast ➢ Ruthless on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthlesspod ➢ Ruthless on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialruthlesspod