Is the federal government supposed to run your life—or just protect your freedom? When politicians start promising childcare, healthcare, housing, and everything in between… are they helping you, or making you dependent? The fellas—Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, and John Ashbrook—jump straight into one of the biggest fights shaping the future of the country: what is the role of government in America today? Because this isn’t just policy—it’s direction. One side wants more control, more spending, more dependence. The other is asking a question we haven’t seriously debated in over a decade: what happens when the system gets too big to manage—and too easy to exploit? In this episode… Trump’s argument on federal vs state power—and why it’s blowing up online How government programs are being exploited at scale Why fraud, waste, and abuse are no longer just talking points—they’re visible everywhere The growing cracks inside the Democratic Party’s own base PLUS, A NAKED BURGLAR IN VIRGINIA THAT SOMEHOW TURNS INTO A POLITICAL ARGUMENT. We also break down the ActBlue investigation that could shake up Democratic fundraising, CNN admitting Dem voters don’t trust their own leadership, and a Hack Madness Final Four update! And yes… Fun Time Friday delivers again. It always does. Special Guest: Michael Kratsios (White House Director of Science & Technology) – The national AI framework and why it matters for everyday Americans 🤖 – How the U.S. plans to win the global AI race—especially against China 🌎 – Why AI could spark a blue-collar boom, not just replace jobs 🔧 – Protecting families, lowering costs, and keeping innovation American 🇺🇸 If you’re not subscribed, you’re missing the real conversation. Hit subscribe, follow us everywhere, and jump into the comments—we read all of it. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #Trump #GovernmentSpending #AI #ActBlue #Democrats #FederalGovernment #America #PoliticalCommentary ➢ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices