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What podcasts say about John Ashbrook

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What John Ashbrook has said on podcasts

30 statements · 3 positive · 22 negative · 2 mixed · 3 neutral

  1. on Cornell sexual-assault caseMixedOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The account evolved from alleged consent to allegations of gang rape without criminal charges.

    “In the beginning, it was allegedly consensual. And then there was an investigation. They didn't pursue charges. And now we're on full on gang rape.”

    Listen at 19:12

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  2. on Jane Doe’s sober-monitor decisionNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Leaving a sober-monitor duty to go drinking was irresponsible.

    “it is incredibly irresponsible to be a representative of a sorority and a fraternity and have the responsibility of being sober that night. Telling them, I can't do it. And then going out to the bar.”

    Listen at 24:26

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  3. on Cornell sexual-assault allegationNeutralOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The account should be evaluated as either rape or not rape, rather than reframed by online commentary.

    “it either was a rape or it wasn't a rape”

    Listen at 31:16

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  4. on Cornell sexual-assault allegationsNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The hosts claim the allegations intensified after Doe was disinvited from a Halloween party.

    “Alleging a horrific crime because she was disinvited from a Halloween party.”

    Listen at 33:37

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  5. on Media coverage of the Cornell caseNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The coverage feels like activism rather than reporting.

    “That feels like activism.”

    Listen at 36:20

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  6. on Woke political cultureNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The hosts characterize “woke two” as more militant than “woke one.”

    “woke one was crazy and woke two is militant.”

    Listen at 42:24

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  7. on Democratic election victoryNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    A Democratic victory would restore taxes on tips and overtime.

    “if the Democrats win, the first thing that they're going to do is start taxing your tips and taxing your overtime again.”

    Listen at 58:45

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  8. on Never-Trump figuresNegativeOct 8, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Never-Trump figures often defend unusually extreme Democratic candidates.

    “They have to pick the outlier case and defend that. They'll defend that to the hilt.”

    Listen at 1:12:03

    Open the episode · How the Cornell 7 Case Exposed the Media
  9. on DSA Detroit tweets about Abdul El-SayedNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    DSA Detroit tweets show El-Sayed was keynote speaker at its events for an extended period.

    “the DSA Detroit tweets that show that El Syed was their keynote speaker at every single event for who knows how long”

    Listen at 0:33

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  10. on Detroit DSA welcome to Abdul El-SayedNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Detroit DSA welcomed Abdul El-Sayed as a new team member in 2019.

    “Detroit DSA replied, you did it. Welcome to the team, comrade Abdul El-Sayed.”

    Listen at 8:45

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  11. on Abdul El-SayedNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Researching El-Sayed should lead voters to conclude he would harm Michigan.

    “if you do your research on this guy, you will conclude that he is bad for your state”

    Listen at 19:28

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  12. on James TalaricoNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Negative information about Talarico is damaging his public image.

    “the information flow against Tallarico is way, way, way negative against him. And that is having an impact on his image.”

    Listen at 31:57

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  13. on James Talarico and Ken Paxton Texas Senate raceMixedOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Talarico’s declining image may eventually lead to Paxton winning.

    “whether that image goes down enough to translate to the ballot and then ultimately Paxton wins”

    Listen at 32:08

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  14. on Democratic and Republican campaign advertisingNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Democrats trail Republicans substantially in advertising spending across contested races.

    “Democrats are way behind Republicans in terms of ad spend on the map.”

    Listen at 38:17

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  15. on Matt DunlapNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Matt Dunlap reaffirmed support for increasing Maine’s gas tax.

    “Matt Dunlap doubles down on increasing Maine's gas tax”

    Listen at 49:56

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  16. on Matt DunlapNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Matt Dunlap voted against lifetime probation and child-solicitation legislation.

    “Matt Dunlap voted against lifetime probation for repeat sex offenders and bills targeting child solicitation.”

    Listen at 50:29

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  17. on William LawrenceNegativeOct 7, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    William Lawrence supports abolishing the United States Senate.

    “his answer is abolish the Senate.”

    Listen at 55:06

    Open the episode · El-Sayed's Deleted Tweets: The DSA Ties He's Hiding From Voters + AG Blanche Joins the Progrum
  18. on Minnesota Democratic leadershipNegativeOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Minnesota Democratic leadership ignores problems involving Somali gangs.

    “they are a blind eye to the problem right in front of your face with somali gangs and all this stuff”

    Listen at 3:52

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  19. on MinnesotaNegativeOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Minnesota has been among the most humiliated states recently.

    “I don't think there's a lot of states in the union who've been so ritually humiliated over the last nine months as Minnesota has”

    Listen at 17:04

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  20. on IranNegativeOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Iran will not reach a deal because its leadership is untrustworthy.

    “they're never coming to a deal. They're just never going to do it because they are inherently untrustworthy partners.”

    Listen at 31:38

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  21. on Iran military actionPositiveOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The Iran military action is among the most decisive in decades and nearing conclusion.

    “is one of the most decisive military actions against the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world for 40 some odd years. Coming to a conclusion”

    Listen at 32:27

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  22. on IranPositiveOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    The Iran conflict will end by removing nuclear and terrorism capabilities.

    “The end of this looks like not having nuclear capability, not being able to fund global terrorism. and not being a consummate menace”

    Listen at 37:41

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  23. on Raytheon Tomahawk missilesNeutralOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Raytheon produces 60–80 Tomahawk missiles annually at $2.7 million each.

    “Raytheon makes 60 to 80 Tomahawk missiles a year. They sell them for $2.7 million.”

    Listen at 1:08:33

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  24. on Covenant missilesPositiveOct 6, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Covenant will produce over 1,000 missiles next year at $500,000 each.

    “Covenant is going to make over $1,000 next year. They're selling them for $500,000.”

    Listen at 1:08:37

    Open the episode · Walz's Fraud Problem Could Cost Democrats a Senate Seat + Joe Lonsdale Joins the Progrum
  25. on Democratic candidatesNegativeOct 2, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Democrats conceal extreme beliefs during campaigns and reveal them after taking office.

    “once you get into office, that's where you unleash the insanity”

    Listen at 7:39

    Open the episode · It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico
  26. on James Tallarico sports legislationNegativeOct 2, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    James Tallarico opposed a bill restricting boys from girls’ sports.

    “James Tallarico waving a transgender flag as he kills a bill to keep boys out of girls' sports.”

    Listen at 20:13

    Open the episode · It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico
  27. on 2026 electionNeutralOct 2, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Turnout will determine the election.

    “this election is going to come down to turnout.”

    Listen at 38:20

    Open the episode · It Keeps Getting Worse For Talarico
  28. on Senate Democrats’ opposition to Husted billNegativeSep 29, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Top Senate Democrats are slowing Husted’s energy-price bill to improve their electoral prospects.

    “Democrats are trying to stop him. It's not all the Democrats, but the Democrats at the top who are trying to recapture the majority want to slow this effort down because they think it will help their cause.”

    Listen at 8:52

    Open the episode · Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects
  29. on Democratic opposition to Husted billNegativeSep 29, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Democratic opposition to the bill may hurt the party with voters seeking action on data-center costs.

    “I'm not so sure it's going to work this time because people actually want something done on this subject. And if Democrats are the ones standing in the way, it's awfully hard for them to explain over the next month the reason why.”

    Listen at 16:10

    Open the episode · Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects
  30. on Democratic energy policiesNegativeSep 29, 2026· Ruthless Variety Program

    Democratic energy policies are the primary driver of high gas prices.

    “these Democrats and their stated goal is the primary driver behind the gas prices”

    Listen at 38:42

    Open the episode · Sabotage: Schumer blocks popular AI bill, looking to boost Democrats’ midterm prospects

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