Ruthless Podcast Ruthless Podcast

Why Democrats Can’t Control ‘Woke 2’

Aug 20, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

The Ruthless Podcast hosts Josh Holmes, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook analyze recent Democratic primary losses, arguing that "Woke 1.0" has been replaced by the more radical "Woke 2.0." They cite defeats of establishment-backed candidates like Alex Vindman and George Conway by far-left activists as evidence that Democratic leadership has lost control of its base. The episode also exposes a suspected Democratic plot in Alaska, where a candidate named Dan Sullivan ran against incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan to confuse voters, a scheme the hosts claim was covered up by New York Times report…

Topics discussed

Intro: Woke 2.0 takeover and Durbin-Marshall bill ad Primary results: Alex Vindman's defeat and Woke 1.0 vs 2.0 Florida Senate race: Angie Nixon's upset and Schumer's failure Woke 2.0 defined: DSA, anti-Americanism, and grassroots rage Primary upsets: Maryland, NY, and the collapse of ActBlue fundraising Alaska election: Fake Dan Sullivan and voter deception tactics NYT essay critique: Covering for the fake candidate Evidence of fraud: Logo theft, Che Guevara magnet, and registration Data center debate: AOC, David Hogg, and economic benefits Re-industrialization: Sherrod Brown's flip-flop and China threat King of the Hill: Jon Ossoff, Caroline Levitt, and listener comments
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