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Get ready for a no-holds-barred take on the Trump administration’s tariff game plan in this unmissable episode of the Ruthless Variety Progrum! Hosts Josh Holmes, Comfortably Smug, Michael Duncan, and John Ashbrook tackle the tariff showdown—free trade warriors vs. protectionist champs—and reveal what’s at stake for American jobs, innovation, and global power. We’re joined by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, who shares jaw-dropping insights on reindustrializing America, dominating energy, and—yes—bringing back dire wolves and woolly mammoths to roam the Badlands! Expect sharp analysis on market chaos, bold predictions, and a wild ride through policy and possibility. Plus, the ‘Hack Madness’ Final Four heats up as Nicole Wallace, Joy Reid, Jake Tapper, and Margaret Brennan slug it out for the crown of ultimate political hack. Hit subscribe, smash that like button, and weigh in: Do you trust Trump on tariffs? This is Ruthless at its best—don’t miss out! #TrumpTariffs, #RuthlessVarietyProgram, #DougBurgumInterview, #AmericanJobs, #TradePolicy2025, #Reindustrialization, #EnergyDominance, #HackMadness, #FreeTradeVsProtectionism, #DireWolves, #WoollyMammoths, #PoliticalPodcast2025 Find out the true power of America's oil and natural gas. Go to LightsOnEnergy.org Call Congress and urge them to end the Biden pill penalty. Call 202-224-3121 Be ready for what's down the road. Go to Chevron.com/Anchor Protect medicare advantage and ensure seniors get the best care while protecting your hard earned tax dollars. Learn more protectingtaxpayers.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices