# A New Low for Journalism? - Scott Pelley Implodes + Rep. Pfluger Joins the Progrum

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Podcast: [Ruthless Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ruthless-podcast-1318840)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The media meltdown over Scott Pelley, the latest fallout from the Graham Platner scandal, California's election counting chaos, and a recap of the Tunnel to Towers climb. Plus Rep. August Pfluger joins the fellas to discuss reconciliation, government fraud, and the future of the Republican agenda. #RuthlessPodcast #Politics #ScottPelley #California #Congress 00:03:18 Scott Pelley’s Meltdown Over Changes at CBS News 00:07:17 Scott Pelley Compares Journalism to Military Service 00:33:21 John Fetterman Obliterates Graham Plattner 00:37:26 Plattner’s Supporters Defend the Indefensible 00:44:29 Hakeem Jeffries Dodges Questions on the Plattner Scandal 00:49:34 Spencer Pratt’s Runoff Chances Collapse as California Keeps Counting 00:54:59 California Ballot Controversy and the Lee Wolf Story 01:07:31 Tunnel to Towers Challenge at One World Trade Center 01:16:38 Rep. August Pfluger on Reconciliation 3.0 and GOP Priorities 01:30:31 Congressional Baseball Game Preview and GOP Winning Streak Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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