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10 Minute Drill
Your morning 10-minute rundown of the most important stories in news and politics, hosted by veteran political strategist Matt Whitlock. We’re keeping it fun, fast, and light because you’ve got enough going on.
Episodes
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Sifting Through the Wreckage of Election Day
The 2026 midterm elections delivered a major blow to Republicans. What went wrong, what message did voters send, and where does the GOP go from here? We sift…
10 Minute DrillAbout Last Night: unpacking election results, what they mean, and where we go now
On a special episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the 2026 midterm election results and what they mean after a shocking election night. We break down…
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ELECTION DAY: Our final breakdown; Dems radioactive meltdown over Haley and Abdul Drama
Election Day is here. We break down the final campaign rallies, four possible election night scenarios, and what the results could mean for Republicans and…
10 Minute DrillInternet explodes as surprise Michigan endorsement shakes up midterms; Decoy Dan probe expands
Election eve on the 10 Minute Drill. Trump is back on the rally trail in Iowa and Kansas, and the Michigan Senate race has been turned upside down. Democratic…
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Democrat civil war breaks out over Abdul El-Sayed; “Decoy Dan” Fallout Roils Alaska Senate race
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance hit the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, campaigning for Republicans in key races across…
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2026 Midterms: Fake Dan Sullivan & Democrats’ Alaska Strategy
President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying Republicans in key races across the country. From Texas to South…
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Trump Hits the Campaign Trail as Democrats Face New Controversies
President Donald Trump hits the campaign trail ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, rallying support for Republican candidates across Texas, Ohio, South…
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Bold Midterm Predictions, California Grift & Ro Khanna Goes Leeroy Jenkins
The 2026 midterms are just one week away, and the Senate map is coming into focus. Matt Whitlock breaks down the key races, his picks for Election Day, and the…
10 Minute DrillAbdul El-Sayed Implodes on Fox, Obama Can’t Save Him & Wisconsin’s Pay-to-Play Scandal
Republicans have room to close the deal. A new CBS News poll shows Democrats leading among voters who say they’ll definitely vote. Republicans lead among those…
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Democrats Face Tough Questions: Abdul El-Sayed, Ilhan Omar & Louise Lucas
The 2026 midterm elections are heating up as Senate races in Kansas and Texas draw attention, Democratic candidates face tough questions, and political…
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The 2026 Senate Map: Polling Controversies and Democratic Weaknesses
Fake political polls, the 2026 Senate races, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war lead today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock. We examine…
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Trump’s New Fraud Plan, Slotkin’s Intimidation Tactics & Elon Musk
President Donald Trump announces a new fraud whistleblower incentive program, Democrats target Elon Musk over his political spending, and Hillary Clinton…
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Trump’s Midterm Blitz, France Riots & Abdul El-Sayed’s Jesus Comparison
With just 14 days until Election Day, President Trump hits the campaign trail as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Congress. On today’s 10 Minute…
10 Minute DrillWhy these No Kings rallies looked a little different; Midterm Surprises brewing up north
Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to “shut up,” Trump holds off on Russia sanctions and goes after Zelenskyy, and the No Kings protests run low on energy. Matt…
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Ilhan Omar Probe, Peggy Flanagan Controversy & Democrats’ 100 Day Plan
Abdul El-Sayed faces tough questions, Ilhan Omar is under scrutiny, and Democrats unveil their plans for the first 100 days if they retake Congress. On today’s…
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Iran Targets the Midterms, Kamala’s 2028 Problem & Senate Showdowns
Iran’s strategy to influence the 2026 midterm elections, tightening Senate races in Texas and Iowa, and growing questions about Kamala Harris’s 2028…
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Abdul El-Sayed, Dan Osborn and the Battle for the Senate
Democrats are riding high on “hopium” ahead of the midterms, but could their confidence backfire? On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the…
10 Minute DrillAbdul El Sayed caught in lie that could reshape campaign; Hasan Piker walks into a buzzsaw
The Michigan Senate race turns nasty as Abdul El-Sayed trades insults with Sen. John Kennedy and faces new Muslim Brotherhood questions from Mike Rogers’…
10 Minute DrillThe most dangerous revelation from Abdul El Sayed’s policy agenda; Talarico goes missing
On this Monday Rundown of 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s push on Russia, Ukraine and diesel prices, and the high-stakes Senate races heading into the…
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Utah AG Derek Brown Joins the 10 Minute Drill
On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest political headlines with just 27 days until the midterm elections, including Kamala Harris’ struggling…
10 Minute DrillUK Terror threat, Talarico MIA; Trump Rallies Ohio; Unpacking more bad polling
All 12 B-1 Lancer bombers have been pulled from RAF Fairford after a foiled terror plot against the base. According to the New York Times and Wall Street…
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Ossoff’s Stock Trading Problem & Hasan Piker’s Political Influence
On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest political headlines, starting with Sen. Jon Ossoff facing scrutiny over his opposition to a congressional…
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The Strait of Hormuz, Suncor & American Energy
Americans are feeling the squeeze from high utility bills, while Washington remains divided over legislation targeting energy costs and congressional stock…
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The Truth Behind Democrats’ “Affordability” Message
President Trump is pushing American AI forward while Democrats keep standing in the way. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s meeting with AI…
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The Media’s Midterm Doom Doesn’t Add Up
On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down falling gas prices and what they could mean for the 2026 midterms, as well as the latest developments in American…
10 Minute DrillYour guide to midterm polling whiplash; Republicans navigate Iran politics | Monday Rundown
The midterms are 36 days away. Today's 10 Minute Drill breaks down the week's biggest stories in ten minutes. Trump says no to Iran. President Trump rejected…
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Peltola Under Fire, Abdul’s Iran Problem & Kamala’s Latest Gaffe
On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories making headlines, from Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations to Kamala…
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Senator Jon Husted joins 10MD, Trump-Xi & the Boston Lesbian Bar Debacle
President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China navigate tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, national security…
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The most provocative political ad of the cycle; Fraud scandal roils Senate race
President Donald Trump takes center stage at the United Nations, addressing Iran, global carbon taxes, U.S. funding for the UN, and America’s role on the world…
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Trump, Xi and a Big Week in Foreign Policy
President Trump heads to the United Nations as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for a high-profile state visit to Washington. On today’s 10 Minute Drill…
10 Minute DrillDoes Trump's war with CNN help or hurt him? Dems fight against data center fixes
President Trump announces a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, but Obama once removed Fox News, too. On the September 21, 2026 episode of The 10…
10 Minute DrillThe Biggest Stories You Missed This Week
It’s been another crazy week around the nation! Catch up on the top stories you might’ve missed from the past week. Five stories you may have missed this past…
10 Minute DrillFed Hikes Rates, Talarico’s Political Pivot & Paramount’s California Exit
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates, James Talarico’s own reverend questions how he is presenting himself to Texas voters, a New York City hospital faces…
10 Minute DrillAI Doomerism: A political ploy or true panic? Gavin goes fishing for attention
The Senate’s CLARITY Act just failed — and Democrats who spent months negotiating the crypto bill ultimately voted against moving it forward. What does the…
10 Minute DrillDemocrats Plot Impeachment; Talarico comes out against parental rights; China Helps Iran
China and Iran, Democrats’ plans for investigations and impeachment, the future of crypto regulation, and James Talarico’s comments on parents and gender…
10 Minute DrillMidterms turn upside down with crunch time ad bonanza; Crypto Week | Monday Rundown
Texas politics just took a major turn. Trump's Super PAC, the Senate Leadership Fund, and Elon Musk are all pouring money into resetting Ken Paxton's Senate…
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Day 2 GOP Midterm Conference Highlights & Stories You Missed
25 years after the horrific terrorist attacks of September 11th, we remember that fateful day and why it’s so important to never forget the impact had on our…
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INSIDE the GOP Midterm Convention; the tool fueling Lindsay Clancy Fandom
On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the RNC Midterm Convention as the 2026 midterm elections heat up. We break down JD Vance’s Thursday…
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The 2026 Senate Battle: Texas, Key Races and the GOP Convention
The 2026 midterm elections are heating up. This week, we take a closer look at the Republican midterm convention, the 2026 Senate map, the Texas Senate race…
10 Minute DrillGOP Convention PREVIEW; Texas Senate Race Heats Up; Lindsay Clancy and TikTok
We're officially post-Labor Day, and that means the GOP Convention is here. Despite the narrative that nobody's showing up, all signs point to a packed two…
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Jeffries Is FURIOUS: Democrats Punish Golden & MGP
House Democrats are in disarray as Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez break with their own party and vote with Republicans on a key House…
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Dark Money, Data Centers & Hollywood’s Hulk problem
The Democratic Socialists of America say they want to build a new generation of young candidates. So why are they backing Ed Markey—a longtime Washington…
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The Senate candidate who wants to “dismantle capitalism,” Abdul’s V-Necks, bad jokes, and bad math
Iran tensions escalate near the Strait of Hormuz, Republican enthusiasm surges heading into the 2026 midterms, and Democrats struggle to define a clear agenda…
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Trump Warns Iran, Canada Courts U.S. Academics & MAHA Eyes the 2026 Midterms
President Donald Trump declares Iran a “failed nation” as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Canada is making a push to attract American…
10 Minute DrillDemocrats fight over Hasan Piker; New 2028 litmus test; Rahm in the wilderness | Monday Rundown
It's the Monday Rundown, and Michigan Democrats have a big blue mess on their hands. We break down the chaos at the Michigan Democratic convention, where a…
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Special Friday: Mary Katherine Ham and Bethany Mandel on normies and the 2026 midterms
What are everyday Americans really thinking as the 2026 midterm elections approach? In this 10 Minute Drill, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham take a…
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Hasan Piker Backlash, Paramount-Warner Merger Lawsuit, Larry Krasner & Hakeem Jeffries
Hasan Piker faces bipartisan backlash over comments about American Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed’s “moderate” political image comes under scrutiny. We also break…
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Abdul’s Radical Policies, Newsom’s California Tire Ban & More
From controversial policy positions to cringe-worthy political moments, we’re breaking down the biggest stories in American politics. We examine Abdul’s latest…
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Trump Treasury's "Operation Economic Outcast" Targets Iran, DSA's Violent Rhetoric Exposed, Randi Weingarten's Target Boycott
The Trump administration's Treasury Department has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," a sweeping new effort to sever Iran's economic lifelines and isolate…
10 Minute DrillInside the DC Grand Prix; Mark Ruffalo hulk smashes Dem lawfare with antisemitism | Monday Rundown
Trump takes the presidential limo for a 180mph joyride down Pennsylvania Avenue in the "Freedom 250 Grand Prix," and data centers become the unlikely…
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"Limousine Liberals," Harry & Meghan's UK Return, and Trent England on Beshear's Electoral College Push
Battleground Democrats are facing backlash over "working-class" campaign narratives that don't match their financial disclosures — from six-figure salaries to…
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Democrats Move Left: Florida Election Results, Healthcare, California & Ro Khanna
Florida’s election night is in the books — and the results are revealing major divisions within the Democratic Party. In this episode, we break down the…
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Swalwell’s China Files Bombshell; Bombshell polling rocks Dems midterm plans
We break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict as a 60-day memorandum of understanding ends without a deal. President Trump says there have been no…
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The new GOP midterm playbook; why Democrats are embracing socialism
What issues will define the 2026 midterm elections? In this episode, we examine the latest Republican polling, the political debate over socialism and…
10 Minute DrillThe DNC plot to marginalize DSA for 2028; Gav and Gretch laugh off lockdowns | Monday Rundown
The DNC just locked in its 2028 primary calendar — and it's built to check the party's growing socialist wing before it can gain real power. Today on Monday…
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Top Stories You Missed This Past Week
It’s been another crazy week around the nation! Catch up on the top stories you might’ve missed from the past week. 1. Wisconsin’s election results are in—and…
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Wisconsin Election Results, Abdul El-Sayed’s Tackle Football Challenge & the $200 Trillion DSA Agenda
In this episode, we break down the latest election results and political developments across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including polling errors, David Crowley’s…
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Francesca Hong’s Radical Policies, Abdul El-Sayed’s Deleted Videos & Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Agenda
From Francesca Hong’s radical policies in Wisconsin to Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos and Zohran Mamdani’s escalating fight with Amazon, the radical left…
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Did Abdul El-Sayed just nuke his campaign with bad football takes? Thanksgiving on the ballot
Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary is down to the wire — a final poll shows Francesca Hong with a stunning 22-point lead over David Crowley, and Politico…
10 Minute DrillAOC’s path for 2028; Abdul’s bad healthcare offer; Senate passes major milestone
The Senate wraps its final hours before recess with a historic confirmation record — Todd Blanche and 74 other nominees confirmed, pushing Republicans to a 95%…