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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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Abdul exposed for recycling talking points; a threat to a top Trump priority; Highlights of he week
It's a special Friday highlights episode. Abdul El-Sayed stumbles through back-to-back cable news interviews, unable to give a straight answer on Medicare for…
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Meet the “burn it all down” dems, from Abdul to Kamala, Mayor Pete to holiday-hating Francesca Hong
Abdul El-Sayed's controversial win was closer than the polls predicted — we break down why McMorrow played spoiler, why pollsters missed the mark, and the…
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The DSA Candidate who wants to cancel Thanksgiving; Michigan Dems pick radical Abdul
The Michigan primary results are in — plus how the candidates spent election night. Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong's controversial past comments resurface…
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The giant loophole foreign governments use to shape US politics; Michigan showdown
It's Michigan Primary Day. Blanche approaches a key Senate Judiciary committee vote today, a bombshell report reveals Abdul El-Sayed paid a Detroit pastor…
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Radicals run away with key Dem primaries; Senate’s August sprint | Monday Rundown
10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown for August 3rd: Senators propose bill to fund the government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown, new details emerge on…
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Fauci, Zohran, and the SAVE Act - The top 5 stories of the last week
10 Minute Drill might’ve been on the road this week, but a ton happened back in the nation’s capital and around the country! Here are the top five stories from…
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Fauci Fallout, Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Store Plan & GOP Senate Poll
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Zohran Mamdani, Iran, the U.S. Senate, and the latest battle over tax cuts headline today's episode. We break down the latest developments…
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Democrats on Defense: Fauci's Diary, Gavin's Skeltons, & the Michigan Debate
In today's episode, we cover the biggest political and national security stories shaping the headlines. We begin with the memorial honoring Senator Lindsey…
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Senate Week Ahead: Trump, Iran, the SAVE Act & Election Security
This week on the podcast, we break down the biggest stories coming out of Washington, including President Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
10 Minute DrillKnives out for the DNC Chairman as Dem Disarray hits a fever pitch; Michigan proxy fight rages
On another special Monday Rundown from 10 Minute Drill: Reports of chaos inside DNC headquarters, including a cash crunch so severe that vendors are reportedly…
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Thrown water bottles, wild accents, crypto progress - wild week in review
Catch up with the top stories from this past week on 10 Minute Drill! Trump and the National Academy of Sciences: President Trump orders a review of the…
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Randi Weingarten's Latest Indoctrination Attempt; the big lesson of the World Cup
Major progress for the Crypto CLARITY Act, and Democrats face new controversies over education, healthcare, and the working class. In this episode: CLARITY Act…
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Democrats shouted down by their own base; Scandals plague Platner replacement
Hegseth Testifies on Iran, James Talarico Faces Backlash, & Democrats’ Latest Controversies We break down the biggest political stories shaping the national…
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Costumes, silly accents, and DSA cosplay - how the Democrat civil war has gotten theatrical
President Donald Trump responds to Iranian attacks on U.S. service members, orders a review of the National Academy of Sciences over controversial climate…
10 Minute DrillDems attempt Biden replay to stem primary losses to Dem Socialists; Iran erupts | Monday Rundown
July 20: Iran Kills US Troops, Midterm Polling Shifts, AOC's Michigan Rally, Hasan Piker's Mao Costume, Maine Debate Chaos, and Hawaii's Supreme Court Under…
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Marco Rubio vs. Far-Left Extremism, Sheldon Whitehouse’s Bias & Mamdani’s Housing Agenda
In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories shaping America. Marco Rubio exposes the dangers of far-left political…
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AG Nom Todd Blanche hearing fireworks; Nick Shirley on the Hill; Newsom vs. Musk
In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest stories from Washington, Capitol Hill, and the 2026 political landscape: President Donald…
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Supreme Court Justices Testify on Safety Threats, DSA Wants to Abolish the Senate
On today's episode of Ten Minute Drill, Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan testify before Congress about escalating threats against the…
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DSA Rebellion, Lindsey Graham's Legacy, & Katie Porter's Yelp Mess
Matt Whitlock breaks down the biggest political stories of the day: the scramble to replace Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate and on the 2026 South Carolina…
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Zohran aide attempts light treason; Ro Khanna’s Mideast Misadventures; Remembering Lindsey Graham
An aide to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was caught scheduling a meeting with the Iranian ambassador to the United States — a major red flag that's not…
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Unpacking Graham Platner’s strange hostage video and what it means for the midterms
Graham Platner's Senate campaign is over — but he refused to go quietly. According to Politico, Platner's own top aides urged him to strike a conciliatory…
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Platner is OUT but for Democrats, the problems are just getting started
On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock breaks down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, the Russia-Ukraine war, the 2026 Senate races…
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Trump's NATO Victory, Democrats' Platner Crisis, Crypto Legislation Push & Manny Rutinel's Vegan Chorizo Controversy
President Trump scores a major win at NATO, warning European allies on defense spending, immigration, and energy policy during his visit to Ankara, Turkey…
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The end of Graham Platner; DSA candidate invokes Taylor Swift to combat women problem
Politico is reporting exclusively that a woman who dated Graham Platner says he sexually assaulted her. She came forward after the New York Times buried her…
10 Minute DrillAmerica 250 vs Democrat Socialists’ “Dependence Day” lament; huge Senate shakeup | Monday Rundown
The July 4th ceremony on the National Mall was something else. A 107-year-old Navy veteran and D-Day survivor. A 104-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor saluting…
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Flashing red lights on China’s attacks on American energy; Preparing for America250 the right way
Happy July 3rd from the 10 Minute Drill — and what a week it has been! ⚽ USA WINS — FIRST KNOCKOUT ROUND WIN SINCE 2002 The US Men's National Team just…
10 Minute DrillMeet the socialist who said America deserved 9/11 - and beat a 15-term incumbent to win a house seat
On today's 10 Minute Drill, we're covering the biggest stories of the day — in just over 10 minutes! Melat Kiros just defeated Diana DeGette — a 15-term…
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SCOTUS’ most consequential decision; Europe is losing the war against AC
On today's 10 Minute Drill, we're covering the biggest stories of the day ⚖️ SUPREME COURT: TRANS ATHLETES & TITLE IX The Supreme Court rules 6-3 that states…
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Dems defend increasingly shrinking “big tent;” Will these new Iran talks be different?
In today's 10 Minute Drill, we're covering the biggest stories of the day Iran & Qatar Talks — New diplomatic talks are underway in Qatar even as tensions…
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A far-left Democrat was chased out of a pride event by pro-Palestine activists | Monday Rundown
Iran bombed tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. America bombed Iran. Iran struck US military installations. We break down the escalation cycle and where this is…
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The new Congresswoman who hates America; Democrat leaders panic about socialism surge
In the latest episode of The 10 Minute Drill, Darializa Avila Chevalier — founder of Columbia University Apartheid Divest — shocks the Democratic Party by…
10 Minute DrillAlert: Socialists deliver shocking sweep in New York; Dem leadership in panic mode
Last night New York voters elected to advance a number of Zohran Mamdani endorsed "Democrat socialist" candidates, even over progressive candidates with robus…
10 Minute DrillRadical Democrat Socialists seek to conquer Democrat party; Iran negotiations; Team Algae exposed
The US Treasury has issued a waiver that effectively rolls back 40 years of American oil sanctions against Iran. US refiners can now import Iranian oil and pay…
10 Minute DrillIran Peace Talks KICK OFF, Democrat financial scandal exposed | 10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown
Iran peace talks are officially underway in Switzerland. JD Vance calls it a monumental opportunity. The media is already hinting at hijinks behind the scenes…
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Recap: Iran Deal, Domestic Terror attack foiled, and a wild week in Washington
It's been a wild week in Washington, so we made a quick Friday recap pulling together some of the highlights from this week in 10 Minute Drill! The Iran MOU -…
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DC elects their own Zohran; Trump navigates Iran deal fallout; Soros DA in hot water
On today's 10 Minute Drill, we're covering the biggest stories of the day — in just over 10 minutes! 🌍 TRUMP AT THE G7 & THE IRAN LOVE BOMB Trump is having the…
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Domestic Terror attack at White House foiled; MLB steps in it with mandatory pride hat fight
The FBI just disrupted a drone and sniper plot targeting a UFC event near the White House. Five in custody, 23 identified in the network. The alleged plan…
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Iran deal and the biggest test for JD Vance; what World Cup tourists tell us about geopolitics
Trump touches down in France and Geneva ahead of the G7 as the White House pushes forward on an Iran nuclear deal. JD Vance makes clear: Iran will not get a…
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Monday Rundown: New Iran deal raises questions; Trump at the G7; Fight Night at the White House
It's the Monday Rundown on 10 Minute Drill! We're breaking down the biggest stories from the weekend — including Trump's UFC entrance, the details and serious…
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Graham Platner’s accidental Epstein connection; CNN calls out a Democrat for erasing past
Today on the 10 Minute Drill: The U.S. hit Iran hard — and Trump says we're hitting them again. We now control the Strait of Hormuz. Then, the greatest…
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Meet the left-wing group that funded hate groups.. So they could raise money to fight hate
The U.S. is responding after Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz — Trump announced the attack and promised a response. Then…
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Democrats implode over Graham Platner’s mounting pile of scandals
Today on the 10 Minute Drill: The Graham Platner meltdown continues — his biggest fundraising day came after his scandals broke, Ro Khanna walks back "believe…
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Monday Rundown: LA looks like a banana republic as late votes shift results away from Spencer Pratt
Something doesn't add up in Los Angeles. Spencer Pratt had a nearly 6-point lead over Nithya Raman after election night — and then, days later, the race…
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Friday Breakdown: New York Times bombshell on Graham Platner and abuse
Yesterday the New York Times released a long-awaited bombshell story about Graham Platner and his past relationships, including accounts on the record from…
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Marco vs. the House; CNN’s shock polling on Democrats identity crisis; Bessent Beastmode
Iran fired missiles and drones toward U.S. and partner forces near Kuwait and Bahrain. CENTCOM reports no U.S. personnel were harmed and forces remain on high…
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Rubio sizzles in the Senate; Platner tries to calm troubled waters in Washington
Election night results are in. The California governor's race and the Los Angeles mayor's race both delivered surprises — Karen Bass's political future is in…
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Election Day: Can Spencer Pratt pull it off? We play Graham Platner Scandal Bingo
We talk about what it takes to lose a Senate race. Todd Akin lost Missouri over one comment about rape. Roy Moore lost Alabama — to a Democrat — over…
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Monday Rundown: Platner's Illicit Texts, NJ Riot Fallout, Iran struggles & Jamie Dimon's war
It's Monday — here's what you need to know before the week gets away from you. The Platner story has taken a serious turn. The Wall Street Journal is reporting…
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Rubio's Iran Warning, $10M DNC Autopsy DISASTER, Protesters CHEER ICE & Texas Election Night
At Trump's 12th Cabinet meeting, Secretary of State Rubio was blunt: Iran will never have a nuclear weapon — full stop. Defense Secretary Hegseth went further…
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Graham Platner’s bizarre origin story; Dems fight ICE by building a wall; Jaxson Dart and the heckler’s veto
Graham Platner positioned himself as a working-class Maine veteran ready to take on the establishment. So why did his father give him $200,000 to buy his first…
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Memorial Day Recap: Honoring the 13 Fallen, Iran on the Brink, Platner's Portnoy Disaster & Newsom's Gas Lie
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Honoring the 13 Fallen of Operation Epic Fury 01:11 – Iran Deal: "95%" There — or Not? 02:25 – America’s red lines with…
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Democrat Calls for Internment Camps, Massie OUT, Socialist Cities Collapse
A Texas Democratic congressional candidate just called for converting an ICE detention center into an internment camp for "American Zionists" — and her runoff…
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Iran's 5 Demands, Primary Night Results, NAACP Boycott & Cleveland Clinic Exposed
Iran has submitted a new proposal to the United States with five demands: U.S. troop withdrawals from the region, war reparations, lifted sanctions, release of…
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Iran's Clock is Ticking, Dems' Race War Play, & the Fake Doctor Running for Senate | 10 Minute Drill
Iran is on the clock — and Trump isn't bluffing. After Iran bombed a UAE nuclear facility, President Trump is holding a Situation Room meeting on next steps…
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Monday Rundown: China deals, Kamala’s brainstorm, Ballroom brawl, next front in redistricting
Join us for a special Monday rundown ahead of another crazy week! President Donald Trump returns from China with major headlines — but what did the United…
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Trump Arrives in China, JD Targets Fraud, Greenpeace Loses BIG | 10 Minute Drill
President Trump arrives in Beijing as tensions with China remain high over Taiwan, human rights, trade, and America’s strategic future. We break down the…
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Unpacking everything Trump hopes to accomplish in China; Zohran’s Intifada realized
President Trump arrives in Beijing for a high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping as the debate over China, trade, espionage, and American decline takes center…
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Analyzing the most important week of Trump’s presidency with Iran, China, and huge budget bills
Trump says Iran’s response was “inappropriate” as the ceasefire appears to be on life support. Meanwhile, Congress gears up for the next reconciliation battle…
10 Minute DrillMonday Rundown: Previewing Trumps’s China Trip; Iran bark and bite; Dem meltdown over Virginia maps
In the May 11th Special Monday Rundown episode of 10 Minute Drill, Matt previews a crazy week ahead: What’s next with Iran; Trump heads to China for the most…
10 Minute DrillEmergency Breakdown: Virginia Supreme Court throws out Democrat maps
Join us for a special emergency Friday update from 10 Minute Drill! On Friday morning the Virginia Supreme Court ruled against Democrats new congressional…