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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
10 Minute DrillMarco Rubio’s Latest Role; California clown car hits the debate stage; Barack Obama is disappointed
On the May 7 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down Barack Obama’s latest lecture on the “rule of law” and explain why many conservatives aren’t buying…
10 Minute DrillBreaking down the growing feud on the Supreme Court; CNN exposes Gavin’s CA gas price problems
On the May 6th episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories driving the day: -Iran tests the ceasefire as tensions flare in the…
10 Minute DrillThe top thing Dana Perino thinks we might be missing heading into the midterms
In the May 5 episode of the 10 Minute Drill Podcast, we break down the biggest political and policy stories of the day, joined again by Fox News anchor and…
10 Minute DrillSpecial Friday: Dana Perino joins 10MD! Hakeem’s meltdown; Maine Senate shakeup
On this special May 1 Friday episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a packed day in politics: Bernie Sanders-backed Graham Platner emerges as the…
10 Minute DrillTrump talks tough with Iran; Tim Walz and stolen valor fighting fraud; Ilhan’s World War 11
On this April 30 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down President Trump’s latest warning to Iran and what his overnight posts signal about the…
10 Minute DrillWhat Saturday’s wild events mean for Washington; new bombshell about teachers union politics
April 28th’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill breaks down the biggest political stories shaping the day. We cover the fallout from the White House…
10 Minute DrillMonday Rundown: What happened at the White House Correspondents Dinner and what comes next
April 27 on The 10 Minute Drill: We break down the biggest political and national security stories of the day, including fallout from the White House…
10 Minute DrillAnalyzing Virginia: Silver lining, legal fights; Ilhan’s missing millions; the SPLC Scandal
April 23rd Episode – Virginia Fallout, Iran Escalation, SPLC Charges & Ilhan Under Fire On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest…
10 Minute DrillSpecial interests secure narrow gerrymandering win in Virginia; MAHA and the Midterms
Big developments across politics, foreign policy, and the courts—today’s episode covers a rapidly shifting landscape both at home and abroad. We start with the…
10 Minute DrillCalling Iran’s bluff; election day in VA; Boozy Dems find common ground with European socialists
Election Day has arrived in Virginia, and the final push is on. We break down what to watch as voters head to the polls, why independents could decide the…
10 Minute DrillMonday Rundown: Iran’s fickle dealmaking; Zohran’s Joker Impression; Early Voting data in Virginia
In today’s Monday rundown episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover a fast-moving set of global and domestic developments with major implications for U.S…
10 Minute DrillTax Day Surprises; Dems 25th Amendment mess; Steyer’s Radical ICE Plan | 10 Minute Drill April 16
Tax Day is here, and the political fireworks are just getting started. In today’s episode, we break down what new tax policies actually mean for Americans…
10 Minute DrillCalifornia Dems fight Nick Shirley to protect fraud; Dems face tough questions on Swalwell
In the April 15 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, the fallout from the Eric Swalwell scandal takes center stage as Congress returns to Capitol Hill and tough…
10 Minute DrillSwalwell resigns in disgrace; Kamala Harris’s Trump impression; Wes Moore and the Streisand Effect
On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political developments shaping the moment—from rising global tensions to mounting pressure…
10 Minute DrillIran peace talks cut short for a good reason; Swalwell suspends campaign; Kamala 2028
Peace talks collapse of key red lines, a major campaign is put on ice, and redistricting battles take center stage. In today’s Special Monday Rundown, we break…
10 Minute DrillUnpacking the Iran ceasefire: who won, where things stand; Swalwell’s scandals; the future of NATO
A potential Iran ceasefire could mark a major turning point in global security — but key questions remain. In today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break…
10 Minute DrillWhat happened in Iran last night; Dems Precarious Piker Problem; Jet-Setting Climate Activists
Tensions spike as a dramatic “doomsday” warning tied to Iran circulates following a major deadline — raising questions about what’s واقعی, what’s rhetoric, and…
10 Minute DrillEaster Miracle, Artemis Triumph, and Democrats in Disarray
A dramatic Easter miracle takes center stage as a missing U.S. airman is successfully recovered in Iran—sparking a high-level White House briefing and renewed…
10 Minute DrillSpecial Monday Rundown: Easter Miracle in Iran; Cabinet Shake-up; ActBlue Bombshell
A high-stakes start to the week on The 10 Minute Drill - we’re bringing a special 5-minute look ahead at what we’ll be watching this week. President Donald…
10 Minute DrillTrump calms nerves and gas prices on Iran; Birthright Citizenship at SCOTUS; data center battle
In this episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down a fast-moving set of major stories—from rising tensions with Iran to a high-stakes Supreme Court battle…
10 Minute DrillShutdown blowing up on Dems; SCOTUS delivers surprising 8-1 blow to left-wing activism
In this April 1 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a packed slate of major political, legal, and cultural stories shaping the national conversation…
10 Minute DrillNo Kings: meet the shady funders and organizers; What’s next in the DHS shutdown; Dems new 2028 Plan
Washington is in chaos as a DHS shutdown fight escalates—and the politics around it are getting even messier. In today’s episode, we break down the standoff…
10 Minute DrillDems move goalposts on DHS shutdown as TSA agents sleep in cars; Dark money dishonesty in Virginia maps fight
DHS shutdown tensions reach a breaking point in today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill. As negotiations stall, Democrats are digging in on controversial…
10 Minute DrillDHS Shutdown Deal Explained | Sanctuary Policy Backlash | Minnesota Green Proposal Controversy
Is a DHS shutdown deal finally within reach? In today’s episode, we break down a potential agreement that could fund most of the Department of Homeland…
10 Minute DrillHow the “Chuck Chuck Schumer” movement is impacting the shutdown; Chicago shooting roils Dems; ICE helps TSA
The Democrats DHS shutdown is starting to hit home—and travelers across the country are feeling the impact. In today’s episode, we break down the growing chaos…
10 Minute DrillMonday Rundown: Trump’s new strategy for ending the shutdown; Iran missiles that can hit Europe; Dem Revenge Plot
Monday, March 23rd — Special Monday Rundown The DHS shutdown chaos is escalating — and now it’s hitting travelers across the country. In today’s 10 Minute…
10 Minute DrillHochul says quiet part out loud; Dems admit shutdown is hurting wrong people; teachers unions prep for midterms
March 19 Episode – Strait of Hormuz, Shutdown Fallout, Hochul’s Tax Plea & Big Tech’s Energy Problem The global and domestic pressure points are converging—and…
10 Minute DrillMeet the missing Ayatollah; Nick Shirley hunts fraud in CA; Democrats impending identity crisis
On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a rapidly escalating global and political landscape—from major developments inside Iran to growing…
10 Minute DrillIran Tensions Rise, DHS Shutdown Fight, Fairfax School Assault Scandal & Trump’s Energy Triumph
On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political and national security stories driving the news cycle. First, tensions with Iran…
10 Minute DrillSpecial Monday Rundown: Oscars, Terror Attacks, Warships in the Strait, another VA sanctuary scandal
It’s a special Monday Rundown on the 10 Minute Drill, breaking down the biggest political, national security, and policy stories shaping the week ahead. In…
10 Minute DrillIran, the Strait of Hormuz, and mines; fraud bonanza; Starbucks flees high-tax Seattle | 10 Minute Drill
The Strait of Hormuz is back in the headlines after ships were struck and the U.S. Navy destroyed multiple boats suspected of deploying sea mines — raising…
10 Minute DrillCNN’s Terror Tales; Gavin Newsom’s wife starts a scandal; Wes Moore’s bridge to nowhere
On the March 11 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories of the day — from the escalating military campaign against Iran to…
10 Minute DrillZohran and NY Terror; Trump navigates volatility around Iran; Virginia votes on gerrymandering
Today on the 10 Minute Drill, we start by honoring six American service members during a dignified transfer ceremony. Then we turn to the latest developments…
10 Minute DrillBattle lines drawn in major Texas Senate Race; Inside the room when Trump decided to bomb Iran
Primary night in Texas delivers a political upset, new reporting reveals how the Trump administration made the final decision to strike Iran, and Gavin Newsom…
10 Minute DrillNew details from in the room about how Iran diplomacy fell apart; Democrat civil war gets expensive
In the March 4 episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest developments surrounding Iran, the collapse of diplomacy, and the growing political…
10 Minute DrillIran Strikes Fallout: Democrats Scramble, World Backs U.S. | Austin Terror, Virginia Tragedy & Portnoy vs. Swalwell
In today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we unpack the rapidly developing fallout from the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran — and why the political, global…
10 Minute DrillMonday Bonus: Iran Strike Explained: What Happened, Why Trump Acted, Democrat Response & What Happens Next
Monday Bonus: Everything You Need to Know About our conflcit with Iran The United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes against Iran — targeting…
10 Minute DrillSusan Rice’s Threats; State of the Union final thoughts; Cancel Culture comes for olympians
On the February 26 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the aftermath of President Trump’s State of the Union — the reaction, the polling, and the…
10 Minute DrillState of the Union Recap: Triumph, Contrast & the Democrat Meltdown
President Trump’s State of the Union address was part victory lap, part policy blueprint, and part cultural contrast — and we break it all down in this special…
10 Minute DrillThe Most important thing for Trump at State of the Union; SCOTUS tariffs showdown; Olympic Glory
Will President Trump use the State of the Union to sharpen the contrast — or fuel the infighting? On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down what…
10 Minute DrillNew details on DC Sewage Disaster, Trump’s 2026 Strategy & Virginia Dems Power Grab
DC Sewage Disaster, Trump’s 2026 Strategy & Virginia’s Redistricting Power Grab On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover one of the most chaotic 24…
10 Minute DrillAOC’s Munich Fallout; Leadership Lessons from DC’s “Poo-Tomac Problem,” Wes Moore’s Tim Walz moment
The fallout from Munich isn’t over. On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the continued controversy surrounding AOC’s viral Taiwan moment —…
10 Minute DrillMunich hits and misses; Olympic controversy; dark money fighting voter ID; Poo-Tomac Problems
In this February 17th Lightning Round episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political flashpoints moving fast — and why they matter. At the…
10 Minute DrillBlowout Jobs Report, DHS Shutdown Showdown, Netanyahu-Iran Talks & Munich Tensions
On the February 12th episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a blockbuster jobs report, a looming DHS shutdown showdown, Trump’s positioning with…
10 Minute DrillTrump changes the energy equation; dark money fireworks, CA’s Super Bowl “jock tax”
It’s a packed midweek 10 Minute Drill — big policy, big money, and yes… hockey hype to kick things off. 🏒 First up: the EPA’s 2009 Endangerment Finding — the…
10 Minute DrillDems plan DHS shutdown; Kamala challenges Gavin for lefty internet supremacy; the Voter ID debate
In this February 10th episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down the political fights dominating Washington — and what they actually mean. 🚨 ICE Funding…
10 Minute DrillEveryone declares victory in Minnesota ICE drawdown; Blue State Exodus; Trans politics shift
On the February 5th episode of The 10 Minute Drill, the political ground is shifting fast—and the data is getting impossible to ignore. We break down new…
10 Minute DrillGroundhog Day Shutdown; Don Lemon’s Arrest; Minnesota anarchy; Indoctrinating Judges
The February 3rd episode of the 10 Minute Drill Podcast dives into the political, legal, and cultural battles driving today’s biggest headlines — from the…
10 Minute DrillThe most unnecessary shutdown in history; New front in Trump vs. Newsom battle; Energy Reality
January 29 – Shutdown Watch, ICE Character Assassination, Trump vs. Newsom, Energy Reality Washington is on shutdown watch as Senate Majority Leader Chuck…
10 Minute DrillLooking for offramps in Minnesota; Virginia’s wild public safety experiment; Trump in Iowa
In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill: Trump Hits Iowa: Campaigning on affordability and economic relief, with Treasury projecting the average American could…
10 Minute DrillWhy Tom Homan is heading to Minnesota; Dems latest shutdown threat; Mythbusting in Minnesota
On today’s January 27 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the escalating political and law enforcement showdown in Minnesota, the federal response to…
10 Minute DrillTrump Strikes Greenland Deal at Davos; China threats; Justice coming for Minnesota Fraudsters
Trump goes global at Davos as concerns grow over China’s expanding influence and a deepening fraud scandal in Minnesota. In today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break…
10 Minute DrillThe Trump tornado heads to Davos; More Minneapolis Fallout; Virginia follows the Gavin Playbook
In the January 21 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down a fast-moving political landscape as President Trump arrives in Davos and questions grow about…
10 Minute DrillDon Lemon leads Minnesota church storming; Tariffs at SCOTUS; Iran; EU; new polls
The 10 Minute Drill Podcast – January 20 Lightning Round (Audio Only) breaks down the biggest political and policy stories shaping the national conversation…
10 Minute DrillWhat Trump’s doing with Greenland and Iran; comparing ICE under Trump and Obama; Senate Predictions
On the January 15 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we cut through the noise on the latest Minneapolis ICE controversy and ask a simple question: what if this…
10 Minute DrillSpecial Wednesday: Minnesota vs. the Feds heats up, Trump in Detroit, SCOTUS and womens sports
President Trump heads to Detroit on his affordability tour as fresh inflation data fuels optimism about the economy and markets heading into 2026. On this…
10 Minute DrillMinneapolis ICE Shooting, Minnesota Fraud Exposed, Keith Ellison Meltdown & Trump Midterm Momentum
In today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we break down a volatile mix of crime, corruption, and political spin—starting in Minneapolis, where new video of an…
10 Minute Drill100th Episode Special: Venezuela Unpacked, Democrats & Dictators, Tim Walz OUT | 10 Minute Drill
It’s January 6th, 2026, lock in for an action-packed episode of 10 Minute Drill! 10 Minute Drill hits a major milestone — our 100th episode! Thanks to our…
10 Minute DrillHow a kid with an iPhone blew the Minnesota scandal wide open; Ukraine, Economic surprises
President Trump’s Christmas phone calls with kids — including jokes about tracking Santa — open a packed December 30 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, before the…
10 Minute DrillChristmas Special: Inflation News Shocks Media, Dems Skip 2024 Autopsy, Kamala 2028, Christmas picks
🎄 Christmas Special – December 23 🎄 On this holiday edition of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories of the week — plus a little…