10 Minute Drill

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 10 Minute Drill, Matt Whitlock breaks down the biggest political stories shaping the 2026 midterm elections. Abdul El-Sayed faces renewed scrutiny over his comments on violence and his responses to questions about the Muslim Brotherhood as Michigan’s race tightens. Plus, new reporting alleges major banks denied services to conservative and pro-life groups, raising questions about political debanking and financial discrimination. We also examine the federal investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan’s political controversies, and the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on alleged Medicaid and Obamacare fraud. And Texas Democrat James Talarico faces scrutiny over his comments on gender ideology, abortion, and parental rights. What do his positions reveal about the issues driving the political debate ahead of November? From Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign controversies to Democrats’ midterm strategy, government waste, and the fight over parental rights, 10 Minute Drill covers the latest political news and analysis you need to know. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Abdul’s Latest Explosion 5:40 - Ilhan Omar’s House Gets Raided 7:17 - The Latest on Debanking 9:33 - The Democrat 100 Day Plan 10:57 - Peggy Flanagan’s Native Name 12:42 - Talarico’s Townhall Disaster

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 latest Senate race developments, why some Black Democrats are abandoning Abdul El-Sayed, and the growing controversies surrounding independent candidate Dan Osborn. Plus, we examine how Britain’s expanding welfare state is threatening its financial future, discuss Katie Zacharia’s first White House press briefing and Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle’s resignation, and respond to your fan mail. Tune in for the latest political news, election analysis, and the stories shaping the national conversation. 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Trump’s New Press Secretary 2:34 - Democrats Get Hoped Up on Hopium 5:39 - The Welfare State Warning from the UK 7:40 - Black Democrats Abandon Abdul 10:09 - Dan Osborn’s Leaked Audio 13:04 - Fan Mail!

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 final weeks before the 2026 midterms. First, the White House says Russia will supply diesel to the U.S., prompting immediate pushback. Critics point out that America sanctioned India for buying Russian oil and gas and has threatened massive tariffs on anyone who does business with Moscow. Then Trump declared an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine, asking Kyiv to stop striking Russian refineries as diesel costs climb. Zelensky says he’ll agree if Russia stops bombing Ukraine’s power grid. Moscow hasn’t confirmed the deal, and just two hours after the announcement, Russia reportedly launched a cruise missile attack on Kharkiv’s CHP-5 thermal power plant. Next: can a debate actually change a Senate race? We look at Michigan and Maine, including corruption questions surrounding Troy Jackson and the contrasts in effectiveness between the candidates. Then a healthcare deep dive on Abdul El-Sayed. We cover the Wall Street Journal’s take on El-Sayed, Troy Jackson and Medicare for All, and the message critics hear from Democrats: if you like your health plan, you can’t keep it. Most important, a resurfaced interview shows El-Sayed questioning how much money is spent on end-of-life care, saying healthcare resources are limited. We discuss why those comments matter, including in light of a troubling euthanasia case reported abroad. Finally, where is James Talarico? We look at why the Texas Democrat has gone quiet and break down a new ad on parental rights. Topics in this episode: Trump, Russia and diesel imports Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire and the Kharkiv power plant strike Michigan and Maine Senate debates Troy Jackson corruption questions Abdul El-Sayed on Medicare for All and end-of-life care James Talarico and the parental rights ad Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro  0:39 - Russia, Ukraine, and an energy ceasefire 3:49 - Debates in Michigan and Maine shake up senate elections 5:28 - Abdul’s very dangerous healthcare plan  7:33 - Talarico goes missing 8:52 - Busy week ahead!  Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill for a fast, no-nonsense rundown of politics, policy and the 2026 Senate map every week.

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 Journal, the five suspects arrested were then released on bail. We break down why that decision is drawing scrutiny. Also on today's Monday Rundown: Trump rallies in Ohio for Jon Husted and Vivek Ramaswamy and goes after Sherrod Brown The New York Times' latest polls look grim for Republicans, but their track record includes some big misses James Talarico faces accusations of recycling February crowd footage as new momentum, plus the battle over AI ads in Texas Peggy Flanagan takes heat in Minnesota as Keith Ellison is pressed on Somali fraud at the debate Suncor v. Boulder heads to the Supreme Court. Is it a climate case or a federalism case? Time Stamps: 0:00 -Intro 0:40 - UK on Alert: B-1 Bombers Withdrawn2:08 - Trump rallies in Ohio3:34 -  NYT Polls - swings and misses 5:58 -  Talarico caught with fake videos8:09 - Peggy Flanagan & Keith Ellison 10:05 -  SCOTUS: Suncor v. Boulder 12:53 - The week ahead The 10 Minute Drill delivers the news that matters in 10 minutes or less, every weekday. Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and leave a rating and review if you like what you hear.

Americans are feeling the squeeze from high utility bills, while Washington remains divided over legislation targeting energy costs and congressional stock trading. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the Senate’s latest votes on the Ratepayer Protection Act and congressional stock trading reform, and examine the fight over accountability and American energy policy. We also turn to the Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. Navy and Gulf allies are working to counter Iranian attacks. What does the latest shift in the region mean for oil markets, American energy security, and President Trump’s strategy toward Iran? Ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court arguments in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, we examine the battle over climate litigation and the broader question of whether state and local governments should be able to influence national energy policy through the courts. Plus, meet Annie Andrews, the Democrat running to flip a South Carolina congressional seat, and explore the Democratic Party’s effort to push back against the labels of “socialist” and “communist” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — and the continued influence of the Democratic Socialists of America. Today’s 10 Minute Drill covers: utility bills, the Ratepayer Protection Act, congressional stock trading, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, American energy security, President Trump, Suncor v. Boulder County, the Supreme Court, climate litigation, Annie Andrews, socialism, and the 2026 midterms 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - The Dems Continue to Fight Insider Trading 2:25 - Schumer Blocks Ratepayer Protection Act 3:23 - The Latest on the Strait of Hormuz 4:46 - SCOTUS Suncor Case Preview 7:49 - Meet Radical Annie Andrews 9:03 - Dems Want Some DSA Distance

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 energy, refinery production, and diesel prices. We then cut through the midterm election doom and gloom, taking a closer look at Senate races, polling in Maine, and why the media’s early election narratives may be getting ahead of the facts. Next, we examine Abdul El-Sayed’s political contradictions, from his calls to get money out of politics and fundraising connections to the Soros family to his past advocacy for moving away from fossil fuels. What does his record mean as Americans continue to deal with energy costs? The Senate has also advanced the Protect College Sports Act. We discuss Senator Ted Cruz’s efforts to protect the future of college athletics and push back against the forces reshaping college sports. Finally, James Talarico is invoking faith to push single-payer healthcare. We examine the problems with government-run medicine and look at Canada’s MAiD program as a cautionary example of the consequences that can arise when government takes an increasingly expansive role in healthcare and life-and-death medical decisions. On today’s 10 Minute Drill: falling gas prices and the 2026 midterms, election polling and media narratives, Abdul El-Sayed’s energy and political record, the fight to protect college sports, James Talarico’s push for single-payer healthcare, and the debate over Canada’s assisted-dying system. Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill for conservative commentary and analysis on politics, elections, energy, culture, and the biggest stories shaping America. 0:00 - Intro 0:39 - Gas Prices Start to Drop 2:50 - The Media Handicapping the 2026 Senate Races 5:05 - The Media’s Doom Might be Overstated 7:06 - Abdul’s Biggest Conflicts in His Campaign 10:36 - The Protect College Sports Act 11:46 - James Talarico’s Weird Faith Conclusions

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 Harris in Michigan and Abdul El-Sayed’s refusal to condemn the Iranian regime and the IRGC. We also take a closer look at the latest Alaska Senate shakeup involving Democrat Mary Peltola. New reporting includes allegations from former staffers about angry outbursts, offensive slurs, high staff turnover, and an alleged physical confrontation with an aide—raising fresh questions about Peltola’s leadership and record as she campaigns for the U.S. Senate. Plus, we examine UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his warnings about “global boiling,” his criticism of fossil-fuel producers, and the UN’s broader climate agenda. In this episode: Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations Kamala Harris in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed and the IRGC Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, and Michigan voters Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign Allegations from former Peltola staffers Staff turnover and turmoil surrounding the campaign The Alaska Senate race against Dan Sullivan António Guterres and the UN climate agenda Climate change, fossil fuels, and net-zero policies Highlights from the day Listen to 10 Minute Drill for quick analysis and commentary on the biggest stories in American politics, foreign policy, and the news cycle. 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - The UN General Assembly Wraps Up 2:12 - Kamala Might Be Enjoying Some Cocktails 5:21 - Abdul El-Sayed and his IRGC conundrum 8:03 - Mary Peltola has a Nasty Side 10:10 - The Final Grifter of the Year

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 stage. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s UN speech and the latest political battles heading into the 2026 midterms. The controversy surrounding Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate Peggy Flanagan also takes center stage after her longtime friend, Nimco Ahmed, appeared beside her in a viral video. Ahmed operates an autism center that Minnesota’s Department of Human Services says is under investigation, while the center has denied allegations of wrongdoing and appealed its termination from the state’s Medicaid program. In Michigan, Mike Rogers takes aim at Abdul El-Sayed as the Senate race heats up. We also look at California’s 2035 gas-powered vehicle ban, the growing political backlash to the policy, and Climate Week NYC’s unusual Climate Comedy Workshop, where young participants were invited to create climate-themed stand-up comedy as a way to communicate about climate change. We also examine Michael Mann, climate activism, and the broader effort to shape public opinion through climate messaging, entertainment, and culture. Finally, we break down a new poll of Democratic voters examining hypothetical scenarios for President Trump leaving office, including a military coup and assassination. The survey found that sizable portions of respondents reacted positively to those scenarios, raising questions about attitudes toward political violence and the removal of political opponents. In this episode: Trump’s UN speech and Iran Trump on global carbon taxes U.S. funding for the United Nations Mike Rogers and the Michigan Senate race Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan politics Peggy Flanagan and Nimco Ahmed Minnesota autism-center and Medicaid investigations California’s gas-car ban Gavin Newsom and California climate policy Climate Week NYC The Climate Comedy Workshop Michael Mann and climate activism A new poll of Democratic voters and scenarios involving Trump leaving office Democratic voter attitudes toward political violence Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill for political news, analysis, and commentary on the biggest stories shaping Washington and the 2026 midterm elections. 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - Trump Addresses the UN 2:37 - The Michigan War of Words Rages On 6:42 - Flanagan’s Fraudulant Friend 9:01 - California’s Gas Car Ban Goes South 10:22 - Michael Mann: The Grifter of the Year 12:48 - Shocking Polling from Dems

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 Minute Drill, we compare how the two presidents have handled adversarial media, and why some reporters say the Obama years were worse than most people remember. Also in this episode: - The Senate fight over the Ratepayer Protection Act: Democrats block Sen. Jon Husted's data center bill before the midterms, and what it means for his Ohio Senate race against Sherrod Brown - Democrats pivot to "fight the Paramount merger to save democracy," with Norm Eisen, Elizabeth Warren, and Jim Acosta leading the charge - Climate Week, and our Climate Alarmist of the Day The 10 Minute Drill is a fast, no-filler rundown of the day's biggest political and media stories in about ten minutes. 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - President Trump’s battle with media 4:04 - Dems oppose data center fixes 7:19 - Leftwing dark money rages over Paramount  8:55 - Meet norm Eisen 11:02 - Climate grifters of the year 12:00 - Nikole-Hannah Jones’ sad lesson New episodes drop daily. Subscribe, and leave a rating and review if you like the show.

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 scrutiny over its “rural” designation, and Paramount could be preparing to leave California. Plus, are today’s AI doomers repeating the same predictions made by climate alarmists just a few years ago? On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we’re breaking down the biggest political, economic, and cultural stories shaping the country. The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 3.75%–4%, citing elevated inflation. We look at what the Fed’s latest rate hike means for inflation, American consumers, businesses, and the broader economy. Then, James Talarico’s campaign comes under the microscope. His own reverend has suggested that Talarico is changing how he presents his political views as he appeals to Texas voters. We examine Talarico’s past progressive positions, his current campaign messaging, and the debate over whether he is trying to distance himself from some of his earlier views. We also look at Mount Sinai and its “rural” hospital designation, the federal benefits tied to that designation, and the questions being raised about whether federal healthcare funding is being directed to institutions that do not fit the traditional image of a rural hospital. In California, Paramount’s future is also in the spotlight as the company faces a legal fight surrounding its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger. With major companies having relocated out of California in recent years, reports that Paramount could leave the state raise new questions about California’s business climate and the future of Hollywood. Finally, we take a look at AI doomerism and the similarities between today’s warnings about artificial intelligence and some of the dire predictions about climate change that dominated the political conversation in previous years. 10 Minute Drill delivers a fast-paced look at the latest news from Washington, the economy, elections, business, technology, and American politics. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Fed raises interest rates 1:31 - Abdul loses a debate to himself 3:40 - Talarico is exposed 5:26- Fraudulent hospital in New York 7:24 - Paramount looks to leave California 11:34 - Climate doomers have become AI doomers

China and Iran, Democrats’ plans for investigations and impeachment, the future of crypto regulation, and James Talarico’s comments on parents and gender identity are all on today’s 10 Minute Drill. Reports indicate that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery from Chinese entities ahead of a July attack that killed three U.S. troops in Jordan. With President Donald Trump preparing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, what does the latest China-Iran connection mean for U.S. national security? Plus, Democrats are preparing for a potential wave of investigations, lawsuits, and impeachment efforts if they retake the House. The bipartisan CLARITY Act also faces a critical moment as Congress considers how to regulate cryptocurrency. Also on the show: Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins, newly resurfaced comments from James Talarico raise questions about parental rights and gender identity, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces his reelection campaign. In this episode:• China, Iran and U.S. national security• Trump and Xi Jinping’s upcoming meeting• Democrats’ plans for investigations and impeachment• The CLARITY Act and cryptocurrency regulation• Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins• James Talarico, parents and gender identity• Brandon Johnson’s Chicago reelection campaign Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - China helps Iran 2:45 - Democrats lay out post-midterm lawfare strategy 4:43 - Crypto vote 6:55 - Susan Collins nabs very telling endorsement  9:05 - Talarico comes out against parental rights 12:17 - Brandon Johnson dances