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. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

10 Minute Drill is a news podcast hosted by Matt Whitlock, with 253 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Matt Whitlock hosts 10 Minute Drill, a news show with 253 episodes published.

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  Ossoff’s Stock Trading Problem & Hasan Piker’s Political Influence

  Oct 2, 202614 min

  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 stock trading ban and questions surrounding the latest Democratic polling. We also examine Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s controversial comments about breast cancer research and funding, the growing political influence of Hasan Piker and his connection to Texas Democrat James Talarico, and the latest developments in the California governor’s race, including the debate between Xavier Becerra and Kevin Kiley. Plus, we discuss Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson’s comments on Israel, Gaza, and Jewish voters, along with the other political stories making headlines. Tune in for conservative political commentary, news, and analysis on the biggest stories from Washington and across the country. 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Ossoff Finds Himself in Hot Water 2:31 - CNN Raises Questions on Polls 4:50 - Abdul El-Sayed Attacks Breast Cancer Survivors 5:50 - Hasan Piker Proves Talarico is a Crazy Radical 8:16 - California Governor Debate Highlights 10:42 - Troy Jackson’s Low IQ Moments

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  The Strait of Hormuz, Suncor & American Energy

  Oct 1, 202610 min

  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

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  The Truth Behind Democrats’ “Affordability” Message

  Sep 30, 202612 min

  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 executives, the fight over data centers, and why America cannot afford to let Communist China win the race for artificial intelligence. We also cover the Senate’s latest votes on voter ID and the SAVE Act, the fight over election integrity, and the Ratepayer Protection Act as Americans continue to deal with high energy costs. The Wall Street Journal takes aim at the Democrats’ “affordability” message, and we examine their questionable record on inflation, housing, gas prices, and energy costs. Plus, we look at Abdul El-Sayed’s fundraising connections with George Soros, a Kansas Democrat telling Americans to repent for driving and eating beef, Kamala Harris back in the spotlight, and Maine Democrat Troy Jackson’s latest gen-z driven digital strategy. AI, election integrity, affordability, energy, Democrat hypocrisy, and the 2026 midterms — all that and more on today’s 10 Minute Drill.  0:00 - Intro 0:36 - Trump and Artificial Intelligence 2:27 - Senate’s Final Push 4:47 - Abdul’s Hypocritical Takes 5:44 - WSJ Exposes Dems on Affordability 8:38 - The Kansas Dem who Hates Red Meat 10:29 - Troy Jackson’s TikTok Trend

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  The Media’s Midterm Doom Doesn’t Add Up

  Sep 29, 202615 min

  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

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  Your guide to midterm polling whiplash; Republicans navigate Iran politics | Monday Rundown

  Sep 28, 202611 min

  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 Iran's peace proposal and says Tehran will cave. Senator John Kennedy wants Secretary Rubio to explain what's happening. We look at how Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson and Jon Husted are responding. We also ask whether Democrats like Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan can gain ground while running on Green New Deal–style policies. The 10 Minute Drill guide to midterm polling whiplash. One poll shows a blowout and the next shows a toss-up. We explain how to separate real polls from slop, why pollsters struggle to reach Republican voters, and how prediction markets and fake polls are distorting the picture. The EV mandate is gone. Trump approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era EV mandate, and Democrats are campaigning at gas stations. China recap. Tariffs are paused and the trade war is in détente. We cover what that means and what comes next. Democrats and data centers. The Senate may vote again on Sen. Jon Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act. It passed the House 417–3, but Senate Democrats blocked it the first time. Time Stamps 0:00 - INTRO 0:43 - Iran latest  3:14 - Democrats try to seize on gas prices  4:18 - Slop poll season in the midterms 6:35 - New Trump car rule 7:31 - Xi visit recap 8:28 - Dems and data centers 10:04 - week ahead Links mentioned:Trump to set new fuel economy standards and undo Biden-era "EV mandate" (Washington Examiner): https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4744317/trump-fuel-economy-standards-biden-electric-vehicles/Trump on Iran: https://x.com/ericldaugh/status/2104194370521956857Trump's Truth Social post on fuel standards: https://x.com/clashreport/status/2103930377207472367 If you enjoy the show, follow 10 Minute Drill and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. It helps new listeners find us.

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