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WEDNESDAY SPECIAL: Schumer’s Texas-sized headache, Greenpeace Runs to Europe
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 • Duration 14:00
In this December 10 Special Edition of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a jam-packed set of political and global stories shaping the week.
Schumer’s Texas Headache: Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches a new ad and makes the wild claim that she’s “revoking all permissions” — something you simply can’t declare. She also dismisses the need for Trump voters, complicating Democrats’ strategy in a rapidly shifting Texas landscape.
Greenpeace Appeals to Europe: After a North Dakota jury hit Greenpeace with a massive judgment over its campaign against the Dakota Access Pipeline, the group is now asking a Dutch court to overturn an American verdict. Instead of taking their ball and going home, they’re taking it to Europe and asking foreign judges to intervene in U.S. law.
Interview: OH Skinner on Climate Lawfare: OH Skinner joins the show to unpack the growing wave of climate lawsuits pushed by blue states and cities — cases designed to impose policies that can’t win at the ballot box. We cover the latest developments in the Boulder and Louisiana cases and discuss the continued role of figures like Keith Ellison in driving this legal strategy.
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In today’s December 9th episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political battles shaping the week — from the affordability debate to a major Supreme Court showdown.
On the docket today:
• Trump takes on the affordability crisis
Trump brings his affordability message on the road, as Republicans outline three steps to regain voter trust: clarifying the economic mess they inherited, highlighting early wins, and showing creativity on new policy ideas — including price transparency.
• The healthcare squabble intensifies
A GAO report reveals 6.4 million improper Obamacare enrollments costing taxpayers $27 billion, while Democrats push for a clean extension of subsidies. Republicans float a compromise with income caps as new reporting shows Obamacare users may soon pay more for plans that cover less.
• Minnesota latest: Keith Ellison & Ilhan Omar
From Ellison saying he’d “do nothing differently,” to Ilhan Omar casting herself as the victim, the Minnesota fraud scandal — involving more than $1 billion in welfare abuse — continues to expand. Kim Strassel calls it a case study in a broken welfare state and failed political accountability.
• Supreme Court preview
A major week at SCOTUS with Trump v. Slaughter—challenging the power of independent agencies—plus FEC v. NRSC and new birthright citizenship arguments. Justice Gorsuch’s questioning signals big constitutional stakes for the administrative state.
• Ruben Gallego’s “Glamour Report”
The Arizona senator releases an energy plan filled with full-page glamour shots while blaming Republicans for rising utility bills. We walk through the real story: solar overinvestment, subsidy dependence, and Gallego’s close ties to alternative energy donors.
MONDAY BONUS: Sunday night breakthrough: how the longest shutdown EVER came to an end
Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 07:09
💥 BREAKTHROUGH: On Sunday night, a handful of Senate Democrats broke with their party and agreed to begin the process of reopening the federal government, finally ending what's been called the "Schumer shutdown," or the longest government shutdown in American history.
In this special Monday episode we break down exactly what happened
What led Democrats to abandon their course
What was in the "deal" that got Democrats to end the shutdown - did they actually get anything? (no)
The notable blow-up on the Senate floor between Chuck Schumer and Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno that helped break the logjam
What role the election of Zohran Mamdani played in this shutdown
Unpacking the Democrat civil war going on behind all of this - is this the end of Chuck Schumer?
Fast, smart, and sharp — The 10 Minute Drill brings you the news that matters, without the fluff.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - An eventful Sunday night!
01:46 - How last week's elections impacted Democrats shutdown posture
04:33 - The ACA subsidies and a Senate floor blowup!
07:09 - The fallout for the Democrats
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Election recap: Separating noise from substance | Zohran’s warning; Shutdown Day 25
Thursday, November 6, 2025 • Duration 14:28
The 2025 election results are in — and it was a rough night for Republicans. In this November 6 episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the key takeaways from Election Night and what they mean heading into the midterms.
Topics covered:
Election Recap: Democrats dominate blue states, outspend Republicans, and hold key voter blocs — but warning signs loom.
Zohran’s Warning: Mamdani’s “no problem too large for government” victory message and Trump’s fiery response.
Shutdown Day 37: Signs the stalemate may finally be breaking as Senate Democrats signal movement.Supreme Court Tariff Case: Justices question Trump’s trade powers — and what it could mean for future climate policies.
Reader Mail: Listener shoutouts and questions.
AP on Pets & Climate Change: Why climate activists are suddenly focused on your household pets.
Fast, smart, and sharp — The 10 Minute Drill brings you the news that matters, without the fluff.
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Election Day: Trump’s Message to New York, Shutdown Ties Record, and the Swalwell Scandal
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 • Duration 14:11
It’s Election Eve, and today’s 10 Minute Drill breaks down the biggest political stories before voters head to the polls.
🗳️ Election Preview: Trump delivers a major message to New Yorkers ahead of Tuesday’s vote — saying he’ll always pick a “bad Democrat” over a “communist.” Tight governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia could go either way, and California’s controversial Prop 50 has people asking why anyone would give Gavin Newsom more power.
🏛️ Shutdown Showdown: The government shutdown officially ties the longest in U.S. history — as Democrats struggle to explain what they’re fighting for. Trump calls out “extortion” on 60 Minutes, while a staggering 42 million Americans remain on food stamps amid new scrutiny of the program.
📊 Weekend Polls & 60 Minutes: CBS polling shows Trump and Republicans leading Democrats on immigration, safety, and the economy — key issues just before Election Day.
💥 Also in this episode:
Shady Swalwell: $360,000 in questionable payments and luxury travel raise fresh ethics concerns.
Maryland Judge Scandal: A politically charged Halloween display rocks a climate lawsuit.
Gavin Newsom: Compared on live TV to American Psycho — seriously.
Fast, sharp, and packed with insight — your Election Eve rundown starts here.
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Happy Halloween from The 10 Minute Drill! 🎃
Today’s episode covers a jam-packed day in politics:
— Shutdown Day 30: GOP approval climbs while Democrats stumble.
—Democrat Brand in Crisis: A new study shows voters think the party’s gone too far left — losing everyone but wealthy white liberals.
— Nazi Tattoo Scandal: A Maine Democrat Senate candidate admits to having a Nazi tattoo just days after Democrats blasted Elon Musk for a “salute.”
— 340B Hijinks: Nonprofit hospitals use programs meant for low-income patients to fund luxury facilities and athlete deals.
— Climate Alarmism Losing Steam: Only 38% of Americans would pay even $1 a month to fight climate change — a huge drop from past years.
— KJP’s Iconic Interview: Karine Jean-Pierre’s New Yorker sit-down goes viral — for all the wrong reasons.
All that and more, in 10 minutes or less.
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Trump in Asia; Shutdown Day 29; DEI Crackdown; Mysteries of Zohran
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 • Duration 10:17
It’s Wednesday, October 29 — and we’re one week from Election Day. The 10 Minute Drill breaks down today’s biggest political stories in just ten minutes:
🇯🇵 Trump in Japan: A powerful moment in Tokyo as Prime Minister Takaichi gifts President Trump a putter once owned by the late Shinzo Abe. The two leaders sign major trade, nuclear, and rare-earth deals — and reaffirm the U.S.–Japan alliance.
💰 Shutdown Day 29: Democrats start to panic over food stamps and worker unrest. Gov. Tim Walz invokes “emergency authority,” while federal employees and small business groups turn up the pressure in Washington.
🏫 Defending Education: A coalition of 26 parental rights groups — led by Defending Ed — calls for a 50-state audit to eliminate DEI from K–12 schools. The national “Clean Up the Mess” campaign gains momentum.
🧕 Zohran’s 9/11 Story Falls Apart: New reporting reveals that his “aunt in a hijab” was actually a distant cousin. His latest defense — that “dignity is another word for freedom” — raises even more eyebrows.
🙏 Religious Liberty Rankings: A new report finds Alabama, Kansas, and Texas leading the nation on faith-based freedoms, while Michigan, Washington, and Maryland rank near the bottom.
🌍 Where’s the UN? Bloomberg reports the UN is focused on wealth and carbon taxes in developing nations — while President Trump takes on peacekeeping and energy security himself. Even Bill Gates now admits that focusing only on climate may be misguided.
🎧 Listen to The 10 Minute Drill for sharp, smart, no-spin political updates — every weekday in ten minutes or less.
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One Week from Election Day: Trump in Asia, Gavin’s 2028 Tease & White House “Renovation-Gate”
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 • Duration 13:36
We’re officially ONE WEEK from some big elections — and the chaos is peaking. In this episode of The 10 Minute Drill:
🇺🇸 Trump Heads to Asia — A whirlwind trip through Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea as Trump strikes trade and mineral deals and meets with world leaders.
🗳️ Election Week Madness — Bernie, AOC, and Zohran rally in New York shouting “We are not crazy!” while proving the opposite. Meanwhile, Democrats get roasted for tone-deaf shutdown posts about six-figure “early retirees.”
🌉 California Prop 50 & Gavin’s 2028 Tease — Newsom’s presidential ambitions are no longer subtle. Arnold Schwarzenegger fires back, social media mocks Gavin’s fake accent, and his slogan contest takes a hilarious turn.
🏛️ White House “Renovation-Gate” — The media melts down over Trump’s ballroom plans, with one pundit comparing it to 9/11. Yes, really.
🎤 KJP Says the Quiet Part Out Loud — No accomplishments, no apology — just DEI.
It’s the wildest week in American politics yet — and we’re breaking it all down in 10 minutes.
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Shutdown Day 23: Dems Admit “Families Will Suffer,” Virginia Meltdown, Hospital Scandals, & New College Rankings
Thursday, October 23, 2025 • Duration 15:38
Day 23 of the government shutdown — and Democrats are saying the quiet part out loud. A top Democrat admits families will suffer “for leverage,” while others fear “the guillotine” from their far-left base. Meanwhile, we dive into the latest in the Virginia elections, a stunning hospital corruption hearing, new college rankings that expose campus bias, and the truth about Trump’s Open Banking rule that has big banks panicking.
Shutdown Day 21; “No Kings” Protests Unpacked, Dark Money Lawsuits, the Return of KJP
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 14:32
It’s Day 21 of the government shutdown, the “No Kings” crowd is out in full force — funded by dark money, preaching democracy, and behaving like royal loyalists. In today’s episode, we break down the left’s latest spectacle and what it reveals about their real priorities.
Here’s what’s inside today’s 10 Minute Drill: 👑 The “No Kings” Protests — dancing, Trump piñatas, and calls for violence from activists tied to Democrat leaders. 💰 Dark Money Exposed — a climate lawyer admits the real goal of their lawsuits is to create a hidden energy tax. 🧒 Child Soldiers of Climate Alarmism — how left-wing lawfare groups are using kids to push their agenda. 🏙️ Trump vs. San Francisco — the city’s collapse and Marc Benioff’s embarrassing flip-flop. 📚 The Return of KJP — back in the spotlight with a rocky book tour launch.
Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson’s latest moves in the shutdown fight, Democrats blocking military pay, and why the party screaming “No Kings” might just love having a few of their own.
🎙️ Tune in for your daily dose of sharp, fast-paced conservative analysis — the news you need in just 10 minutes.
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