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On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest political headlines with just 27 days until the midterm elections, including Kamala Harris’ struggling 2028 prospects, and the Supreme Court’s Suncor v. Boulder case that could have major implications for climate lawfare.
We’re also joined by Utah Attorney General Derek Brown to discuss the latest political and legal issues facing Utah and the country.
We examine Kamala Harris’ return to the political spotlight—from her “destiny” comments and campaign-trail appearances to her limited engagement with the media and questions surrounding her potential 2028 presidential campaign.
Plus, we break down Suncor v. Boulder and the potential consequences of allowing state and local governments to use tort law to hold energy companies accountable for climate-related damages. Could this case open the door for cities and states to pursue climate lawsuits against companies over weather events?
Topics include:
-Utah Attorney General Derek Brown interview
-Kamala Harris 2028 presidential campaign
-Gavin Newsom’s national political ambitions
-California politics and reparations
-Suncor v. Boulder and climate lawfare
-Supreme Court climate lawsuit
-2026 midterm elections
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Trump’s Midterm Tour Continues
1:33 - Adbul El-Sayed Fumbles Through Fox Interview
4:38 - Kamala Harris Flounders Again
7:11 - Suncor v. Boulder Breakdown
8:53 - Utah AG Brown Joins the Show
UK Terror threat, Talarico MIA; Trump Rallies Ohio; Unpacking more bad polling
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 13:18
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
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Ossoff’s Stock Trading Problem & Hasan Piker’s Political Influence
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 14:09
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
The Strait of Hormuz, Suncor & American Energy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 10:19
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
The Truth Behind Democrats’ “Affordability” Message
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 • Duration 12:14
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
The Media’s Midterm Doom Doesn’t Add Up
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • Duration 15:21
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.
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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
Your guide to midterm polling whiplash; Republicans navigate Iran politics | Monday Rundown
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 11:09
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
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Peltola Under Fire, Abdul’s Iran Problem & Kamala’s Latest Gaffe
Friday, September 25, 2026 • Duration 12:11
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
Senator Jon Husted joins 10MD, Trump-Xi & the Boston Lesbian Bar Debacle
Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 16:49
President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China navigate tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, national security, and global competition.
On today’s 10 Minute Drill, Ohio Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation aimed at preventing families and small businesses from footing the bill for electricity infrastructure needed to support large data centers. The bill passed the House 417-3 before a Senate Democrat objected to its consideration by unanimous consent. Husted also breaks down the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a voluntary agreement involving more than 300 organizations across the power sector.
Then, we head to Greenfield, Massachusetts, where a lesbian bar’s decision to make masks optional has sparked a bizarre internal controversy. Last Ditch Bar previously required patrons to wear KN-95 masks, but its decision to relax the policy triggered a fierce debate over accessibility, ableism, and the future of the bar.
And somehow, the story gets even stranger: a three-and-a-half-hour community meeting spiraled into heated disagreements over the mask policy.All that and more on today’s 10 Minute Drill.
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Previewing Xi’s Visit
1:11 - Introduction to Senator Husted
2:46 - Senator Husted Joins the Show!
12:54 - Craziest Story of the Year
The most provocative political ad of the cycle; Fraud scandal roils Senate race
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 • Duration 15:17
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
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