10 Minute Drill

Matt Whitlock
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Christmas 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 Christmas cheer to close things out. We start with some long-overdue good news on inflation, as new data shows the best inflation numbers in five years, despite the media continuing to push an “affordability crisis” narrative. Even CNN is forced to admit it’s “finally some good news” on the top economic issue for voters. Next, we dig into reporting from The New York Times revealing that Democrats are quietly shelving their 2024 election autopsy, convinced they’re winning again and don’t need to revisit past mistakes. That decision comes as congressional Democrats hit an all-time low net approval of -55, hemorrhaging support with independents and failing to regain momentum on the generic ballot. At the same time, Democrats are doubling down on the same radical positions that hurt them in 2024: 207 House Democrats oppose efforts to prevent sex-change treatments for minors Gavin Newsom says the quiet part out loud on “trans kids” Party leaders appear determined to learn no lessons at all We then turn to Kamala Harris, who is signaling a possible 2028 White House run with new branding and rhetoric — while still facing serious unanswered questions about the $1.5 billion spent in just 15 weeks during the 2024 campaign and lucrative payouts to top campaign insiders. We also provide a Minnesota fraud update, as new reporting suggests millions in fraudulent spending, with Medicaid costs ballooning into the tens of billions since 2018 — raising concerns about oversight, accountability, and who ultimately pays the price. Finally, we wrap up the Christmas Special with some fun: 🎬 Christmas movie recommendations 🎵 Favorite Christmas albums 🎄 A critical Christmas tradition 🍪 Best Christmas treats Thanks for listening all year — and Merry Christmas from The 10 Minute Drill.

    10 min

  2. DEC 18

    Trump addresses the nation; latest from Brown; China threats loom; celeb endorses socialism

    President Trump outlines 11 months of accomplishments, from securing the border and killing narcoterrorists to peace in the Middle East—and we take time to mark the wins that dominated American concerns just a year ago. We then dig into serious unanswered questions at Brown University following a campus shooting: delayed clarity from leadership, limited and fuzzy images released to the public, and why authorities won’t address what multiple reports say the shooter yelled. Transparency matters—especially in moments like this. Next, we break down the growing NVIDIA–China controversy and the national security risks of selling advanced AI chips to companies linked to the CCP and PLA. Is the administration repeating past China policy mistakes, and could this become a turning point in the AI arms race? Also in today’s episode: • Chinese billionaires using U.S. surrogacy to build massive families and test citizenship laws • Amanda Seyfried calling socialism “gorgeous”—and why Americans still misunderstand what socialism actually means • Eric Swalwell’s attendance record, now trailing even a late member of Congress, plus his celebrity donor circuit and media tour priorities Fast, focused, and unapologetically direct—this is the December 18 episode of The 10 Minute Drill.

    12 min

  3. DEC 16

    Unpacking a violent weekend; healthcare showdown; Christmas commercials under threat

    A tragic weekend, a health care showdown, and Democrats caught in their own charts — all in 10 minutes. In today’s December 16 episode of the Ten Minute Drill, we start with the devastating aftermath of Islamic terror attacks abroad, including the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Australia that left 16 innocent people dead — among them an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor, a 10-year-old girl, and a young father of five. We also examine why a Democratic congressional candidate quietly deleted part of his condolences — and what that says about today’s political double standards. Next, we break down the escalating health care subsidy fight in Washington, as progressives admit they’d rather let ACA subsidies expire than maintain Hyde protections. Who actually receives these subsidies? Why do Democrats struggle to answer basic affordability questions? And how their own charts keep exposing the real drivers of rising costs. We also dive into an unexpected culture war: Bernie Sanders, RFK Jr., and the push to ban pharmaceutical ads — and why that could spell trouble for iconic Christmas commercials that have long been part of American holiday tradition. Plus: Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign runs headfirst into her own past remarks about farmers Democrats accidentally highlight their role in driving up prices Tim Walz, accountability, and yet another pivot to “white men”

    12 min

  4. DEC 11

    How Republicans tricked Jasmine Crockett into running; US/EU Tech Fight; Trump in PA

    Donald Trump takes his affordability message to Pennsylvania, Jasmine Crockett gets “astro-turfed” into a Senate run, and the EU’s escalating tech war on America is now spreading into South America. Plus, Congress races to act on health care, and the Woke Lightning Round delivers new hits from Randi Weingarten, Justice Jackson, the Chamber of Commerce, and Kamala Harris. On today’s episode: • Trump in PA — A sharper affordability pitch and why the message is resonating. • Jazzy Gets Tricked — New reporting reveals how national Republicans helped manufacture Crockett’s polling surge and pushed her into the Senate race. • Health Care Moves Fast — Both chambers in Congress look for a path forward on subsidies, reforms, and a growing push for price transparency. • EU Battle Goes Global — Europe fines X €120M while deepening ties with China — and now Latin America is adopting EU-style regulations targeting U.S. tech. • Woke Lightning Round — Randi Weingarten’s COVID amnesia, Justice Jackson’s expert-power worldview, the Chamber of Commerce’s leftward lurch, and Kamala Harris’s new Capitol bust. The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the biggest stories in politics, policy, and culture — fast, sharp, and every Tuesday and Thursday.

    15 min

  5. DEC 10

    WEDNESDAY SPECIAL: Schumer’s Texas-sized headache, Greenpeace Runs to Europe

    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. Subscribe for quick, sharp analysis every weekday on the 10 Minute Drill.

    14 min

  6. DEC 9

    Trump Takes the Affordability Fight Nationwide: Obamacare Fraud, Minnesota Scandal, SCOTUS Preview

    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.

    16 min

  7. DEC 4

    Midterm lessons from the Tennessee special election; A key villain in the Minnesota fraud scandal

    Tennessee Special Election, Affordability Offensive, Minnesota Fraud Fallout, and “Gender-Neutral” Climate Change On today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a revealing night in Tennessee, why affordability must become the GOP’s defining issue, new questions for Keith Ellison in the Minnesota fraud scandal, and the latest example of the left turning climate change into identity politics. In this episode: • Tennessee Special Election: Matt Van Epps wins by 9 in a race Republicans had to have—strong candidate, strong rural turnout, but a closer-than-expected margin that should serve as a midterm warning. • Affordability Crisis: Housing, transportation, food, utilities, healthcare—Americans are getting crushed, and Democrats have no plan beyond pandemic-era subsidies for the wealthy. GOP solutions are emerging: deregulation, lower energy costs, transparency, and competition. • Minnesota Fraud Scandal: New reporting shows red flags were ignored. Keith Ellison met with individuals later arrested in the Feeding Our Future scheme, and leaders are demanding answers. • First Choice: Justice Thomas exposes the shaky legal pretext behind New Jersey’s targeting of a pro-life pregnancy center. • Climate Change Goes Identity Politics: The UN declares climate change “not gender neutral,” tying it to gender-based violence. We break down what’s really happening.

    15 min

  8. DEC 2

    Minnesota’s shocking fraud scheme; Election Day in Tennessee, National Guard Shooting Fallout

    On the December 2nd episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down a major weekend in politics — from a National Guard shooting just blocks from the White House to a suddenly competitive special election in deep-red Tennessee, and explosive new fraud revelations rocking Minnesota politics. • National Guard Shooting in D.C. An Afghan national brought to the U.S. after Biden’s Afghanistan withdrawal opened fire on National Guard troops stationed in Washington, D.C. We walk through what happened, the political fallout, and the tragic deaths of Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe. • Tennessee’s 7th District Special Election A Trump +20 district is unexpectedly competitive as Democrat Aftyn Behn campaigns with AOC and faces resurfaced comments about Nashville and attacking law enforcement. A warning sign for Republicans heading into 2025. • Minnesota Fraud Scandal Escalates — Walz Accused New reporting reveals massive fraud inside Minnesota’s nutrition and autism programs, with funds allegedly ending up in luxury goods and even Al-Shabaab. DHS whistleblowers now directly accuse Gov. Tim Walz of ignoring fraud reports and retaliating against employees who raised concerns. • Supreme Court Preview: First Choice Women’s Resource Centers A major case heads to the Court amid New Jersey’s efforts to target pregnancy resource centers with “consumer alerts,” raising broader questions about whether states are using regulatory power to shut down alternatives to abortion. • Democrats Try to Do Charts (Again) From Amy Klobuchar’s misfired electricity-price graphic to Democrats’ earlier grocery-price chart fiasco, we close with the latest round of data-visualization self-owns.

    16 min
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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.

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