10 Minute Drill

In this episode, we break down the latest election results and political developments across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including polling errors, David Crowley’s progressive record, and what the Wisconsin results could mean for Republicans and Democrats.

We also take a closer look at Abdul El-Sayed and his unusual challenge to Mike Rogers to play tackle football with no pads. El-Sayed’s comments have drawn attention, but his policy agenda is even more consequential. We examine his calls for greater government control, Medicare for All, and taxpayer-funded healthcare policies.

Plus, we examine the massive price tag behind the Democratic Socialists of America’s agenda. Some estimates put the cost of major DSA policy proposals at $200 trillion in new federal spending. What would that mean for American taxpayers and the U.S. economy?

We also discuss California’s troubled high-speed rail project, which has already consumed billions of dollars while facing mounting costs, funding challenges, and questions about whether the project will ever deliver on its original promises.

Finally, we look at the Democratic Party’s continued emphasis on climate change and whether voters are becoming less receptive to the climate-focused agenda.

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From Francesca Hong’s radical policies in Wisconsin to Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos and Zohran Mamdani’s escalating fight with Amazon, the radical left continues to push policies that could reshape American politics, the economy, and culture.

In this episode, we take a closer look at Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, including her controversial “Feast of the Feminine” dinner and the radical policies she has embraced.

We also examine Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Socialist who recently won Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, and his decision to remove more than 100 videos from his YouTube channel. His deleted content included inherently Anti-American commentary on the Second Amendment, border security, July 4th fireworks, football, and more. 

In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is escalating his fight with Amazon while backing legislation that critics warn could drive up costs for consumers, threaten delivery jobs, and hurt small-business owners.

Plus, we break down the Biden administration’s Medicare Part D spending scheme, examine UN Women’s attack on so-called “manosphere” language, and expose the controversy surrounding the “Republicans for Talarico” group.

In this episode:• Francesca Hong and Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race• Hong’s “Feast of the Feminine” event and radical policies• Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted YouTube videos and Democratic Socialist agenda• Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary• Zohran Mamdani, Amazon, and NYC delivery workers• The economic consequences of New York City’s delivery legislation• Biden-era Medicare Part D spending and taxpayer costs• UN Women and the “manosphere”• The “Republicans for Talarico” controversy• The rise of Democratic Socialism and the radical left

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Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary is down to the wire — a final poll shows Francesca Hong with a stunning 22-point lead over David Crowley, and Politico reports the party establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist from winning Tuesday. We break down the data center moratorium fight defining the race and why Crowley's "guardrails" approach hasn't closed the gap.

Then: AOC says Hasan Piker is the left's answer to Joe Rogan for reaching young men — so we ask, does Abdul El-Sayed have the same appeal? From Taylor Swift and Blue's Clues references to calling football's culture "toxic masculinity," we break down his messaging to men.

We also dig into the real argument behind Medicare for All — why critics say it's less about helping the working class and more about easing benefit delivery to non-citizens, tied to Abdul's writings on "racial capitalism" and COVID-19 inequities.

Plus, a wild story unfolding across Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, and South Dakota: Democrats are ditching their own nominees to run "independents" instead. We cover Dan Osborn's socialist ties, leaked documents on an alleged harassment campaign against Montana's Alani Bankhead, and South Dakota nominee Julian Beaudion's shocking withdrawal after citing threats to his family.

And we close it out with Chuck Grassley's emotional tribute to his 92-year-old vacuum, Beth — who "died," sparked a wave of national sympathy, and was somehow revived with a new Hoover just a day later.

Topics covered:

0:00 - Intro0:36 - Wisconsin Governor's Primary: Hong's 22-Point Lead2:46 - Abdul, Hasan Piker & the Manosphere5:46 - Medicare for All & Racial Capitalism0744 - Democrats Pushing Out Their Own Nominees12:32 - Taxing Millionaires: Revenge Politics13:57 - Chuck Grassley & the Legend of Beth the Vacuum

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The Senate wraps its final hours before recess with a historic confirmation record — Todd Blanche and 74 other nominees confirmed, pushing Republicans to a 95% confirmation rate, the best mark in 25 years. We break down Democrats voting against voter ID, plus the Padilla objection and Schatz nodding off on the floor.

Big news for crypto: the CLARITY Act vote is officially scheduled for September 16. Will Senate Republicans hold the line against big bank lobbying pressure, or will Wall Street win this round?

In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All push is under fire — critics say it means major tax hikes and could trigger hospital closures across the state. We break down the numbers and the backlash.

Meanwhile in Wisconsin, primary drama unfolds as Hong is labeled "too extreme" even for AOC, and David Crowley claims calling someone "establishment" is a slur.

And is AOC eyeing 2028? She won't rule out a presidential run, and a new New Hampshire poll shows her crushing both Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris. We break down what it means for the Democratic field.

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📌 Topics covered:

0:00 - Intro 

0:39 - Low Key with Iran

1:17 - Senate's Final Hours Before Recess

2:50 - Dems block voter ID bill

3:58 - CLARITY Act Vote Scheduled for September

5:38 - Abdul & Medicare for All Backlash

9:49 - Wisconsin Primary Drama

11:10 - AOC for President in 2028?

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It's a special Friday highlights episode. Abdul El-Sayed stumbles through back-to-back cable news interviews, unable to give a straight answer on Medicare for All or whether he'll disavow Hasan Piker. Plus, a deep dive on the CFPB's open banking rule and why it could hit President Trump's own signature savings program.

TOPICS COVERED:

- Abdul Can't Answer Questions — Fresh polling shows growing headwinds, with turnout challenges among working-class and voters of color

- Medicare for All Dodge — On MSNOW, El-Sayed calls himself "a different kind of Democrat" when pressed on how he'd pass it; on CNN, he pivots to "I'm not a socialist, I'm a scientist"

- The Hasan Piker Question — El-Sayed won't say whether he'll campaign with or renounce the controversial streamer, giving nearly identical non-answers on both MSNOW and CNN

- Open Banking Breakdown — How a rumored CFPB fee structure could raise costs for fintech companies like Plaid

- The Trump Account Connection — Why this obscure banking rule could make it more expensive for parents to fund their kids' Trump Accounts, and who's lobbying for it

- Weekly Highlights — The best moments from this week's episodes

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Abdul Can’t Answer Anything

4:38 - Open Banking & Trump Accounts

7:46 - This Week’s Top Stories

Abdul El-Sayed's controversial win was closer than the polls predicted — we break down why McMorrow played spoiler, why pollsters missed the mark, and the lingering Black voter backlash over the "uncommitted" movement's role in 2024. Plus, Mike Rogers fires back with one of the sharpest lines of the cycle.

Then we dig into what Medicare for All actually means on paper — free at the point of service, zero premiums, coverage for non-citizens — straight from the source.

Also on deck: Hong's holiday hot takes, Mayor Pete's push to abolish the Electoral College and expand the Supreme Court, and Kamala Harris telling Democrats she wants to "revisit" the Electoral College, court expansion, and statehood for PR and DC — all while voters are begging the party to just be normal.

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Topics covered:

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Abdul Win Fallout

3:35 - Mike Rogers Response

5:25 - Medicare for All Breakdown

8:12 - Hong Hates Holidays

9:56 - Mayor Pete's Radical Proposals

12:43 - Kamala: Burn It All Down

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The Michigan primary results are in — plus how the candidates spent election night. Wisconsin candidate Francesca Hong's controversial past comments resurface, a new report details Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson's family history, the New York Times runs cover for hospitals on Obamacare cuts, and Zohran Mamdani's city-run grocery store draws scrutiny over its ID policy.

In this episode:

- Michigan Primary Results — How Election Day played out, from a Monday-night content creator pool party to the candidates' final moves

- Meet Mike Rogers — He lost by just 19,000 votes in 2024 despite being outspent 5-to-1

- Francesca Hong — Resurfaced comments on Thanksgiving, white supremacy, and tipping ahead of Wisconsin's primary

- Troy Jackson — A new report on the Maine Democratic Senate candidate's family background

- Waste Wednesday — The New York Times ties rising uninsured patients to ACA subsidy cuts, while Banner Health's executive pay and offshore holdings raise questions

- Mamdani Mart — New reporting on the ID requirements at NYC's city-run grocery pilot

- Keith Ellison's Birthday — A look back at his record

Time Stamps: 

0:00 - Intro

0:41 - Michigan Senate Breakdown

3:31 - Francesca Hong’s Crazy Takes

7:47 - Troy Jackson’s Close Family Ties

9:03 - Waste Wednesday

12:12 - Mamdani Calls for Grocery ID

13:38 - Happy Birthday Criminal Keith!

The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the day's biggest political stories — fast, sharp, and to the point.

It's Michigan Primary Day. Blanche approaches a key Senate Judiciary committee vote today, a bombshell report reveals Abdul El-Sayed paid a Detroit pastor $75,000 for his endorsement without disclosing it, a watchdog group exposes $5.3 billion in foreign cash flowing into US nonprofits, and we dig into a new crypto industry poll and competing data center research.

In this episode:

- Blanche Advances — Senate Judiciary holds its Tuesday committee vote, with holdouts Tillis and Cornyn pointing to DOJ agreements on anti-weaponization funds and IRS audit immunity

- Michigan Primary Day — Both the Senate race and Shri Thanedar's primary are on the ballot

- Abdul El-Sayed vs. Haley Stevens — Abdul enters as the favorite despite Stevens massively outspending him

- The Sheffield Story — Abdul El-Sayed paid Detroit pastor and radio host Horace Sheffield III $75,000 for "consulting" without disclosing the payment while touting his endorsement

- Foreign Funding Exposed — Americans for Public Trust's new database tracks $5.3 billion in foreign spending across 523 groups and over 12,000 records, funding nonprofits like NRDC, Environmental Defense Fund, and Energy Foundation China

- Crypto Poll Fact-Check — A new industry-backed poll on the crypto regulation bill, and what the numbers actually show

- Data Center Fearmongering — Do data centers really spike your electric bill? We break down the competing research

- DNC Cat Guy — Meet the man Democrats are hoping can fix their relationship with male voters

The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the day's biggest political stories — fast, sharp, and to the point.

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Todd Blanche Confirmation Latest

1:38 - Michigan Goes to the Polls

6:02 - Foreign Funding Exposed

8:40 - Fact Checking the Clarity Act

11:06 - Data Center Fear Mongering

14:10 - The Dem’s Dr. Evil

10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown for August 3rd:

Senators propose bill to fund the government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown, new details emerge on what would have been a massive Iran attack, fresh Michigan Senate polling shakes up the race ahead of Tuesday's primary, Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor's race, and a new watchdog database tracks foreign money in American politics.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Senate look-ahead 

3:05 - Iran attacks called off

4:55 - Michigan Senate primary on Tuesday

6:33 - DSA radical winning Wisconsin primary 

8:57 - Foreign dark money

10:31 - Week ahead

In this episode:

- Senate CR Deal — Collins and Murray's government funding agreement runs through December 11, and whether GOP leaders can clear a packed to-do list — including Russia sanctions and a crypto procedural vote — before the August recess

- Iran — new reporting on a foiled attack that would have been massive in scale

- Michigan Senate Race — EPIC-MRA polling shows Mike Rogers leading Abdul El-Sayed 46-43 and Haley Stevens 44-42, heading into Tuesday's primary

- Wisconsin — the run-up to the August 11 primary, Francesca Hong's past positions resurface, and Mandela Barnes exits the governor's race amid a Politico investigation

- Americans for Public Trust launches the Follow Foreign Money Database, a new free tool tracking foreign influence in U.S. politics

- A look ahead at the week in Washington

The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the day's biggest political stories — fast, sharp, and to the point.

10 Minute Drill might’ve been on the road this week, but a ton happened back in the nation’s capital and around the country! Here are the top five stories from the past week.

The fallout surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci to New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's push for taxpayer-funded government grocery stores and higher taxes.

How COVID-era election policies—including mass mail-in ballots, expanded ballot harvesting, and unsupervised drop boxes—continue to fuel calls for election reform. Reports that thousands of non-citizens were registered to vote through New Jersey's motor vehicle system—and what it means for election security.

President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Ukraine's battlefield momentum shifts. Has Ukraine turned the tide against Russia?

We explain why Mamdani's promise to sell groceries 30% below market prices doesn't add up, why critics say his proposal would leave taxpayers footing the bill, and why publishing the names and addresses of property owners targeted for new taxes has sparked outrage

And finally, Abdul El-Sayed has a new strategy to try and discredit Haley Stevens. What does it have to do with Shrek and is it a good strategy?