In this episode of 10 Minute Drill (September 16), we break down the top stories shaping politics, culture, and the world in just 10 minutes:

• Charlie Kirk Assassination Fallout: Updates on the investigation, the hunt for justice, Erika Kirk’s powerful statement, and national memorials. We also dig into the shocking reactions from educators and officials who justified political violence—and how extreme rhetoric from the left is fueling radicalization.
• Shutdown Theater: Two weeks out from a possible government shutdown, we look at the partisan games driving Washington to the brink.
• Trump, the EU & Sanctions: What the latest moves mean for America’s foreign policy.
• TikTok Deal: President Biden’s new deal raises major questions. We explore fresh studies showing TikTok’s failures on youth safety, harmful algorithms, and political manipulation. Emmy Awards Politics: From Nate Bargatze’s creative hosting to Hannah Einbinder’s political rant—and Ricky Gervais’ timeless reminder to Hollywood.

Fast, sharp, and no fluff—10 Minute Drill gives you the news you need without the noise.

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - The latest on Charlie Kirk 

02:22 - The terrible people celebrating political violence 

04:06 - The left’s trickle-down radicalism / embrace of assassination culture

07:40 - Republicans push back on Democrat government shutdown threats 

08:36 - Trump, the EU, and sanctions on Russia 

09:43 - TikTok Deal announced 

13: 11 - Emmy Award politics