The 10 Minute Drill Podcast – September 23, 2025

The world pays tribute to Charlie Kirk as over 100,000 gather in person and millions watch worldwide. Meanwhile, Democrats fail the basic “Charlie Kirk Test of Human Decency”—struggling to condemn political violence and even voting present on a resolution condemning Kirk’s murder. We break it all down.

🔹 Charlie Memorial Recap – Massive crowds, global coverage, and stunning reactions from JD Vance, Donald Trump, and Erika. 🔹 The Charlie Test – Why so many Democrats failed, from AOC to Ilhan Omar to Jasmine Crockett. 🔹 Mikie Sherrill Watch – New Jersey’s gubernatorial candidate stumbles on both Charlie Kirk’s legacy and the state’s skyrocketing electric bills. 🔹 Shutdown Watch – With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, Democrats push a wishlist while Republicans demand action. 🔹 California Update – Gavin Newsom’s “pretend” bills, cartel violence, and the politics of playing tough. 🔹 Kamala’s Burn Book – Excerpts from Kamala Harris’s upcoming book 107 Days reveal her brutal internal calculations about Pete Buttigieg, Josh Shapiro, and her choice of Tim Walz.

Time Stamps: 

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Charlie Kirk’s Memorial

1:35 - The Charlie Test 

4:42 - Mikie Sherrill’s Power Play

6:32 - Shutdown Watch

8:55 - Gavin Plays Pretend

11:04 - Kamala’s Book