10 Minute Drill

*Apologies if this episode appears in your feed twice, we are currently experiencing some RSS feed challenges - and while it has nothing to do with the government shutdown we would like to direct blame that direction.  On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill (October 9, 2025): The FBI is under fire for spying on sitting U.S. Senators, secretly pulling the phone records of eight Republicans as pa...

It’s October 7, and The 10 Minute Drill is cutting through the chaos with today’s biggest political stories — fast, sharp, unfiltered. In this episode: Chicago & Portland in Crisis: Police told to stand down as chaos erupts. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s approval rating craters to 6% — even lower than a venereal disease, according to one commentator. Virginia’s October Surprise: Democrat AG nomi...

In the October 2nd episode of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the latest in politics, policy, and culture — fast. -Government Shutdown Fallout: Why it happened, which Democrats broke ranks, and why new polls show Democrats already losing the shutdown fight. -Gavin Newsom’s Oil Flip: The California governor quietly turns back to fossil fuels as gas prices climb and his green agenda backfires. -C...

Big week in Washington: Congress races to avoid a government shutdown, Netanyahu visits the White House as Trump unveils a new peace plan, and former FBI Director Jim Comey is indicted. We also cover a violent weekend with shootings in Michigan and North Carolina, the latest controversies in Fairfax County schools, the Chicago Teachers Union’s dismal performance numbers, ICE drama in Iowa, and Gav...

A horrific shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas has shocked the country — with reports of “anti-ICE” messages left at the scene. We break down what happened, the media spin, and how rhetoric from politicians like Gavin Newsom and Jasmine Crockett may be fueling the fire. At the United Nations, Donald Trump lit up the room with blunt warnings on climate change, energy, and migration. He blasted th...

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, glo...

The world pauses to honor Charlie Kirk as more than 100,000 gather in person and millions tune in worldwide. Meanwhile, Democrats fail the basic “Charlie Kirk Test of Human Decency,” with shocking reactions from AOC, Ilhan Omar, and others. We also break down: -Charlie Memorial Recap – tributes, speeches, and controversy Shutdown Watch – looming Sept. 30 deadline, partisan standoffs -Mikie Sherril...

On today’s 10 Minute Drill (September 18, 2025): 🇬🇧 Trump in the UK — State visit highlights, carriage rides, and pressure to roll back the UK’s Digital Services Tax. ⚖️ Charlie Kirk Case — New charges against Tyler Robinson, the push for the death penalty, and shocking texts revealing motive and planning. Plus, the bizarre media spin trying to frame the assassin as MAGA. 📊 Polling on Political V...

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 ext...

America responds to the horrific assassination of conservative luminary Charlie Kirk, as the manhunt for his assassin continues in Utah.  We highlight some of the reactions - including Utah Governor Spencer Cox and his call for anyone celebrating to seek out their better angels.  President Trump pays tribute on September 11th at the Pentagon Memorial and at Yankee Stadium  

With the shocking passing of Charlie Kirk, conservative luminary, young father, and great American, we’re forgoing a normal episode of 10 Minute Drill and ask for thoughts and prayers for Charlie’s family.  We will resume with a normal episode on Friday, September 12.

September 9 – Culture of Crime, Biden’s Pardons, Zohran’s Homestretch & Senate Showdown On today’s 10 Minute Drill: -Culture of Crime: North Carolina rocked by the Irina Zarutska tragedy and the shocking case of Decarlos Brown, a repeat offender released 14 times. Meanwhile, Biden’s mass pardons—signed by autopen just days before leaving office—are raising new alarms after violent criminals slippe...

September 4 – Foreign adversaries gather in China, Trump fires back, Biden aides question Trump’s health, and Europe faces a growing free speech crisis. Today on the 10 Minute Drill: -Adversaries in Beijing – Xi, Putin, and Kim Jong Un huddle in China while Trump responds. -UK Free Speech Meltdown – Graham Linehan’s arrest highlights censorship crackdowns in Britain and beyond. Nuclear Haters – Da...

Washington is back — and so is the shutdown theater. Congress is facing another funding fight, with Democrats showing no incentive to help, while Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago has leaders like JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson scrambling to spin crime stats. Even MSNBC admits the city may need Trump’s help. Meanwhile, teachers unions are joining a boycott against Target — proving once...

In this September 2nd episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down five major stories shaping politics and policy: -Dark Money Reckoning: Bill Gates quietly cuts ties with Arabella Advisors, the left’s powerful dark money hub, raising big questions about Democratic funding networks. -Electoral College Shifts: New projections show Texas and Florida gaining seats while California, Illinois, and New...

On the August 28th 10 Minute Drill, we break down a week of political clashes and cultural flashpoints: -Trump’s approval hits a new high in AP polling, with voters backing his handling of crime. -Democrats’ DNC meeting turns into a struggle session—land acknowledgments, bizarre DEI claims, and warnings from Third Way about “alienating the many.” -CNN’s Harry Enten warns Republicans are flipping D...

On today’s episode: -Russia & Trump – Putin tries a “good cop, bad cop” routine while Lavrov rules out a Zelenskyy meeting. JD Vance warns about Moscow’s concession games. Is it time for maximum sanctions? -Gavin Newsom’s Gerrymandering Gamble – California’s governor diverts $50M from crime-fighting to “Trump-proofing” redistricting. Is he launching a presidential campaign at the expense of his ow...

Texas Dems Surrender, MAGA Gavin, NOVA Schools & a Flawed Climate Study On today’s 10 Minute Drill: Texas Democrats finally surrender on redistricting after weeks of political theater. California Democrats push the “nuclear option” to scrap their independent redistricting commission and tighten their partisan grip. Gavin Newsom debuts his “MAGA Gavin” Twitter act while Democrats’ brand collapses n...

On today’s 10 Minute Drill (August 20, 2024), we dig into three stories at the intersection of climate, culture, and politics: Manipulating the “Consensus” on Climate Change – Activists continue to damage their own movement, with urgency at historic lows. We break down a first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit blaming oil companies for “climate change” — and what sealed court documents reveal abo...

August 19 | 10 Minute Drill Podcast World leaders descend on Washington as President Trump and President Zelenskyy sit down with NATO allies to discuss Russia, Ukraine, and the path to peace. We break down Trump’s proposed security guarantees, Putin’s demands, and the sharp contrasts from past meetings. Then: A recap of the high-stakes Alaska summit and what it signals for U.S.–Russia relations Wh...

Trump Meets Putin, DC Crime Protests, Texas Dems Surrender – 10 Minute Drill (Aug 14) President Trump heads to Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. We break down what this summit means for Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. policy, plus why some annexed territories may never return. In Washington, D.C., Soros-backed groups, dark money networks, and even the Revolutionary...

In this episode of 10 Minute Drill, we cover the biggest stories the media would rather you ignore: Trump vs. DC Crime – President Trump vows to “take back our capital” and make it safe again. Democrats and the media dismiss the effort as a “distraction” — even as violent crime and the murder rate surge. Gerrymandering Hypocrisy – Democratic leaders struggle on national TV to defend their own extr...

August 7 | TikTok Texans Implode, Newsom’s Gerrymander Grab, and the Truth Behind the Sydney Sweeney Outrage On today’s episode of The 10 Minute Drill: – The TikTok Texans’ redistricting stunt unravels as Gov. Greg Abbott moves to remove AWOL lawmakers and one Democrat compares redistricting to the Holocaust—before walking it back. – Gavin Newsom and Maura Healey plot new gerrymanders, even in sta...

In today’s BONUS 10 Minute Drill: The media is struggling to cover the Israel–Hamas conflict without tripping over its own bias. The New York Times splashed a front-page image of an emaciated child in Gaza, only to later admit the boy’s condition had nothing to do with starvation. At the same time, horrifying reports of Hamas starving hostages and forcing them to dig their own graves are largely i...

Restricting WAR & TikTok Texans: Gerrymandering Hypocrisy, Kamala’s System, and the Cracks in Climate Consensus In today’s episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover: Redistricting Double Standards: Democrats blast Texas’s proposed map—but are silent on extreme gerrymanders in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. We compare vote shares vs. congressional seats across deep-blue states. TikTok Texa...