10 Minute Drill

It's the Monday Rundown, and Michigan Democrats have a big blue mess on their hands.

We break down the chaos at the Michigan Democratic convention, where a land acknowledgment kicked things off and the state's top elected Democrat reportedly stayed away over fears of harassment. Then the Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker saga escalates: Abdul dodges questions about the Twitch streamer at a gaggle, Debbie Dingell says she doesn't understand why Piker inserted himself into Michigan politics, and a "fake apology" gets called out — including by Mark Penn. Even Democrats online are losing patience with how Abdul has handled it.

Plus, Rahm Emanuel insists the DSA isn't part of the Democratic Party, but the polling numbers out of New Hampshire and the Manhattan Institute tell a different story. We also look at Jim Clyburn, Jamie Raskin, and Sheldon Whitehouse making the case that going after the Supreme Court is becoming a Democratic litmus test, and why the LA mayor's race is shaping up to be the Special Olympics of governing failure.

All that, plus a preview of Bethany and MKH Part 2, in today's 10 Minute Drill.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Michigan Dems low-energy convention

2:03 - Abdul’s inexplicable defense of Hasan Piker

3:02 - Piker: Abdul invited me!

6:21 - Rahm Emanuel’s Democrat party

8:19 - Dems SCOTUS packing litmus test

12:30 - LA Mayors race to the bottom

14:02 - Week ahead!

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What are everyday Americans really thinking as the 2026 midterm elections approach?

In this 10 Minute Drill, Bethany Mandel and Mary Katharine Ham take a closer look at what moms, families, and “normies” are actually talking about outside the political bubble. From the issues shaping everyday life to the concerns that could influence voters, they discuss what Americans really care about heading into the 2026 midterms.

Are political insiders missing what everyday voters are thinking? What issues will matter most to moms and families? And what could drive voters to the polls in November?

Time Stamps:

0:00 - intro

0:36 - Introducing Bethany and Mary Katherine

1:36 - norm focus grouping the midterms

2:00 - Dems socialism scare

2:21 - Abdul El-Sayed and circumcision

4:00 - gas prices are no joke

4:18 - the affordability fight

5:09 - Do voters care that Democrats have no agenda?

6:00 - warnings from blue cities

7:00 - “Burrito price feelings”

8:00 - public safety and voters

9:03 - Fairfax County as a case study

10:25 - what can change the midterms

12:04 - Prescription drug prices

Listen for an honest conversation about American voters, moms and families, political trends, and the issues that could shape the 2026 midterm elections.

Hasan Piker faces bipartisan backlash over comments about American Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed’s “moderate” political image comes under scrutiny. We also break down the legal battle surrounding the proposed Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as Iowa and Montana sue California over its attempt to block the deal.

Plus, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces criticism over controversial comments about the White House ballroom and renewed scrutiny of his record before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. We also discuss Canadians pushing back on comparisons to “universal healthcare” in the United States and podcaster Jennifer Welch criticizing Hakeem Jeffries over his meeting with Jared Kushner.

In this episode:

Hasan Piker’s comments about American Jews and the resulting backlash

Abdul El-Sayed and questions surrounding his “moderate” image

Iowa and Montana’s lawsuit over California’s opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

Larry Krasner’s controversial White House ballroom comments

Krasner’s record and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Canadians respond to U.S. comparisons about universal healthcare

Jennifer Welch calls out Hakeem Jeffries over his meeting with Jared Kushner

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0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Democrats Hasan Piker Problem

3:13 - Abdul the Fake Moderate

6:15 - State AGs take on the Paramount Merger

10:40 - Krasner’s Explosive Ballroom Comment

12:24 - Canadians are Done with Universal Healthcare

13:35 - Hakeem’s True Boss

From controversial policy positions to cringe-worthy political moments, we’re breaking down the biggest stories in American politics.

We examine Abdul’s latest comments on Sharia law, the Second Amendment, healthcare, reparations, circumcision, and gender-transition surgeries. We also look at California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new tire regulations and what they could mean for drivers, safety, and the cost of new tires.

Plus, we take a closer look at Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley’s record on DEI, climate policy, and Green New Deal-style initiatives; Hakeem Jeffries’ viral first-day-of-school moment; and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s proposal to take students’ phones away.

In this episode:

• Abdul’s views on Sharia law and the Second Amendment• Healthcare costs and wait times

• Reparations and controversial social policies• Gavin Newsom’s California tire ban and climate regulations

• The potential impact of California’s new tire standards on safety and consumers

• David Crowley’s DEI and climate record in Wisconsin• Hakeem Jeffries’ latest viral moment

• JB Pritzker’s comments on smartphones in schools

Tune in for sharp political commentary and analysis on the policies, politicians, and cultural debates shaping America.

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - Abdul On Fox News

3:38 - Abdul’s Worst Takes Exposed

6:35 - WSJ Updates on California’s Tire Grab

9:10 - Crowley Proves he’s Far-Left

11:39 - Who Wore It Best: Hakeem or a 2-year old?

13:18 - Take Away Dem Staffer Phones

The Trump administration's Treasury Department has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," a sweeping new effort to sever Iran's economic lifelines and isolate Tehran from the global economy. On this episode, we break down what the sanctions mean, how Texas AG Ken Paxton and Michael Lucci are framing data centers as critical infrastructure in the competition with Communist China, and why the Democrat Party's 2028 bench is already in disarray.

We also cover a viral moment from inside the Democratic Socialists of America, where a member was caught on camera saying their political takeover will be "a violent process." Plus, meet the DSA organizer dubbed "Lulu Lenin" — a 25-year-old chocolate heiress and NYU graduate defending her privileged background by invoking "noblesse oblige."

Finally, we discuss the American Federation of Teachers' new "Shop Smart, Not Target" boycott campaign, led by union president Randi Weingarten, and why critics are calling it corporate hostage-taking rather than principled activism.

Topics covered in this episode: — Treasury's "Operation Economic Outcast" and the new Iran sanctions — Ken Paxton and data center policy in Texas — Newsom vs. Buttigieg staff rivalry ahead of 2028 — Chris Van Hollen and the DSA endorsement question — DSA's "violent process" comments — "Lulu Lenin" and the noblesse oblige controversy — Randi Weingarten and the AFT's Target boycott

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0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Iran Economic Sanctions

1:39 - Abdul gets Roasted on Fox News

3:51 - Texas and Data Centers

6:22 - 2028 Dem Slapfight

8:26 - Champagne Socialists Fight Club

11:53 - Randi fights Target