10 Minute Drill

The 2026 midterm elections are heating up as Senate races in Kansas and Texas draw attention, Democratic candidates face tough questions, and political controversies dominate the headlines. On today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, we break down the latest election news, campaign debates, and political developments shaping the battle for control of Congress.

We examine Abdul El-Sayed’s debate performance in Michigan, including questions about terrorism, healthcare, and scrutiny surrounding his views and alleged ties to the Muslim Brotherhood. Plus, Virginia State Sen. Louise Lucas faces federal charges related to an alleged marijuana distribution enterprise, raising new questions about the investigation and its political implications.

We also discuss why the Kansas Senate race is attracting national attention, the latest developments in the Texas Senate race, and the issues shaping the 2026 midterm elections. Other topics include Rep. Ilhan Omar’s response to questions about allegations surrounding her marriage, Kamala Harris’s latest campaign appearance, and why some Americans who moved to Europe after Donald Trump’s election victory now regret leaving the United States.

Plus, we explore how phonics-based literacy programs could help break the cycle of poverty and examine the latest political news from across the country.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for daily political analysis, Republican and Democratic campaign news, Senate election updates, and in-depth coverage of the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Texas Senate Polling Movement

1:26 - Abdul’s Failed Debate Moments

5:23 - Louise Lucas Arrested on Corruption

6:56 - Kansas Debate Highlights

9:17 - Did Ilhan Marry her Brother?!?!

10:23 - Europe Isn’t What It Seems

13:30 - Kamala Harris Debuts a New Voice

Fake political polls, the 2026 Senate races, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war lead today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock.

We examine Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s decision to call Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” and how his remarks risk giving Russia a propaganda victory. Plus, the Wedgewood Polls scandal raises questions about fabricated political polling, while Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota face growing scrutiny ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

On today’s show:

-Russia-Ukraine War: Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals openness to freezing current front lines as Steve Witkoff praises Putin. Plus, Russia arrests another journalist, renewing concerns about press freedom under the Kremlin.

-Fake Polling Scandal: How did Wedgewood Polls, a fabricated polling firm, gain credibility? We examine questionable Senate polls, Decision Desk’s removal of 17 polls from its averages, and the potential impact of unreliable polling on the 2026 midterm elections.

-Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Campaign: Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate faces questions about questionable polling, a controversial interaction with a press handler, and potential weaknesses among key voter groups.

-Peggy Flanagan’s Senate Race: Minnesota’s Democratic Senate nominee faces scrutiny over her academic record as the Cook Political Report shifts the state’s Senate race toward Republicans.

-Where’s Troy? We wrap up with the latest political moments making headlines.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for sharp political analysis, Republican perspective, breaking political news, and daily commentary on the issues shaping the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - The Latest with Russia and Ukraine

3:15 - Fake Pollsters Outed

5:09 - The Results of Fake Polls

7:12 - Abdul Continues to Flub Easy Questions

10:49 - Peggy Flunks Her Latest Test

13:28 - Troy Jackson Stands Up Women

President Donald Trump announces a new fraud whistleblower incentive program, Democrats target Elon Musk over his political spending, and Hillary Clinton reflects on her approval ratings. On this episode of 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock, we break down the latest political news, Democratic campaign tactics, and the battles shaping the 2026 midterm elections.

On today’s show:

-Trump in Kansas: President Trump takes his message to Kansas as Republicans fight to maintain control of Congress.

-Trump’s Fraud Whistleblower Program: How the Trump administration plans to expose government fraud, waste, and abuse.

-Lessons from France: Rising healthcare wait times, political unrest, immigration, and public safety raise questions about the consequences of failed policies.

-Ro Khanna and Dan Osborn: The California Democrat blames wealth inequality for unrest overseas before campaigning with independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn.

-Slotkin’s Intimidation Plan: A look at Democratic tactics targeting Republicans and the growing political controversy surrounding them.

-Democrats Target Elon Musk: Why Democrats are calling for investigations into Musk’s political spending as he backs Republican candidates in key midterm races.

-Campaign Finance Hypocrisy: Democrats have spent millions supporting their own political priorities. Is the real concern money in politics, or money helping Republicans win?

-Hillary Clinton on Her Approval Ratings: Clinton explains why her popularity rises when she isn’t running for president.

Subscribe to 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock for conservative political commentary, Republican news, analysis of the Trump administration, and in-depth coverage of the 2026 midterm elections.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Trump Travels to Kansas

1:56 - Waste Wednesday: Fraud Tipline

3:42 - Lessons from France’s Problems

7:18 - Ro Khanna’s Appeals to Communists

9:39 - Slotkin Goes After Elon Musk

12:09 - Hillary Clinton Gets It! (Almost)

With just 14 days until Election Day, President Trump hits the campaign trail as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of Congress. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the 2026 midterm elections, Trump’s campaign stops in key states, and the political controversies making headlines.

Plus, violent unrest in France raises new questions about public safety, JPMorgan Chase pushes back against outside AI agents accessing customer accounts, and Sen. Elissa Slotkin faces scrutiny over her latest remarks. We also examine Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s controversial comparisons to Jesus, his past statements about the Muslim Brotherhood, and the crowds at the latest “No Kings” protests.

From Trump’s midterm strategy to Democratic controversies, France’s unrest, and the battle over AI and banking, get the latest political news and analysis on 10 Minute Drill.

0:00 - Intro

0:37 - Trump’s Travels Continue

2:46 - France Burns as Rioters Grip Country

4:44 - Big Banks vs. AI Tools

6:47 - Elissa Slotkin Wants to Intimidate Republicsn

9:37 - Abdul El-Sayed Thinks he’s Like Jesus

12:10 - No Energy for No Kings

Troy Jackson tells Susan Collins to “shut up,” Trump holds off on Russia sanctions and goes after Zelenskyy, and the No Kings protests run low on energy. Matt Whitlock breaks down Sunday’s biggest political stories in 10 minutes.

In today’s episode:

No Kings 2.0: low energy, an older crowd, and empty bingo halls across America

Republicans push back as Trump holds Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill. Ted Cruz weighs in, and Trump’s Truth Social post blames Zelenskyy, citing peace talks and diesel prices.

Minnesota Senate debate: Michele Tafoya vs. Peggy Flanagan, as Flanagan dodges blame and points at Tim Walz

Michigan Senate: the Squad blames Schumer ahead of time, and does Ayanna Pressley help Abdul El-Sayed?

More questions about Abdul El-Sayed’s associations, plus his attacks on Haley Stevens’ loyalty

Maine Senate: Troy Jackson’s “shut up” moment, an awkward Iran answer, health care plans, and the closing ads

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - No kings, no energy

2:05 - Trump and Russian energy sanctions

4:27 - Minnesota Senate debate

6:11 - The squad tries to help in Minnesota

7:57 - Abdul and the muslim brotherhood

10:20 - Troy Jackson’s slow implosion

14:12 - the week ahead

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