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    Francesca Hong’s Radical Policies, Abdul El-Sayed’s Deleted Videos & Zohran Mamdani’s NYC Agenda

    08/12/2026 | 16 mins.
    From Francesca Hong’s radical policies in Wisconsin to Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos and Zohran Mamdani’s escalating fight with Amazon, the radical left continues to push policies that could reshape American politics, the economy, and culture.

    In this episode, we take a closer look at Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong, including her controversial “Feast of the Feminine” dinner and the radical policies she has embraced.

    We also examine Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Socialist who recently won Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, and his decision to remove more than 100 videos from his YouTube channel. His deleted content included inherently Anti-American commentary on the Second Amendment, border security, July 4th fireworks, football, and more.

    In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is escalating his fight with Amazon while backing legislation that critics warn could drive up costs for consumers, threaten delivery jobs, and hurt small-business owners.

    Plus, we break down the Biden administration’s Medicare Part D spending scheme, examine UN Women’s attack on so-called “manosphere” language, and expose the controversy surrounding the “Republicans for Talarico” group.

    In this episode:• Francesca Hong and Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race• Hong’s “Feast of the Feminine” event and radical policies• Abdul El-Sayed’s deleted YouTube videos and Democratic Socialist agenda• Michigan’s Democratic gubernatorial primary• Zohran Mamdani, Amazon, and NYC delivery workers• The economic consequences of New York City’s delivery legislation• Biden-era Medicare Part D spending and taxpayer costs• UN Women and the “manosphere”• The “Republicans for Talarico” controversy• The rise of Democratic Socialism and the radical left

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    Did Abdul El-Sayed just nuke his campaign with bad football takes? Thanksgiving on the ballot

    08/11/2026 | 16 mins.
    Wisconsin's Democratic governor primary is down to the wire — a final poll shows Francesca Hong with a stunning 22-point lead over David Crowley, and Politico reports the party establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist from winning Tuesday. We break down the data center moratorium fight defining the race and why Crowley's "guardrails" approach hasn't closed the gap.

    Then: AOC says Hasan Piker is the left's answer to Joe Rogan for reaching young men — so we ask, does Abdul El-Sayed have the same appeal? From Taylor Swift and Blue's Clues references to calling football's culture "toxic masculinity," we break down his messaging to men.

    We also dig into the real argument behind Medicare for All — why critics say it's less about helping the working class and more about easing benefit delivery to non-citizens, tied to Abdul's writings on "racial capitalism" and COVID-19 inequities.

    Plus, a wild story unfolding across Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, and South Dakota: Democrats are ditching their own nominees to run "independents" instead. We cover Dan Osborn's socialist ties, leaked documents on an alleged harassment campaign against Montana's Alani Bankhead, and South Dakota nominee Julian Beaudion's shocking withdrawal after citing threats to his family.

    And we close it out with Chuck Grassley's emotional tribute to his 92-year-old vacuum, Beth — who "died," sparked a wave of national sympathy, and was somehow revived with a new Hoover just a day later.

    Topics covered:

    0:00 - Intro0:36 - Wisconsin Governor's Primary: Hong's 22-Point Lead2:46 - Abdul, Hasan Piker & the Manosphere5:46 - Medicare for All & Racial Capitalism0744 - Democrats Pushing Out Their Own Nominees12:32 - Taxing Millionaires: Revenge Politics13:57 - Chuck Grassley & the Legend of Beth the Vacuum

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    AOC’s path for 2028; Abdul’s bad healthcare offer; Senate passes major milestone

    08/10/2026 | 14 mins.
    The Senate wraps its final hours before recess with a historic confirmation record — Todd Blanche and 74 other nominees confirmed, pushing Republicans to a 95% confirmation rate, the best mark in 25 years. We break down Democrats voting against voter ID, plus the Padilla objection and Schatz nodding off on the floor.

    Big news for crypto: the CLARITY Act vote is officially scheduled for September 16. Will Senate Republicans hold the line against big bank lobbying pressure, or will Wall Street win this round?

    In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed's Medicare for All push is under fire — critics say it means major tax hikes and could trigger hospital closures across the state. We break down the numbers and the backlash.

    Meanwhile in Wisconsin, primary drama unfolds as Hong is labeled "too extreme" even for AOC, and David Crowley claims calling someone "establishment" is a slur.

    And is AOC eyeing 2028? She won't rule out a presidential run, and a new New Hampshire poll shows her crushing both Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris. We break down what it means for the Democratic field.

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    📌 Topics covered:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:39 - Low Key with Iran

    1:17 - Senate's Final Hours Before Recess

    2:50 - Dems block voter ID bill

    3:58 - CLARITY Act Vote Scheduled for September

    5:38 - Abdul & Medicare for All Backlash

    9:49 - Wisconsin Primary Drama

    11:10 - AOC for President in 2028?

    #10MinuteDrill #Senate #MedicareForAll #AOC2028 #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct #Michigan #Wisconsin #Politics #KamalaHarris #GavinNewsom
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    Abdul exposed for recycling talking points; a threat to a top Trump priority; Highlights of he week

    08/07/2026 | 13 mins.
    It's a special Friday highlights episode. Abdul El-Sayed stumbles through back-to-back cable news interviews, unable to give a straight answer on Medicare for All or whether he'll disavow Hasan Piker. Plus, a deep dive on the CFPB's open banking rule and why it could hit President Trump's own signature savings program.

    TOPICS COVERED:

    - Abdul Can't Answer Questions — Fresh polling shows growing headwinds, with turnout challenges among working-class and voters of color

    - Medicare for All Dodge — On MSNOW, El-Sayed calls himself "a different kind of Democrat" when pressed on how he'd pass it; on CNN, he pivots to "I'm not a socialist, I'm a scientist"

    - The Hasan Piker Question — El-Sayed won't say whether he'll campaign with or renounce the controversial streamer, giving nearly identical non-answers on both MSNOW and CNN

    - Open Banking Breakdown — How a rumored CFPB fee structure could raise costs for fintech companies like Plaid

    - The Trump Account Connection — Why this obscure banking rule could make it more expensive for parents to fund their kids' Trump Accounts, and who's lobbying for it

    - Weekly Highlights — The best moments from this week's episodes

    Timestamps:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:37 - Abdul Can’t Answer Anything

    4:38 - Open Banking & Trump Accounts

    7:46 - This Week’s Top Stories
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    Meet the “burn it all down” dems, from Abdul to Kamala, Mayor Pete to holiday-hating Francesca Hong

    08/06/2026 | 14 mins.
    Abdul El-Sayed's controversial win was closer than the polls predicted — we break down why McMorrow played spoiler, why pollsters missed the mark, and the lingering Black voter backlash over the "uncommitted" movement's role in 2024. Plus, Mike Rogers fires back with one of the sharpest lines of the cycle.

    Then we dig into what Medicare for All actually means on paper — free at the point of service, zero premiums, coverage for non-citizens — straight from the source.

    Also on deck: Hong's holiday hot takes, Mayor Pete's push to abolish the Electoral College and expand the Supreme Court, and Kamala Harris telling Democrats she wants to "revisit" the Electoral College, court expansion, and statehood for PR and DC — all while voters are begging the party to just be normal.

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    Topics covered:

    0:00 - Intro

    0:36 - Abdul Win Fallout

    3:35 - Mike Rogers Response

    5:25 - Medicare for All Breakdown

    8:12 - Hong Hates Holidays

    9:56 - Mayor Pete's Radical Proposals

    12:43 - Kamala: Burn It All Down

    #10MinuteDrill #Politics #Michigan #ElSayed #MedicareForAll #KamalaHarris #ElectoralCollege
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Your morning 10-minute rundown of the most important stories in news and politics, hosted by veteran political strategist Matt Whitlock. We’re keeping it fun, fast, and light because you’ve got enough going on. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
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