10 Minute Drill

On today’s episode of 10 Minute Drill, we take a look at the RNC Midterm Convention as the 2026 midterm elections heat up. We break down JD Vance’s Thursday keynote at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the New Hampshire Senate race following the Democratic primary, controversy surrounding Michigan Democrat William Lawrence, Lindsay Clancy and the TikTok movement surrounding her case, the failures of big-government healthcare, and Democrats’ counterprogramming in Dallas.

In this episode:

-JD Vance & the Republican Midterm Convention — What to expect from Vice President JD Vance’s Thursday keynote as Republicans gather in Dallas for their first-ever midterm convention.

-New Hampshire Senate Race — Chris Pappas won the Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican John Sununu in November in a closely watched race that could have implications for control of the Senate.

-William Lawrence & the Democratic Socialists — Michigan Democratic congressional candidate William Lawrence faces scrutiny over hundreds of deleted social media posts concerning police and prison abolition, open migration, the Senate, fossil fuels, and the nuclear family.

-Lindsay Clancy & TikTok — We examine the enormous amount of TikTok engagement surrounding the Lindsay Clancy case, including viral videos, online activism, fundraising, and the debate over how social media is shaping public perception of the case.

-Big Government Healthcare Failure — A look at the latest arguments over government involvement in healthcare, rising costs, access, and the problems facing American patients.

Subscribe for more coverage and analysis of the 2026 midterm elections, Congress, Democrats, Republicans, political campaigns, and the biggest stories shaping American politics.

0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Remembering Charlie Kirk

1:10 - Previewing Day 2 of the GOP Convention

3:29 - New Hampshire Senate Seat Flipping?

6:20 - Alaska Dems Recruit Decoy Dan Sullivan

10:14 - Lindsay Clancy and the TikTok Problem

13:38 - Failures in Healthcare Exposed

The 2026 midterm elections are heating up. This week, we take a closer look at the Republican midterm convention, the 2026 Senate map, the Texas Senate race, the rise of socialism, JD Vance’s proposal to support families with a stay-at-home parent, and Gavin Newsom’s political activity in the South.

We discuss the Republican convention in Dallas, including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, the GOP’s economic message, the latest jobs numbers, and the debate over competing visions for the country heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

We also break down the key 2026 Senate races in Michigan, New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska, Iowa, Texas, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia, as well as the latest developments in the Texas Senate race involving Ken Paxton and national political groups.

Plus, we examine the growth of Democratic socialism in 2026, the debate surrounding JD Vance’s proposed child care support for married couples with a stay-at-home parent, and Gavin Newsom’s political activity in North Carolina and across the South.

Topics include:

• 2026 midterm elections

• Republican convention

• Donald Trump and JD Vance

• 2026 Senate races

• Texas Senate race and Ken Paxton

• Democratic socialism

• Stay-at-home parents and child care policy

• Gavin Newsom and North Carolina politics

• The economy, inflation, and jobs

• Republican and Democratic campaign strategy

0:00 - Intro

0:42 - RNC Midterm Convention Preview

3:14 - Senate Big Board Look Ahead

6:08 - Texas Senate Race: Paxton Reinforcements

8:37 - Socialism in 2026

10:24 - JD Vance’s Plan for Moms

12:54 - Gavin is Unwanted in the South

We're officially post-Labor Day, and that means the GOP Convention is here.

Despite the narrative that nobody's showing up, all signs point to a packed two nights featuring Trump, Vance, and a lineup of high-profile senators and elected officials. We break down why the convention is happening, who's attending, and the themes to watch for — including the core contrast Republicans are drawing between competence and chaos, and the fight over affordability heading into the midterms.

We also dig into the shifting Senate map, where a once-safe Texas race is tightening and a dark-horse contest is emerging in New Hampshire. Plus, JD Vance's new proposal to redirect daycare funding toward stay-at-home moms is raising fresh questions about entitlement expansion, the Socialism 2026 conference returns with its latest cause, and we examine TikTok's role in spreading conspiracy theories amid the Clancy trial.

We close with a look at the week ahead, including Gavin Newsom's travels through the South.

More on the GOP Convention: https://gopconvention.com/

00:00 - Intro

00:34 - GOP Convention Preview

03:56 - Senate Map: Texas & New Hampshire

05:27 - Stay-at-Home Moms & Vance's Proposal

06:30 - Socialism 2026

07:29 - TikTok & the Clancy Trial

08:58 - Week Ahead: Gavin Newsom Heads South

House Democrats are in disarray as Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez break with their own party and vote with Republicans on a key House procedural rule. Now, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is demanding “consequences” for the two Democrats, raising new questions about growing divisions within the Democratic Party.

We break down the latest Democratic infighting, including Jeffries’ crackdown on Golden and Gluesenkamp Perez and Rep. Jim McGovern’s reaction to Democrats who voted against the party.

Then, we examine the growing controversy over climate change claims surrounding the devastating landslides and flooding in Nepal and Tibet. Climate activists and media outlets have blamed climate change and U.S. funding cuts for the disaster, but scientists say it is too early to establish a direct connection. Evidence indicates the avalanche that triggered the flooding was linked to the collapse of bedrock beneath the Yala Glacier, with geological and seismic activity playing a potential role.

We also look at questions surrounding USAID and UN spending in Nepal, including billions directed toward “nature-based” initiatives and gender programs while critics argue that more resources should have gone toward practical disaster preparedness such as sensors, monitoring systems and warning infrastructure.

Is climate alarmism distracting from the real causes of natural disasters? And why are Democrats increasingly divided over their own party leadership?

Subscribe for more analysis on the Democratic Party, Congress, climate policy, government spending, USAID, China and the biggest political stories shaping America.

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Jeffries Deals with Dem Rebellion

3:14 - CNN’s Dishonest Reporting on Nepal

7:45 - Top Stories of the Week

The Democratic Socialists of America say they want to build a new generation of young candidates. So why are they backing Ed Markey—a longtime Washington politician who has been in Congress since 1977? We take a look at Markey’s record and what his candidacy says about the direction of the Democratic Party.

We also examine the latest 2026 midterm predictions as Republicans continue to defy expectations, the money and progressive organizations behind the growing backlash against data centers, and the Democratic divisions surrounding California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

Plus, climate activist Michael Mann calls for a Supreme Court expansion litmus test for Democratic Senate candidates, while Susan Collins delivers a political masterclass in what not to say about your opponent.

It’s another look at the contradictions, controversies, and shifting priorities shaping American politics ahead of the 2026 midterms.

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Ed Markey’s Ancient Ways

3:23 - Midterm Outlook for Republicans Looking Up

5:33 - Dems Fight Data Centers

8:21 - Mark Ruffalo: Hollywood’s Biggest Antisemit

11:28 - Michael Mann Leans into Court Packing

13:18 - Susan Collin’s Roast of Troy Jackson