10 Minute Drill

President Trump is pushing American AI forward while Democrats keep standing in the way. On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down Trump’s meeting with AI executives, the fight over data centers, and why America cannot afford to let Communist China win the race for artificial intelligence.

We also cover the Senate’s latest votes on voter ID and the SAVE Act, the fight over election integrity, and the Ratepayer Protection Act as Americans continue to deal with high energy costs.

The Wall Street Journal takes aim at the Democrats’ “affordability” message, and we examine their questionable record on inflation, housing, gas prices, and energy costs.

Plus, we look at Abdul El-Sayed’s fundraising connections with George Soros, a Kansas Democrat telling Americans to repent for driving and eating beef, Kamala Harris back in the spotlight, and Maine Democrat Troy Jackson’s latest gen-z driven digital strategy.

AI, election integrity, affordability, energy, Democrat hypocrisy, and the 2026 midterms — all that and more on today’s 10 Minute Drill.

0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Trump and Artificial Intelligence

2:27 - Senate’s Final Push

4:47 - Abdul’s Hypocritical Takes

5:44 - WSJ Exposes Dems on Affordability

8:38 - The Kansas Dem who Hates Red Meat

10:29 - Troy Jackson’s TikTok Trend

On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down falling gas prices and what they could mean for the 2026 midterms, as well as the latest developments in American energy, refinery production, and diesel prices.

We then cut through the midterm election doom and gloom, taking a closer look at Senate races, polling in Maine, and why the media’s early election narratives may be getting ahead of the facts.

Next, we examine Abdul El-Sayed’s political contradictions, from his calls to get money out of politics and fundraising connections to the Soros family to his past advocacy for moving away from fossil fuels. What does his record mean as Americans continue to deal with energy costs?

The Senate has also advanced the Protect College Sports Act. We discuss Senator Ted Cruz’s efforts to protect the future of college athletics and push back against the forces reshaping college sports.

Finally, James Talarico is invoking faith to push single-payer healthcare. We examine the problems with government-run medicine and look at Canada’s MAiD program as a cautionary example of the consequences that can arise when government takes an increasingly expansive role in healthcare and life-and-death medical decisions.

On today’s 10 Minute Drill: falling gas prices and the 2026 midterms, election polling and media narratives, Abdul El-Sayed’s energy and political record, the fight to protect college sports, James Talarico’s push for single-payer healthcare, and the debate over Canada’s assisted-dying system.

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0:00 - Intro

0:39 - Gas Prices Start to Drop

2:50 - The Media Handicapping the 2026 Senate Races

5:05 - The Media’s Doom Might be Overstated

7:06 - Abdul’s Biggest Conflicts in His Campaign

10:36 - The Protect College Sports Act

11:46 - James Talarico’s Weird Faith Conclusions

The midterms are 36 days away. Today's 10 Minute Drill breaks down the week's biggest stories in ten minutes.

Trump says no to Iran. President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal and says Tehran will cave. Senator John Kennedy wants Secretary Rubio to explain what's happening. We look at how Senate candidates Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson and Jon Husted are responding. We also ask whether Democrats like Abdul El-Sayed and Peggy Flanagan can gain ground while running on Green New Deal–style policies.

The 10 Minute Drill guide to midterm polling whiplash. One poll shows a blowout and the next shows a toss-up. We explain how to separate real polls from slop, why pollsters struggle to reach Republican voters, and how prediction markets and fake polls are distorting the picture.

The EV mandate is gone. Trump approved new fuel economy standards that end the Biden-era EV mandate, and Democrats are campaigning at gas stations.

China recap. Tariffs are paused and the trade war is in détente. We cover what that means and what comes next.

Democrats and data centers. The Senate may vote again on Sen. Jon Husted's Ratepayer Protection Act. It passed the House 417–3, but Senate Democrats blocked it the first time.

Time Stamps

0:00 - INTRO

0:43 - Iran latest

3:14 - Democrats try to seize on gas prices

4:18 - Slop poll season in the midterms

6:35 - New Trump car rule

7:31 - Xi visit recap

8:28 - Dems and data centers

10:04 - week ahead

Links mentioned:Trump to set new fuel economy standards and undo Biden-era "EV mandate" (Washington Examiner): https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4744317/trump-fuel-economy-standards-biden-electric-vehicles/Trump on Iran: https://x.com/ericldaugh/status/2104194370521956857Trump's Truth Social post on fuel standards: https://x.com/clashreport/status/2103930377207472367

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On today’s 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories making headlines, from Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to the United Nations to Kamala Harris in Michigan and Abdul El-Sayed’s refusal to condemn the Iranian regime and the IRGC.

We also take a closer look at the latest Alaska Senate shakeup involving Democrat Mary Peltola. New reporting includes allegations from former staffers about angry outbursts, offensive slurs, high staff turnover, and an alleged physical confrontation with an aide—raising fresh questions about Peltola’s leadership and record as she campaigns for the U.S. Senate.

Plus, we examine UN Secretary-General António Guterres and his warnings about “global boiling,” his criticism of fossil-fuel producers, and the UN’s broader climate agenda.

In this episode:

Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations

Kamala Harris in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed and the IRGC

Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei, and Michigan voters

Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign

Allegations from former Peltola staffers

Staff turnover and turmoil surrounding the campaign

The Alaska Senate race against Dan Sullivan

António Guterres and the UN climate agenda

Climate change, fossil fuels, and net-zero policies

Highlights from the day

Listen to 10 Minute Drill for quick analysis and commentary on the biggest stories in American politics, foreign policy, and the news cycle.

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - The UN General Assembly Wraps Up

2:12 - Kamala Might Be Enjoying Some Cocktails

5:21 - Abdul El-Sayed and his IRGC conundrum

8:03 - Mary Peltola has a Nasty Side

10:10 - The Final Grifter of the Year

President Donald Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the U.S. and China navigate tensions over trade, artificial intelligence, national security, and global competition.

On today’s 10 Minute Drill, Ohio Senator Jon Husted joins us to discuss the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation aimed at preventing families and small businesses from footing the bill for electricity infrastructure needed to support large data centers. The bill passed the House 417-3 before a Senate Democrat objected to its consideration by unanimous consent. Husted also breaks down the Ratepayer Protection Pledge, a voluntary agreement involving more than 300 organizations across the power sector.

Then, we head to Greenfield, Massachusetts, where a lesbian bar’s decision to make masks optional has sparked a bizarre internal controversy. Last Ditch Bar previously required patrons to wear KN-95 masks, but its decision to relax the policy triggered a fierce debate over accessibility, ableism, and the future of the bar.

And somehow, the story gets even stranger: a three-and-a-half-hour community meeting spiraled into heated disagreements over the mask policy.All that and more on today’s 10 Minute Drill.

0:00 - Intro

0:38 - Previewing Xi’s Visit

1:11 - Introduction to Senator Husted

2:46 - Senator Husted Joins the Show!

12:54 - Craziest Story of the Year