REPOST: Gavin's Big Blunder; New data on midterm enthusiasm; Kamala, Tim, and Diet Mt. Dew
Release Date: 07/16/2025
Gavin Newsom's rented twitter persona; CAâs mysterious maps; BlueAnon on the Smithsonians
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Texas Dems Surrender, MAGA Gavin, NOVA Schools & a Flawed Climate Study On todayâs 10 Minute Drill: Texas Democrats finally surrender on redistricting after weeks of political theater. California Democrats push the ânuclear optionâ to scrap their independent redistricting commission and tighten their partisan grip. Gavin Newsom debuts his âMAGA Gavinâ Twitter act while Democratsâ brand collapses nationwide. Northern Virginia schools double down on radical bathroom policies, even punishing boys who object. A heavily cited climate study predicting $38 trillion in...
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Wednesday Special: Unpacking Trumpâs Smithsonian review; Dems exploit âwrongful deathâ for climate
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On todayâs 10 Minute Drill (August 20, 2024), we dig into three stories at the intersection of climate, culture, and politics: Manipulating the âConsensusâ on Climate Change â Activists continue to damage their own movement, with urgency at historic lows. We break down a first-of-its-kind wrongful death lawsuit blaming oil companies for âclimate changeâ â and what sealed court documents reveal about a dark money climate group behind it. Hero of the Day: Irene Gilbert â A 76-year-old Oregon activist is using decades-old liberal policies to block massive wind and solar...
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Can Trump finally end the Russia-Ukraine war?
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August 19 | 10 Minute Drill Podcast World leaders descend on Washington as President Trump and President Zelenskyy sit down with NATO allies to discuss Russia, Ukraine, and the path to peace. We break down Trumpâs proposed security guarantees, Putinâs demands, and the sharp contrasts from past meetings. Then: A recap of the high-stakes Alaska summit and what it signals for U.S.âRussia relations Why Democratsâ political brand is collapsing in polls across the country Trumpâs federal crime crackdown in DC and how residents are reacting Gavin Newsomâs controversial push to...
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Trump and Putin Meet; Whoâs Funding DC Protests; Texas Dems Surrender
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Trump Meets Putin, DC Crime Protests, Texas Dems Surrender â 10 Minute Drill (Aug 14) President Trump heads to Alaska to meet with Vladimir Putin â and the stakes couldnât be higher. We break down what this summit means for Ukraine, Russia, and U.S. policy, plus why some annexed territories may never return. In Washington, D.C., Soros-backed groups, dark money networks, and even the Revolutionary Communist Party are leading protests against Trumpâs federal crime crackdown. We follow the money, the âcrowds on demandâ industry, and the controversial remarks from DC Attorney General...
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Trump fights DC crime; Gerrymandering War Rages; new data on âthe elitesâ
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In this episode of 10 Minute Drill, we cover the biggest stories the media would rather you ignore: Trump vs. DC Crime â President Trump vows to âtake back our capitalâ and make it safe again. Democrats and the media dismiss the effort as a âdistractionâ â even as violent crime and the murder rate surge. Gerrymandering Hypocrisy â Democratic leaders struggle on national TV to defend their own extreme gerrymanders in New York and Illinois. Beto is Back â Robert âBetoâ OâRourke reappears on the political scene, with help from James Carville. Energy Costs &...
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Texas Redistricting fight escalates; The real reason for the outrage over Sydney Sweeneys Jeans
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August 7 | TikTok Texans Implode, Newsomâs Gerrymander Grab, and the Truth Behind the Sydney Sweeney Outrage On todayâs episode of The 10 Minute Drill: â The TikTok Texansâ redistricting stunt unravels as Gov. Greg Abbott moves to remove AWOL lawmakers and one Democrat compares redistricting to the Holocaustâbefore walking it back. â Gavin Newsom and Maura Healey plot new gerrymanders, even in states already dominated by Democrats. Is this part of a larger 2028 campaign play? â Sydney Sweeney outrage decoded â we reveal how the Corporate Equality Index pressures companies into...
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Wednesday Special: Trump's debanking Order; end of the Green New Deal; Looking at Gaza
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In todayâs BONUS 10 Minute Drill: The media is struggling to cover the IsraelâHamas conflict without tripping over its own bias. The New York Times splashed a front-page image of an emaciated child in Gaza, only to later admit the boyâs condition had nothing to do with starvation. At the same time, horrifying reports of Hamas starving hostages and forcing them to dig their own graves are largely ignored by those same outlets. Donald Trump is bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test â and the press is fuming. The New York Times says it ârevives painful memoriesâ for some, but...
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Lone star showdown over redistricting; Kamala and âthe system,â and the climate right
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Restricting WAR & TikTok Texans: Gerrymandering Hypocrisy, Kamalaâs System, and the Cracks in Climate Consensus In todayâs episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we cover: Redistricting Double Standards: Democrats blast Texasâs proposed mapâbut are silent on extreme gerrymanders in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. We compare vote shares vs. congressional seats across deep-blue states. TikTok Texans, Part II: The same Texas Democrats who fled to DC in 2021 over voter ID are backâthis time fleeing to Illinois to protest redistricting. We break down the irony and media spin. ...
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Dems get behind new rising star to fix problems with men; new Econ data; Europe revisits appeasement
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Today on the 10 Minute Drill â July 31, 2025: đ Massive EU Trade Deal: Europe locks in 0% tariffs on U.S. goods, promises over $1 trillion in military, energy, and industrial investments â and takes real steps to break away from Russian oil. We break down what it means for the U.S. economy, global security, and digital services and pharma sectors. đ€ Meet Jasmine Crockett: A viral profile, a phone lock screen selfie, and a new generation of politics shaped by social mediaânot substance. We dive into Crockettâs rise and what her presence says about the future of the Democratic...
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RussiaGate 101; former Biden Chief testifies, CA fire relief scandal worsens for Gavin Newsom
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July 29 | Russiagate Declassified, Klain Testifies, Redistricting Surge & California Wildfire Fund Mystery On todayâs episode of The 10 Minute Drill: â¶ïž Russiagate 101 â Tulsi Gabbard declassifies a 44-page House Intelligence report that accuses Obama-era officials of manufacturing intelligence to claim Russia supported Trump. She refers Obama, Brennan, Clapper, Comey for possible criminal charges. Obama pushes back â but the media narrative is shifting fast. â¶ïž Ron Klain Testifies â Bidenâs former Chief of Staff told Congress that key insiders like Jake Sullivan and...
info_outline*This is a repost of Tuesday's episode after some reported technical difficulties accessing it. We will release a new episode tomorrow (Thursday, July 17th)
đșđž July 15: Pot Farm Raids, Biden Autopen Scandal, Kamalaâs Diet Dew, and Dem Freefall
This episode of the 10 Minute Drill covers the stories they donât want you to hear:
đ ICE Raids Illegal Pot Farms in California
361 illegal immigrants arrestedâviolent criminals, child labor, and a farm linked to a major Gavin Newsom donor. Democrats rush to defend âfamilies picking our foodâ while ignoring unaccompanied minors being exploited.
âđ» Bidenâs Autopen Bombshell
The New York Times reports staffers, not Biden, approved pardons using an autopen. Jeff Zients gave the go-aheadâwhat else is being rubber-stamped?
đ„€ Kamala, Walz, and the Diet Mountain Dew Saga
New revelations from 2024: VP pick Tim Walz chosen for his lack of ambitionâand his rural soda appeal? Democratsâ identity politics hits a new low.
đ âItâs Not 2017 Anymoreâ
Record GOP fundraising. Polling collapse for Democrats among white, Hispanic, and working-class voters. Base enthusiasm fading fast.
đđ»ââïž NYT: Time to Stop Snubbing Conservatives?
Former Obama speechwriter now says shunning Trump supporters mightâve gone too far.
đŠ Debanking and the War on FinTech
JP Morganâs new fees could crush apps like Venmo and Robinhood. Critics say it's a tax on innovation and a threat to consumer freedom.
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