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10 Minute Drill

Matt Whitlock
Iran
President Trump
Democratic Party
Gavin Newsom
Donald Trump
Kamala Harris
Supreme Court
Charlie Kirk
China
California
Democrats
Trump Administration
ICE
Joe Biden
Medicaid
Government Shutdown
Ukraine
Climate Change
Minnesota
Graham Platner

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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Happy July 3rd from the 10 Minute Drill — and what a week it has been!

⚽ USA WINS — FIRST KNOCKOUT ROUND WIN SINCE 2002 The US Men's National Team just advanced past the World Cup knockout round for the first time since 2002. Country Roads was blari... more

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On today's 10 Minute Drill, we're covering the biggest stories of the day — in just over 10 minutes!

Melat Kiros just defeated Diana DeGette — a 15-term incumbent with a 98% progressive voting score — in the latest DSA primary upset in Denver. Kiros... more

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⚖️ SUPREME COURT: TRANS ATHLETES & TITLE IX The Supreme Court rules 6-3 that states can limit women's and girls' sports teams to biological females. Justice Thomas is clear: "... more

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Iran & Qatar Talks — New diplomatic talks are underway in Qatar even as tensions escalate inside Iran. What Tuesday's meeting signals about where this conflict heads next.

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Recent Guests

Jim Acosta
Journalist featured in a segment
CNN
Episode: Iran deal and the biggest test for JD Vance; what World Cup tourists tell us about geopolitics
Graham Platner
Democratic Senate candidate in Maine
Democratic Party
Episode: Graham Platner’s accidental Epstein connection; CNN calls out a Democrat for erasing past
Abdul El-Sayed
Democrat, former Detroit health official
Democratic Party
Episode: Graham Platner’s accidental Epstein connection; CNN calls out a Democrat for erasing past
James Talarico
Texas state legislator featured in You Can't Make It Up segment
Texas Scorecard
Episode: Meet the left-wing group that funded hate groups.. So they could raise money to fight hate
Jaxson Dart
New York Giants quarterback
National Football League (NFL)
Episode: Graham Platner’s bizarre origin story; Dems fight ICE by building a wall; Jaxson Dart and the heckler’s veto
Dana Perino
Author of Purple State; former White House Press Secretary
Author, Purple State
Episode: Special Friday: Dana Perino joins 10MD! Hakeem’s meltdown; Maine Senate shakeup
Nora O'Donnell
Correspondent on 60 Minutes; interviewed President Trump
CBS News
Episode: What Saturday’s wild events mean for Washington; new bombshell about teachers union politics
Dave Portnoy
Barstool Sports personality featured in a back-and-forth segment
Barstool Sports
Episode: Iran Strikes Fallout: Democrats Scramble, World Backs U.S. | Austin Terror, Virginia Tragedy & Portnoy vs. Swalwell
Amanda Seyfried
Actress best known for her role in Mean Girls
Episode: Trump addresses the nation; latest from Brown; China threats loom; celeb endorses socialism

Host

Matt Whitlock
Host of 10 Minute Drill; veteran political strategist providing brisk, opinionated political analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 149 ratings
  • A perfect podcast! Dense with quality info and hot takes, well edited, and no ads!!! I'd give it more stars if I could.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ultimate9
    3 months ago
  • Great show

    New listener, really enjoy the show. Love that so much news can be packed into 10 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ssl316
    United States3 months ago
  • A New Fave

    This is a great quick news overview. I look forward to it. Love the “you can’t make this up” segment. Keep up the great work Matt!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grand in NC
    United States4 months ago
  • Favorite new podcast!

    Short, sweet and to the point! Great podcast that covers he most important news of the day without going on and on. Really love Matt’s take. Will definitely not miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Markproeger
    United States5 months ago
  • Outstanding

    I appreciate the clarity, brevity and often times humor of this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryannordyke
    United States5 months ago

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Huge fan base for fast, fact-forward briefings.
Episodes are polarizing at times, with strong viewpoints.
Listeners appreciate the clear, no-nonsense political commentary.
Shows concise, informative takes that respect your time.

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#231
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wednesday Special: Congress and their rough september; Chicago defends crime status quo; special guest Nicki Neily
Q: What should parents be looking out for in their kids' education now that students are back in classrooms?
Parents should build relationships with teachers and ask questions about the materials being used, as well as escalate concerns if necessary.
Margs with MS-13: Democrats dig in on Abrego Garcia case; David Hogg changes midterm outlook
Q: Who did pay for this trip?
The trip was confirmed as an officially cleared congressional trip funded by taxpayer dollars.
Margs with MS-13: Democrats dig in on Abrego Garcia case; David Hogg changes midterm outlook
Q: Can you say with absolute certainty that he is not, nor has he ever been a member of the MS-13 gang?
The speaker implied that the question was not addressed directly during the meeting with Garcia.
Democrats use Meghan Markle's playbook to fight Trump with cringe, Elon trades chainsaw for scalpel
Q: Can you tell us about that action that he took there?
Trump is addressing energy and appliance regulations through an executive order, aiming to make consumer appliances easier and prioritize choices that consumers prefer.

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2. Graham Platner
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5. Jaxson Dart
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