Show Notes
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
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