Show Notes
Fake political polls, the 2026 Senate races, and the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war lead today’s 10 Minute Drill with Matt Whitlock.
We examine Trump envoy Steve Witkoff’s decision to call Vladimir Putin a “humanitarian” and how his remarks risk giving Russia a propaganda victory. Plus, the Wedgewood Polls scandal raises questions about fabricated political polling, while Democratic Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan and Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota face growing scrutiny ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
On today’s show:
-Russia-Ukraine War: Volodymyr Zelenskyy signals openness to freezing current front lines as Steve Witkoff praises Putin. Plus, Russia arrests another journalist, renewing concerns about press freedom under the Kremlin.
-Fake Polling Scandal: How did Wedgewood Polls, a fabricated polling firm, gain credibility? We examine questionable Senate polls, Decision Desk’s removal of 17 polls from its averages, and the potential impact of unreliable polling on the 2026 midterm elections.
-Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate Campaign: Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate faces questions about questionable polling, a controversial interaction with a press handler, and potential weaknesses among key voter groups.
-Peggy Flanagan’s Senate Race: Minnesota’s Democratic Senate nominee faces scrutiny over her academic record as the Cook Political Report shifts the state’s Senate race toward Republicans.
-Where’s Troy? We wrap up with the latest political moments making headlines.
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - The Latest with Russia and Ukraine
3:15 - Fake Pollsters Outed
5:09 - The Results of Fake Polls
7:12 - Abdul Continues to Flub Easy Questions
10:49 - Peggy Flunks Her Latest Test
13:28 - Troy Jackson Stands Up Women
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