🎄 Christmas Special – December 23 🎄

On this holiday edition of The 10 Minute Drill, we break down the biggest political stories of the week — plus a little Christmas cheer to close things out.

We start with some long-overdue good news on inflation, as new data shows the best inflation numbers in five years, despite the media continuing to push an “affordability crisis” narrative. Even CNN is forced to admit it’s “finally some good news” on the top economic issue for voters.

Next, we dig into reporting from The New York Times revealing that Democrats are quietly shelving their 2024 election autopsy, convinced they’re winning again and don’t need to revisit past mistakes. That decision comes as congressional Democrats hit an all-time low net approval of -55, hemorrhaging support with independents and failing to regain momentum on the generic ballot.

At the same time, Democrats are doubling down on the same radical positions that hurt them in 2024:

• 207 House Democrats oppose efforts to prevent sex-change treatments for minors
• Gavin Newsom says the quiet part out loud on “trans kids”
• Party leaders appear determined to learn no lessons at all

We then turn to Kamala Harris, who is signaling a possible 2028 White House run with new branding and rhetoric — while still facing serious unanswered questions about the $1.5 billion spent in just 15 weeks during the 2024 campaign and lucrative payouts to top campaign insiders.

We also provide a Minnesota fraud update, as new reporting suggests millions in fraudulent spending, with Medicaid costs ballooning into the tens of billions since 2018 — raising concerns about oversight, accountability, and who ultimately pays the price.

Finally, we wrap up the Christmas Special with some fun: 🎬 Christmas movie recommendations 🎵 Favorite Christmas albums 🎄 A critical Christmas tradition 🍪 Best Christmas treats

Thanks for listening all year — and Merry Christmas from The 10 Minute Drill.