10 Minute Drill

The Biggest Stories You Missed This Week

September 18, 2026·11 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

It’s been another crazy week around the nation! Catch up on the top stories you might’ve missed from the past week. Five stories you may have missed this past week: • Democrats are preparing for a potential wave of investigations, lawsuits, and impeachment efforts if they retake the House. • Joe Manchin endorses Susan Collins in the Maine Senate Race. • The latest controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and Hasan Piker, including El-Sayed’s attempts to distance himself from the progressive streamer and the growing scrutiny surrounding their relationship. • A closer look at James Talarico’s campaign in Texas. Talarico’s own reverend claims the Democrat is covering up his left-wing views and changing his tune to appeal to Texas voters ahead of the election • In California, Paramount’s future is also in the spotlight as the company faces a legal battle over its proposed Warner Bros. Discovery merger. With major companies already leaving California, reports that Paramount could relocate raise new questions about the state’s business climate and entertainment industry. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Democrats prepare for lawsuits 2:07 - Manchin endorses Collins 3:00 - Abdul El-Sayed breakup with Hasan Piker 5:19 -  Leaked footage from Talarico's minister 7:06 - Paramount looks to leave California

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