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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2025 · 10 MIN

Activism vs. Astroturf: Dem dark money runs into reality; how the EU climate plan helps Putin

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

In this September 2nd episode of the 10 Minute Drill, we break down five major stories shaping politics and policy: -Dark Money Reckoning: Bill Gates quietly cuts ties with Arabella Advisors, the left’s powerful dark money hub, raising big questions about Democratic funding networks. -Electoral College Shifts: New projections show Texas and Florida gaining seats while California, Illinois, and New York lose influence—reshaping the presidential map. -Europe’s Silly Taxes: President Trump warns the EU over digital taxes targeting American tech, threatening tariffs and export restrictions. -Climate Fumbles: Europe’s Net Zero pledges have backfired, pushing the continent to buy record amounts of Russian LNG—funding Putin’s war in Ukraine. -Electric Buses Go Womp Womp: Biden’s electric school bus program collapses as Lion Electric goes bankrupt, forcing schools back to diesel. All that and more—in just 10 minutes.

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