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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 15 MIN

Hasan Piker Backlash, Paramount-Warner Merger Lawsuit, Larry Krasner & Hakeem Jeffries

from 10 Minute Drill · host Matt Whitlock

Hasan Piker faces bipartisan backlash over comments about American Jews, while Abdul El-Sayed’s “moderate” political image comes under scrutiny. We also break down the legal battle surrounding the proposed Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, as Iowa and Montana sue California over its attempt to block the deal. Plus, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner faces criticism over controversial comments about the White House ballroom and renewed scrutiny of his record before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. We also discuss Canadians pushing back on comparisons to “universal healthcare” in the United States and podcaster Jennifer Welch criticizing Hakeem Jeffries over his meeting with Jared Kushner. In this episode: Hasan Piker’s comments about American Jews and the resulting backlash Abdul El-Sayed and questions surrounding his “moderate” image Iowa and Montana’s lawsuit over California’s opposition to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger Larry Krasner’s controversial White House ballroom comments Krasner’s record and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Canadians respond to U.S. comparisons about universal healthcare Jennifer Welch calls out Hakeem Jeffries over his meeting with Jared Kushner The latest political news, media controversies, and breaking stories Subscribe and listen for daily political news, analysis, and commentary on the biggest stories in American politics and media. 0:00 - Intro 0:40 - Democrats Hasan Piker Problem 3:13 - Abdul the Fake Moderate 6:15 - State AGs take on the Paramount Merger 10:40 - Krasner’s Explosive Ballroom Comment 12:24 - Canadians are Done with Universal Healthcare 13:35 - Hakeem’s True Boss

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