Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

New reporting from The New York Times reveals districts Trump carried by double-digits are now more competitive. Plus, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are calling the warning from a former Anthropic employee "a five alarm security risk." And, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he's donating $2 million to humanitarian aid in Gaza after the backlash following rapper Macklemore's announcement he won't be opening for Ed Sheeran's tour anymore. Nayyera Haq, Ben Wikler, Edward Elson and Dan Nathan join The Group Chat this Friday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As early voting begins in some states, polling data is not getting better for Republicans. Plus, JPMorgan analysts are basically throwing in the towel when it comes to forecasting where oil prices are headed as the Iran war has no clear end in sight. And, lawyers for the Trump administration are returning to court for arguments over the nearly $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'. Laura Barrón-López, Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, Kevin Frey, Brendan Greeley, Justin Wolfers, Fallon Gallagher and Robert May join Money Power Politics this Friday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A live studio audience joins the group chat to discuss the midterms, development in A.I., the Iran war and much more. Mike Allen, Jim Vandehei, Shawna Thomas, Ron Insana, and Fmr. Amb. Rahm Emanuel are part of the conversation. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump is blaming everyone but Kevin Warsh for voting to raise interest rates. Plus, the Iran war widens with the Houthis tightening their grip on shipping lanes in the region. And, is the GOP avoiding Trump's advice and going rogue? Scott Lincicome, Neil Irwin, Gautham Mukunda, Burgess Everett, Mark McKinnon and Roger McNamee join Money Power Politics this Thursday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark Zuckerberg appears to be rejecting calls to slow down A.I. development. Plus, a deep dive into just how much the Iran war is costing taxpayers. And, a Putin-linked Russian oligarch reportedly helped finance Don Trump Jr's wedding after-party. Philip Bump, Paul Rieckhoff, Jacob Weisberg, David Rohde and Joshua Robinson join The Group Chat this Wednesday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump campaigns with fmr. RNC chair Michael Whatley for North Carolina's Senate seat. Plus, a report shows the Iran war cost the U.S. $38 billion as of August 1. And, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, even though the President is demanding the opposite. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ali Vitali, Priya Sridhar, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Natasha Sarin, Steve Liesman and Alex Wagner join Money Power Politics this Wednesday morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel SUMMARY: September 15, 2026, 10am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to lawmakers questions to FBI Director Kash Patel. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026, 9am: MS NOW Host Erielle Reshef and the panel react to the tense confrontations at a Senate hearing with FBI Director Kash Patel. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14th, 10am: There are just 50 days until the midterms, and President Trump's pitch to keep Republicans in power has a problem: the economy is in trouble. Prices are rising faster than wages, gas is over $4.30, diesel set another record, and the Fed meets this week with expectations growing that it will raise rates for the first time since 2023. Then, the President doubles down on his pledge to cut $5,000 checks for every American adult if Republicans maintain their control of Congress. Plus, Chris Jansing reports from Anchorage on the tight race for U.S. Senate. Evan McMorris-Santoro, Mary Harris, John Avlon, Jennifer Palmieri, Chris Jansing and Dan Harris join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14th, 9am: While more industry leaders call for a slowdown, it doesn't sound like the President is on board. Then, the Iran-backed Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and are threatening another major shipping route. Plus, the House Oversight Committee is set to take its first steps to hold investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress. Dasha Burns, Jeff Mason, Kevin Frey, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Nayyera Haq, Nilay Patel, Max Chafkin and Rep. Robert Garcia (D-California) join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10th, 9am: Trump floats a payout to Americans if they vote to keep Republicans in power on Capitol Hill. Then, the cost to fill up your gas tank jumps again and now the Energy Department predicts diesel prices are set to skyrocket. Plus, the mounting calls for a slowdown in AI development, as industry insiders and lawmakers weigh in after a dire warning about AI's threat to humanity. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Vaughn Hillyard, Scott Lincicome, Dan Nathan and Fred Guttenberg join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10th, 10am: Trump is front and center in Dallas for the GOP convention, while polls show him underwater. And many Republicans are hoping the convention speakers will address the cost of living. Plus, the president says the Iran war won't end until after the midterms, while his own advisers worry privately it could run through the end of his term. Ron Insana, Molly Jong-Fast, Bill Cohan and Ali Velshi join The Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9th, 10am: With sky-high ticket prices and influencers overrunning the grounds, is the US Open still an event for regular tennis fans? Plus, Trump wants voters to pretend he's on the ballot as Republicans convene in Dallas, while Talarico counters with a food drive focused on affordability. And, the U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on a Navy warship. Sean Patrick Maloney, Philip Bump, Tim O'Brien and Ayman Mohyeldin join The Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9th, 9am: Right now, President Trump puts his record at the center of the midterm elections, as Republicans begin their two-day convention in Dallas. Then, the White House takes its trade war with Canada to the next level and bans more imports, while oil prices move higher amid attacks in the Middle East. Plus, what's up with the US Open? From the sky-high ticket prices to the influencers, is the tournament now out of reach for most fans? Vaughn Hillyard, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Laura Barrón-López, David Noriega, Bharat Ramamurti, Kathryn Anne Edwards and Sarah Longwell join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8th, 10am: The stock market has been soaring and companies are making more money, but wages keep falling behind inflation, while Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years while graduates struggle. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allows political parties to buy ads at the cheapest rate as the GOP fears it could lose newly gerrymandered seats and Senate candidate James Talarico counters the Republican midterm convention with messaging on affordability. Plus, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Ukraine and Russia for peace talks and Trump floats renaming New Mexico as "New America," posting about it multiple times. Dan Nathan, Basil Smikle, Chris Jansing, James Sample and Brian Bennett join the Group Chat today. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8th, 9am: Right now, midterm races enter the final stretch. With less than two months to go, a key primary puts Democrats and Donald Trump to the test, as the White House steps up its war on mail-in voting. Then, Canada strikes back with new tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. exports, many from states with critical midterm races. Plus, the Iran war and your energy bills, and a new report on just how much the conflict has cost consumers. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, James Pindell, Mychael Schnell, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Ron Insana and Jeff Stein join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4th, 10am: With the midterms 60 days away, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court for permission to resume restricting mail-in voting through the Postal Service, and a lower court judge fears that could mean ballots tossed and voters shut out. Republicans are worried the president's super PAC is sitting on more than $400 million with no word on whether any of it goes to campaigns, while at least 70 GOP candidates may skip next week's midterm convention in Dallas. Plus, big money in sports, including the NBA suspending Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for a year over salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard. Mary Harris, Pablo Torre, Antonia Hylton and Shawna Thomas join The Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4th, 9am: President Trump presses forward with efforts to restrict mail-in voting with a move that seeks to bypass the traditional legal process. Then, the President bulldozes ahead with construction on his triumphal arch, without approval. Plus, diesel prices hit a record high. We'll explain why that means you could soon be paying even more for groceries. Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, Damian Paletta, Brendan Greeley, Betsey Stevenson and Joyce Vance join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3rd, 10am: This morning Kuwait intercepted an Iranian drone attack. It was the latest U.S. asset to be targeted by Iran in retaliation to the U.S. strikes. Yesterday, President Trump said he doesn't expect this phase of renewed tensions will last long, but threatened more strikes to come. Then, the DOJ's new threat to states that do not report undocumented immigrants to DHS. Plus, why the NBA is suspending Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year. And, more on the incredible life and legacy of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. David Rohde, Rev. Al Sharpton, Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Priya Sridhar, Pablo Torre and Rebecca Traister join The Group Chat this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3rd, 2026, 9am: The feminist trailblazer passed away at the age of 92, and we'll take a look back at her life and legacy. Then, the Trump administration extends troop deployments in the Middle East, while the president sends mixed signals about what comes next. Plus, investor Leon Black is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill today to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, but he won't show up, and is preparing a legal fight. Lt. General Mark Hertling, Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Ali Vitali, Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, Matt Peterson, and Marc Santia join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.