The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

Jared Kushner's role in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Brothers, Discovery

Dec 9, 2025
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a renowned physician and bioethicist, discusses the alarming implications of recent changes to vaccine advisory policies, particularly regarding hepatitis B guidance and its potential to increase childhood illnesses. He also presents a compelling plan for reforming health care affordability, including capping hospital charges and controlling drug prices. Meanwhile, the conversation delves into Jared Kushner's significant role in Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Brothers, raising questions about media control and foreign influence from Middle Eastern investors.
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INSIGHT

White House Backtrack On Boat Strike Video

  • President Trump backtracked on releasing video of the second Caribbean boat strike after earlier saying he'd have "no problem" releasing it.
  • Military and reporters say the administration is deflecting and transparency is lacking, per Stephanie Ruhle and Lieutenant General Mark Hertling.
INSIGHT

Trump Shifts Message On Affordability

  • The president shifted rhetoric on affordability, now blaming Democrats and claiming his administration will fix it.
  • This reverses prior claims that affordability was a "scam" and signals political repositioning.
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Military Expects Investigations To Deliver Truth

  • Lieutenant General Mark Hertling called the president's shifting statements a "bait and switch" and predicted military inquiries will uncover more truth.
  • He said investigations and testimony will eventually reveal what happened.
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