The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

MS NOW, Stephanie Ruhle
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Jan 31, 2026 • 44min

'No acceptable excuse': Trump's DOJ appears to reveal Epstein survivors in document drop

John Ralston, Nevada political analyst; Antonia Hylton, on-the-ground reporter; Joyce Vance, former federal prosecutor; Charles Coleman Jr., civil rights lawyer; Glenn Thrush, White House/Justice reporter. They dig into the DOJ's late Epstein file release and sloppy redactions that exposed survivors. They parse legal fallout, political pressures shaping the department, and implications for press freedom and civil rights.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 42min

Lame duck? GOP voters' confidence in Trump dropping as Minneapolis outrage grows

John Harwood, veteran Washington correspondent who parses economic and policy effects. Peter Baker, NYT White House correspondent and presidential analyst. They talk about ICE raids in Minneapolis and conflicting White House messages. They cover a tentative DHS funding deal and GOP divisions over enforcement. They also discuss FBI actions in Georgia and possible political and market fallout.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 43min

'Trump set that tone': Growing outrage over deadly MN immigration operation

Jason Johnson, Morgan State politics professor and commentator; Peter Goodman, NYT global economics correspondent; Daniel Koh, former White House deputy and MA candidate; John Avlon, political commentator. They discuss new Minneapolis footage and civil rights questions. They debate the FBI search of Fulton County records and whether it reshapes election narratives. They also unpack Trump's rhetoric on immigration and threats toward Iran.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 43min

'Have any policies changed?' Trump backtracks on MN ICE operation

Dan Nathan, markets commentator and co-founder of Risk Reversal, offers economic perspective. Cardinal Blase Cupich, Chicago archbishop and immigrant rights advocate, urges dignity and civic action. David Noriega, national correspondent on Homeland Security, explains enforcement tactics. They discuss shifting federal responses to a Minneapolis killing, leadership changes in enforcement, and fights over investigative access.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 43min

Trump feels the heat from Americans on Minnesota violence

Akayla Gardner, MSN White House correspondent covering shifts in tone and personnel at the White House. Susan Glasser, staff writer and author with expertise on American politics. They dissect the White House’s personnel moves in Minnesota. They discuss legal battles over federal enforcement, the politics behind deployment decisions, and mounting congressional and corporate reactions.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 42min

Trump on the world stage: 'We are no longer the good guys'

Eddie Glaude, Princeton professor and commentator on race and politics. Molly Jong-Fast, political writer and podcast host. Paul Rieckhoff, veterans advocate and national security voice. Steve Liesman, economics reporter and market analyst. They dissect Trump's Davos remarks, NATO and dollar trust, immigration enforcement and political risk, market checks on presidential power, and the TikTok restructuring tied to business and media influence.
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Jan 23, 2026 • 43min

Trump instantly proves Jack Smith prediction right with prosecution threat

Trump calls for Jack Smith to be prosecuted as the former special counsel defends his investigations during an hours-long congressional hearing. Then, Vice President Vance visits Minneapolis, blasting state and local officials for unrest as new polling shows disapproval over ICE's tactics. Plus, Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his bank accounts after the January 6th attack. Tim Heaphy, Carol Leonnig, Jeff Mason, Tim Miller, Brendan Greeley, Justin Wolfers, Antonia Hylton, and Sascha Faxe join The 11th Hour this Thursday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 42min

'Trump blinked, Europe won': Trump's special address in Davos

On tonight’s Nightcap: The President posts that a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland has been reached, and walks back his threats of new tariffs. Then, the administration reportedly begins arresting immigrant in Maine in an operation that was intended to target the Somali community. Plus, the Pentagon orders active-duty military police soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minneapolis. David Rohde, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dan Nathan, and Ahmed Baba join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 43min

'Get people scared': Trump stirs the pot in Greenland as he heads to Europe

Trump marks one year of his second term with new threats to take Greenland. Then, markets tumble with the fear of a trade war with Europe. Plus, tensions rise in Minnesota as the DOJ subpoenas the state's top Democratic officials. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tim O’Brien, Ron Insana, Jon Meacham, Bharat Ramamurti, and Berit Berger join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 42min

'Real estate deal': Trump imperils U.S.-Europe relationship for a land grab

The President’s takeover bid for Greenland continues as he threatens new tariffs and declines to rule out using military force. Then, two army battalions have been put on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis as protests continue. Plus, one month past the deadline and the DOJ has yet to release most of the Epstein files. Laura Barron-Lopez, Susan Glasser, Gillian Tett, Michael McFaul, Rohit Chopra, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Monday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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