The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

The Senate rejects health care bills as premiums are set to spike for millions next month. Then, new reporting on the White House preparing to seize more oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela. Plus, Disney’s deal with OpenAI, and what it could mean for the future of media and artificial intelligence. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Julie Rovner, Brian Barrett, Max Chafkin, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, and Rabbi Marc Schneier 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.

On tonight’s Nightcap: The U.S. seizes an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, and Trump suggests keeping the oil from it – U.S. Border Patrol proposes foreign travelers must disclose five years of their social media history – & how the Donald Trump, Jr's fortune jumped 5 times in the last year thanks to their Crypto ventures. Jake Ward, Claire McCaskill, Brendan Greeley, 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.

Trump gives himself an "A plus plus plus plus" on the economy, but voters have a different point of view – The White House gives Nvidia the green light to sell more powerful AI chips to China, rolling back years of policy – & Australia becomes the first in the world to ban social media for kids under 16 including platforms like Tik-Tok, Youtube, and Instagram. Jeff Mason, James Pindell, Reed Galen, Danny Moses, Ron Insana, Lucas Shaw, and Roger McNamee 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.

The President backtracks after saying he'd have "no problem" releasing the video of the second boat strike in the Caribbean and now says it's up to Pete Hegseth. Then, a big day at the Supreme Court as Justices could give more power to fire government officials. Plus, Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Brothers, Discovery, and what we know about Jared Kushner’s role in the offer. 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.

The first classified briefings on the deadly US boat strike that killed two survivors. Then, a grand jury refuses to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James just weeks after her case was dismissed. Plus, a former MAGA warrior turns his back on the movement; why he’s now helping other MAGA diehards defect. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tom Nichols, Joyce Vance, Natasha Sarin, Rohit Chopra, and Rich Logis 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.

The first classified briefings on the deadly US boat strike that killed two survivors. Then, a grand jury refuses to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James just weeks after her case was dismissed. Plus, a former MAGA warrior turns his back on the movement; why he’s now helping other MAGA diehards defect. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tom Nichols, Joyce Vance, Natasha Sarin, Rohit Chopra, and Rich Logis 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.

On tonight's Nightcap: The admiral who ordered a second strike on an alleged drug boat will brief lawmakers on Capitol Hill tomorrow. Then, Congress presses the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. Plus, the administration's plans to restore Trump's tariffs if the Supreme Court strikes them down. Philip Bump, Anthony Fischer, Molly Jong-Fast, and Teddy Schleifer 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.

The democratic candidate in Tennessee's special House election makes a surprising showing in a deep-red district, Secretary Hegseth tries to distance himself from fallout over the administration's boat strikes, and Costco sues the Trump administration for full tariff refunds if the Supreme Court strikes them down. Daniella Diaz, Larry Sabato, Mark McKinnon, Barry McCaffrey, Brendan Greeley, Bharat Ramamurti, and Amb. Bill Taylor 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.

Congress sounds the alarm over the Trump administration's boat strikes, raising questions about a possible war crime. Then, a Tennessee district that went double digits for Trump may be in play for Democrats in an unexpectedly close House race. Plus, a Federal appeals court disqualifies the President's former attorney as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. 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.

Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history. Stay right here to listen to a special preview of “Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order.” And for the full episode, search for “Burn Order” and follow the show. 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.

MS NOW reports Trump is weighing removal of Kash Patel as FBI Director – DOJ targets six Democratic lawmakers for urging troops to defy illegal orders – & the reality of Trump’s claims of a $21 trillion investment boom to the U.S. Laura Barron-Lopez, Daniella Diaz, David Drucker, Charlotte Howard, Brendan Greeley, Shawn Donnan, and Makena Kelly 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.

A federal judge dismisses the criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and NY AG Letitia James, ruling that U.S. Attorney Halligan was unlawfully appointed – White House doubles down on costs coming down, claiming America’s “Golden Age” is coming – & questions over who drafted the original U.S.-backed peace deal between Russia and Ukraine: the U.S. or Russia? Peter Baker, Susan Glasser, Charles Coleman Jr, Ron Insana, Max Chafkin, Ivo Daalder, and Charlotte Alter 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.

On tonight's Nightcap: Trump welcomes Mamdani at the White House and Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's quitting Congress. Then, consumer sentiment falls to a 5-month low amid fears about high prices and affordability. Plus, Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he told the CDC to change its website's language on autism and vaccines. Jason Johnson, Joyce Vance, Justin Wolfers, and Ben Collins 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.

Trump calls for the arrest of congressional Democrats who urged U.S. troops to refuse illegal orders. Then, polls show more voters are feeling the pain of skyrocketing prices, while JD Vance defends Trump’s economic policies and asks the American people for “a little patience”. Plus, the White House is selling some of the America's most advanced fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, even amid warnings the move could threaten national security. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Doug Jones, Dan Nathan, Matt Peterson, Kevin Baron, and Laura Barron-Lopez 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.

On our nightcap: The President's signature is now on the Epstein files transparency bill. Then, DOJ’s case against James Comey faces a roadblock after a major development. Plus, Trump continues to poll poorly, as the shutdown leaves a very incomplete picture of the economy. Evan McMorris-Santoro, David Litt, Paul Reickhoff, Berit Berger and Walter Isaacson 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.

The bill directing the release of the Epstein files heads to the White House. This comes after Trump spent months trying to stop the bill. Then, Trump welcomes the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and defends him over the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s major falling out with Trump. Mychael Schnell, Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, David Rohde, Brendan Greeley, Jim Bianco, and Greg Bluestein 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.

Trump urges Congress to release the Epstein files in a sudden reversal. This comes ahead of Congress’ big vote regarding the case tomorrow. Then, the Trump organization is in reported talks on a Saudi real estate deal, as the Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Washington. Plus, new reporting on a firm tied to Kristi Noem receiving major funding from the DHS. Luke Broadwater, Susan Glasser, David Weigel, Ron Insana, Catherine Rampell, Justin Elliot, and Peter Wehner 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.

On tonight's Nightcap: Trump tries to deflect as the Epstein files are back in the spotlight a week before the House is set to vote on its release. Then, the administration continues to deny rising inflation and costs from tariffs as foreclosures climb and companies keep announcing massive job cuts. Plus, an AI-generated song becomes the number one downloaded country song in America. Alex Witt, Rev. Al Sharpton, Chris Jansing, and Ali Velshi join The 11th Hour this Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The White House is in damage control mode as the Epstein files make headlines again. Then, the shutdown may have ended, but its economic impact continues to be seen. Plus, Jim Comey and Tisch James move to oust Trump’s hand-picked U.S. attorney prosecuting their cases. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On tonight’s Nightcap: Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein raise questions about the President’s ties with the late sex offender, as the House is set to vote next week on a bill to release the files. Then, the longest government shutdown in history officially ends, but Democrats say they have a plan on the millions of Americans facing steep healthcare premiums. Plus, Wall Street joins Trump for dinner at the White House tonight. Vaughn Hillyard, Philip Bump, Max Rose, Mark McKinnon, and Eric Meyer join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.