The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle

On tonight’s Nightcap: More conflicting messages from the White House as the Iran war continues. Then, countries agree to historic release of stockpiled oil to ease energy costs. Plus, how the war is going to hit your wallet beyond just gas. David Rohde, John Avlon, David Gura, Joel Payne, and John Bartman 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.

New reporting on Trump’s advisers pushing him to find an exit ramp in Iran as U.S. casualties rise and airstrikes ramp up. Then, another volatile day for stocks and oil as the Energy Secretary posts incorrect information on the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, Ali Velshi joins to break down the results of Georgia's special election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene as two candidates advance to the April 7 runoff. Alex Ward, Daniella Diaz, Dave Weigel, Brendan Greeley, Dan Nathan, Ali Velshi, and Ken Vogel 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.

Oil prices soar worldwide as the war in Iran drags into a second week. Then, mixed messaging as the President says the fighting will be over “very soon,” but also says the U.S. is “going to go further”. Plus, Anthropic takes the Trump administration to court after getting blacklisted for refusing to gut its own AI safeguards. Ron Insana, Peter Goodman, Susan Glasser, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Marc Short, and Jake Ward 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.

Trump demands Iran’s unconditional surrender as airstrikes widen in the region, new reports of a secret DEA investigation into Epstein and his associates, and oil prices surge and stocks fall after a tough jobs report. David Rohde, Miles Taylor, Akayla Gardner, Fmr. Amb. Daniel Shapiro, Jason Leopold, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, and Jon Meacham join the 11th Hour this Friday 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 war in Iran continues as Trump says he should play a role in picking the country’s new leader. Then, Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and taps Sen. Markwayne Mullin to take her place. Plus, stocks are down and gas prices are up as the economy faces a new reality with the war in Iran. Peter Baker, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, David Drucker, Carol Leonnig, John Harwood, Justin Wolfers, and Richard Stengel 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.

America’s war on Iran spreads across the region as NATO shoots down a missile headed towards Turkey, and the U.S. sinks an Iranian ship near Sri Lanka – Trump says the Navy could escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz – & big developments in the Epstein investigation as Pam Bondi is subpoenaed to testify about her handling of the case. Jeff Mason, Ivo Daalder, Paul Rieckhoff, David Gura, Philip Bump, McKay Coppins, and Larry Sabato 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.

America enters day four at war with Iran, as the White House says “the hardest hits are yet to come”. Oil prices spike as the war effectively stops shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; what that means for gas prices in the U.S. Plus, the view from inside Iran, what we’re hearing after the Ayatollah’s death. David Rohde, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Susan Glasser, Michael Crowley, Clayton Siegle, Ron Insana, Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani, and Tony Plohetski 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.

Stephanie Ruhle anchors breaking news coverage of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. House Democrats are preparing an immediate vote on a War Powers Resolution to challenge the administration's "unconstitutional" use of force and reassert Congress's exclusive authority to declare war. This episode aired on March 1, 2026 at 9 pm. 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.

Iran has retaliated against regional US bases, leading to the first American casualties and a 10% surge in global oil prices. While President Trump is publicly calling for the Iranian people and military to topple the remaining regime, he faces mounting criticism from Congress and national security experts over the lack of a clear strategic endgame or constitutional authorization for the war. This episode aired on March 1, 2026 at 8 pm. 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.

Fmr. President Bill Clinton questioned before the House Oversight Committee about Epstein, the midterms officially kick off next week with primaries in three key states but all eyes are on Texas’ crowded primaries – & FCC Chair envisions a “Patriotic Program” for America’s 250 birthday. On tonight’s Nightcap: Philip Bump, Basil Smikle, Kristy Greenberg, and Anthony Fisher join The 11th Hour this Friday 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.

Hillary Clinton testifies behind closed doors about Jeffrey Epstein and accuses Republicans of attempting to distract from Donald Trump. Then, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins to talk about Trump's affordability “pivot”. Plus, Paramount appears to win the battle for Warner Brothers Discovery as Netflix drops its bid. Peter Baker, David Drucker, Sabrina Siddiqui, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Gillian Tett, Max Chafkin, and Joyce Vance 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 Epstein investigation continues as it’s revealed missing DOJ files contain interviews with an alleged Trump accuser. Plus, Bill Gates apologizes to his foundation staff for his ties to Epstein. Then, Trump's messaging on the economy during his State of the Union. And the U.S. men’s hockey team gets a White House welcome amid backlash over the team’s locker room call with the President. 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 faces falling poll numbers and a big decision on Iran as he prepares for his State of the Union address– then, he announces new “temporary” tariffs after the Supreme Court rules against him – & he says Netflix should “fire” Susan Rice or “pay the consequences.” Luke Broadwater, Dave Weigel, Alex Ward, Susan Glasser, Mark Joseph Stern, John Harwood, Bharat Ramamurti, and Michael McFaul 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.

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs as he vows to work around the ruling, what an affordability crisis means for the midterms, and new fallout from the Epstein files in the U.S. and abroad. On tonight’s Nightcap: Jim Acosta, Reed Galen, Ron Insana, Catherine Christian join the 11th Hour this Friday 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.

Former Prince Andrew 'released under investigation' after UK police arrested him. Then, Trump declares that he's "won affordability," but do Americans think so? And one journalist reports on troubling conduct within ICE and Border Patrol agencies. Peter Baker, Mark Leibovich, Greg Bluestein, Ron Insana, Justin Wolfers, Garrett Graff, and Gen. Barry McCaffrey 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.

Billionaire businessman Lex Wexner sits for a closed-door deposition with Congress as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Then, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg testifies in a landmark trial challenging big tech. Plus, major headlines on Trump’s family crypto business have us asking once again is the White House for sale? On tonight’s Nightcap: Philip Bump, John Della Volpe, Charles Coleman Jr, and Tim O’Brien 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.

Stephen Colbert called out CBS for bowing to FCC pressure and pulling an interview with a Democratic lawmaker. Meanwhile, Congress is set to depose the former CEO of Victoria's Secret over his ties to Epstein. Then, major price hikes are on the way, as companies big and small blame high tariffs. Plus, Meta’s Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a landmark trial looking to hold big tech accountable for harming kids. Jeff Mason, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, Brendan Greeley, Jeff Horwitz, Natasha Sarin, and Jon Meacham 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.

Growing outrage as the AG Pam Bondi tells Congress that all of the Epstein files have been released. Then, no signs of compromise to end the partial government shutdown, as thousands of workers face more financial uncertainty. Plus, Fmr. President Barack Obama gives his first public response to racist video posted by Trump. Symone Sanders Townsend hosts. 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.

Funding for DHS runs out at midnight, Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathryn Ruemmler departs amid reported ties to Epstein, and Attorney confirms Mark Zuckerberg to go to trial Wednesday. Laura Baron Lopez, David Rohde, McKay Coppins, Ron Insana, Bill Cohan, Jake Ward, and Father James Martin 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.

The White House says the ICE surge in Minneapolis is ending; the DOJ logs lawmakers’ search history in the unredacted Epstein files, and now they’re demanding answers; & House Republicans pass a strict proof-of-citizenship requirement. Peter Baker, Sabrina Saddiqui, David Drucker, Joyce Vance, Brendan Greeley, John Harwood, and Larry Sabato 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.