Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

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  The AI Tool That Contradicts the President 01.10.2026 39min

  October 1st, 10am: The Trump administration's new AI tool rollout, and how it's undercutting some of the president's own political statements. Then, Trump is in Texas touting the economy as the "are you better off now" question turns brutal for Republicans, and Senate Republicans fall short on a last-ditch affordability push. Plus, the Senate passes a college sports bill the NCAA wanted, with critics saying it unfairly limits athletes. Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, David Gura, Ben Collins and Kate Griggs join The Group Chat this morning.
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  Trump in Texas 01.10.2026 43min

  October 1st, 9am: The president heads to the Lone Star State to defend his economic record while voters are worried about the cost of living. Then, the FTC opens an investigation into OpenAI and Anthropic over risks to consumers, and Steph talks to OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer. Plus, oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz hits prewar levels, but what does it mean for prices at the pump? Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Chuck Rocha, Chris Lehane, Scott Lincicome and Peter Goodman join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  The Supreme Court clears the way for deportations to third world countries. 30.09.2026 40min

  September 30th, 10am: A new Quinnipiac poll puts Trump's approval at 34 percent, as 71 percent of voters say they want candidates who support AI guardrails. Plus, Hegseth is expected to announce a 20 percent cut to the senior officer ranks. And, the Supreme Court clears the way for deportations to third countries. Nikki McCann Ramírez, Philip Bump, Ron Insana and Paul Rieckhoff join The Group Chat today.
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  AI leaders sign a self-policing pledge. 30.09.2026 41min

  September 30th, 9am: Today, more tough polling for the president, as Trump's campaign travel schedule reveals just how deep a hole Republicans are in, only five weeks out from the midterms. Then, AI leaders sign a self-policing pledge after warnings that AI may pose risks to humanity and once company called for a slowdown in development. Plus, MS NOW's own Rachel Maddow is here on her new documentary "Kill, Bury, Print." Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Larry Sabato, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Max Chafkin, Brian Barrett and Rachel Maddow join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Jack Smith Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Continues 30.09.2026 27min

  September 29th, 10am: Special coverage continues from Capitol Hill, where former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith faces the Senate Judiciary Committee for his hearing titled "Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters."
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  Jack Smith Faces the Senate 30.09.2026 1h 8min

  September 29th, 9am: With 35 days to go until the midterms, special coverage takes us to Capitol Hill, where former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith faced intense questioning from Republican senators on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The official title of the hearing was: "Oversight of Jack Smith's Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters." Republicans say Smith's investigations of Donald Trump were politically motivated and that he targeted them by going after their phone records. Ali Vitali, Carol Leonnig and Lisa Rubin join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  What We Know About the FBI Security Breach 28.09.2026 40min

  September 28th, 10am: Republican lawmakers call for an end to the war, while Trump's new campaign ads paid for by the government raise ethical and legal questions. Then, new MS NOW reporting that the FBI acknowledged a major cybersecurity breach that exposed employee personnel information. Plus, TV networks resume pool coverage even as CNN was blocked from Air Force One over the weekend. Jim Acosta, Jon Tester, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Stuart Stevens and Ken Dilanian join The Group Chat this morning.
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  Five Weeks Out from the Midterms 28.09.2026 42min

  September 28th, 9am: With the midterms five weeks out, we're taking a look at Democrats' chances of winning both chambers of Congress as the president's approval rating hits a new low. Then, Trump is set to roll back fuel economy rules for cars as gas prices surge. Plus, what we know about OpenAI's model going rogue and messing with government websites. Susan Glasser, Mark Leibovich, Shawna Thomas, Marc Polymeropoulos, Ron Insana, Sudeep Reddy and Jay Carney join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Breaking: The Press Ban Fight 28.09.2026 51min

  September 24th, 10am: A developing hour, with breaking updates on the lawsuit over the White House press ban after MS NOW reporters were again kept off the grounds this morning. Then, Trump welcomes Xi Jinping for a state visit and dinner, and what's at stake for the summit. Plus, an update on Trump's clash with the architect over the ballroom. Molly Jong-Fast, Ayman Mohyeldin, Laura Barrón-López, Peter Alexander, Lisa Rubin, Jennifer Welch and Stuart Stevens join The Group Chat this morning.
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  Trump rolls out the red carpet, and much more, for Chinese President Xi Jinping 24.09.2026 39min

  September 24th, 9am: Despite a federal judge ordering the Trump administration to immediately restore the press's access, MS NOW reporters were not allowed back on White House grounds this morning. Then, Trump rolls out the red carpet, and much more, for Chinese President Xi Jinping, but as it stands now we won't be able to bring you any pictures, so what's at stake for this summit? Plus, the brewing battle over whether to ban diesel exports, with industry officials pushing back while Republicans say they need prices to drop. Peter Baker, Barbara McQuade, Laura Barrón-López, Felicia Schwartz, Scott Lincicome, Brendan Greeley and Fallon Gallagher join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Republicans were bullish about the Senate and are now playing defense in red states. 23.09.2026 40min

  September 23rd, 10am: Byron Donalds strips Trump references from his campaign website and Kamala Harris returns to Michigan campaigning for progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Then, a judge will hear arguments over Trump's media ban, and Republicans in tight Senate races break with the president and call for an end to the Iran war. Plus, Anthony Scaramucci on his new book, and why the administration is cutting 760,000 people from the ACA. Nikki McCann Ramírez, Philip Bump, Mallory McMorrow, Anthony Scaramucci and Nnamdi Egwuonwu join The Group Chat this morning.
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  A Ban on Diesel Exports: What You Need to Know 23.09.2026 42min

  September 23rd, 9am: More and more Republican candidates are distancing themselves from the White House as new polls spell trouble for the midterms. Then, the Trump administration flip-flops and now says it wants a ban on diesel exports, but will that even make a dent in record fuel prices? Plus, Steph speaks to the bipartisan duo behind an AI safety bill, as the debate over how to regulate the technology continues. Sharon Weinberger, Ali Vitali, Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, David Gura, Brooke Masters, Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Trump at the UN continued 22.09.2026 54min

  September 22nd, 10am: President Trump addresses the UN General Assembly, and the Group Chat reacts to his speech. David Rohde, Richard Stengel and Michael McFaul join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  President Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly 22.09.2026 41min

  September 22nd, 9am: President Trump is set to address the UN General Assembly at a time of frayed alliances and a global energy crisis sparked by the unpopular war he started. Then, Republicans are getting so worried about the midterms that some candidates are now bucking the president and calling for an end to the Iran war. Plus, Paramount reaches a settlement that clears a hurdle for its merger with Warner Bros. Sam Stein, Jeff Mason, Mychael Schnell, Ron Insana, Jeff Stein, David Rohde, Richard Stengel and Michael McFaul join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  An Inexpensive Price to Pay? 22.09.2026 40min

  September 21st, 10am: As a competitive midterm election looms, the president calls rising gas prices an inexpensive price to pay for the Iran war. Plus, Nnamdi Egwuonwu talks to a Louisiana farmer facing his most expensive harvest season ever. And, Trump meets New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of the UN General Assembly. Katie Drummond, Reed Galen, Basil Smikle, Jonathan Lemire and Nnamdi Egwuonwu join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Fighting the President's Press Ban 21.09.2026 41min

  September 21st, 9am: MS NOW, Politico and CNN are suing the White House for banning their journalists. Then, the continued debate over how to regulate artificial intelligence, as another tech company reports its AI model went rogue. Plus, the toll the war in Iran is taking on American farmers amid sky high diesel prices. Vaughn Hillyard, Fallon Gallagher, James Sample, Susan Glasser, Nilay Patel, Justin Wolfers and David Rubenstein join Money Power Politics this morning.
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  Republican districts are becoming more competitive 18.09.2026 42min

  September 18, 2026, 10AM: 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.
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  Early voting begins for the 2026 midterms 18.09.2026 40min

  September 18, 2026, 9AM: 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.
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  A very special edition of The Group Chat 18.09.2026 46min

  September 17, 2026, 10AM: 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.
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  Tension between Trump and the Federal Reserve 18.09.2026 39min

  September 17, 2026, 9AM: 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.