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Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

Host Stephanie Ruhle brings her business acumen, hard-hitting interview style and original reporting to mornings, helping you understand what’s happening today and why it matters. Make sense of it all, together.

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Could a college degree hurt your chances of employment? Sep 08, 2026

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September 8th, 10am: The stock market has been soaring and companies are making more money, but wages keep falling behind inflation, while Americans without college degrees are having one of the best job markets in years while graduates struggle. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allows political parties to buy ads at the cheapest rate as the GOP fears it could lose newly gerrymandered seats and Senate candidate James Talarico counters the Republican midterm convention with messaging on affordability. Plus, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Ukraine and Russia for peace talks and Trump floats renaming New Mexico as "New America," posting about it multiple times. Dan Nathan, Basil Smikle, Chris Jansing, James Sample and Brian Bennett join the Group Chat today.

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Canada strikes back with new tariffs. Sep 08, 2026

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September 8th, 9am: Right now, midterm races enter the final stretch. With less than two months to go, a key primary puts Democrats and Donald Trump to the test, as the White House steps up its war on mail-in voting. Then, Canada strikes back with new tariffs on more than $20 billion worth of U.S. exports, many from states with critical midterm races. Plus, the Iran war and your energy bills, and a new report on just how much the conflict has cost consumers. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, James Pindell, Mychael Schnell, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Ron Insana and Jeff Stein join Money Power Politics this morning.

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60 Days Out from the Midterms Sep 04, 2026

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September 4th, 10am: With the midterms 60 days away, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court for permission to resume restricting mail-in voting through the Postal Service, and a lower court judge fears that could mean ballots tossed and voters shut out. Republicans are worried the president's super PAC is sitting on more than $400 million with no word on whether any of it goes to campaigns, while at least 70 GOP candidates may skip next week's midterm convention in Dallas. Plus, big money in sports, including the NBA suspending Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for a year over salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard. Mary Harris, Pablo Torre, Antonia Hylton and Shawna Thomas join The Group Chat this morning.

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Is this administration bypassing the courts? What you need to know. Sep 04, 2026

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September 4th, 9am: President Trump presses forward with efforts to restrict mail-in voting with a move that seeks to bypass the traditional legal process. Then, the President bulldozes ahead with construction on his triumphal arch, without approval. Plus, diesel prices hit a record high. We'll explain why that means you could soon be paying even more for groceries. Jake Sherman, Mark Leibovich, Damian Paletta, Brendan Greeley, Betsey Stevenson and Joyce Vance join Money Power Politics this morning.

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New Escalation with Iran Sep 03, 2026

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September 3rd, 10am: This morning Kuwait intercepted an Iranian drone attack. It was the latest U.S. asset to be targeted by Iran in retaliation to the U.S. strikes. Yesterday, President Trump said he doesn't expect this phase of renewed tensions will last long, but threatened more strikes to come. Then, the DOJ's new threat to states that do not report undocumented immigrants to DHS. Plus, why the NBA is suspending Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year. And, more on the incredible life and legacy of feminist icon Gloria Steinem. David Rohde, Rev. Al Sharpton, Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Priya Sridhar, Pablo Torre and Rebecca Traister join The Group Chat this morning.

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Remembering Gloria Steinem Sep 03, 2026

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August 3rd, 2026, 9am: The feminist trailblazer passed away at the age of 92, and we'll take a look back at her life and legacy. Then, the Trump administration extends troop deployments in the Middle East, while the president sends mixed signals about what comes next. Plus, investor Leon Black is scheduled to return to Capitol Hill today to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, but he won't show up, and is preparing a legal fight. Lt. General Mark Hertling, Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Ali Vitali, Molly Jong-Fast, Dan Nathan, Matt Peterson, and Marc Santia join Money Power Politics this morning.

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Markey Holds On Sep 03, 2026

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September 2nd, 10am: Last night in Massachusetts, incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Congressman Seth Moulton in a Democratic primary that centered around the debate over generational change. Then, the USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after a record-setting nine-month deployment in the Middle East. MS NOW is live in Thailand for the latest. Plus, why ICE arrests of immigrants with no criminal record are soaring. David Litt, Lis Smith, Molly Jong-Fast, Kevin Frey, Priya Sridhar and Adrian Carrasquillo join The Group Chat this morning.

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It's a toss-up for Senate in Texas. Sep 02, 2026

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September 2nd, 9am: The race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton tightens, and now Republicans are calling for help from President Trump. Then, while we wait for the economic D-Day, the U.S. returns to a hot war with Iran, trading heavy strikes for the second time in three days. Plus, high inflation and mounting debt intensify the global bond sell-off, sending yields here in the U.S. soaring. What this means for your wallet. Luke Broadwater, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Mychael Schnell, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, John Harwood, Catherine Rampell and Alex Bores join Money Power Politics this morning.

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Trump Defends Data Centers Sep 01, 2026

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September 1st, 10am: Massachusetts voters are heading to the polls today for the first of four final statewide primaries before November's general election. Plus, a major change in leadership at the Pentagon as the president issues new threats against Iran. Then, President Trump's new comments defending AI data centers, despite the major disruptions they're bringing to communities across the country. And Republicans are set to kick off their first-ever midterm convention in Texas in a little over a week, hoping it fires up their base for November, but will it be more about supporting the president than the party? Willie Geist, Dan Nathan, David Rohde and Mosheh Oinounou join Money Power Politics this morning.

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The Old Guard vs. the New Sep 01, 2026

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September 1st, 9am: The Massachusetts senate primary race posing the next test for the Democratic Party. It's not just about a progressive versus a moderate, but the old guard against the new. Then, the Army's top civilian leader has resigned, following months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Plus, oil refiners are set to meet with Trump today, just days after his deal in Venezuela, but one big company was left off the invite list. Jeff Mason, Sam Stein, Ali Vitali, James Pindell, Justin Wolfers, Natasha Sarin and Nnamdi Egwuonwu join Money Power Politics this morning.

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