Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle

Friday, October 16th, 9am: Today, a community in mourning after three young students and a teacher are killed in a school shooting in Oregon. Midterm campaign spending skyrockets, as Elon Musk makes a big investment in one Senate candidate in a critical race. Plus, the boom in prediction markets, with bets on everything from politics to the weather. Steph talks about it with the CEO of Kalshi. Alex Tabet, Rob D’Amico, Jake Sherman, Sudeep Reddy, Chris Jansing, Rick Newman and Brendan Greeley join Money Power Politics this morning.

Thursday, October 15th 9am: The President says the execution of Fort Hood shooter will NOT be live streamed. Then, early voting kicks off in key Senate battlegrounds. Polls open in North Carolina, a state Democrats hope will help them flip the Senate. Then, as voters face relentless inflation, fears grow that rising prices could be the new normal for years. And we hear from founder of Shake Shack and former CEO of the Union Square Hospitality on the optimism that has guided his success. Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Kabir Khanna, Gautam Mukunda, Justin Wolfers, Neil Irwin and Danny Meyer join Money Power Politics this morning.

Wednesday, October 14th, 9am: Early voting is officially underway in Iowa, a red farming state where the race for U.S. Senate is a toss up, as residents are hit hard by the economic fallout from the Iran war. Then, the Houthis strike Saudi Arabia’s oil company headquarters. What this could mean for gas and diesel prices. Plus, we dive into the space race between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, who’s ahead, and why it matters. G. Elliott Morris, Art Cullen, Laura Barrón-López, Betsey Stevenson, David Goldwyn, Kevin Frey and Josh Tyrangiel join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 13th, 2026, 9am: Georgia’s Republican candidate for governor chose not to face his Democratic opponent, just as early voting begins in the battleground state. Then, the president’s new White House Press Secretary faces reporters for the first time. We bring you Katie Zacharia’s first briefing live. Vaughn Hillyard, Sam Stein, Greg Bluestein, Basil Smikle, Fmr. Amb. Sean Patrick Maloney and John Avlon join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 12th, 2026, 9am: Backlash to President Trump’s diesel deal with Russia. The White House is desperate to bring prices down before the midterms, but some Republicans are calling the agreement with the Kremlin a “grave error.” And tensions between the Iranian-backed Houthis and Saudi Arabia are rising, with the escalating violence shutting down an airport and plunging the region into more uncertainty. Plus, federal agents search the home of Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Ron Insana, Jeff Mason, Susan Glasser, Ken Dilanian, Mychael Schnell, Jacob Rubashkin, Michael McFaul and John Harwood join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 9th, 9am: Today, heated debates for the Senate in the all-important states of Michigan, Georgia and Maine. Attacks got personal, as Democrats tied their opponents to President Trump. Then, the Department of Homeland Security addresses an ICE shooting in New York City that has sparked outrage, as the mayor accuses the Trump administration of “terrorizing” the city. Plus, the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to former international criminal court judge Navi Pilay, for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

October 8th, 2026, 9am: All eyes on Iowa and the close race for the state's Senate seat, after Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed in their first debate. Then, new reporting that Trump is considering a plan for strikes on Iran before the midterms. Plus, unmet economic goals and a hot temper. The Wall Street Journal takes us inside Scott Bessent's tenure at the Treasury Department. Peter Baker, Kabir Khanna, Ali Vitali, Scott Lincicome, Max Chafkin and Joshua Robinson join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 7th, 2026, 9am: Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash in their first debate for Maine's Senate seat, with affordability and the Iran war at the center of it. Then, Trump says the U.S. has to "finish up" the war one way or another, and we look at what comes next after the Pentagon pulled bombers out of the UK. Plus, what we know about a new ProPublica report on more than 500 American citizens detained by immigration agents. Luke Broadwater, Dave Weigel, Ken Altshuler, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Ines de la Cuétara and Dana Bash join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 6th, 9am: Today, early voting starts for important races in Ohio as Sherrod Brown tries to return to the Senate two years after losing his seat. Can Democrats make gains with Ohio voters who typically support Trump? Then, Steph talks to outgoing Republican Senator Thom Tillis about his battles with Trump and his regrets on cabinet confirmations. Plus, is this White House for sale? The New York Times reports DHS awarded Kristi Noem's donor a multi-million dollar contract just before she left her post. We'll talk to the reporter behind this story as Noem pushes back. Former Governor John Kasich, Larry Sabato, Mychael Schnell, Sen. Thom Tillis, John Harwood and Ron Insana join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 5th, 9am: Today, polls show Democrats improving their chances of winning control of the Senate. We'll break down the key races where they've opened up leads just about a month out from Election Day. Then, the U.S. and allies agree to release diesel reserves in an effort to ease prices. But how much of a difference will it make? Plus, Trump wants A.I. companies to police themselves, but local leaders are pushing for new regulations. Susan Glasser, Dasha Burns, G. Elliott Morris, Chris Jansing, Justin Wolfers, Steve Liesman and Gary Marcus join Money Power Politics this morning.

October 2nd, 9am: A look at the state of the U.S. economy as we get the latest jobs report, and what we're hearing from the president and voters just over a month out from election day. Then, New York Governor Kathy Hochul names State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the case of a former Cornell student who claims she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity but her case was never pursued. Plus, the surging cost of health care as open enrollment approaches, and the premium increases people are facing while already dealing with high prices. Jake Sherman, David Drucker, Brendan Greeley, Catherine Rampell, Zack Cooper, and Fallon Gallagher join Money Power Politics this morning.

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.