The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle What's next after two weeks of Trump's war with no clear strategy in sight?
Mar 14, 2026
Sammy Sage, co-founder of Betches and author, brings cultural and generational takes. Christina Greer, Fordham political scientist, analyzes domestic politics and race. Nayara Huck, former White House and State Dept advisor, offers foreign policy and security perspective. Catherine Rampell, economics editor, breaks down energy and inflation. They discuss the Iran war costs, unclear strategy, deployments, supply vulnerabilities, and political and economic fallout.
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No Public Accountability For Going To War
- The administration hasn't offered accountability or honest messaging about why the U.S. entered the conflict.
- Christina Greer emphasizes the pattern of statements being 'in his head' rather than facing public consequences.
Rising Fuel And Fertilizer Costs Hurt Voters Fast
- Energy price spikes hit Americans directly and shape voter behavior.
- Catherine Rampell warns gas at about $100/barrel and fertilizer cost rises will push food prices during spring planting.
Younger Voters Focus On Debt And Affordability
- Younger voters weigh debt and future costs more than abstract geopolitics.
- Panelists connect student debt, housing unaffordability, and rising federal borrowing to political consequences for the administration.