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MS NOW, Stephanie Ruhle
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 42min
Are Republicans 'cringing' after Trump's Georgia speech?
Garrett Graff, historian and journalist who reports on Homeland Security and border agencies, and Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, join the conversation. They discuss Trump’s Georgia speech and Republican unease. They cover affordability claims, tariffs and market context. Graff also outlines misconduct and reform challenges within ICE and Border Patrol.

Feb 19, 2026 • 43min
'How is this the first time he's being questioned': Congress deposes key Epstein benefactor Les Wexner
Tim O'Brien, Trump biographer and political editor; Charles Coleman Jr., former NY prosecutor; John Della Volpe, Harvard polling director; and Philip Bump, political columnist. They discuss Les Wexner's congressional deposition and Epstein ties, timing and DOJ scrutiny, elite money trails and possible foreign links, Zuckerberg's trial and big tech accountability, and how these stories ripple through politics and young voters.

Feb 18, 2026 • 43min
FCC a pattern here? Colbert bashes CBS for pulling candidate interview
Natasha Sarin, former Treasury official and law professor, breaks down how tariffs and prices collide. John Meacham, historian and author, frames current turmoil in a long view of American democracy. They discuss tariff-driven price hikes, wage and AI pressures on workers, and how recent legal and media battles shape political norms.

Feb 17, 2026 • 43min
'Make me?' DOJ flouts Epstein Transparency Act, angering Congress
Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker and political analyst, breaks down institutional accountability and political fallout. She examines DOJ transparency around the Epstein files and options for congressional enforcement. She also discusses the partial DHS shutdown’s impacts and how political tone could shape upcoming campaigns.

Feb 14, 2026 • 46min
Attorney confirms Mark Zuckerberg to go to trial Wednesday
Rob D'Amico, national security and intelligence analyst, offers perspective on investigative patterns. Mark Santilla, investigative correspondent reporting from Tucson, gives on-the-ground updates. They discuss intensified police activity in the Nancy Guthrie search. They also cover law enforcement tip-vetting and the high-profile trial where Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify.

Feb 13, 2026 • 42min
DOJ logs lawmakers’ search history in the unredacted Epstein files
David Drucker, political commentator; Sabrina Siddiqui, national politics reporter; Peter Baker, veteran White House correspondent. They dig into DOJ logging lawmakers' searches of unredacted Epstein files and the political fallout. They also break down the ICE surge in Minneapolis, local pushback, and the White House drawdown. Conversation touches on voter intimidation concerns and a strict proof-of-citizenship law.

Feb 12, 2026 • 6min
Check Out a Preview for “Clock It”
A lively preview of a new political pop culture groupchat that teases off-air conversations and spicy takes. They unpack a heated Texas primary, contrasting combative versus calm campaign styles. Social platforms and creators driving campaign narratives get sharp attention. They also flag racial tones in political language and the stakes of a competitive Senate race.

Feb 12, 2026 • 43min
Explosive hearing on the Hill about the Epstein Files
Josh Tyrangiel, journalist who covers AI and work; Steve Liesman, CNBC economics reporter; Pablo Torre, sports and culture commentator; Evan McMorris-Santoro, investigative Capitol Hill reporter. They dig into a combative hearing over the Epstein files and DOJ handling. Discussion moves to survivors, document releases and privacy concerns. The conversation ends by weighing AI’s uncertain impact on the future of work.

Feb 11, 2026 • 44min
Trump Administration Immigration Officials Grilled on Capitol Hill
Rob D'Amico, former FBI supervisor and national security analyst, offers law enforcement and investigative perspective. Mark Santia, investigative correspondent reporting from Rio Rico and Tucson, provides live on-the-ground updates. They discuss the Guthrie disappearance, a court-authorized search and detainment, ICE tactics, congressional questioning over use-of-force, and political fallout surrounding DHS funding and accountability.

Feb 10, 2026 • 42min
House members go to DOJ to see unredacted Epstein files
Ken Vogel, NYT investigative reporter covering Freedom 250 and fundraising tied to Trump events. Andy Beshear, Kentucky governor focused on election protection and immigration enforcement. They discuss unredacted Epstein files and Maxwell's deposition. Conversations cover fundraising access to power, tariffs and economic effects, ICE raids, and legal steps to shield elections.


