

The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle
MS NOW, Stephanie Ruhle
An early look at the stories that will drive tomorrow's conversation.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 43min
Trump feels the heat from Americans on Minnesota violence
Akayla Gardner, MSN White House correspondent covering shifts in tone and personnel at the White House. Susan Glasser, staff writer and author with expertise on American politics. They dissect the White House’s personnel moves in Minnesota. They discuss legal battles over federal enforcement, the politics behind deployment decisions, and mounting congressional and corporate reactions.

Jan 25, 2026 • 42min
Trump on the world stage: 'We are no longer the good guys'
Eddie Glaude, Princeton professor and commentator on race and politics. Molly Jong-Fast, political writer and podcast host. Paul Rieckhoff, veterans advocate and national security voice. Steve Liesman, economics reporter and market analyst. They dissect Trump's Davos remarks, NATO and dollar trust, immigration enforcement and political risk, market checks on presidential power, and the TikTok restructuring tied to business and media influence.

Jan 23, 2026 • 43min
Trump instantly proves Jack Smith prediction right with prosecution threat
Trump calls for Jack Smith to be prosecuted as the former special counsel defends his investigations during an hours-long congressional hearing. Then, Vice President Vance visits Minneapolis, blasting state and local officials for unrest as new polling shows disapproval over ICE's tactics. Plus, Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for closing his bank accounts after the January 6th attack. Tim Heaphy, Carol Leonnig, Jeff Mason, Tim Miller, Brendan Greeley, Justin Wolfers, Antonia Hylton, and Sascha Faxe join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 42min
'Trump blinked, Europe won': Trump's special address in Davos
On tonight’s Nightcap: The President posts that a “framework of a future deal” on Greenland has been reached, and walks back his threats of new tariffs. Then, the administration reportedly begins arresting immigrant in Maine in an operation that was intended to target the Somali community. Plus, the Pentagon orders active-duty military police soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minneapolis. David Rohde, Evan McMorris-Santoro, Dan Nathan, and Ahmed Baba join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 43min
'Get people scared': Trump stirs the pot in Greenland as he heads to Europe
Trump marks one year of his second term with new threats to take Greenland. Then, markets tumble with the fear of a trade war with Europe. Plus, tensions rise in Minnesota as the DOJ subpoenas the state's top Democratic officials. Peter Baker, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Tim O’Brien, Ron Insana, Jon Meacham, Bharat Ramamurti, and Berit Berger join The 11th Hour this Tuesday night.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 42min
'Real estate deal': Trump imperils U.S.-Europe relationship for a land grab
The President’s takeover bid for Greenland continues as he threatens new tariffs and declines to rule out using military force. Then, two army battalions have been put on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis as protests continue. Plus, one month past the deadline and the DOJ has yet to release most of the Epstein files. Laura Barron-Lopez, Susan Glasser, Gillian Tett, Michael McFaul, Rohit Chopra, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Monday night.
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Jan 17, 2026 • 43min
Trump DOJ Targets Minnesota leaders
On tonight’s Nightcap: The DOJ is investigating Minnesota governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey – then the President continues with his threats to take over Greenland and threatens to put new tariffs on countries that “don’t go along” with the acquisition – & new polling shows Democrats in a substantially stronger position than their GOP counterparts for the upcoming midterms. Antonia Hylton hosts as Ron Insana, Philip Bump, Molly Jong-Fast, Hayes Brown, and Kristy Greenberg join "The 11th Hour" this Friday night.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 43min
Trump's threat: "I'll invoke the Insurrection Act"
President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act as Minnesota protestors clash with federal immigration authorities. Then, ICE tactics ignite outrage amid growing calls to eliminate the agency. Plus, the White House unveils its health care plan, but can it replace the Affordable Care Act? Antonia Hylton hosts as Akayla Gardner, Susan Glasser, Joyce Vance, Alejandro Velasco, Natasha Sarin, and Justin Wolfers join The 11th Hour this Thursday night.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 51min
Another shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents
On tonight’s Nightcap: Another shooting in Minneapolis involving federal agents, as a judge delays the decision that could bar more ICE agents from entering Minneapolis. Then, public opinion on ICE has plummeted, but Democrats are divided on how to approach the issue for the midterms. Plus, 2,400 dead in Iran as protests continue while President Trump hold the threat of military action. Symone Sanders hosts as Sabrina Siddiqui, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Sam Stein, John Harwood, and Barbara McQuade join The 11th Hour this Wednesday night.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 42min
Trump dismisses affordability crisis while scrambling to push down prices
David Drucker, a senior writer at The Dispatch, and Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate, dive into the heated political climate as Trump dismisses economic affordability, labeling it as a 'fake word.' They discuss escalating tensions in Minneapolis amidst federal clashes with protestors and the DOJ's refusal to probe the controversial ICE shooting. Stern also analyzes the implications of the Supreme Court’s stance on transgender athlete cases, and both guests reflect on the broader repercussions of U.S. foreign policy amidst the turmoil in Iran.


