The 11th Hour with Ali Velshi

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How Trump is profiting off his presidency

October 16, 2026, 11 p.m.: President Trump amasses wealth during his second term, as a backlash against corruption emerges as a key campaign issue in the midterms. Plus,

Oct 17
40 min

America contends with another mass shooting tragedy

October 15, 2026, 11 p.m.: Three children and one teacher are killed by a lone gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Plus, President Trump's diesel de

Oct 16
41 min

The political cost of indifference is too high

The political cost of indifference is too high. Nobel laureate sees clear parallels between America now and what happened in the Philippines. Plus, a 2020 election denier

Oct 15
41 min

Ohio returning as national bellwether for elections

Ali Velshi takes the "road-to-the midterms" through Columbus, Ohio. Plus, a federal judge reverses President Trump's media ban indefinitely. Andrew Weissmann, Fallon Gall

Oct 14
49 min

Trump frames midterms as existential threat to himself

October 12, 2026; 11pm: Trump is desperate to keep Congress in Republican control as federal agents raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's home in Washington, D.C. Plus, Data centers bec

Oct 13
40 min

Protests erupt after ICE shoots New York man with child in car

October 9, 2026; 11pm: New York leaders urge action after ICE shooting. Hurricane Isaias slams the Gulf Coast as a Category 1 storm. And "The Social Reckoning" dramatize

Oct 10
41 min

Trump uses fear to rile up base as midterm panic sets in

October 8, 2026; 11pm: Trump continues to pedal the lie that Iran can "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. Plus, a former Republican stands a shot at being the first Dem

Oct 9
41 min

New reports shed light on ICE overreach

October 7, 2026; 11pm: Documents reveal that ICE amassed millions of voter records in their sweeping hunt for fraud. Plus, Trump said he went to Texas tonight to help the

Oct 8
42 min

Democrats see path to flipping the Senate

October 6, 2026; 11pm: The Maine race for Senate is now rated as a toss-up. Plus, we hear from voters in Michigan’s 10th congressional district. And Paramount closes deal

Oct 7
42 min

Democrats gain momentum ahead of midterm elections

October 5, 2026; 11pm: Trump rallies for Sen. Pete Ricketts in Nebraska as congressional race ratings moving in Democrats' favor. And the Supreme Court begins a new term

Oct 6
41 min

Floundering Trump goes on red-state campaign tour

October 2, 2026; 11pm: New signs Republicans are in trouble as Trump holds a rally in deep-red Alabama. Plus, a new filing in Trump's media ban. And the September jobs nu

Oct 3
41 min

Republicans' Trump Problem

President Trump is increasingly becoming a major problem for Republicans on the campaign trail. And tonight's Race on our Radar takes us to Virginia's 1st district, where

Oct 2
41 min

Jack Smith Hearing Devolves Into Spectacle

The GOP's Jack Smith hearing devolves into the most embarrassing thing to come out of Congress is a long time. Plus tonight's Race on our Radar focuses on Pennsylvania's

Sep 30
41 min

Republicans fear Trump could cost them the midterms

New evidence that the Republicans are on the defense as they approach the midterm election. Plus, news outlets file a new motion in media ban case. And the FBI deputy dir

Sep 29
40 min

Democrats gain ground on Republicans in Texas races

September 25, 2026; 11pm: Polls show Senate and governor races tightening in Texas. Plus, the lieutenant governor is a powerful office in the state. And Democrats aim to

Sep 28
40 min

MS NOW, CNN journalists denied entry to White House event

September 24, 2026; 11pm: White House defies federal judge ruling and denied MSNOW and CNN access to Trump's state dinner honoring President Xi Jinping. Plus, the Navy di

Sep 25
41 min

Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran in UN speech

President Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly amid the White House press ban. The Iran war exposes the fragility of oil choke points. Tim Snyder, Bobby Gh

Sep 23
50 min

Trump's White House media ban tests freedom of speech

MS NOW, CNN, and Politico sue Trump on First Amendment grounds. Plus, an appeals court revives a GOP-backed Missouri voting map. And gasoline prices soar to $4.48 a gallo

Sep 22
42 min

Trump seeks to "ban" three news outlets from White House

Trump singles out MS NOW, CNN and Politico for White House ban. Plus, how the administration's policies on war and trade are pushing food prices higher. Jason Stanley, Ji

Sep 19
41 min

Early voting begins amid Republican panic

Republicans panic as early voting begins amid voter outrage at rising costs. Plus, President Trump throws a tantrum over his desire to imprint his name on the Kennedy Cen

Sep 18
41 min

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What listeners say

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If you are not tuning in to the smartest analysis with no baloney - you’re missing out. She’s brining the clearest analysis out there. Straight talk. And smart. Night after night. Bringing the best thinking to America.

Glacier1975 · Jul 2025

Ruhle should do all of the long form interviews. She’s very smart, she’s strategic, and she’s genuine. She didn’t let Harris off the hook, and her last question about trust was perfect.

willa-grace · Sep 2024

The March 18 episode was the most uplifting thing I have heard in ages. I have shared Your great interview with drag queen Jinkx Monsoon with my family and friends in support of my trans grandchild. Thank you for all your political insight AND your humanity!

DemFromTexas · Mar 2023

An absolute fantastic hour of news with heart and perspective. Stephanie leads with truth and love. As she’s says, watching the 11th Hour makes us smarter. Keep up the great work. You’re a bright spot in what can feel like an otherwise less than hopeful world.

Tata425 · Mar 2023

Ms Ruhle constantly interrupts her guests. Guests on the show can be very informative, but her incessant talking over them - and always having to have the last word - distracts from the conversation.

VAgrrl · May 2025

Ms Ruhle constantly interrupts her guests. When listening to this show as a podcast, these interruptions make it impossible to follow along - and her guests are some of the best on this network.

VAgrrl · Sep 2024

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