Show Notes
October 12th, 2026, 10am: Republicans are split over Trump’s deal to import Russian diesel, with Senator Thom Tillis and others saying it may be illegal. Then, the Justice Department opens an investigation into TV networks over the decision to suspend Trump pool coverage. Plus, Trump says he will “make a decision” on the DOD's plan to live-stream the first military execution in 65 years. Max Rose, David Litt, Anthony Fisher, Kevin Frey and Lisa Rubin join The Group Chat this morning.
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Thursday, October 22nd, 10am: Today, with the midterms approaching, we are seeing a surge in early voting. Meanwhile, some Republicans criticize Vivek Ramaswamy for running a campaign ad featuring his Democratic opponents' estranged mother. Then, the architect behind the Trump Accounts is proposing expanding the program beyond children. Molly Jong-Fast, Ron Insana, Ayman Mohyeldin, Chris Meagher, Ken Dilanian and Felicia Schwartz join The Group Chat this morning.
Thursday October 22nd, 9am: President Trump heads to Iowa as new polling shows Democrats with a narrow lead. Then, Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in a heated final debate. Plus, new reporting about the U.S. drawing up plans for new strikes on Iran after the elections. Laura Barrón-López, Peter Baker, Dave Weigel, Jacob Rubashkin, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Natasha Sarin, Jeff Stein and Lindsey Owens join Money Power Politics this morning.
Wednesday, October 21st, 10am: Today, Russia says it has freed an American man captured on the front lines of the Ukraine war. Then, the Wall Street Journal reports Elon Musk ordered the slowdown of Starlink service that Ukrainian leaders say left their troops vulnerable to Russian attacks last week. Plus, what will Democrats do if they manage to take back the House? Rep. Brendan Boyle, Philip Bump, David Rohde, Carol Leonnig and former Governor Jay Inslee join The Group Chat this morning.
Wednesday, October 21st, 9am: Today, President Trump visits South Carolina to campaign for Senator Darline Graham, despite a big disagreement over his decision to lift sanctions on Russia. Then, a former Zelenskyy advisor on the widening rift with President Trump, and how Ukrainians are weathering Russia’s relentless missile strikes. Plus, major new warnings about the AI bubble, as companies prepare to invest trillions of dollars on the technology. Luke Broadwater, Mychael Schnell, Hugo Lowell, Igor Novikov, Dan Nathan, Betsey Stevenson and Ed Zitron join Money Power Politics this morning.
Tuesday, October 20th, 10am: Key Senate races across the country are narrowing as election day approaches. Then, the growing bipartisan backlash to President Trump's handling of Russia and Ukraine. And, an update on the riots in France with the American voter's perspective in mind. Basil Smikle, Max Chafkin, Adam Mockler, Nikki McCann Ramirez, and David Rhode join the Group Chat.