Why Trump’s Blatant Grift Will Cost Him Dearly | The Daily Beast Podcast
Stephanie Ruhle joins Joanna Coles for a candid and incisive conversation examining the economic fallout from Trump’s escalating conflict with Iran and expands into a sharp examination of wealth, power, political influence, and the growing disconnect between Wall Street and everyday Americans. Ruhle breaks down why soaring energy costs, healthcare struggles, and what she calls a new era of American oligarchs could reshape the political landscape, while offering candid insights into Trump’s inner circle, the battle over the Federal Reserve, and the culture of loyalty surrounding his administration. She also weighs in on the turmoil at CBS News and 60 Minutes, the future of independent journalism, and the launch of her new MS NOW morning show, ‘Money, Power, Politics,’ before revealing how she hopes to connect business, culture, and politics in a way traditional news often misses.
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00:00 – Trump’s Economy Problem
04:34 – Inflation, Gas Prices and Voter Frustration
09:55 – Billionaires, Wealth and Political Power
14:03 – Trump’s Grift and the Affordability Crisis
18:45 – Big Tech, AI and Trump’s Influence
20:18 – Loyalty Tests Inside Trump’s Cabinet
23:05 – Kevin Warsh and The Future of the Fed
29:29 – Trump Inc. and Midterm Politics
34:02 – Beauty Trends, Extensions and Dating
39:21 – Ruhle’s New Show on Money and Power
43:57 – Media Pressure and Corporate Capitulation
48:36 – CBS, Paramount and Press Freedom
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📖 Title: Why Trump’s Blatant Grift Will Cost Him Dearly
👂 Podcast: The Daily Beast Podcast
📺 Episode: 713
🎧 Format: Full Podcast
📅 Date: June 10, 2026
👨💼 Guest: Stephanie Ruhle
🎙️ Host: Joanna Coles
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@signalfire6
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
How many times are you people going to GRIFT saying the same things over and over again? Words aren't cutting it.
@lydiasharp6070
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
We Americans are absolutely NOT ANGRY ENOUGH yet. Just look how many people on streets are protesting against Flamingo Island development/enviornmental destruction!
@NatRew-d2c
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
I want to marry Ms Ruhle.
@derekbarratt9523
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Just shows how stupid the American people are mid term elections coming up and listening to the media more more people are likely realect the Republicans and let Trump carry on shafting them with his grift and money making
@archangel807
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
IRAN WAR FOR PROFIT IS MURDER
@ThomasArmstrong-i1w
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
From the U.K., How long will the hollow charade running the USA last, in its current smoke and mirrors iteration? Anchored in the fantasy world of a delusional, deteriorating octogenarian. There will be a day of reckoning.
@erikmathiesen856
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Its was all about commercial talk and women unserious talk🙄!
@howardrourke5659
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Omg. I have to turn this off.
@howardrourke5659
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Omg. I have to turn this off.
@howardrourke5659
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
They aren't having sex because they're too high maintenance. No one wants them.
@modernman00
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
What a lovely convo especially about the women stuff.
@j.perreault7160
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
How was Venezuela a victory for the US?
@WilliamSmith-ko6cw
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Any atrocity to cover up the TRUMPSTIEN FILES
… and stay in power !
@gaylestegall7239
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
I have had the “eat the rich sentiment” most of my life. I never believed Trump’s lives. I am glad the rest of Americans finally see this!
@mandyware7906
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
YOU WANT AN INEXPERIENCED DENTIST OR DOCTOR OVER AN EXPERIENCED ONE? I DON'T THINK SO
@Calvo-76
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Exactly the 15 minute mark, she said something very telling and I’m glad somebody finally did. She said that after being in office, the grift has enabled Trump to have the wealth he always claimed he did. I am personally certain that the fact he never wanted to release his tax returns is all about this exactly. People used to tell me that the tax returns would reveal that he was taking money from Russia. For all I know he could be on the Kremlin‘s payroll, but it’s not like spy payments are an itemized deduction in your 1040 every year. I always thought that his taxes would reveal not only is he paying incredibly low amounts of tax because of all the corporate loopholes (definitely not a man of the people), and because of ongoing solvency issues related to his numerous previous bankruptcies (was never the successful businessman), but that he was in tons of debt and basically just servicing monthly payments to all the banks keeping him afloat. So in essence, the guy was never a billionaire, and it was all smoking mirrors, and it wasn’t until being in office that he figured out how to get truly wealthy.
@briangraham1024
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
So America … whatcha gonna do about it??? Another revolution or civil war??? Otherwise stop your whining because you've all given up on that so-called great "constituion" of yours. Don't continue to brag to the world about your unique "exceptionaism" anymore as Its not worth anything if you can't or will not enforce it.
😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥
@JulieFerguson-t1c
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Excellent reporting and very informative.
@cherylmackowiak3728
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Stephanie is the best…says it like it is, but with flair.
@willj5611
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
"How many times can I lick you more.." 🤣 This is why I ❤️ you Joanna!
@arobin1960
June 11, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Really great analytical conversation. Much appreciated.