Inside Iowa's Senate debate and Scott Bessent's Treasury

Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle · Oct 8, 2026 · 39m

October 8th, 2026, 9am: All eyes on Iowa and the close race for the state's Senate seat, after Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed in their first debate. Then, new reporting that Trump is considering a plan for strikes on Iran before the midterms. Plus, unmet economic goals and a hot temper. The Wall Street Journal takes us inside Scott Bessent's tenure at the Treasury Department. Peter Baker, Kabir Khanna, Ali Vitali, Scott Lincicome, Max Chafkin and Joshua Robinson join Money Power Politics this morning. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this…