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The Briefing with Jen PsakiNoem-zilla: Diva behavior and infidelity rumors cap disastrous week for Trump's DHS secretaryJen Psaki rounds up a remarkable list of failures and bad news suffered by Donald Trump's secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, and shares highlights of eye-popping new reporting from the Wall Street Journal about how Noem has led her department into chaos with tyrannical behavior, wasted money, rumors of infidelity, and bizarre drama over a lost blanket that resulted in the firing and re-hiring of a Coast Guard pilot.Rep. Eric Swalwell joins to discuss the mess at the Department of Homeland Security and Democrats withholding their votes from any funding unless ICE agrees to new...
2026-02-1441 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiJared Kushner emerges as focus of intel whistleblower complaint about GabbardFor more than a week since the initial report from the Wall Street Journal, information about an intelligence community whistleblower report and the accusation that Tulsi Gabbard did not handle the report properly has been slowly leaking to the public. Now it has emerged that Jared Kushner is the subject at the center of the report. Andrew Bakaj, chief legal counsel for Whistleblower Aid, and the attorney for the whistleblower in question, talks with Jen Psaki about where the case stands.Senator Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss Minnesota seeking accountability in the wake of Donald Trump's anti-immigrant...
2026-02-1341 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiExclusive: Don Lemon's attorney, Abbe Lowell, one-on-one with Jen PsakiAbbe Lowell, attorney for journalist Don Lemon, talks with Jen Psaki about Donald Trump's escalating war on the news media, and the pattern he sees among his clients who have been targeted by Donald Trump's Justice Department, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.Rep. Robert Garcia talks about the Justice Department's release of a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files.Annie Farmer, Jeffrey Epstein accuser, shares the perspective of survivors of abuse by Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and their associates as Pam Bondi's Justice Department botches (or maybe sabotages...
2026-01-3143 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiCalls for accountability for ICE run amok puts Noem in the hot seatRep. Seth Moulton talks with Jen Psaki about why so many Democrats (and even some Republicans) want Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to resign or be impeached after agencies under her purview have not only terrorized whole communities but left two Americans dead.Senator Alex Padilla, who visited California's largest immigration prison and was shocked at what he heard from detainees, talks with Jen Psaki about how the abuses of ICE don't stop with the terrorizing tactics used to hunt and detail immigrants in the U.S., but extend to what Donald Trump is doing with...
2026-01-2841 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump accidentally confesses why he is antagonizing MinneapolisDonald Trump's ICE force is not only not making life better for the residents of Minneapolis, it seems to be trying to pick a fight. Today, Trump, who is notoriously unable to keep the thoughts in his head from escaping out of his mouth, suggested he would invoke the Insurrection Act to suppress the unrest that he provoked. Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security during Donald Trump's first term, talks with Jen Psaki about why he is certain Trump will invoke the Insurrection Act, and tells stories from Trump's first term that make...
2026-01-1642 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Trump continues to trample American values with raid on reporter's homeWith Donald Trump already doubling down on the trauma and terror he is inflicting on the Minneapolis community with his federal ICE police force, he took a step further away from American values and the First Amendment with a F.B.I. raid on the home of a journalist, ostensibly to search for evidence in the prosecution of a suspected leaker of federal secrets. Jen Psaki reacts.Senator Elissa Slotkin organized a video of elected officials with military backgrounds reminding serving members of the U.S. military that they are obligated to disobey illegal orders. Donald Trump...
2026-01-1545 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiNo one is buying Trump's ICE shooting narrative and videos of ICE abuses are making it worseJen Psaki reports on new polling that shows Americans are very aware of the deadly ICE shooting of a Minnesota mom and are not buying into Donald Trump's tactic of trying to blame the victim of the shooting. At the same time, Trump's DOJ deciding not to investigate has triggered a rash of resignations, and a non-stop flow of videos of ICE agents brutalizing residents of Minneapolis, including Americans, is further souring public opinion on the job Trump has ICE doing.Assistant attorney general for civil rights, Harmeet Dhillon, decided not to investigate the deadly ICE shooting...
2026-01-1442 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiVIDEO ANALYSIS: Jen Psaki breaks down multiple video angles of ICE killing Minneapolis momJust two days after the deadly ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, several videos, shot from different perspectives have been released to the public, including video taken by the shooter, which many on the political right claim supports the argument that the ICE agent was defending himself when he shot and killed Good in her car. Jen Psaki synchronizes several videos for a closer analysis of what the shooter's video actually shows, and what the videos tell us about what Good was doing when she was killed.Senator Amy Klobuchar talks with Jen Psaki about the...
2026-01-1042 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Donald Trump is addicted to power; planning, not so muchJen Psaki proposes that Donald Trump is motivated by a the rush of making himself feel powerful, which explains why so many of his actions don't appear to have rational, principled justifications, and also why so many of his actions have no follow-up plan for dealing with the messes he makes.House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi talks with Jen Psaki about Democrats keeping their focus on improving Americans' quality of life while Donald Trump spends billions of taxpayer dollars on random schemes in South American countries. Pelosi points out that Vladimir Putin is a common through-line in...
2026-01-0741 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'Undo Trump' gains traction as a Democratic campaign message as Trump's popularity plummetsRepublicans on the House Judiciary Committee apparently thought they could help Donald Trump's cause by attacking former special counsel Jack Smith in hearing. Their failure in that endeavor is evidenced by them trying to bury the transcript of Smith's deposition over the New Year's holiday when as few people as possible were paying attention. Michael Feinberg, former FBI official, talks with Jen Psaki about Smith's clear explanation of Donald Trump's criminal culpability. It should come as no surprise to anyone that criminal president Donald Trump is in regular conflict with the law, which means the best place t...
2026-01-031h 16The Briefing with Jen Psaki'Bad, fast-talking infomercial': Psaki fact-checks Trump's addressJen Psaki shares her first reaction and offers some corrections and clarifications to Donald Trump's address to the nation. MS NOW's Catherine Rampell and senior White House correspondent Vaughn Hillyard join with further fact-checking an analysis.Senator Mark Kelly shares his reaction to Donald Trump's address to the nation, describing Trump as "angry and desperate and defensive," and mocking the ridiculous intersection of math and Trump's dishonest exaggerations. Kelly also discusses Trump's military escalation with Venezuela.And reporter Chris Whipple talks with Jen about his blockbuster piece in Vanity Fair based on 11 interviews with Donald...
2025-12-1831 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: No one home at the White House but the man-childrenJen Psaki looks at the myriad ways Donald Trump and members of his administration are indulging reckless, juvenile ideas with no one pushing back to force a re-thinking. Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security during Donald Trump's first term, joins to share his experience of why it's so bad that there are no grown-ups in the White House in Trump's second term.Rep. Adelita Grijalva talks with Jen Psaki about being confronted with aggression from border agents when she tried to get answers about an ICE raid taking place on a...
2025-12-0641 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiGOP panics as Democrat closes gap in red district special electionJen Psaki rounds up the latest reporting in the investigation of a shooting in Washington, D.C. that has left two members of the West Virginia National Guard in critical condition. Ken Dilanian, MS NOW justice correspondent, shares new reporting on Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the 29-year-old Afghan national who came to the U.S. through a program for Afghan citizens after the United States ended involvement in Afghanistan.Hakeem Jeffries, top Democrat in the House, reacts to the shooting of two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and discusses with Jen Psaki the possibility of...
2025-11-2740 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiFinally sworn in, Grijalva slams Johnson's 'abuse of power' for obstructing herRep. Adelita Grijalva, now official a member of Congress after waiting 50 days for Republican House Speaker to agree to swear her into office, talks with Jen Psaki about how Johnson's obstruction "has highlighted the corruption," and the need for a law that requires new members be seated promptly without relying on the good faith of the House speaker.Jess Michaels, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, talks with Jen Psaki and Rep. Adelita Grijalva about what it means that there are now enough signatures to force a vote in the House on the release of the DOJ's...
2025-11-1340 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump backpedals as bad economic math triggers widespread outrageJen Psaki reacts to the collapse of Democratic resistance in the shutdown fight and the fact that no Democratic Senate candidates support the deal, while Republicans remain in abject disarray. The angry reaction to the Trump administration's poorly conceived economic ideas, including a 50-year mortgage that is seen as a gift to big banks, has Donald Trump scrambling even with his own base. Stephanie Ruhle joins Jen Psaki to talk about why the Trump administration's ideas are impractical.Jen Psaki explains how Republican theatrics over being included in federal investigations of Donald Trump's effort to s...
2025-11-1241 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump learns to say 'affordability,' but doesn't seem to grasp its meaningJen Psaki looks at Donald Trump's callous disregard for Americans who are struggling to cover living costs while he learns that "affordability" is an important political buzzword but all of his policies only make things more expensive.Senator Ruben Gallego talks with Jen Psaki about the Republicans' cruel leverage tactics in the fight to manipulate Democrats into supporting a budget that will hurt tens of millions of people. Republicans have set up the argument to pit people who need food assistance against people who need health care subsidies. Earlier, Republican Senate Leader John Thune said the quiet...
2025-11-0840 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiRepublicans strain to explain election failures, ignoring the obviousJen Psaki looks at some bizarre Republican hot takes explaining their poor performance in this week's elections, with addressing the cost of living in America coming almost as an afterthought.Jen Psaki reports on the lengths Donald Trump's weaponized Justice Department went to in order to try to make an example of Sean Dunn, a Washington, D.C. resident who threw a sandwich at a Border Patrol officer. But in the end the jury would not play along and found Dunn not guilty.Morris Katz, a senior advisor to the Mamdani campaign, talks with Jen...
2025-11-0741 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiDecision 2025 election preview special edition of The Blueprint with Jen PsakiJen Psaki offers a special preview of Tuesday's elections, including the important race for governor of Virginia with Jen Palmieri, former communications director for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, Larry Sabato, director fo the University of Virginia Center for Politics, and political analyst Anthony Coley. Jim DeBoo, senior advisor to Governor Gavin Newsom, joins for a special focus on Prop 50 redistricting in California. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander discusses the energy and appeal of Democratic upstart and New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. And Pennsylvania State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta discusses the out-of-the-spotlight state supreme court race in...
2025-11-0342 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump brings signature ignorance, recklessness to U.S. nuclear statureJen Psaki shows Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance explaining out loud that the reason they don't want to fund food assistance to millions of Americans is because if they do, Democrats will have even less incentive to vote for the Republicans' budget bill, in effect admitting that they're deliberately causing pain to people they know Democrats care about as leverage to get their way on a bad budget bill.House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries talks with Jen Psaki about Republicans trying to use the pain of tens of millions of Americans going...
2025-10-3141 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki delves into the heart of the scandal that rocked the Maine Senate raceThe Maine Senate race was rocked this month when revelations about the Democratic frontrunner Graham Platner threatened to completely upend the Democratic primary to select a candidate to try to unseat Susan Collins. Jen Psaki had Platner back on The Briefing to ask him directly about past offensive internet comments, a tattoo identified as being associated with Nazism and the state of his campaign in the wake of a tumultuous month.Graham Platner, an upstart outsider who appears to still be leading the Democratic primary race for a chance to unseat Maine's Republican Senator Susan Collins, talks...
2025-10-2939 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Trump becomes a parody of himself as corruption and bad taste become hallmarks of his regimeJen Psaki observes that as Donald Trump gets more comfortable with his autocrat persona, the traits that made him a societal laughing stock all his life are coming to define his leadership style. And the mockery he has become has so diminished him that his opponents are emboldened to get in the way of his demolition of the United States.Donald Trump's lackeys in Congress are trying to support his effort to exact revenge on the public servants who tried to hold him to account. Former special counsel Jack Smith is a prominent name on Trump's enemies...
2025-10-2441 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'An absolute gut punch': Psaki BLASTS Trump on White House demolition as public pushback strengthensJen Psaki reacts to Donald Trump's demolition of the White House's East Wing to make room for his vanity project ballroom, and takes heart in the increasing, and increasingly creative, ways that Americans are pushing back against Trump's authoritarian overreach. Rep. Jamie Raskin explains the maneuver Donald Trump is trying to pull off by getting the lawyers he installed at the top of the DOJ to agree to have the Justice Department pay him $230 million, the laws Trump is trampling, as well as what Congress can do to stop him if Democrats regain control of the House i...
2025-10-2340 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'No Kings Alliance' launches in wake of massive nationwide protests as movement's next stepIt has been weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected to represent Arizona's 7th congressional district in Congress, but because Grijalva would represent the deciding vote to force a vote on the release of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, Mike Johnson has found every excuse he can to postpone swearing Grijalva into office so she can officially begin work on behalf of her constituents. Now Arizona is out of patience and has sued Johnson directly for denying representation in Congress to the American voters who elected Grijalva. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joins Jen Psaki to discuss.Fresh...
2025-10-2240 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPritzker looks to hold law-breaking ICE agents to accountAhead of the premiere of her new documentary, "Andrew Young: The Dirty Work," Rachel Maddow talks with Jen Psaki about parallels between the activism of the civil rights movement and the anti-Trump "No Kings" protests that are sweeping the nation. As Donald Trump continues to push his anti-immigrant agenda, viral videos of ICE agents abusing people have steadily increased in number, prompting a growing public outcry for accountability for agents terrorizing neighborhoods and breaking local laws. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker talks with Jen Psaki about reports that he is looking into holding law-breaking ICE agents responsible.
2025-10-1743 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiSaddled with Trump's unpopular agenda, Republicans look for ways to subvert voters before midtermsJen Psaki looks at ways Republicans are trying to avoid accountability for Donald Trump's failures by rigging the election system to take power away from voters who would reject them.As the federal government shutdown drags on, House Speaker Mike Johnson does not appear motivated to use his uniquely powerful position to resolve the crisis. Nor does he seem inclined to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva who recently won a special election. Grijalva and Rep. Robert Garcia talk with Jen Psaki about how Mike Johnson's political games are hurting Grijalva's constituents in Arizona and why the...
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The Briefing with Jen PsakiPreview of “The Blueprint” Season 2Jen Psaki is on a mission to show us how the Democratic party can use this political moment to fight and win again. On Season 2 of her podcast, “The Blueprint,” she interviews the people reshaping the party, starting with Texas Congressman Greg Casar, Chair of the Progressive Caucus.The first two episodes of “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” are available now, and will continue to drop every Wednesday, from now through mid-November. Stay right here to listen to a special preview. And for the full episode, search for “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” and follow the show. Plus...
2025-10-1506 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump turns his back on taxpayers while cashing in on presidential powerJen Psaki looks at the myriad conflicts of interest and outright corruption by the Trump administration while taxpayers foot the bill for his self-serving deals and federal workers scramble to live without getting paid because of Trump's government shutdown.Jen Psaki points out how the combination of Donald Trump's poor sourcing of information and weak comprehension skills suggest he doesn't understand what is happening in his own administration. But when the facts are self-evident, perhaps a more reasonable explanation of Trump's behavior is that he simply doesn't care.House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi talks with...
2025-10-1541 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'Thin-skinned and petty and weak': Trump exposes himself, degrades U.S. legal systemWith the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James by Donald Trump's Justice Department, Trump's pattern of political prosecutions is undeniable. Rep. Dan Goldman, a former federal prosecutor, talks with Jen Psaki about the damage Trump's malicious prosecutions are doing to the U.S. legal system, and why it's more important that ever for members of the legal community to defend the rule of law from Donald Trump's abuses and distortions.Former federal prosecutor Preet Bharara talks with Jen Psaki about the many flaws in the legal cases being brought against people Donald Trump bears a...
2025-10-1040 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiBad Bunny breaks through: Evasive Mike Johson finds relevance in Super Bowl showJen Psaki shows House Speaker Mike Johnson's pattern of avoiding having to address any issues that might cast Donald Trump in a poor light by pretending they are "not in his lane," not relevant to his position in Congress and therefore he can't speak on them. But when asked about Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl, Johnson wasted no time leaving his lane to speak his mind.New reporting from the Wall Street Journal says that Donald Trump's social media post demanding that Attorney General Pam Bondi prosecute his political enemies was meant to be a...
2025-10-0940 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Trump may be too clueless to understand consequences of his shutdownJen Psaki points out examples of Donald Trump not being aware of what his own administration is doing, or of the fallout of his own actions, raising questions about whether Trump understands the political consequences of the harm he is causing the American people with his shutdown of the federal government. Rep. Dan Goldman joins to discuss.Kat Abughazeleh, Illinois congressional candidate, talks with Jen Psaki about the violence and brutality ICE is inflicting on protesters and members of the media who are demanding greater transparency and humanity in the treatment of immigrant detainees.
2025-10-0441 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiJen Psaki blows the lid off Jared Kushner's multi-billion dollar 'donated time'Jen's Version: Jen Psaki addresses questions raised in the White House briefing room with real answers instead of the Trump administration's distortions and spin, including the bizarre claim that Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is donating his time to world peace by inserting himself into the affairs of countries that have given him billions of dollars.Maryland Governor Wes Moore talks with Jen Psaki about Donald Trump's bizarre presentation to a gathering of U.S. military leadership, including Trump's suggestion that U.S. cities be used as military training grounds. Moore points out that members of the...
2025-10-0241 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'Breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid': Trump DOJ on shaky ground with Comey indictmentGeorge Conway, president of the Society for the Rule of Law, and Liz Oyer, former Department of Justice pardon attorney, talk with Jen Psaki about the myriad flaws and shortfalls in the Trump Justice Department's case against former FBI director James Comey.New files turned over from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein to the investigators with the House Oversight Committee contain the names of close associates of Donald Trump. Rep. Ro Khanna talks with Jen Psaki about the ongoing pressure campaign to release the Epstein legal documents.The coming vote in California on Prop 50, redistricting...
2025-09-2740 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump humiliated by UN escalator; Anatomy of a Donald Trump rage cycleDonald Trump managed to take it personally when an escalator at the UN General Assembly stopped working while he was on it. Jen Psaki takes the opportunity to observe another instance of the "Donald Trump rage cycle," and points out that the thin-skinned president's petty tyrades are less intimidating the more people learn to stand up to him.Jen Psaki revisits MSNBC reporting from the weekend about the FBI investigating Trump border czar Tom Homan until the investigation was suddenly dropped, and reviews a litany of cuts to the government's anti-corruption capacity.The pressure campaign...
2025-09-2440 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiBigger than Kimmel: Psaki shows what's really behind the comedian's suspensionWith Donald Trump saying the quiet part out loud about who should be allowed to speak in the United States, Jen Psaki follows the money through the corporate powers that are helping the Trump regime reshape American media in order to protect their financial interests.Meanwhile, Congressoinal Democrats intend to investigate potential conflicts of interest by media conglomerates looking to appease Donald Trump for business reasons.Stacey Abrams joins to dicuss what people can do to push back on Trump's power grab."The moment you hear 'public interest,' it should ring the...
2025-09-1941 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiGov. Walz TRASHES Trump on shootings, national guard, economyMinnesota Governor Tim Walz talks with Jen Psaki on the day that he had declared his candidacy for reelection. Walz offers harsh words on Donald Trump for his response to shootings in Minnesota, including the fatal shooting of Democratic politician Melissa Hortman, as well as the deployment of the National Guard to American cities, and Trump's handling of the economic challenges Americans are facing.Jen Psaki reports on FBI Director Kash Patel's credulity-straining Senate testimony today and shares new MSNBC reporting that FBI agents are being diverted from human trafficking and child predator cases to work on...
2025-09-1741 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: National crises of political violence call for unifying leadershipJen Psaki looks back at past examples of political violence in the United States and how political leaders addressed the country with calls for unity and cooler heads, with examples from John Boehner to Utah Governor Spender Cox, who spoke this morning at a press conference announcing that the suspect in the shooting of Charlie Kirk is in custody. Senator Tina Smith discusses the dire state of politics in the U.S.While the suspect in the Kirk shooting is in custody, Kash Patel's poor performance leading the FBI did not go unnoticed. Andrew Weissmann joins to...
2025-09-1341 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump's lies become more OUTLANDISH as he contorts reality to suit himselfDonald Trump and his Republican acolytes defy credulity with their bizarre denial that Trump's page in Jeffrey Epstein's birthday book is somehow a 22-year-old forgery, but as Jen Psaki points out, that isn't the only unbelievable story Trump is trying to push to escape a reality that makes him look really bad. In the latest edition of "Jen's Version," Jen Psaki addresses questions asked at the White House press briefing, including what Donald Trump meant by "if a man has a little fight with the wife they say this is crime," as he complained about the crime g...
2025-09-1040 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiLie after lie, Senate committee dismantles RFK Jr., often using his own words against himThe Senate Finance Committee was not gentle with Donald Trump's HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., grilling him on his perspectives on vaccines and often catching him in contradictions. Jen Psaki shares highlights of some of Kennedy's more frustrating lies, and the efforts of senators to call him out.As Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, levels accusations of mortgage fraud against Donald Trump's political enemies, a new report from ProPublica shows that three members of Trump's own Cabinet have the same kind of mortgages that are the basis for Pulte's fraud accusations against...
2025-09-0541 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTrump faceplants in court on tariff power grab; burned again for overreachIan Bassin, co-founder and executive director of Protect Democracy, and former federal prosecutor Kristy Greenberg, talk with Jen Psaki about a federal appeals court finding that Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, and other legal problems the administration is having with overreach, like Jeanine Pirro humiliating herself with her failure to match an indictment to her tough talk on the sandwich-throwing activist.Donald Trump has made clear his intention to dismantle FEMA and shift responsibility for disaster preparedness and response to states. As he makes progress toward that goal, FEMA staffers are raising the alarm that the plan...
2025-08-301h 23The Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Action on America's gun problem is not hopelessJen Psaki addresses the horrific shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis and the shocking gun statistics in the United States that "should make everyone angry." Psaki points to new gun legislation that passed under the Biden administration after a mass shooting at a supermarket, and reminds viewers that anger can turn into activism, activism can turn into pressure, and pressure can change laws.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey talks with Jen Psaki about the horrific shooting at Annunciation Catholic School that has left his community in shock and grief. Frey calls for Americans to recognize the victims...
2025-08-2840 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Bizarre Trump Cabinet suck-up meeting feeds his misguided interest in dictatorshipJen Psaki shares samples of the gross, sycophantic fawning of Donald Trump's Cabinet members at a group meeting that leaves little wonder why Trump thinks "a lot of people say" he should be a dictator. His own Cabinet already treats him like one.Jen Psaki reports on Donald Trump's director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who is using his access to federal housing data to accuse Trump's political enemies of mortgage fraud, perhaps ignoring the irony that Trump is a notorious fraudster, or perhaps because of it. Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to discuss what the FHFA...
2025-08-2740 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'No earthly clue what he's doing': Psaki shreds Trump's poor grip on his own governmentJen Psaki piles up evidence in a litany of examples of Donald Trump having no idea what he is doing, what is being done in his name, or what is going on in his own administration, and not even doing a very good job faking it. Meanwhile, the scammers are running amok, planting ideas in Trump's head and manipulating him on issues like cryptocurrency regulation.
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2025-07-1041 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: Republicans will regret passing Trump's bill as Democrats look to reprise 2018's House flipJen Psaki looks back at how Democrats made Republicans pay for their efforts to kill Obamacare by making that a central focus of House races that ultimately flipped the House to Democratic control. Donald Trump's budget bill is so wildly unpopular that Democratic candidates are already preparing to run against the bill and anyone who supported it. Republicans, in the meantime, are busy trying to distract Americans from what they're doing.
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2025-07-0345 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki calls out media that fell for Trump's 'two week' trickJen Psaki points out the mistake some media outlets made in relaying Donald Trump's two-week deadline to make a decision on U.S. action on Iran, without also pointing out that Trump often promises to do things in two weeks, and seldom actually follows through.
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2025-06-2041 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki'A huge freaking deal': Psaki sounds alarm on Supreme Court letting DOGE access social security dataEven as the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatens untold chaos, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of DOGE in granting access to Americans' personal Social Security data. Jen Psaki, Ronan Farrow, Senator Elissa Slotkin, and Rep. Melanie Stansbury discuss the dangers and the level of concern among American voters.
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2025-06-0741 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiPsaki: The Trump administration fails the 3 a.m. phone call testJen Psaki looks at how concerns about inexperienced and unqualified members of Donald Trump's cabinet are coming to fruition as crises develop in national air traffic as well as national security and Trump's secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, are struggling to meet the demands of their positions.
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2025-05-0742 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiHow to Lose a Country in 100 Days: Trump's Weak Poll NumbersJen Psaki reflects on the tumultuous and chaotic first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency, as the country faces so many crises of his own making. Senator Adam Schiff returns to discuss the recent polling showing low approval ratings on nearly every issue, from the economy to the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. They later discuss the Acting US Attorney for Washington DC, Ed Martin, who is awaiting senate confirmation and what Democrats like Schiff are doing to slow the process down. Representative Brittany Petterson joins Jen to analyze the hypocritical policy proposals the White House is considering to incentivize wom...
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The Focus Group PodcastThe Kyrgyzstan PhD Problem (with Jen Psaki)We're checking in with 2024's non-voters, and Sarah has a (friendly) fight with our guest over whether Kamala Harris should have closed the 2024 campaign with Liz Cheney. They also talk to some of 2024's non-voters, who have some thoughts on how Democrats should be fighting back right now. Jen Psaki, host of MSNBC's Inside with Jen Psaki and the podcast The Blueprint with Jen Psaki, joins the show.
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Assembly Required with Stacey AbramsDecoding Trump’s Address to Congress w/ Jen PsakiTrump’s speech to a joint chamber of Congress was the longest in history, clocking in at nearly 100 minutes. Instead of providing viable solutions to problems like our affordability crisis or the current trade war , he used his platform to push his ongoing dangerous narrative on immigration, crime, and transgender rights. Stacey is joined by Jen Psaki, Host of MSNBC’s “Inside with Jen Psaki” and the MSNBC original podcast “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to recap, respond, and strategize ways that Democrats, and average citizens can prepare for the additional chaos to come and push back. For a cl...
2025-03-061h 03The Briefing with Jen PsakiReply All: Trump Administration Faces PushbackJen Psaki outlines the recent pushback against Donald Trump and Elon Musk from world leaders and even some of his own appointees. She is joined by Julia Ioffe of Puck News and Representative Eugene Vindman to discuss Trump's continued embrace of Putin as he pushes false claims that Ukraine started the war with Russia. Next, Jen is joined by NBC News Justice Correspondent Ken Dilanian and conservative attorney George Conway to discuss the implications of Trump appointing MAGA podcaster Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director. Then, Rep. Andy Kim joins Jen to discuss the national security concerns posed by...
2025-02-2541 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiRed Scare: Trump Embraces Putin to Justify His Own Dictatorial ImpulsesJen Psaki explains why Donald Trump's embrace of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is an attempt to justify his own behavior and why we should expect people across the country to continue to push back. Former National Security Advisor Susan Rice joins Jen to discuss the concerning implications of Trump turning his back on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Next, Jen is joined by Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich to discuss the chaos caused by Elon Musk emailing a request for federal workers to justify their work or resign while department heads urge their employees not to respond. Then, Jen breaks...
2025-02-2340 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiMisfires: Arbitrary Firings Jeopardize Nukes and AirlinesJen Psaki sounds the alarm on Donald Trump and Elon Musk's latest round of firings that put the safety of everything from air travel to our nuclear warheads at risk. She is joined by David Spero, president of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists Union, to discuss Trump and Musk's firing of FAA workers amid internal turmoil and growing concerns about flight safety. Next, Jen is joined by Norm Eisen, lawyer and co-founder of The Contrarian, to discuss the concerning implications of Musk's latest attempts to access sensitive information at the IRS and the Social Security Administration. Then, Jen is...
2025-02-1841 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiCorrupt Actually: Trump & Musk's Dubious CrusadeJen Psaki examines the hypocrisy of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's claim to be fighting corruption when they're actually perpetuating it, explaining why nothing encapsulates the administration's embrace of corruption better than the quid pro quo with New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Rep. Dan Goldman joins Jen to discuss the Justice Department's move to drop criminal charges against Mayor Adams, explaining why this can only be seen as a "politicization of the DOJ." Next, Jen explains why seven federal prosecutors resigned this week rather than file the motion to dismiss the Adams case, which was eventually signed under...
2025-02-1642 min
The Weekly Show with Jon StewartAgreeing & Disagreeing with Jen PsakiAs Democrats grapple with defining their principles and message, we're joined by Jen Psaki, host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Blueprint with Jen Psaki" podcast. Also drawing on her political experience, including as White House Press Secretary under Biden, we discuss who is (or isn't) shaping Democratic policy, how media can better cut through noise to inform the public, and the core values that should guide the party’s future.Follow The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart on social media for more:
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Morning JoeListen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on...
2025-02-1036 min
The Rachel Maddow ShowListen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on...
2025-02-1036 min
Velshi Banned Book ClubListen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on...
2025-02-1036 min
Main JusticeListen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on...
2025-02-1036 min
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes PodcastListen to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”On a new podcast series, “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” host Jen Psaki dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again?Listen to the full first episode here, as Jen sits down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland. They reflect on the meaning of patriotism, where the party can be bolder, and authenticity as a winning factor.Follow “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki” to catch new episodes. Episode two with writer Jack Schlossberg is in the feed now. And sign up for MSNBC Premium on...
2025-02-1036 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiMuskquerade: Elon Musk's Havoc Is Not What Voters Bargained ForAs Elon Musk elbows his way into every corner of the government, Jen Psaki is joined by Senator Cory Booker to discuss the importance of fighting back against Musk's hostile government takeover and his concerns about a potential "constitutional crisis" if Musk defies court orders to temporarily limit DOGE's power. Next, Jen shares her wide-ranging interview with Governor Wes Moore, covering the challenges of governing amid Trump's efforts to dismantle federal agencies, and why the a diverse governing body matters in the face of GOP's war DEI. Then, Jen sounds the alarm on the band of tech bros who...
2025-02-0941 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiHostile Takeover: Democrats Fight Uphill Battle Against Trump's Ransacking of Federal GovernmentJen Psaki breaks down Trump's hostile takeover of the U.S. government and the efforts by Democrats to push back. Jen is joined by Jake Struebing, a former assistant U.S. attorney, who spoke out for the first time after being fired this week in Trump's purge of federal officials. Next, Jen is joined by Former U.S. Attorney for SDNY Preet Bharara to discuss the 'frightening' implications of Trump's 'unlawful' firing of career DOJ and FBI officials. Then, Jen is joined by Senator Chris Van Hollen to discuss Trump and Elon Musk's 'illegal' closure of the U.S...
2025-02-0440 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiControl, Halt, Delete: Chaos Ensues As Trump Seeks to Demolish Federal GovernmentJen Psaki breaks down President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts this week to dismantle the federal government through mass purges, funding freezes and power grabs. Jen is joined by Representative Jamie Raskin to discuss his concerns about Trump's unprecedented mass firing of federal employees and Elon Musk's DOGE team gaining access to the Treasury Department payment system. Next, Jen is joined by Senator Amy Klobuchar to discuss the economic implications of the sweeping tariffs Trump will impose on the United States' three largest trading partners, as well as her reaction to Trump's retaliatory firing of key FBI and DOJ staff...
2025-02-0242 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiMob Mentality: Trump's Pardons Embolden Jan. 6 RiotersJen Psaki outlines the GOP's empowerment of insurrectionists pardoned by Trump and the dangerous precedent it sets for future political violence in our country. Next, Jen is joined by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer for a wide-ranging interview, covering topics including Trump's pardons, her fight to protect abortion rights, the risk of proposed tariffs, and more. Then, Former White House Ethics Czar Norm Eisen joins Jen to discuss why he believes Trump's purge of Inspectors General is illegal, and why he thinks they shouldn't just "roll over for Trump's dictatorial decrees". Later, Jen is joined by Former Capitol Police Officer...
2025-01-2641 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiDay One: Trump Signs Executive Orders, Pardons Jan. 6 Defendants on Inauguration DayAmid Trump's inauguration and a flurry of executive orders, Jen Psaki explains why the next four years will be defined by the tension between how Trump sees his power and what he can actually do with that power. Jen is joined by Senator Adam Schiff to discuss President Trump's pardons of hundreds of January 6 defendants, including some of the worst offenders. Next, Jen is joined by Former Senator Claire McCaskill and Former SDNY Attorney Preet Bharara to discuss those pardons and the dangerous precedent they set for the rule of law in this country. Then, Jen is joined by...
2025-01-2145 minThe Briefing with Jen Psaki24 Hours Out: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Reached On Last Day of Biden AdministrationJen Psaki outlines the latest updates in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire following the release of three female Israeli hostages. Jen is joined by White House Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer to preview the six-week implementation plan for the ceasefire, including when to expect the release of Americans held by Hamas. Next, Jen explains why Trump's decision to hold his inauguration inside - giving indoor seats to his billionaire friends while stiffing regular people who spent thousands to see him - is a perfect metaphor for what the next four years of his presidency will look like. Then, Jen shares...
2025-01-1941 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiIrons in the Fire: Crises at Home and Abroad Complicate Biden-Trump TransitionJen Psaki points out the signs that are showing why the upcoming presidential transition may be much different than transitions of power throughout history. Jen is joined by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to discuss the White House's efforts to ensure that aid reaches those impacted by the LA wildfires, where U.S.-led ceasefire negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas, and more. Next, Jen is joined by Representative Dan Goldman to discuss what the American public stands to learn from Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's January 6th case which will likely be released in the coming...
2025-01-1441 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiIncoming: Trump Fuels Wildfire Misinformation Days Out from InaugurationJen Psaki breaks down the latest updates on the deadly wildfires in southern California, including Donald Trump's efforts to place blame and distract the public rather than offer any real solutions. Jen shares her wide-ranging interview with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, covering Trump's promise to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state, the assistance his country is offering to combat the ongoing wildfires, his decision to resign, and more. Next, Jen covers the latest in Trump's legal battles as efforts to hold him accountable come to a close, with Special Counsel Jack Smith quietly resigning and Trump...
2025-01-1242 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiParty Planning: Dems Chart Path Forward with Upcoming DNC Chair ElectionJen Psaki discusses the future of the Democratic party, previewing the race for DNC chair. Jen is joined by former Governor Martin O'Malley to discuss his candidacy and why his experience sets him apart. Next, Jen is joined by Vanity Fair Special Correspondent Molly Jong-Fast and Betches Media Co-Founder Sami Sage to discuss the tough year that women in America faced, and where we go from here. Then, Jen sits down for a conversation with Belinda Edwards, a caregiver fellow with the Elizabeth Dole foundation, to discuss her experience as a caregiver for her parents and why she decided...
2024-12-2940 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiGaetz-gate: House Ethics Report Reveals AllJen Psaki reflects on the eye-popping revelations from the House Ethics Committee about Matt Gaetz, and how it shows that Trump's GOP clearly lives by a different standard -- a lower one. Jen is joined by Rep. Jasmine Crockett and MSNBC host Katie Phang to react to the committee's findings, including whether Gaetz could still be held accountable. Next, Jen is joined by political analyst Brendan Buck and reporter Annie Karni to preview the upcoming fight for Speaker of the House in the wake of the Gaetz bombshell. Then, Jen shares some thoughts on the precarious relationship between president-elect...
2024-12-2433 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiLoyalty Fee: The Rule of Law Vs. the Rule of TrumpIn light of Christopher Wray's intent to resign as FBI Director, Jen Psaki explains Trump's strategy of nominating unqualified people to serve in his cabinet -- ensuring absolute fealty from those who otherwise would be relative unknowns. Jen is joined by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse to discuss the dangers of the loyalty Trump engenders. Next, Jen is joined by author Tim Weiner to his concerns about Kash Patel potentially leading the FBI, explaining why his nomination represents a "disastrous rise of misplaced power." Later, Jen is joined by Representative Ro Khanna to discuss Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy's DOGE plan...
2024-12-1541 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiStill the Same: Trump Still Promises Political ProsecutionsJen Psaki explains why Donald Trump’s threats remain just as dangerous after some claim the president-elect has “cooled” his rhetoric around persecuting his political foes. Former US attorney Preet Bharara joins Jen to talk about why Trump doesn’t deserve the benefit of the doubt. Later, Jen is joined by the political panel to discuss how Republicans are overlooking the controversy and allegations against Trump cabinet picks like Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Kash Patel, and if any Republicans would be willing to vote against them. Jen then delves into Tulsi Gabbard’s sympathy for ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-A...
2024-12-1041 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiThe Loyalist: Trump Picks Kash Patel for FBI DirectorJen Psaki examines Kash Patel's background and role in MAGA-world, which has been almost entirely defined by his blind loyalty to Donald Trump. Elaina Plott Calabro, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Jen to discuss her reporting on Patel, including his long history of spreading lies and the danger he poses if confirmed as FBI director. Next, Jen is joined by legal expert Andrew Weissmann and national security analyst Frank Figliuzzi to discuss the implications of Patel's promise to dismantle the so-called "deep state." Jen is also joined by Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to...
2024-12-0241 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiSkeletons in the Closet: Questions Arise Over Lax Vetting of Trump's NomineesJen Psaki outlines the lessons to be learned from Matt Gaetz's short-lived ride as Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, including why the media is more important than ever in the cabinet vetting process with an incoming administration that is reportedly forgoing FBI background checks. Jen is joined by Representative Jamie Raskin to discuss Trump naming Pam Bondi as his new nominee for attorney general and the crucial questions she should be asked as the public gets to know her. Next, Jen is joined by investigative reporter Michael Isikoff to discuss his new reporting on Tulsi Gabbard's 2017 trip to...
2024-11-2440 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiFloodgaetz: Why the Mounting Scandal Should be Disqualifying for Trump's Cabinet PicksJen Psaki explains why it's important to stay engaged and demand answers in the face of the increasingly salacious scandals plaguing Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Bob Woodward joins Jen to discuss Trump's loyalist cabinet picks and how their inexperience is part of his plan to "sabotage" our system of government. Next, Jen is joined by Senator-Elect Andy Kim to discuss how he plans to approach the cabinet confirmation process, his frustrations with "performative politics", and how democrats can better connect with voters. Then, Representative Abigail Spanberger joins the show to explain why she believes Trump-nominated Tulsi Gabbard would be "...
2024-11-1942 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiIncoming: Trump Cabinet Picks Dogged by Accusations and ControversyJen Psaki breaks down Donald Trump's choice of partial loyalists to fill his cabinet and how their lack of experience could impact our everyday lives. Senator-Elect Elissa Slotkin joins Jen to discuss the concerns about Trump's nominees, and the issues in their background that might reveal their true character. Next, Jen is joined by Andrew Weissmann to discuss the importance of transparency in the confirmation process in light of Speaker Mike Johnson's push to suppress a House Ethics Committee report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, Trump's pick to lead the DOJ. Later, Jen is joined by former...
2024-11-1741 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiChecks Please: Democratic Governors Vow to Stand Up to TrumpJen Psaki breaks down Donald Trump's staffing picks and what they reveal about his dark vision for a second term. Jen is joined by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey to discuss her plans to combat Trump's policies, including protecting reproductive rights and women's healthcare. Next, civil rights attorney Sherrilyn Ifill joins the show to analyze the legalities of Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship. Jen is also joined by Rep. Dan Goldman to discuss how Trump and his allies might pursue his perceived enemies. Later, Jen talks about Trump's recent call with Vladimir Putin, which the Kremlin denies even took...
2024-11-1241 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiWhat Happened & What's Next: Democrats Chart Path ForwardFollowing Donald Trump's victory, Jen Psaki explains why Democrats in search of answers aren't going to find a single, clear-cut explanation. Rather, they should stop diagnosing, and start listening. Jen is joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow and Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones to discuss why Democrats must meet voters where there are and how they plan to fight back against Trump. Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal joins Jen to share his perspective on the extent to which our system's guardrails can prevent Trump from acting out his worst impulses in a second term. Later...
2024-11-1041 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiRace to the Finish: The Closing Messages Come Into FocusEight days out from the election, Jen Psaki explains how Donald Trump's dark Madison Square Garden rally reveals his team's belief that a closing message of racism and hate is effective, while Kamala Harris and her team of all-star surrogates continue to call him out. Jen is joined by a panel of reporters and political analysts including George Conway, Eugene Daniels, and Philippe Reines to discuss the stark difference between the candidates as they compete to seal the deal. Next, Jen is joined by Michael Tyler, communications director for the Harris-Walz campaign, to discuss Trump and his allies' disturbingly...
2024-10-2940 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques161. Do Your Homework: Know What to Say by Knowing Who You’re Talking ToKnow your audience and tailor the message for them.In high-stakes communication, every word counts. For Jen Psaki, that means knowing who she’s talking to — so she knows just what to say.As the former White House Press Secretary and current host of Inside with Jen Psaki on MSNBC, Psaki has discovered that communication isn’t about “saying the most words or saying them the loudest,” but about knowing your audience well enough to tailor the message just for them. “You need to think about how you're going to get your audience to listen to you,” she...
2024-09-2425 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiLosing It: Trump Combusts While Harris Connects with VotersAs Donald Trump recovers from his embarrassing debate performance, Jen Psaki breaks down how he is reverting to fear-mongering while Kamala Harris surges ahead in polls and connects with voters. Jen is joined by George Conway and Representative Jasmine Crockett to discuss the state of the race, including Trump's baseless claims that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are eating pets. Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown also joins Jen to react to the false narrative being spread by the GOP and the dangerous impact it is having on the Springfield community. Next, Jen talks about Trump's increasingly close relationship with far-right, racist...
2024-09-1541 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiVeep Veep: Kamala Harris's search for a running mate nears the finish lineJen Psaki explains why Trump's increasingly unhinged behavior reveals that he is running scared as Kamala Harris continues to gain momentum with voters. James Carville and Rev. Al Sharpton join Jen to reflect on the state of the race, including Harris's veepstakes and Donald Trump backing out of a presidential debate that he already agreed to. Next, Jen fact-checks JD Vance and the GOP's pro-family agenda with a reminder for voters to "watch what they do, not what they say." Rep. Elissa Slotkin joins Jen to discuss a variety of topics, including Trump's pro-Putin comments at a recent rally...
2024-08-0441 min
KQED's ForumFormer White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on How to ‘Say More’Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki says she learned some of her most effective communication strategies “the hard way.” These techniques were absorbed, refined and stress-tested on her rise to one of the most powerful communication roles in the nation. And as she writes in her new book, they’re “applicable to a wide range of life experiences, whether you’re a parent talking to a teacher about your preschooler, a friend trying to encourage a coworker to take a risk, or a young female staffer trying to convince the most powerful man in the world what he might want...
2024-06-0355 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastJen Psaki with Dan Pfeiffer: Lessons from the White HouseFormer White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki knows it’s the follow-up questions that can be the most difficult to handle. When she was asked “Why do wars start?” by one of her children, she carefully explained and then got a follow up: “Have you ever seen a unicorn?”Not many White House press secretaries capture the nation’s interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. Since leaving the White House, Psaki’s star has continued to rise. She laun...
2024-05-291h 02
Underreported StoriesJen Psaki Caught LYING In Her Book About Sleepy JoeIn today's episode of Underreported Stories, we explore the contentious advocacy by top doctors for continued cross-sex hormone treatment, even amid mental health debates. We'll also delve into the fallout from Jen Psaki's book retraction and what it means for political narratives. Kamala Harris faces scrutiny for using profanity before a young audience, raising questions about political decorum. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's charity foundation faces delinquency issues, drawing criticism. Lastly, a Columbia student's diploma protest highlights deeper societal tensions. Tune in for these underreported stories and more.
Doctors encourage medical malpractice, Jen Psaki forced to retract part of...
2024-05-1506 min
Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, WomenSay More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World by Jen PsakiPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/718447 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World Author: Jen Psaki Narrator: Jen Psaki Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 55 minutes Release date: May 7, 2024 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.75 of Total 12 Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3 Genres: Women Publisher's Summary: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she’s learned on her path to success and offers unique yet universal advice about how to be a more effective communicator in any situation. Not many Wh...
2024-05-0703 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingJen Psaki on Life as White House Press Secretary and Her Best, Most Effective Communication Tips and Tricks from Her 22-Year Career in the FieldI have two surprise, special episodes for you this week, including today’s chat with none other than Jen Psaki! Yes, that’s right, the Jen Psaki, the former White House press secretary and current TV host extraordinaire. Jen has a new book out today, May 7, called Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World, and I loved it. It’s a memoir of her time as White House press secretary but also a how to book on how to be a more successful communicator. I learned so much in the book—not just about Jen, but also...
2024-05-0726 min
Feel The Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Experience!Say More by Jen PsakiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/5449to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Say More
Author: Jen Psaki
Narrator: Jen Psaki
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Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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Not many White House Press Secretaries capture the nation’s interest the way Jen Psaki did. Refreshingly candid and clear, Psaki quickly became known for her ability to break through the noise and successfully deliver her message. In her highly anticipated book, Psaki shares her journey to the Briefing Room and beyond, taking you along the campaign trail, to the State De...
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Free Audiobook: Because Folding Laundry Is More Exciting With a StorySay More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World - Jen PsakiListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the WorldAuthor: Jen PsakiNarrator: Jen PsakiFormat: UnabridgedLength: 5:55:10Language: EnglishRelease date: 05-07-2024Publisher: Simon & Schuster AudioGenres: Biography & Memoir, Self Development, Politics, Health & Wellness, Public Policy, WomenSummary:INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki shares the surprising lessons she’s learned on her path to success and offers un...
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The View: Behind the TableJen Psaki & Alyssa Farah Griffin Share The Challenging Parts of Working in White House CommunicationsFormer White House press secretary and host of “Inside with Jen Psaki” Jen Psaki and Alyssa Farah Griffin sit down with executive producer Brian Teta to discuss their favorite – and most challenging moments – working in White House communications during the Obama, Biden and Trump administrations, how the job has changed with the rise of social media, and managing motherhood in the public eye.Catch "Inside with Jen Psaki" Sundays on MSNBC.Have a question or want advice from Brian or a co-host? Call or text us at (347) 391-5022 and or leave us a message here: https...
2024-05-0627 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiCamp-pains: Trump's Baggage is a Bigger DragJen Psaki breaks down the very different set of challenges facing President Joe Biden and Donald Trump as their respective campaigns gear up for a rematch -- explaining why Trump’s baggage is far heavier than Biden’s. James Carville joins the show to examine the state of the presidential race and how Democrats can seize upon their financial and political advantages in 2024. Next, Preet Bharara joins Jen to break down Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s request for a gag order against Trump – one month ahead of his first criminal trial. Later, Jen is joined by Representative Elissa Slotkin to preview...
2024-02-2741 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiBut Hur Emails: The GOP Draws False Equivalence As Trump Greenlights Russian Aggression Against EuropeJen Psaki breaks down how Donald Trump’s ominous remarks, encouraging Russia to attack America's NATO allies, undermine our collective security. Congressman Adam Schiff discusses the signal Trump's words send to Russia, and also reacts to the gratuitous swipes at President Biden in this week's report by Special Counsel Robert Hur. Legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal join Jen to talk about the Hur Report, as well as the 14th Amendment case now before the Supreme Court and Trump's defeat at the DC Circuit on presidential immunity. Following the implosion of the bipartisan border deal in Congress, Jen co...
2024-02-1141 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiRinging in 2024: Iowa Caucuses, Olympic Games, and MoreJen Psaki rings in the new year with a countdown to the Iowa caucuses. She is joined by The Des Moines Register's Chief Politics reporter, Brianne Pfannenstiel and former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe. Later, Jen sits down with Officer Harry Dunn of the US Capitol Police, whose new book "Standing My Ground,” recounts his experience on January 6th. Reflecting on positive change in the new year, Jen spotlights the Dole Foundation, which seeks to help veterans and their caregivers, like Jennifer Ostan who joins Jen to talk about caring for her husband who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Fina...
2024-01-0139 min
The Briefing with Jen PsakiBONUS: Debate Wrap with Jen PsakiWith the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Republican presidential candidates went toe to toe in their fourth debate on Wednesday, December 6th. The debate was hosted by NewsNation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie all making it to the stage. Like in earlier debates, the party frontrunner, former President Trump, was not present. After things wrapped, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosted a live YouTube special to analyze the night. She was joined by co-hosts of MSNBC's new show "The Weekend": Alicia Menendez, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele. Listen to the coverage here as a...
2023-12-071h 01The Briefing with Jen PsakiCR-azy TownJen Psaki breaks down the deal to avert a government shutdown at the 11th hour and Kevin McCarthy’s imperiled Speakership as Rep. Matt Gaetz is set to move to oust him. Jen is joined by Senator Chris Murphy and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Jen also pauses to hear President Biden’s remarks on the government funding deal and his call for Congress to renew the funding for Ukraine left out of the deal. Plus Jen also breaks down Donald Trump’s long history of inflating his wealth as his fraud trial is set to kick off this week. Jen pre...
2023-10-0148 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiTo Catch a Chief: The Walls Close in on Mark MeadowsJen Psaki breaks down the testimony of Donald Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, in his bid to get the Georgia case moved to federal court. Jen is joined by Rep. Adam Schiff and fmr. Georgia State Senator Jen Jordan, who testified before the grand jury in Fulton county. Jen also chats with, Mike Gottlieb, the attorney representing election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye moss after a judge found Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming the two women. Plus Jen dismantles a key GOP talking point in the debate over gun violence. Senator Chris Murphy joins Je...
2023-09-0340 minThe Briefing with Jen PsakiIntroducing: Inside with Jen PsakiJen Psaki draws on her 20 years with a seat at the table – from the campaign bus to the Oval Office – to tackle the most pressing issues of the week, interview the biggest names in politics, and pull back the curtain on the lives of the people shaping every aspect of American life.
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2023-06-1500 min
Stay Tuned with PreetBehind the White House Mic (with Jen Psaki)Jen Psaki served as the White House press secretary for President Biden from January 2021 until May 2022. She’s currently an MSNBC political analyst and host of the Sunday MSNBC show, “Inside with Jen Psaki.” She joins Preet to discuss Biden’s reelection campaign announcement, the state of the 2024 presidential race, and her tenure in the White House.Plus, charges dropped against Alec Baldwin, an announcement by Fulton County DA Fani Willis about the timing of her decision on charges in the Trump Georgia election case, and Preet’s reflections on personal growth that comes with hosti...
2023-04-271h 16
The Hake Report05/06/22 Fri. Insufferable Jen Psaki! RIP Kevin Samuels!Biden's arrogant Jen Psaki supports evil women. Twitter libs hate the late black male truth-teller Kevin Samuels, who just died! // The Hake Report, Friday, May 6, 2022 AD: Catch Hake on the Killstream 3 PM PT today. // Hake goes in on insufferable Jen Psaki today who touts her black lesbian replacement, Karine Jean-Pierre. Psaki's ok with radical leftist "choice" supporters outside Justices' homes. // INTERESTING CALLS: Good refugees?! Accountability and actual justice? Kevin Samuels fans! (SEE BELOW) // RIP to Kevin Samuels, a black man hated for telling the truth. // Pray for the persecuted whites like Derek Chauvin and the McMichaels! //
2022-05-062h 02
The Hake Report04/08/22 Fri. Nikole the Clown! Black Callers! Pro-Invasion Jen Psaki!Clownish 1619 Project writer's KKK boogieman! A couple of confrontational black callers! Obama holdover Jen Psaki is conceited. The Hake Report, Friday, April 8, 2022 AD: Catch Hake on Azzmador's Odysee stream Saturday 7 PM PT https://thehakereport.com/appearances // Marjorie Greene shares true memes in Congress. // NY Slimes 1619 Project writer Nikole Hannah-Jones debates CNN+ host Chris Wallace on blacks bringing democracy against the KKK generation! // Ketanji Onyika "Brown" Jackson replacing white men on "Supreme Court"! // INTERESTING CALLS: A black woman and others confront Hake on his (alleged) HATE! Trans madness in Palm Springs! Crime up in Illinois! (SEE BELOW) // I...
2022-04-082h 01
PRESS RUNIn praise of Jen Psaki🎧 If you’d prefer to listen to today’s newsletter, click play. Note to loyal readers: Please consider subscribing for $6 a month. Thanks for keeping PRESS RUN ad-free! Stay healthy. Be kind. The day after President Joe Biden's first press conference last month, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy arrived at the White House press briefing feeling unloved. Having not been called on at the formal Q&A with Biden, and dwelling on his oversized sense of importance, Doocy raised his hand and asked if there as an official White House policy of not...
2021-04-0508 min