Pivot Jen Psaki at Code 2022
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Sep 24, 2022 
Jen Psaki, the former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC political commentator, dives into her transition from government to media with Kara Swisher. They explore the ethical dilemmas of this shift and the importance of factual discourse. Psaki critiques the rise of centrist perspectives in news media, warning about the dangers of equating opposing views. She discusses the complexities of political communication in the social media era and analyzes the Biden administration's rhetoric, highlighting the need to engage younger audiences through innovative platforms.
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Psaki's New Role
- Jen Psaki describes her new MSNBC role as "fact-based and thoughtful conversations about big questions".
- She aims to explain complex issues, debunk misinformation, and call out falsehoods.
Performative Politics
- Kara Swisher mentions a contentious interaction with Ron DeSantis's PR person.
- She felt the PR person's behavior was performative, seemingly an audition for Fox News.
Twitchy Dialogue
- Jen Psaki finds current political dialogue "twitchy" and reductive, observing a tendency for premature predictions.
- She emphasizes the responsibility to follow stories as they develop and avoid definitive pronouncements.