The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Karine Jean-Pierre
Oct 25, 2025
Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and author of "Independent," shares her journey from the White House to stepping away from the Democratic Party. She discusses her disillusionment with party leadership, emphasizing a lack of fight for vulnerable communities. Jean-Pierre explores the failure of the two-party system and the resulting voter disengagement, particularly among Black communities. Her insights call for a reimagined approach to energize voters and protect democracy, sparking vital conversations about American politics.
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Relief Of Private Citizen Life
- Karine Jean-Pierre describes the relief of leaving public life after serving as White House Press Secretary.
- She says stepping away allowed her to be a private citizen and escape daily briefing duties.
Two-Party System Lacks Fight
- Karine argues the two-party system is failing and lacks fight and soul.
- She wrote Independent to start a conversation and offer a roadmap for engagement.
Voters Approached Her In Tears
- Karine recounts people approaching her in tears after she left the administration.
- They asked why Democratic leadership wasn't fighting and demanded more from leaders.
