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The Blueprint with Jen Psaki

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Oct 19, 2023 • 33min

Campaigning from the Courtroom

President Biden makes his second trip to an active war zone -- his most dangerous trip yet. Jennifer Palmieri and Claire McCaskill talk to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki about the reasons behind Biden’s decision to visit Israel and how he navigates this tricky situation ahead of 2024. Plus, Donald Trump seems to be trapped in a real-life episode of “Law & Order,” spending more and more time in a courtroom. But why don’t his supporters care? We’ll get into it.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 31min

Israeli War Rocks 2024 Race

The Israel-Hamas war is already shaking up the 2024 race, with President Biden projecting a strong image on the world stage while Donald Trump faces major backlash for praising Hezbollah. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri warn about possible parallels with the Iraq War and dig into how that could change the election. Plus, Steve Kornacki is back to tell us which party should be more worried about RFK Jr.’s third-party run.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 31min

"A Situation of Incredible Dysfunction"

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri to break down the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what it means for the Republican party and 2024. Plus, this week’s spotlight on two women from across the ideological spectrum: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA).
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Sep 29, 2023 • 32min

The “Kiddie Table” Debate

Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, what he thinks about House Republicans’ impeachment effort that polls show voters want nothing to do with.
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Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 33min

BONUS: Live Coverage of the 2nd GOP Debate

Republican presidential candidates gathered at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday night for their second debate of the season. MSNBC provided post-game analysis – highlights and lowlights, the best questions of the night, and what’s to come in the following weeks. In case you missed it on TV, listen here as Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, Stephanie Ruhle, Joy Reid, Ari Melber, Jen Psaki, and several guests along the way, share their take-aways. And check out msnbc.com for more coverage. 
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Sep 21, 2023 • 29min

The MAGA Car Wreck

Jennifer Palmieri and Claire McCaskill break down this week’s winners and losers on the campaign trail, including how Rep. Lauren Boebert’s public groping session could doom her party in 2024. Plus, how Donald Trump’s abortion comments may have provided an opening for his GOP rivals in Iowa and at the second Republican primary debate.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 31min

"Kevin McCarthy is Screwed”

How do you win an unprecedented election that could see a criminally indicted ex-president take on the current Commander in Chief? How do you win crucial down-ballot races that will ultimately shape the power dynamics for whoever wins the White House? And how do you win over voters – of ANY party -- when mistrust in leadership is at an all-time high? Our hosts, Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri, are two of the most well-respected voices in American politics today and have some ideas. On the first episode of “How to Win 2024” they talk to Steve Kornacki about President Biden’s tough poll numbers and analyze how his team can still push forward to victory. Plus, why Claire says she’d rather be at Rikers Island than be House Speaker Kevin McCarthy for the next 30 days.

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