

The Briefing with Jen Psaki
MSNBC
Jen Psaki tackles the biggest issues of the week and features one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.
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Dec 5, 2023 • 43min
Trump Takes a Page from Putin's Playbook
Jen Psaki explores how Donald Trump has taken a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook -- emulating an authoritarian strategy of projecting onto his opponents what he himself is actually doing. Jen talks to Rep. Adam Schiff about Trump's latest effort to accuse Joe Biden of attacking Democracy, despite the fact that Trump himself has been criminally charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 election. In a deep dive into Nikki Haley's policy positions, Jen dispels the notion that she's as moderate as many Republicans would have you believe, and she's joined by Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report to discuss Haley's possible pathway to the GOP nomination. Finally, Jen is joined by comedian Jordan Klepper to discuss Fox News's decision to finally fact check Trump's election lies, as well as the latest in Fox's annual "War on Christmas" hype.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Dec 3, 2023 • 40min
On the PRESSipice
Jen Psaki breaks down a federal judge’s decision rejecting Donald Trump’s attempt to have his federal case thrown out, with a claim that echoes Richard Nixon’s famous line. Legal experts Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann join. Plus Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett joins Jen to discuss the new revelations about House Speaker Mike Johnson and what it all suggests about the direction of the House GOP. Washington Post columnist Jason Rezaian draws on his own experience as a former detainee of an authoritarian government to discuss the looming threat a second Trump term could bring. Plus in the debut of the new “Exit Interview” segment, Rep. Dan Kildee joins Jen to candidly discuss his decision to step down after decades in the House.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 28, 2023 • 42min
A Sketchy Pardon
Jen Psaki breaks down the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza as more hostages are released by Hamas, discussing the latest with Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, and MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin. She is also joined by Alana Zeitchik, whose three cousins were released after being held captive in Gaza. She's later speaks with Michael Schmidt of the New York Times about Donald Trump's 11th hour grant of clemency to Jonathan Braun, an accused loan shark whose history of predatory lending raises serious questions about the use of pardon power in a possible second Trump term. Finally, Principal Deputy Campaign Manager for the Biden-Harris Campaign, Quentin Fulks, joins to talk about the contrast that President Biden is expected to draw with his likely 2024 opponent. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 26, 2023 • 48min
ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR: More Hostages Released
Jen Psaki reacts to major breaking news out of Gaza, as more hostages are released by Hamas -- including a four-year-old American, Abigail Mor Edan. Jen breaks down President Biden’s remarks on the temporary truce with Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer before being joined by former Obama administration officials John Brennan and Ben Rhodes. Congressman Eric Swalwell also speaks to Jen about the developments as well as US aid to Israel. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 21, 2023 • 41min
The Gag is Up
Jen breaks down Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in his election interference case, discussing the competing arguments made before a DC appellate court. She's joined by former US Attorney Chuck Rosenberg and election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, who discuss the balance between free speech and the need to protect a legal proceeding. Jen is also joined by former White House Aide Cassidy Hutchinson to talk about the power of Trump's words, given his role inciting the violence of January 6th. Jen also speaks to Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear about the impact of the abortion issue in his reelection in a deep-red state, and concludes with a tribute to the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 19, 2023 • 41min
A History of Violence
Jen Psaki breaks down the trickle down effect of Donald Trump’s embrace of threats and violent language now playing in Congress during a week that saw multiple GOP lawmakers on the verge of physical violence. Rep. Dan Goldman joins to discuss the latest headlines surrounding the GOP and new developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann also join to break down the federal judge’s ruling that will keep Trump on the ballot in Colorado and other new legal headlines. Plus Jen also chats with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about the 2024 race and the alarming rhetoric used by Donald Trump that mirrors language used in 1930s Germany. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 16, 2023 • 43min
Plan F: Trump Leans into Fascist Language
With Donald Trump echoing language used by Hitler and laying out alarming plans for a second term, Jen is joined by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl for a discussion about his new book “Tired of Winning.” She discusses President Biden’s political strategy in this moment with Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor of Pod Save America, and then talks with Congressman Adam Schiff about leaked confidential interviews with two Trump co-defendants in Georgia. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 12, 2023 • 41min
Revenge of the 45th
Jen Psaki sets up the chilling warnings from even Donald Trump himself about what a potential second term for the former President would look like. She is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin. Plus Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann break down the new filing from Trump’s legal team pushing to have his federal trial televised. Hisham Mhanna of the International Red Cross joins Jen live from Gaza. And Jen heads to Georgia to catch up with Senator Raphael Warnock for his “Weekend Routine”.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Nov 7, 2023 • 42min
"Control Him If You Can": Trump Takes the Stand
Former US Attorney Preet Bharara and Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen join host Jen Psaki to discuss Trump's unhinged testimony in his civil fraud trial. They analyze the impact of Trump's behavior, his admissions, and speculate on the financial penalty he may face. Governor Josh Shapiro discusses the 2024 Presidential race and the implications of battleground polls. National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki talks about the high stakes in Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio, and Virginia. Amy Walter and Stephanie Schriock discuss the implications of upcoming elections.

Nov 5, 2023 • 41min
One Year Out
Jen Psaki discusses the upcoming 2024 election, the ceasefire in Gaza, and the Fulton County investigation with Congresswoman Jayapal and Stacey Abrams. Also previews Donald Trump's testimony in the fraud trial and highlights the dysfunction and divisions in Washington. Touches on the Israel-Palestine conflict, gender identity battle in Texas, voter turnout efforts, and voter suppression in Georgia.