

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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Oct 31, 2023 • 42min
"Unpresidented"
Jen Psaki is joined by former Attorney General Eric Holder to break down the legal implications of the gag order recently reinstated against Trump in the federal election case, as well as the troubling uptick in hate crimes across the country and the world amid the Israel-Hamas war. Later, Jen talks to George Conway about Trump's children will say when they testify in the civil fraud trial in New York. Former CIA Director John Brennan also joins to discuss the release of an Israeli soldier who was held hostage by Hamas, as well as Israel's strategy to get the remaining hostages out of Gaza. Finally, Jen announces the news of her upcoming book, "Say More," which hits bookshelves this spring.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 29, 2023 • 40min
Mike Check
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Gun violence advocates David Hogg and TN State Rep. Justin Johnson share their perspectives on the recent mass shooting in Maine. Legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal discuss the latest legal developments surrounding Donald Trump.

Oct 25, 2023 • 42min
20 Days Without a Speaker
After 20 days without a Speaker of the House, Jen Psaki covers the intraparty divisions of the Republican caucus. She discusses the GOP's closed-door Speaker Candidate Forum with Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, and is then joined by Democratic Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark. Jen discusses the latest developments in Israel's war with Hamas with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, including Hamas’s release of two additional hostages and the reported efforts by the Biden administration to delay a ground offensive. She's also joined by acclaimed Chef José Andrés who, with his organization World Central Kitchen, is helping to feed both Palestinians and Israelis in need. Jen then delves into Trump's ongoing legal problems with Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord, covering the recent pause on Trump's gag order in his election interference case and the nuclear secrets he reportedly shared with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 22, 2023 • 35min
Chaos at Home and Abroad
Jen Psaki discusses the war between Israel and Hamas and the desperate need to get more aid into Gaza with President Biden’s newly appointed Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues, David Satterfield, his first interview since his appointment. Jen is also joined by President Biden’s former Chief of Staff, Ron Klain. Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissman also join to break down the stunning guilty pleas from Donald Trump’s codefendants, Sidney Powell and Kenneth Chesebro. Jen also sits down one-on-one with Senator Raphael Warnock. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 20, 2023 • 46min
Israel-Hamas War: Sen. Chris Murphy and Chris Christie
Jen Psaki is following the latest developments out of the Middle East, where hundreds of thousands of Israeli troops await orders for a potential ground attack while food, water, and medical supplies dwindle for civilians in Gaza. She is joined by former CIA director John Brennan, former Chief of Staff for the Department of Defense and CIA Jeremy Bash, Senator Chris Murphy, and presidential candidate Chris Christie. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 20, 2023 • 1h 5min
Israel-Hamas War: One-on-one with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan
Jen Psaki provides the latest updates on the war in Israel. She is joined by National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, IDF spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, and Doctor Fady Joudah, a Palestinian American physician who lost dozens of family members in Gaza. Later, Jen and former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides discuss his thoughts on possible negotiations to rescue hostages. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 10, 2023 • 42min
War in Israel: The Hostage Situation
Jen Psaki discusses the ongoing crisis in Israel and the hostage situation with John Kirby. They also talk about the Israel-Lebanon conflict, support for Israel, and the challenges of obtaining reliable information about the hostages. The potential involvement of Iran and the impact of political blockades on US response are also discussed. Finally, the urgency of providing aid to Israel and Ukraine is highlighted.

Oct 9, 2023 • 42min
War in Israel
Jen Psaki, along with guests John Brennan, Ben Rhodes, and others, discusses the recent war in Israel, focusing on topics such as the surprise attack by Hamas, retaliatory strikes, the US-Israel relationship, political dynamics in Israel, challenges in the Biden administration's efforts for a new Middle East alignment, the impact on US politics, and a father's desperate search for his abducted family.

Oct 3, 2023 • 41min
Trick or Cheat
Jen Psaki is joined by former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. and former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Preet Bharara to react to Donald Trump’s first day in court for his fraud trial. Plus Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman and GOP Rep. Ken Buck join Jen to react to the breaking news that Rep. Matt Gaetz has formally filed a motion to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Oct 1, 2023 • 49min
CR-azy Town
Senator Chris Murphy and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Jen Psaki to discuss the government funding deal, potential job loss for Kevin McCarthy, General Milley's actions, political violence, Republicans breaking deals, urgency to act, and the unraveling of Trump's wealth.