

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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Sep 29, 2023 • 33min
BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate
Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to follow the show.

Sep 26, 2023 • 41min
Burning Down the House: The GOP's Dysfunctional Agenda to Shut Down the Government
Jen Psaki kicks off her show with Nancy Pelosi discussing the government shutdown. Andrew Weissmann reacts to Trump's dangerous threats on social media. Rachel Maddow previews her conversation with the January 6th Committee's star witness.

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Sep 24, 2023 • 40min
One on One with Hillary Clinton
Jen Psaki interviews Hillary Clinton about the 2024 election, Trump's legal issues, and House Republicans' impeachment inquiry. Eric Swalwell discusses the potential government shutdown. Brian Stelter talks about the future of Fox News after Rupert Murdoch's retirement. Neal Katyal discusses developments in Trump's legal case.

Sep 17, 2023 • 41min
James and the Giant Impeach: The Politics of Payback
Jen Psaki discusses Trump's gag order, reactions to his Meet the Press interview, and revelations from Mitt Romney's biography. Guests include Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, legal analysts Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann, and Kevin Madden, Romney's former adviser. Topics include motivations for impeachment, support for the Biden Harris administration, consequences of violating the gag order, dysfunction within the Republican Party, and Romney's concerns about the party's shift.

Sep 15, 2023 • 31min
Introducing “How to Win 2024”
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? Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri, are two of the most well-respected voices in American politics today and have some ideas. Listen to their new podcast “How to Win 2024” and follow the show: https://link.chtbl.com/htw_fdlw

Sep 10, 2023 • 41min
Off the Mark
Jen Psaki discusses the failed effort by Mark Meadows to move his case to federal court, Jim Jordan's attempts to undermine the prosecution against Donald Trump, Ken Buck's opposition to an impeachment inquiry of President Biden, Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal's insights on removing Trump from the ballot, and a conversation with Senator Amy Klobuchar about the rebranding of 'pro-life'.

Sep 3, 2023 • 41min
To Catch a Chief: The Walls Close in on Mark Meadows
Jen Psaki breaks down the testimony of Donald Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff, Mark Meadows, in his bid to get the Georgia case moved to federal court. Jen is joined by Rep. Adam Schiff and fmr. Georgia State Senator Jen Jordan, who testified before the grand jury in Fulton county. Jen also chats with, Mike Gottlieb, the attorney representing election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye moss after a judge found Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming the two women. Plus Jen dismantles a key GOP talking point in the debate over gun violence. Senator Chris Murphy joins Jen to discuss steps the Biden administration is taking in the fight for common sense gun reform. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Aug 27, 2023 • 40min
MUGA: The Mugshot & the First GOP Debate
Jen Psaki breaks down the two images this week that tell the story of the current Republican party, Donald Trump’s mugshot and the unforgettable moment in the GOP debate when all but two candidates on the stage promised to support Trump even if he is convicted in a court of law. Jen is joined by former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms who was outside the jail as Donald Trump was booked, plus “The Law Firm,” Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann. Jen also sits down with New Hampshire’s Republican Governor Chris Sununu. Later Jen and Florida Congressman Maxwell discuss the deadly shooting in Jacksonville that federal authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

Aug 21, 2023 • 42min
Georgia On His Mind: Trump’s 4th Indictment and the Upcoming GOP Debate
Jen Psaki breaks down Trump's 4th indictment with Alberto Gonzales, Andrew Weissmann, and Neal Katyal. They discuss prosecution outcomes, potential prison time for Trump, co-defendants making deals, and his precarious legal position. Later, they dive into the upcoming GOP debate and interview presidential candidate Will Hurd. They also touch on arguments against Trump, national security, and personal challenges.

Aug 13, 2023 • 41min
Dividing Lines: Can America “Disagree Better”?
Jen Psaki is joined by Colorado Governor Jared Polis to discuss his new bipartisan initiative to promote healthier dialogue around politics and his push to get Americans to “disagree better.” Later, she speaks with former Congressman Tim Ryan about how Democrats can make the case against Trump while making the positive case for their agenda. Jen also dives into the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and how Republicans are taking credit for the very thing they voted against. To close the show, Jen chats with gun safety activist David Hogg about his efforts to reduce gun violence and his recent move to Washington DC. Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki