The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Ringing in 2024: Iowa Caucuses, Olympic Games, and More Jan 01, 2024

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Jen Psaki rings in the new year with a countdown to the Iowa caucuses. She is joined by The Des Moines Register's Chief Politics reporter, Brianne Pfannenstiel and former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe. Later, Jen sits down with Officer Harry Dunn of the US Capitol Police, whose new book "Standing My Ground,” recounts his experience on January 6th. Reflecting on positive change in the new year, Jen spotlights the Dole Foundation, which seeks to help veterans and their caregivers, like Jennifer Ostan who joins Jen to talk about caring for her husband who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Finally, Jen looks ahead to the 2024 Olympic Games with a discussion with to two Paralympic athletes about their personal journeys.

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A Moment in Time: Taking Stock, 10 Months Out From Election Day Dec 24, 2023

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Jen Psaki is joined by President Obama’s 2012 campaign manager, Jim Messina, and The Bulwark's, Tim Miller to preview the 2024 election, which will likely be the most consequential of our lifetime. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann joins to discuss the dangers of a second Trump term. And in the latest "Exit Interview," Rep. Anna Eshoo talks about being the only Armenian in congress, shattering glass ceilings in government, and what life looks like after she officially retires. Dr. Vivek Murthy also stops by to talk about loneliness during the holidays and ways to stay positive. Finally, Bobby Berk of "Queer Eye" sits down with Jen to talk about his new book, his upbringing, and the importance of loving your home.

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Base Instinct: Trump's Rhetoric, Justice Thomas, and the Longshot Hopes of Nikki Haley Dec 19, 2023

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Jen Psaki sounds the alarm about the GOP's favorable response to Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric, which increasingly mirrors the dehumanizing language of fascist dictators. The Atlantic staff writer, Mark Leibovich and ABC News Chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl discuss why Trump's base can't seem to get enough. Jen is also joined by George Conway and Claire McCaskill to break down the latest ProPublica story on Justice Clarence Thomas, who received gifts from wealthy conservatives after reportedly complaining about his personal finances in 2000. Jen also discusses Nikki Haley's prospects in the New Hampshire primary with the state's Governor, Chris Sununu, who endorsed Haley last week. Finally, Jen reflects on the tragedy that struck the Biden family in 1972, when Joe Biden’s wife and baby daughter were killed in a car accident.

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Defame and Fortune: Giuliani's $148M Judgement Dec 17, 2023

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After a jury handed down an eye-popping 148 million dollar judgement against Rudy Giuliani, Jen Psaki speaks to Michael Gottlieb, the attorney for former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss who were defamed by Giuliani's baseless conspiracy theories. Jen continues the conversation with Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann discussing how Giuliani will pay, and whether others might be deterred from engaging in political smears. Jen is also joined by Congressman Joe Neguse for reaction to the baseless impeachment proceedings launched by House Republicans. Finally, Jen speaks to the families of American hostages who shared their concerns about their loved ones after visiting the White House this week.

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Home Despot: Rep. Liz Cheney Sounds Alarm About Trump in One-on-One Dec 12, 2023

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Jen Psaki sits down for a lengthy interview with Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, discussing the looming threat of a second Trump term, the likelihood that he will be held accountable under the law, and the GOP enablers who have empowered him. Jen is later joined by Former US Attorney Preet Bharara to break down the Special Counsel's historic request that the Supreme Court intervene to rule on Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution.

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tyRANTS: Trump doubles down on dictator comments Dec 10, 2023

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Jen Psaki is joined by Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton to address Trump’s vow to be a dictator on the first day of a possible second term. In the aftermath of the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania's president, Jen gets reaction from one of UPenn's most popular professors, Adam Grant, discussing the fallout from Liz Magill's problematic testimony to Congress on antisemitism on college campuses. Later, Jen speaks to former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis about the state's Supreme Court ruling that blocked a mother from receiving an abortion for a high risk pregnancy. Finally, Jen is joined by Tim Alberta to discuss his new book about Trump's unlikely appeal among evangelical voters.

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BONUS: Debate Wrap with Jen Psaki Dec 07, 2023

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With the Iowa caucuses fast approaching, Republican presidential candidates went toe to toe in their fourth debate on Wednesday, December 6th. The debate was hosted by NewsNation in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Chris Christie all making it to the stage. Like in earlier debates, the party frontrunner, former President Trump, was not present. After things wrapped, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosted a live YouTube special to analyze the night. She was joined by co-hosts of MSNBC's new show "The Weekend": Alicia Menendez, Symone Sanders-Townsend and Michael Steele. Listen to the coverage here as a bonus podcast episode.

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Trump Takes a Page from Putin's Playbook Dec 05, 2023

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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.

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On the PRESSipice Dec 03, 2023

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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.

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