The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Chaos at Home and Abroad Oct 22, 2023

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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.

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Israel-Hamas War: Sen. Chris Murphy and Chris Christie Oct 20, 2023

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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.

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Israel-Hamas War: One-on-one with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Oct 20, 2023

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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.

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War in Israel: The Hostage Situation Oct 10, 2023

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72 hours after the deadly surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, Jen Psaki brings you an update on the unfolding crisis, including the threat by Hamas to execute the kidnapped Israeli hostages and the latest on the skirmishes at Israel’s border with Lebanon. She’s joined by John Kirby, the National Security Council's Coordinator for Strategic Communications, to talk about those developments and the possibility that the Biden Administration will assist in resolving the hostage crisis. Later, Former CIA Director John Brennan analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu’s remarks today and how the war might escalate. Additionally, Abbey Onn speaks to Jen about the five members of her family who were taken hostage by Hamas and Jason Rezaian joins to discuss the American citizens who are likely among the captives. Finally, Jen speaks to Senator Tim Kaine about how Congress can break the partisan deadlock to aid Israel.

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War in Israel Oct 09, 2023

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Jen Psaki breaks down the war in Israel following the violent surprise attack by Hamas on Saturday morning. She's joined by Former CIA Director John Brennan, Former Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes, NBC Correspondents Courtney Kube and Andrea Mitchell, as well as Peter Baker of The New York Times. Psaki also disputes one of the GOP's recent talking points in a conversation with Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, and is later joined by Yoni Asher, an Israeli resident whose wife and children were taken hostage by Hamas militants.

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Trick or Cheat Oct 03, 2023

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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.

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CR-azy Town Oct 01, 2023

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Jen Psaki breaks down the deal to avert a government shutdown at the 11th hour and Kevin McCarthy’s imperiled Speakership as Rep. Matt Gaetz is set to move to oust him. Jen is joined by Senator Chris Murphy and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Jen also pauses to hear President Biden’s remarks on the government funding deal and his call for Congress to renew the funding for Ukraine left out of the deal. Plus Jen also breaks down Donald Trump’s long history of inflating his wealth as his fraud trial is set to kick off this week. Jen previews what’s ahead with Donald Trump’s former ‘fixer’ Michael Cohen, a witness in the case.

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BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate Sep 29, 2023

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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.

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Burning Down the House: The GOP's Dysfunctional Agenda to Shut Down the Government Sep 26, 2023

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Jen Psaki kicks off her new Monday primetime show with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi as time is running out for House Republicans to avert a government shutdown. Andrew Weissmann reacts to Donald Trump’s dangerous threats on social media. Rachel Maddow also joins Jen to preview her conversation with the January 6th Committee’s star witness Cassidy Hutchinson.

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