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The Briefing with Jen Psaki

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Jen Psaki tackles the biggest issues of the week and features one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.

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Jen Psaki looks at the boasts and promises Donald Trump made on the campaign trail about how he would handle China and President Xi, and compares that to Trump's performance on an actual trip to China.

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia, Michael McFau... more

Jen Psaki shares new reporting from ABC News that Donald Trump is expected to settle his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.5 billion slush fund for people he feels were persecuted by the Biden administration.

Former FBI Director James Com... more

Jen Psaki looks at the political convenience of JD Vance's new anti-fraud talking points as he struggles to demonstrate some relevance while the rest of the Trump administration goes to China. But too much attention on fraud is a particularly awkward... more

Donald Trump's FBI directory, Kash Patel, testified before the Senator Appropriations Committee and faced more questions about reports of excessive drinking. Jen Psaki points out that despite Patel's umbridge in the face of questioning, before he bec... more

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Recent Guests

David Fahrenthold
Investigative reporter for The New York Times
Episode: Trump's campaign tough talk on China EVAPORATES in real world test
James Comey
Former FBI Director
FBI
Episode: Comey: 'The FBI is suffering' with Kash Patel as director
Jack Schlossberg
Democratic candidate for New York's 12th congressional district
Democratic Party
Episode: Comey: 'The FBI is suffering' with Kash Patel as director
Gina Hinojosa
Texas State Representative, Democratic nominee for Governor
Texas politics
Episode: Kash's boozy boasts backfire as drinking questions follow him to another hearing
Tim Weiner
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist
Author, journalist
Episode: Kash's boozy boasts backfire as drinking questions follow him to another hearing
Timothy (Tim) Weiner
Investigative journalist featured in discussion
Author
Episode: Kash's boozy boasts backfire as drinking questions follow him to another hearing
Adam Kinzinger
Former congressman who served on the January 6th committee
Former U.S. Representative from Illinois
Episode: The perspective you're looking for: Democrats still in good shape but gear up for hardball
Scott MacFarlane
Chief Washington correspondent for MeidasTouch
MeidasTouch
Episode: The perspective you're looking for: Democrats still in good shape but gear up for hardball
Juliana Stratton
Illinois Lieutenant Governor, running for U.S. Senate
Illinois Government
Episode: Psaki reviews a shocking litany of political targeting by Trump's DOJ

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Jen Psaki
Host of The Briefing with Jen Psaki, a former White House Press Secretary known for her insightful commentary on political events and current affairs.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Graham Platner

    Platner surely says all the right things, but is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Is the GOP pulling a fast one in Maine and also S Dakota. Both of these guys were staunch republicans in the recent past. Have they really changed their stripes or are they pulling a trump to get elected only to put a knife in our backs next January. Of course one could argue that either one might be better than what we have now. Money has way of changing people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B02@
    United States16 days ago
  • Absolutely terrible podcast!

    Jen Psaki is even a worse podcaster than she was WH PreSec. Terrible lib lies and misinformation.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LadyJWindsor
    United Kingdom17 days ago
  • Thank you

    I so look forward to hearing from you each morning. Thank you for your thoughtful insight, well-researched stories & just being the excellent you.

    Stay safe and well.

    ps-We are celebrating May Day tomorrow in rural & agricultural SE Washington State with gas prices now over $5 gal and diesel prices at $6.99 gal. The cost of fertilizer is also rising rapidly. Neither of these are helping our many farming communities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Demi698
    United States19 days ago
  • Sound is from the previous episode

    The sound in this episode is entirely from the April 7 program, but it was re-published as the April 8 episode

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    WKathrynBB
    United Statesa month ago
  • He belongs to Putin

    Putin needs NATO to dissolve. Trump is his guy. He has been his guy for the last ten years. You don’t have to be a military genius or a world renowned statesman to see what is happening. Putin ordered Trump to destroy the NATO alliance and weaken the United States in the eyes of the world. He’s doing it and the GOP and SCOTUS are all in. If you vote for a republican at any level this fall, you are voting against your country and helping in the destruction of democracy. Let them know it’s not wha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B02@
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the thorough analysis of current events and enjoy the interviews with key political figures.

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SHAMELESS: Vance focuses on fraud with especially bad timing for Trump
Q: What concerns do you have about Eric Trump accompanying the president on this trip?
There are concerns about conflicts of interest and the appearance of family members having influence in official decisions, especially given public denials and the ongoing scrutiny of Trump family business ties in China.
SHAMELESS: Vance focuses on fraud with especially bad timing for Trump
Q: What is the best and worst-case scenario coming out of the Beijing trip with these CEOs on board?
The worst-case is a deal that cedes significant leverage to China, potentially bringing in trillions of dollars with less favorable labor and regulatory standards for American workers, while the best-case would be limited engagements that support American manufacturing without compromising labor rights or domestic policy.
Psaki reviews a shocking litany of political targeting by Trump's DOJ
Q: What is your assessment of Kash Patel's conduct and the potential for criminal liability?
The panel suggests there may be conflicts of interest and potential abuses, but notes that accountability is complicated and could hinge on the specifics of investigations and the handling of information.
Trump corruption backlash emerges as key election issue; Democrats plan for accountability
Q: What are the implications of the corruption narrative in the upcoming midterms?
Hosts and guests suggest corruption is becoming a central, unifying issue across parties, potentially mobilizing voters and shaping campaign strategies, with emphasis on concrete actions like investigations and voting rights advocacy.
'It's the incompetence!': Hegseth roasted by Democrats in congressional hearing
Q: What action do you advocate regarding gerrymandering?
The guest advocates banning partisan gerrymandering and increasing competitive districts as a core democratic reform to ensure fair representation.

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1. David Fahrenthold
2. James Comey
3. Jack Schlossberg
4. Gina Hinojosa
5. Tim Weiner
6. Timothy (Tim) Weiner
7. Adam Kinzinger
8. Scott MacFarlane

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