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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 how Donald Trump's big speech on election security did not get much media attention, even from his most supporting outlets. And the documents he dramatically unveiled were either not new, had already been debunked, or completely co... more

Jen Psaki talks with Michael Feinberg, former assistant special agent in charge with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Ken Dilanian, MS NOW justice and intelligence correspondent, and her fellow MS NOW host Chris Hayes about the facts and context ... more

Jen Psaki shows the inherent conflict of trying to stay in Donald Trump's good graces while also showing a panel of Senators that your are honest and forthright and will act in the interest of the American people. Jay Claton, Trump's nominee to be Di... more

Senator Jon Ossoff revealed to reporters that his Republican colleagues are privately blaming Donald Trump for setting them up for disastrous results in this year's midterm elections. Jen Psaki looks at the unpopular failures, from the war on Iran to... more

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Recent Guests

Madeline Dean
Congresswoman, Democrat from Pennsylvania
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump suffers the consequences of poor staffing choices
Christian Menafee
Democratic Texas Congressman
U.S. Congress
Episode: Trump suffers the consequences of poor staffing choices
Maggie Haberman
White House correspondent for the New York Times and co-author of Regime Change
New York Times
Episode: Trump gets rude awakening on the reality of the limits of his power
Michael Sheppard
Reporter with the Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News
Episode: Trump makes a fool of himself with mental stumbles at NATO meeting
Kevin Frey
MS NOW Capitol Hill reporter
MS NOW
Episode: Trump makes a fool of himself with mental stumbles at NATO meeting
Molly Jong‑Fast
MS NOW political analyst
MS NOW
Episode: Trump makes a fool of himself with mental stumbles at NATO meeting
Ian Russell
Former Maine Congressman Jared Golden consultant
Consultant
Episode: Trump makes a fool of himself with mental stumbles at NATO meeting
Zach Despart
Investigative reporter for ProPublica and the Texas Tribune
ProPublica / The Texas Tribune
Episode: Texas GOP Senate candidate Paxton has been voting illegally, report suggests
Debbie Dingell
Democratic Congresswoman from Michigan
U.S. Congress
Episode: Texas GOP Senate candidate Paxton has been voting illegally, report suggests

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Jen Psaki
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Mondavi interview..disappointed!

    Ilistened to today’s interview with Mondavi,and was struck not one mention of the Jewish voters, and their fear of his radicalism regarding Israel. No. mention of his not going to the Israel parade, either. I am so sad,as I usually likeJen..but, herlack of full picture discussion with Mondavi makes me very uncertain about her.so very disappointed.It would have been great for her to talk about Jewish New Yorkers, and theirambivalences about Mondavi or anger. Of the anti Israel commentshe and his ... more

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    Jelly Car LMAO
    United States2 months ago
  • Comey & the Supreme Court

    As an attorney, I begged to differ with Mr. Comey.

    The Supreme Court has no enforceable code of ethics and is the most corrupt pro corporate in my lifetime

    This courts abusive use of the shadow docket makes it impossible for lower courts to follow because one paragraph rulings are useless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Esq
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
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    B02@
    United States3 months ago
  • Absolutely terrible podcast!

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

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    LadyJWindsor
    United Kingdom3 months 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
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    Demi698
    United States3 months ago

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Texas GOP Senate candidate Paxton has been voting illegally, report suggests
Q: What did your reporting find about Paxton's residency and voting patterns?
The reporting suggests Paxton may have used a different address for voting over multiple elections, with neighbors and mail observations supporting that he may not have lived at the address where he's registered, raising questions about intent and eligibility.
AOC warns Dems on new progressive candidates: Hear them out.
Q: What do you think the election results mean for the Democratic Party?
AOC emphasizes that elections reflect constituencies and that the party should empower a broader, working-class oriented agenda while acknowledging internal disagreements and the need for accountability.
How Trump played his followers for 'SUCKERS' and grabbed big bucks for himself
Q: How did the Trump family's crypto ventures perform compared to the broader market, and who benefited?
The episode describes substantial profits for the family from crypto projects, with significant investor losses for others, highlighting the role of insiders.
How Trump played his followers for 'SUCKERS' and grabbed big bucks for himself
Q: What is the scope of Trump's financial disclosures and how do they relate to his policy actions?
Disclosures show extensive holdings and crypto ventures; experts argue these create potential conflicts of interest when policy shapes the digital economy and defense contracts.
We the People America 250: Country at a Crossroads - Part 2
Q: What are the most effective strategies for challenging factual disinformation when objective evidence is openly rejected by a highly loyal political base?
The host suggests that presenting facts in accessible, context-rich formats and encouraging trusted voices in communities to share information are essential; framing facts in a way that engages people and meets them where they are is crucial.

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2. Christian Menafee
3. Maggie Haberman
4. Michael Sheppard
5. Kevin Frey
6. Molly Jong‑Fast
7. Ian Russell
8. Zach Despart

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