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The Briefing with Jen Psaki

MS NOW, Jen Psaki
Donald Trump
Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
ICE
Republican Party
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United States
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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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Latest Episodes

October 28, 2026; 9pm: Jen Psaki spotlights a surge of Democratic energy in the final days before the election, contrasting Barack Obama and Jon Ossoff’s Georgia rally message with Donald Trump’s Ohio rally and Republican attacks on Amy Acton. J.B. P... more

October 27, 2026; 9pm: Jen examines Trump’s Justice Department failures, election-related legal fights, Elon Musk’s role in Texas politics, and new reporting on Donald Trump Jr.’s Mongolia hunting trip with a Putin-linked Russian oligarch. Jamie Rask... more

October 26, 2026; 9pm: Jen breaks down Trump and allies’ closing midterm message, from attacks over Obama’s Cheesecake Factory joke to DOJ election lawsuits, Comey charges, and claims of corruption. Ben Rhodes, Mark Elias, and Adam Hamilton discuss a... more

October 23, 2026; 9pm: Jen breaks down the Justice Department’s Alaska election lawsuit with Mark Elias, the fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad with Josh Turek, and Kansas Republicans crossing party lines against Roger Marshall with Bill Graves... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Turek
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Episode: Desperate Trump takes first steps toward undermining midterm election results
Bill Graves
Former Kansas governor and lifelong Republican who endorsed Adam Hamilton
Episode: Desperate Trump takes first steps toward undermining midterm election results
Mark Elias
Founder of Democracy Docket and partner at the Elias Law Firm
Elias Law Firm
Episode: Desperate Trump takes first steps toward undermining midterm election results
Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of Misrepresentation, Rise Up
Episode: Trump Corruption, Women’s Power, and the Fight for the Midterms
Scott Colom
Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Mississippi and district attorney
Episode: Trump Corruption, Women’s Power, and the Fight for the Midterms
Sarah Longwell
Publisher and CEO of The Bulwark, and author of How to Eat an Elephant, One Voter at a Time
The Bulwark
Episode: Trump Corruption, Women’s Power, and the Fight for the Midterms
Mitch Landrieu
Former mayor of New Orleans and co-chair of American Fridge
American Fridge
Episode: Team Trump running on depravity in midterms' closing weeks
Miles Taylor
Former DHS chief of staff and founder of Defiance.org
Defiance.org
Episode: Team Trump running on depravity in midterms' closing weeks
Wes Moore
Governor of Maryland, Army veteran, and chair of the National Governors Association
State of Maryland
Episode: Team Trump running on depravity in midterms' closing weeks

Host

Jen Psaki
Host of the show; central lens for interview-driven political analysis.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • A failure at all levels

    There have been so many examples of Psaki’s buffoonery that I’ve laid on her staff’s feet. But on the 10/7 episode with Tillis is what showed it’s Jen who’s the weak link in all this. She’s classless, graceless, and a poor host unless you’re there to bash the right. She didn’t have the intelligence to grasp what Tillis was saying and instead of moving on, she made it her Atlanta Hawks moment. Like a child, she had to get in a last second shot before moving to another topic. This makes me wonder ... more

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    Cenzano
    United States22 days ago
  • Becoming my favorite

    I look forward to this podcast so much. Keep up the great work, Jen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jcalcomedy
    United Statesa month ago
  • 2eps

    Two days, no episodes. What should I say? Happens continually.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JSKSrose218
    Australiaa month ago
  • Show us 5 stars but the podcast cuts her off

    Why does the subscriber edition cut things off too soon? I understand it cuts out the commercials but it also cuts off the end “we will be back with” and then it just ends. Or like this episode it cut off Obama’s comments before the end

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ineedmats
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Show

    I enjoy listening to your show and you have exceptional guests. I would like to add that because of the way campaign financing works in this country, all the candidates you bring on your show are forced to put in a plug for their candidacy. I certainly don’t mind it and expect it. Thank you for helping us preserve democracy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cats in Austin 🐈‍⬛🐈
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value rigorous, sourced analysis and practical takeaways for politics and policy.
The show's format with sponsor reads and panels is appreciated by some, though a few listeners critique pacing or depth on complex topics.
Guests are often high-profile lawmakers or journalists, adding credibility and diverse viewpoints.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'ABSOLUTE STUNNER': New corruption scandal rocks Trump just weeks before midterms
Q: Are there legal repercussions for someone like Alina Habba for being a part of this?
Liz Oyer says federal conflict-of-interest, ethics, bribery, and gratuities laws could expose Habba to liability, and that a future Justice Department could test the limits of pardons.
'ABSOLUTE STUNNER': New corruption scandal rocks Trump just weeks before midterms
Q: What does the Republicans' closing message tell you?
Raphael Warnock calls the attacks a politics of division and distraction, criticizes the ad targeting Amy Acton, and says Republicans have little to offer on the economy.
Team Trump running on depravity in midterms' closing weeks
Q: What surprised you most making this documentary?
Miles Taylor says the breadth of alleged corruption was difficult to capture, so the documentary focuses on how safeguards against corruption were systematically eliminated.
Team Trump running on depravity in midterms' closing weeks
Q: What do you think that tells us about the Republican Party right now?
Wes Moore calls the ad disgusting and says political leaders should protect people, especially survivors, rather than attack them.
Trump Corruption, Women’s Power, and the Fight for the Midterms
Q: For people who are still skeptics, who are just getting to know you, what's your road to victory here? How do you win?
Scott Colom says voters are frustrated by higher costs, war, and threatened health care, and that his campaign is building momentum through town halls and a promise to fight for Mississippi.

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The program centers on high-level political analysis, current events, and interviews with newsmakers and policy experts. Episodes frequently tackle national politics, election integrity, governance, and national security, often pairing sharp host-led insights with panel discussions and interviews from lawmakers, journalists, and researchers. A standout aspect is the mix of rigorous analysis, timely guest perspectives, and a cadence that blends hard-edged political critique with accessible storytelling, making it valuable for listeners who want context on how national issues connect to policy and elections. The show tends to feature influential guests across parties and branches, plus seasoned reporters, offering both strategic framing and i... more

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2. Bill Graves
3. Mark Elias
4. Jennifer Siebel Newsom
5. Scott Colom
6. Sarah Longwell
7. Mitch Landrieu
8. Miles Taylor

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