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The Briefing with Jen Psaki

MS NOW, Jen Psaki
Donald Trump
Nikki Haley
Iowa Caucuses
Republican Debate
Vivek Ramaswamy
2024 Presidential Election
Trump
January 6th Insurrection
14th Amendment
Political Rhetoric
Democracy
Vladimir Putin
Civil Rights
Simone Sanders
Polling
Healthcare
Abortion
Gun Control
Alicia Menendez
Chris Christie

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

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Latest Episodes

Jen Psaki introduces viewers to Rachel Maddow's new podcast, "Burn Order," about Japanese internment in the U.S. during World War II, and points out that unlike Americans of that era, Americans now are being much more outspoken in support of immigran... more

Jen Psaki reviews the myriad scandals, disgraces, and bad news stories that are plaguing Donald Trump and his administration, and the familiar playbook of gaslighting, distraction, and lies that Trump is deploying with decreasing effectiveness. 

Ken... more

Jen Psaki looks at the myriad ways Donald Trump and members of his administration are indulging reckless, juvenile ideas with no one pushing back to force a re-thinking. Miles Taylor, former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security durin... more

Rep. Jim Himes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee was one of only a few legislators in a classified briefing on the September 2nd bombing of a boat in the Caribbean Ocean. Himes was able to watch the full, unedited video of the attac... more

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Recent Guests

John Finer
Former Deputy National Security Advisor
Episode: Hegseth's problems snowball despite domesticated Pentagon press corps
Aftyn Behn
Democratic nominee in Tennessee's 7th congressional district
Episode: Hegseth, beside sleepy Trump, backtracks on boasts about boat strike amid war crimes talk
Ken Martin
Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Episode: Hegseth, beside sleepy Trump, backtracks on boasts about boat strike amid war crimes talk
Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic candidate running for the US Senate in Michigan
Episode: Hegseth, beside sleepy Trump, backtracks on boasts about boat strike amid war crimes talk
Mark Warner
Ranking Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee
US Senate
Episode: Hegseth, beside sleepy Trump, backtracks on boasts about boat strike amid war crimes talk
Chris Deluzio
Congressman and former US Navy officer
United States Congress
Episode: Trump freaks out at reminder to military that he's not king
Maggie Goodlander
Congresswoman and former Intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve
United States Congress
Episode: Trump freaks out at reminder to military that he's not king
Eugene Vindman
Former National Security Council staffer and Democratic Congressman from Virginia.
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Trump fails to stop Epstein bill as his political grip slips and sycophants fall away
Sharlene Rochard
Epstein survivor speaking out publicly for the first time.
Episode: Epstein survivor breaks her silence on 'the list,' Mar-a-Lago and the fight for justice

Host

Jen Psaki
Host who tackles the biggest political issues of the week and features insightful interviews with newsmakers.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Nada patriota

    Ella no duerme pensando en Trump. El gran patriota. MAGA

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    majema18
    United States2 months ago
  • Gender Dysphoria is a Mental Illness

    Can’t fix the problem until we honestly recognize what the problem is…..

    Men can’t get pregnant. You can identify as a “Ham Sandwich” and not be one.

    I’m not a Charlie Kirk guy, but his assassination has radicalized millions of young people.

    If the Democrats don’t throw the LGBTQ community under the bus, they’ll never win another election.

    The majority of the country have had it with the Left. They’re abnormal behavior normalized Trump

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    frankwhitenyking
    United States3 months ago
  • Genuine

    I am a Conservative and a Trump supporter, so the last thing I thought I'd ever be doing would be giving a podcast like this a five star rating. I am doing so for one reason: Despite the fact that I disagree with Jen on 99 percent of the issues, I can say something that I can't about most liberals, Democrats and others on the left in media or politics. Jen is genuine. She truly believes what she says. Seeing how emotional she got after the mass shooting in Minnesota truly cemented that for me. W... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    superfan 2.0
    United States3 months ago
  • It’s Criminal

    How can a Criminal stop crime?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daisy & Zara
    United States3 months ago
  • Is Jen Psaki’s podcast no longer funded by advertising?

    On Aug 22 and Aug 23, the Jen Psaki podcast did not download. I re-subscribed and it was not there. Is it only a subscription podcast now? If so, announce that.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JRPQT
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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The podcast has been praised for providing reliable information and facilitating meaningful discussions that resonate with current events.
Overall, feedback highlights the thoughtful interviews and the depth of analysis provided on pressing political issues.
There are contrasting opinions, with some listeners expressing disappointment over perceived biases in the commentary, particularly regarding the Trump administration.
Listeners appreciate the genuine and emotional insights shared by the host, particularly in discussing sensitive political matters.

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#21
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#65
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#16
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#53
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#56
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#126
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Hegseth's problems snowball despite domesticated Pentagon press corps
Q: What can you say about the findings of the SignalGate report?
The findings indicate that Hegseth's actions endangered troops and reflected a severe deviation from protocol.
Hegseth's problems snowball despite domesticated Pentagon press corps
Q: What sticks out to you the most about the story?
The lawlessness of taking strikes against non-threatening individuals and the tension between civilian and military personnel.
Psaki: No one home at the White House but the man-children
Q: What do you think about that?
Wartime authority, the US military, targeted strikes, drone strikes, should never be a convenient substitute for law enforcement.
Psaki: No one home at the White House but the man-children
Q: What has really stuck out to you?
There's incompetent people, there's Trump feeling unleashed.
Rep. Himes shares shocking details from boat strikes briefing; disputes key points in reported story
Q: You said earlier today that what you saw in that room was the most disturbing thing you've seen during your time in public service, which is quite a thing to say. Tell us why you were so disturbed.
I saw two individuals whose boat had been incinerated and capsized, clinging for life without any visible means of survival or support.

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The content focuses on a range of pressing political topics, emphasizing the current state of affairs within the U.S. government and electoral landscape. Episodes typically engage with prominent political figures, shedding light on strategies, accountability, and the implications of various governmental actions. Noteworthy themes include discussions on health care, economic policy, the handling of controversial scandals, and the dynamics within both the Democratic and Republican parties. Additionally, the podcast highlights voices from survivors advocating for justice, contributing to a broader understanding of political accountability and human rights issues. The conversational tone and in-depth interviews allow listeners to gain insights ... more

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1. John Finer
2. Aftyn Behn
3. Ken Martin
4. Abdul El-Sayed
5. Mark Warner
6. Chris Deluzio
7. Maggie Goodlander
8. Eugene Vindman

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