Inside with Jen Psaki - Season 1 / Year 2023

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

After 20 days without a Speaker of the House, Jen Psaki covers the intraparty divisions of the Republican caucus. She discusses the GOP's closed-door Speaker Candidate Forum with Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News, and is then joined by Democratic Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark. Jen discusses the latest developments in Israel's war with Hamas with Rep. Elissa Slotkin, including Hamas's release of two additional hostages and the reported efforts by the Biden administration to delay a ground offensive. She's also joined by acclaimed Chef José Andrés who, with his organization World Central Kitchen, is helping to feed both Palestinians and Israelis in need. Jen then delves into Trump's ongoing legal problems with Former Acting Assistant Attorney General Mary McCord, covering the recent pause on Trump's gag order in his election interference case and the nuclear secrets he reportedly shared with Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt.

Jen Psaki discusses what Israel is calling the second phase of war with Hamas with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Also, as the nation reels from yet another mass shooting, this time in Lewiston, Maine, Jen chats with gun violence advocates David Hogg and TN State Rep. Justin Johnson. Plus legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal weigh in on the latest legal developments surrounding Donald Trump.

Jen Psaki is joined by former Attorney General Eric Holder to break down the legal implications of the gag order recently reinstated against Trump in the federal election case, as well as the troubling uptick in hate crimes across the country and the world amid the Israel-Hamas war. Later, Jen talks to George Conway about Trump's children will say when they testify in the civil fraud trial in New York. Former CIA Director John Brennan also joins to discuss the release of an Israeli soldier who was held hostage by Hamas, as well as Israel's strategy to get the remaining hostages out of Gaza. Finally, Jen announces the news of her upcoming book, "Say More," which hits bookshelves this spring.

Jen Psaki sets up the stakes of the 2024 election, one year out from election day. Jen also discusses the growing calls among Democrats for a ceasefire in Gaza with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. Plus Jen is joined by Stacey Abrams for her first comments on the Fulton County investigation in a wide ranging exclusive interview. Legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Neal Katyal also join to preview Donald Trump's upcoming testimony in the New York fraud trial.

Jen Psaki delves into Donald Trump's unhinged testimony after the former President took the stand in his civil fraud trial in New York.  Former US Attorney Preet Bharara joins to discuss how Trump's outbursts will likely backfire, as well as the substantial admissions that may cost him dearly. Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, also joins to discuss Trump's apparent lack of impulse control and whether he can afford the financial penalty he may soon face. Later, Jen speaks to Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania about the 2024 Presidential race, including new battleground polls that might spell trouble President Joe Biden. And on the eve of election day in several states, National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses what's at stake in Kentucky, Mississippi, Ohio and Virginia. Finally, Jen is joined by Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report and Stephanie Schriock, the former President of Emily's List, to talk about the implications of tomorrow's vote.

Jen Psaki sets up the chilling warnings from even Donald Trump himself about what a potential second term for the former President would look like. She is joined by Rep. Jamie Raskin. Plus Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann break down the new filing from Trump's legal team pushing to have his federal trial televised. Hisham Mhanna of the International Red Cross joins Jen live from Gaza. And Jen heads to Georgia to catch up with Senator Raphael Warnock for his "Weekend Routine".

With Donald Trump echoing language used by Hitler and laying out alarming plans for a second term, Jen is joined by ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl for a discussion about his new book "Tired of Winning." She discusses President Biden's political strategy in this moment with Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor of Pod Save America, and then talks with Congressman Adam Schiff about leaked confidential interviews with two Trump co-defendants in Georgia. 

Jen Psaki breaks down the trickle down effect of Donald Trump's embrace of threats and violent language now playing in Congress during a week that saw multiple GOP lawmakers on the verge of physical violence. Rep. Dan Goldman joins to discuss the latest headlines surrounding the GOP and new developments in the Israel-Hamas war. Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann also join to break down the federal judge's ruling that will keep Trump on the ballot in Colorado and other new legal headlines. Plus Jen also chats with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker about the 2024 race and the alarming rhetoric used by Donald Trump that mirrors language used in 1930s Germany. 

Jen breaks down Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in his election interference case, discussing the competing arguments made before a DC appellate court. She's joined by former US Attorney Chuck Rosenberg and election lawyer Ben Ginsberg, who discuss the balance between free speech and the need to protect a legal proceeding. Jen is also joined by former White House Aide Cassidy Hutchinson to talk about the power of Trump's words, given his role inciting the violence of January 6th. Jen also speaks to Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear about the impact of the abortion issue in his reelection in a deep-red state, and concludes with a tribute to the late former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

Jen Psaki reacts to major breaking news out of Gaza, as more hostages are released by Hamas -- including a four-year-old American, Abigail Mor Edan. Jen breaks down President Biden's remarks on the temporary truce with Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer before being joined by former Obama administration officials John Brennan and Ben Rhodes. Congressman Eric Swalwell also speaks to Jen about the developments as well as US aid to Israel. 

Jen Psaki breaks down the extension of the ceasefire in Gaza as more hostages are released by Hamas, discussing the latest with Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel, and MSNBC anchor Ayman Mohyeldin. She is also joined by Alana Zeitchik, whose three cousins were released after being held captive in Gaza. She's later speaks with Michael Schmidt of the New York Times about Donald Trump's 11th hour grant of clemency to Jonathan Braun, an accused loan shark whose history of predatory lending raises serious questions about the use of pardon power in a possible second Trump term. Finally, Principal Deputy Campaign Manager for the Biden-Harris Campaign, Quentin Fulks, joins to talk about the contrast that President Biden is expected to draw with his likely 2024 opponent.

Jen Psaki breaks down a federal judge's decision rejecting Donald Trump's attempt to have his federal case thrown out, with a claim that echoes Richard Nixon's famous line. Legal experts Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann join. Plus Democratic Rep. Stacey Plaskett joins Jen to discuss the new revelations about House Speaker Mike Johnson and what it all suggests about the direction of the House GOP. Washington Post columnist Jason Rezaian draws on his own experience as a former detainee of an authoritarian government to discuss the looming threat a second Trump term could bring. Plus in the debut of the new "Exit Interview" segment, Rep. Dan Kildee joins Jen to candidly discuss his decision to step down after decades in the House.

Jen Psaki explores how Donald Trump has taken a page out of Vladimir Putin's playbook -- emulating an authoritarian strategy of projecting onto his opponents what he himself is actually doing. Jen talks to Rep. Adam Schiff about Trump's latest effort to accuse Joe Biden of attacking Democracy, despite the fact that Trump himself has been criminally charged with attempting to overturn the 2020 election. In a deep dive into Nikki Haley's policy positions, Jen dispels the notion that she's as moderate as many Republicans would have you believe, and she's joined by Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report to discuss Haley's possible pathway to the GOP nomination.  Finally, Jen is joined by comedian Jordan Klepper to discuss Fox News's decision to finally fact check Trump's election lies, as well as the latest in Fox's annual "War on Christmas" hype. 

Jen Psaki is joined by Trump's former National Security Adviser John Bolton to address Trump's vow to be a dictator on the first day of a possible second term. In the aftermath of the resignation of the University of Pennsylvania's president, Jen gets reaction from one of UPenn's most popular professors, Adam Grant, discussing the fallout from Liz Magill's problematic testimony to Congress on antisemitism on college campuses. Later, Jen speaks to former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis about the state's Supreme Court ruling that blocked a mother from receiving an abortion for a high risk pregnancy. Finally, Jen is joined by Tim Alberta to discuss his new book about Trump's unlikely appeal among evangelical voters. 

Jen Psaki sits down for a lengthy interview with Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, discussing the looming threat of a second Trump term, the likelihood that he will be held accountable under the law, and the GOP enablers who have empowered him. Jen is later joined by Former US Attorney Preet Bharara to break down the Special Counsel's historic request that the Supreme Court intervene to rule on Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution. 

After a jury handed down an eye-popping 148 million dollar judgement against Rudy Giuliani, Jen Psaki speaks to Michael Gottlieb, the attorney for former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss who were defamed by Giuliani's baseless conspiracy theories. Jen continues the conversation with Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann discussing how Giuliani will pay, and whether others might be deterred from engaging in political smears. Jen is also joined by Congressman Joe Neguse for reaction to the baseless impeachment proceedings launched by House Republicans. Finally, Jen speaks to the families of American hostages who shared their concerns about their loved ones after visiting the White House this week. 

Jen Psaki sounds the alarm about the GOP's favorable response to Donald Trump's incendiary rhetoric, which increasingly mirrors the dehumanizing language of fascist dictators. The Atlantic staff writer, Mark Leibovich and ABC News Chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl discuss why Trump's base can't seem to get enough. Jen is also joined by George Conway and Claire McCaskill to break down the latest ProPublica story on Justice Clarence Thomas, who received gifts from wealthy conservatives after reportedly complaining about his personal finances in 2000. Jen also discusses Nikki Haley's prospects in the New Hampshire primary with the state's Governor, Chris Sununu, who endorsed Haley last week. Finally, Jen reflects on the tragedy that struck the Biden family in 1972, when Joe Biden's wife and baby daughter were killed in a car accident.

Jen Psaki is joined by President Obama's 2012 campaign manager, Jim Messina, and The Bulwark's, Tim Miller to preview the 2024 election, which will likely be the most consequential of our lifetime. Legal analyst Andrew Weissmann joins to discuss the dangers of a second Trump term. And in the latest "Exit Interview," Rep. Anna Eshoo talks about being the only Armenian in congress, shattering glass ceilings in government, and what life looks like after she officially retires. Dr. Vivek Murthy also stops by to talk about loneliness during the holidays and ways to stay positive. Finally, Bobby Berk of "Queer Eye" sits down with Jen to talk about his new book, his upbringing, and the importance of loving your home.

Jen Psaki rings in the new year with a countdown to the Iowa caucuses. She is joined by The Des Moines Register's Chief Politics reporter, Brianne Pfannenstiel and former Obama campaign manager, David Plouffe. Later, Jen sits down with Officer Harry Dunn of the US Capitol Police, whose new book "Standing My Ground," recounts his experience on January 6th. Reflecting on positive change in the new year, Jen spotlights the Dole Foundation, which seeks to help veterans and their caregivers, like Jennifer Ostan who joins Jen to talk about caring for her husband who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Finally, Jen looks ahead to the 2024 Olympic Games with a discussion with to two Paralympic athletes about their personal journeys.