The Briefing with Jen Psaki
The Briefing with Jen Psaki is a political news program on MSNBC hosted by former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki airing Tuesdays through Fridays at 9:00 pm ET. The program originally began on March 19, 2023, as a Sunday program titled Inside with Jen Psaki, and quickly became one of MSNBC's most-watched weekend programs, leading it to be expanded to Mondays. On May 6, 2025, the program was retitled to its current name and moved into MSNBC's primetime lineup.
History
The program Psaki described the original concept of the Sunday show as aiming to step back and provide viewers with a "big picture" take on the week's events, avoiding overt partisanship, while maintaining her authentic voice as a former campaign and communications official for Democratic politicians. The show debuted on March 19, 2023 and became MSNBC's most-watched weekend premiere since January 2019. Originally airing on Sundays at noon, the program expanded to Monday evenings in 2023 as the lead-in for The Rachel Maddow Show. Inside's Sunday episodes were MSNBC's highest rated program on weekends.
Following the 2024 United States presidential election, the program was retitled The Briefing with Jen Psaki and moved into the 9 p.m. time slot in MSNBC's primetime lineup on May 6, 2025, replacing Alex Wagner Tonight.
Production
The Briefing with Jen Psaki is broadcast from NBC News studios near the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.