The Blueprint with Jen Psaki

In a special episode, Jennifer Palmieri and the West Wing’s Bradley Whitford break down this week’s 2024 winners and losers, including what Mike Pence’s exit from the race means for the GOP and why MN Rep. Dean Phillips’ long-shot primary challenge against President Biden could backfire. Plus, MSNBC legal analyst Andrew Weissmann joins us to dig into Donald Trump’s hellish legal week and what his...

How can Democrats do a better job of messaging to voters? Which party is hurt more by Independent candidates? And are poll numbers as helpful as pundits claim? In this episode, Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri answer your listener questions. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. You'll also get exclusive bonus con...

President Biden makes his second trip to an active war zone -- his most dangerous trip yet. Jennifer Palmieri and Claire McCaskill talk to MSNBC’s Jen Psaki about the reasons behind Biden’s decision to visit Israel and how he navigates this tricky situation ahead of 2024. Plus, Donald Trump seems to be trapped in a real-life episode of “Law & Order,” spending more and more time in a courtroom. But...

The Israel-Hamas war is already shaking up the 2024 race, with President Biden projecting a strong image on the world stage while Donald Trump faces major backlash for praising Hezbollah. Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri warn about possible parallels with the Iraq War and dig into how that could change the election. Plus, Steve Kornacki is back to tell us which party should be more worried a...

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri to break down the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and what it means for the Republican party and 2024. Plus, this week’s spotlight on two women from across the ideological spectrum: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Sen. Laphonza Butler (D-CA). To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS...

Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, what he thinks about House Republicans’ impeachment effort that polls show voters want nothing to do with. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium...

Jennifer Palmieri and Claire McCaskill break down this week’s winners and losers on the campaign trail, including how Rep. Lauren Boebert’s public groping session could doom her party in 2024. Plus, how Donald Trump’s abortion comments may have provided an opening for his GOP rivals in Iowa and at the second Republican primary debate. To listen to the shows in this feed and other MS podcasts witho...

How do you win an unprecedented election that could see a criminally indicted ex-president take on the current Commander in Chief? How do you win crucial down-ballot races that will ultimately shape the power dynamics for whoever wins the White House? And how do you win over voters – of ANY party -- when mistrust in leadership is at an all-time high? Our hosts, Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmie...