Series synopsis
Inside with Jen Psaki is an American talk television series that premiered on MSNBC on March 19, 2023. It ended on April 28, 2025. It stars Jen Psaki.
Jen Psaki breaks down the biggest issues of the week, featuring one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.
Premise
Jen Psaki breaks down the biggest issues of the week, featuring one-on-one interviews with newsmakers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jen Psaki as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Hakeem Jeffries as Self - House Minority Leader
- Gretchen Whitmer as Self - Governor of Michigan
- Eric Adams as Self - New York City Mayor
- Eric Holder as Self
- Maxwell Frost as Self
- Bernie Sanders as Self - Senator
- Cyrus Vance Jr. as Self - Former Manhattan District Attorney
- Justin J. Pearson as Self - Former Tennessee State Representative
- Catherine Cortez Masto as Self - Senator
- Jamaal Bowman as Self - Representative
- John Kerry as Self
- Jim Messina as Self
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 162 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 47 | March 19, 2023 | October 2, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 77 | January 7, 2024 | September 30, 2024 |
| Season 3 | 38 | January 4, 2025 | April 28, 2025 |
| Season 2023 | 0 | March 19, 2023 | December 31, 2023 |
| Season 2024 | 0 | January 7, 2024 | December 29, 2024 |
| Season 2025 | 0 | January 5, 2025 | April 28, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 19, 2023 | March 19, 2023 |
| 2 | March 26, 2023 | March 26, 2023 |
| 3 | April 2, 2023 | April 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 7, 2024 | January 7, 2024 |
| 2 | January 8, 2024 | January 8, 2024 |
| 3 | January 14, 2024 | January 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 5, 2025 | January 5, 2025 |
| 2 | January 6, 2025 | January 6, 2025 |
| 3 | January 12, 2025 | January 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 19, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 26, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jen Psaki is joined by Congressman Jamie Raskin to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to take up the case surrounding Donald Trump's ballot eligibility after his role in the insurrection. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows also joins Jen to talk about her ruling that bars Trump him from the state's primary ballot. Plus with voters in Iowa days away from the caucuses, Jen talks to Sarah Longwell, who has been conducting focus groups of GOP voters, for some insight into what's on their minds. And Jen breaks down the legacy of embattled NRA leader Wayne LaPierre on the heels of his resignation. |
January 7, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jen Psaki examines how Joe Biden and Donald Trump are basically living on different planets when it comes to their approach to American democracy. ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl discusses his new reporting on Trump's inaction on January 6th, and Howard Law School Professor Sherrilyn Ifill reacts to President Biden's remarks comparing Trump's election denialism to the aftermath of the Civil War, when former Confederate states were unwilling to accept defeat. Former Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe joins Jen to discuss Former President Obama's concerns about Biden's reelection campaign, and Plouffe also reacts to Obama's reported desire to see someone like him join the Biden team. Finally, Jen welcomes back Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, who talks about January 6th and Rep. Elise Stefanik's refusal to certify the results of the next election. Pelosi also reacts to Trump's remarks that he'd like to see the American economy crash within the next 12 months. |
January 8, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Just a day before Iowa caucus-goers cast the first votes of the 2024 election, Jen Psaki highlights key takeaways from the final Des Moines Register poll and previews what the results might mean for the Republican field. Former Senior Advisor to President Obama and Pod Save America co-host, Dan Pfeiffer and Tim Miller of The Bulwark join Jen with their analysis. Jen is also joined by Congressman Adam Schiff to talk about how Trump's baseless claim of "presidential immunity" would put any occupant of the White House above the law. She also discusses the recent uptick in swatting attacks on the judges, prosecutors and other public officials involved in Trump's legal cases with legal analysts Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann. Finally, Jen visits Biden campaign headquarters in Delaware for a series of exclusive interviews on the President's reelection strategy, speaking to Communications Director Michael Tyler, Deputy Campaign Manager Rob Flaherty, as well as Principal Deputy Campaign manager, Quentin Fulks. |
January 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jen Psaki dives into the drama filled re-election of speaker Mike Johnson, and how aggressive moves by the Democrats could be the key to regaining power down the line. She is joined by James Carville to discuss what Democrats got wrong in November and where to go from here. Next, Jen is joined by Representative Jim Clyburn for a wide-ranging interview, including his thoughts ahead of the four-year anniversary of the violent January 6 insurrection and how Democrats can find common ground with Republicans in the new Congress. Then, legal experts Neal Katyal and Andrew Weissmann join the show to discuss Judge Merchan's orders for Donald Trump to be sentenced in his hush money case and why Merchan signaled that he will not be sentencing Trump to jail time. Later, Jen breaks down the GOP's attempts to falsely tie the New Orleans terrorist attack to the border and how it reveals their larger goal of stoking fears as groundwork for their extreme immigration policies. Finally, Jen is joined by former DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss the latest updates on the Bourbon Street attack and how Trump's disinformation distracts from the real investigative efforts being conducted by law enforcement. |
January 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jen Psaki reflects on the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, including the importance of peaceful transfers of power following Kamala Harris certifying her loss to Donald Trump. Jen is joined by Representative Jamie Raskin to discuss the weaknesses of the electoral college system and what he makes of Trump's plans to pardon Jan. 6 rioters. Next, former U.S. Capitol Police Sergeant Aquilino Gonell joins Jen to discuss how he is dealing with the trauma he experienced protecting the Capitol that day. Then, Senator Andy Kim joins Jen for a wide-ranging interview, discussing his takeaways from Jan. 6 and his priorities heading into a new Congress. Later, Jen shares some thoughts on VP Harris joining the short list of sitting vice presidents who have humbly certified their own defeat- a stark difference from how Trump handled his loss four years ago. Finally, Senator Raphael Warnock joins the show to reflect on President Jimmy Carter's powerful legacy and what will stick with him most from his close relationship with the former president. |
January 6, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Jen Psaki breaks down the latest updates on the deadly wildfires in southern California, including Donald Trump's efforts to place blame and distract the public rather than offer any real solutions. Jen shares her wide-ranging interview with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, covering Trump's promise to annex Canada as the 51st U.S. state, the assistance his country is offering to combat the ongoing wildfires, his decision to resign, and more. Next, Jen covers the latest in Trump's legal battles as efforts to hold him accountable come to a close, with Special Counsel Jack Smith quietly resigning and Trump being sentenced to an "unconditional discharge". Jen is joined by legal expert Andrew Weissmann to discuss what may be the final chapter in Trump's legal troubles, as well as the incoming President's promises to pardon January 6th defendants. Later, Jen breaks down the rampant disinformation about the wildfires being propagated by the right-wing that are making response efforts even more difficult. She is joined by The New York Times reporter David Wallace-Wells to discuss the real-world impact of the wildfires that continue to rage across Los Angeles county and how our society can mitigate and prevent similar disasters in the future. Finally, Jen interviews Representative Judy Chu, who represents a district affected by the wildfires, to share a glimpse into the diverse communities she represents who will now have to rebuild their entire lives in the wake of mass destruction. |
January 12, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MSNBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 19, 2023 |
| Last aired | April 28, 2025 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |