Listen to MSNBC’s Special Coverage of President Trump’s address to Congress, the longest one ever at roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes, on March 4th, 2025. During the evening, Trump blamed Biden for the price of eggs, touted the new administration's aggressive cuts to the federal workforce and made his case for how “America is back,” as some Democrats walked out of the chamber in protest. Hear Rachel Maddow and team fact check and react to some of Trump’s remarks, along with the Democratic response ...
Mar 05, 2025•2 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Democrats would do well to listen to the leaders in their party who know how to communicate. Whether on the economy, green jobs, or the future of chip manufacturing, former Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan has a way of talking about these issues that resonates and makes sense to people. He joined Jen Psaki in this episode to share some insights into how Democrats can rethink and reframe the issues that matter most to the party. They also take a beat to talk about JD Vance, the nostalgia of small-town A...
Mar 03, 2025•48 min•Ep 250304•Transcript available on Metacast The political reality is, Democrats are not in charge of anything right now in Washington. So, in this episode, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki wanted to check in with party organizer and fierce voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams about how Democrats can find their way out of the wilderness and prepare for the next wave of elections. Rather than resisting what is in front of them, Stacey talks about insisting on what Dems want to see from their leaders. And she frames up how to gather the fortitude to stand ...
Mar 03, 2025•46 min•Ep 250303•Transcript available on Metacast Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois is not your average progressive. He is a billionaire with an activist upbringing, in a family that prioritized advocating for the people who need it most. MSNBC's Jen Psaki wanted to get a sense of his approach to governing in this second Trump term and why priorities like raising the minimum wage and ending his state’s grocery tax are front of mind for him. They also talk about the reality of a rigged system and the dangerous precedent set when an unelected citi...
Feb 24, 2025•44 min•Ep 250225•Transcript available on Metacast Jemele Hill has made a name for herself speaking truth to power as a journalist. She is also masterful at synthesizing the intersection of sports and politics. During his first administration, Hill was willing to go where many of her peers wouldn’t when she famously called out Donald Trump. Jen Psaki sits down with the “Spolitics” host and Atlantic writer to get her take on what she thinks Democrats should be doing to show voters they are willing to fight back. Want to listen to this show withou...
Feb 24, 2025•49 min•Ep 250224•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki sits down with former CNN primetime anchor turned independent journalist, Don Lemon. Don talks about the new perspective he has gained from ditching the formality of a studio and becoming a leaner, meaner media machine. And they touch on how Democrats have been slower to catch up to the evolving media ecosystem. Don believes the Democratic party, despite their ‘big tent’ legacy, are shooting themselves in the foot by having some outdated purity tests that only ...
Feb 17, 2025•45 min•Ep 250218•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Jen Psaki talks with her former boss Rahm Emanuel about what he thinks Democrats need to do to win again. He offers his trademark candor on where Democrats slipped up in 2024, but also talks about what the future can look like. He stresses the value of who the messengers are, the damage of litmus tests to winning and the importance of running someone in every single race from school boards to Congress. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple P...
Feb 17, 2025•45 min•Ep 250217•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki”, Jen sits down with social media darling and provocateur Jack Schlossberg to hone in on how conservatives have come to be the loudest voices online, while Democrats seem to have just ceded the ground. They talk about how to reach young voters – young men specifically – and why Dem’s reluctance to make mistakes has cost them. Want to listen to this show without ads? Sign up for MSNBC Premium on Apple Podcasts.
Feb 10, 2025•42 min•Ep 250211•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” a new podcast from MSNBC looking to shed some light on the state of the Democratic party and how to win again. On this first episode, the conversation starts like many across the country– with football. Governor Wes Moore of Maryland is no stranger to the sport and his approach to the game often aligns with his approach to politics: be a team player, and if you see a play- be bold. Governor Moore talks about his life coming up in Maryland and what led h...
Feb 10, 2025•36 min•Ep 250210•Transcript available on Metacast As Democrats continue to dust themselves off after big losses in 2024, MSNBC’s Jen Psaki examines what’s next for the party. On “The Blueprint with Jen Psaki,” she dives into two crucial questions: where do Democrats stand in this moment? And how can they win again? With a format built for real conversations and necessary pushback, Jen sits down with some of the left’s biggest names to talk about confronting Trump 2.0 and how the party can shape the future they’d like to see. This is a space for...
Feb 09, 2025•54 sec•Transcript available on Metacast Introducing “Trumpland with Alex Wagner.” On “Trumpland,” MSNBC’s Alex Wagner takes a break from the anchor chair to get out into the field and speak with the people on the frontlines of Trump’s policies—and promises. Listen to the full first episode here, as Alex travels to DC—but not for the inauguration. Hours after President Trump was in sworn into office for the second time, he began issuing a series of presidential pardons for the January 6th insurrection. Listen along as Alex speaks to th...
Jan 24, 2025•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to the inaugural ceremony of Donald Trump inside the Capitol rotunda as he and his vice president, JD Vance, take the oath of office. After a peaceful transfer of power, Trump delivers his inaugural speech, followed by analysis from Rachel Maddow, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid and the entire MSNBC team. Stay tuned to MSNBC for continuing coverage of the first 100 Days at MSNBC.com.
Jan 20, 2025•2 hr 14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Full audio of President Joe Biden's farewell remarks from the Oval Office on January 15th. The president’s prime-time speech hit on key achievements of his administration, including today’s announcement of a ceasefire deal in the Middle East. On his way out of office, Biden reiterated his belief in the American project, while warning of an “oligarchy taking shape in America,” mis- and disinformation, and abuses of power. Listen to the full speech here. And for the latest updates on the incoming ...
Jan 16, 2025•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast There is no sugar-coating it, Democrats got walloped across the board. On "How to Win 2024 " , Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by hosts of MSNBC’s “The Weekend” to analyze the surprising margins of Trump’s win and what they mean for our democracy and our values. Michael Steele, Alicia Menendez and Symone Sanders Townsend team up with Claire to give some context to how this result unfolded, what to prepare for in a second Trump administration and ways big and small to keep up the fight to move...
Nov 08, 2024•42 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Former President Donald Trump is now the projected winner in the 2024 race for the White House, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris with an unprecedented and polarizing campaign. Following Harris’ concession speech on Wednesday afternoon, MSNBC journalists gathered to discuss what’s next for the Democratic party and what to expect in a second Trump term. Listen to the full MSNBC special here, led by Rachel Maddow along with Chris Hayes, Joy Reid, Jen Psaki, Lawrence O’Donnell, Ari Melber, and...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a crowd of supporters at Howard University, her alma mater, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where she formally conceded the presidential race to President-Elect Donald Trump. She reassured the crowd that her fight was not over, saying “I know many people feel we are entering a dark time. [...] Let us fill the sky with the light of billions and billions of stars, the light of truth, optimism and service.” Listen to the full speech here. And for the latest ...
Nov 07, 2024•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen to key moments from MSNBC’s live analysis of Election Night. Before NBC made a call in the overall race, former President Donald Trump was already appearing victorious at a speech in Palm Beach, FL. He delivered remarks after projected wins in Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, with the results in remaining battleground states still unknown. Rachel Maddow leads our discussion, along with Ari Melber, Joy Reid, Chris Hayes, Alex Wagner, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Stephanie Ruhle. Plus:...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast One candidate called for unity and promised to be a leader for all Americans on the Ellipse. The other continued a grievance tour and promised mass deportations amid a “love fest” at MSG. On this last episode before the election, Senator Claire McCaskill is joined again by Symone Sanders Townsend, former senior advisor to Vice President Harris, and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend . They tally the closing arguments of both candidates and the incredible volume of dark money in this election. Then, ...
Oct 31, 2024•49 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by Michael Steele, former RNC Chair and co-host of MSNBC’s "The Weekend ", to analyze both candidates' final stretch strategies, as millions of Americans on both sides of the aisle cast their votes early. Then, Illinois Congresswoman and registered nurse Lauren Underwood explains why-- beyond the Dobbs decision-- senior care, prescription drug prices, maternal care and healthcare affordability are all on the ballot. And before they wrap up, Claire an...
Oct 24, 2024•49 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast With three weeks to go and early voting reaching record numbers, the campaigns are circling around their drastically disparate final pitches to voters. This week, MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to highlightTrump’s stark vision of the “enemies from within”, while Harris speaks to the center- and a combative Bret Baier on Fox News. Then, Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii lays out the vice president's framework to ease the housing crisis, what it means to go...
Oct 18, 2024•40 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast While both candidates continue to crisscross the nation’s battlegrounds, Vice President Harris is also doing something former President Trump is not: interviews in traditional and new media. This week, Republican communications veteran Brendan Buck joins former Senator Claire McCaskill to look at the media strategies of both campaigns, and why Trump continues to derail GOP efforts to embrace early voting. Then, former Border Czar, Alan Bersin, speaks to an 80% reduction in border crossings since...
Oct 10, 2024•42 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast Election Day is around the corner and Vice President Kamala Harris could become the first woman, first Black woman, and first South-Asian to sit in the Oval Office. In light of this moment, we’re resharing our 2020 series “Kamala: Next in Line,” from MSNBC and Wondery. Hosted by Joy Reid, "Next In Line" is an intimate and immersive look into what drives Harris, what her critics say about her, and how she arrived at this historic moment. This is a special program for our MSNBC Premium subscribers...
Oct 09, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast After Tuesday’s Vice-presidential debate, viewers were left feeling some nostalgia from debates past: heavy on policy, politeness, and comity. This week, Claire McCaskill is joined once again by her friend and former Senate colleague Heidi Heitkamp. They tick through the particulars from a relatively genial debate, and while it won’t likely move the needle much, it exposed the two distinct faces of JD Vance. Then, former Obama chief strategist David Axelrod stops in to shed some light on what th...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Senator JD Vance and Governor Tim Walz made the cases for their respective running mates in a vice-presidential debate hosted by CBS Tuesday night. Listen to the full debate here, along with analysis by Rachel Maddow, Nicolle Wallace, Joy Reid, Ari Melber, Chris Hayes, Lawrence O’Donnell, Stephanie Ruhle, and Jen Psaki, plus Alex Wagner’s live coverage from the spin room. And visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election....
Oct 02, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast With 40 days to go and voters paying attention, Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump are vying for the upper hand when it comes to their plans for the economy and border security. Former Senator Claire McCaskill distills who has the winning arguments with her co-host this week, former chair of the RNC and co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, Michael Steele. The duo then get some insights into the integrity of our election process and why we should all feel good about the saf...
Sep 26, 2024•48 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle sat down with Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh Wednesday night for an exclusive interview. It’s the VP’s first solo network interview since she became the Democratic nominee for president and comes just six weeks before election day. Listen to the full interview here and visit msnbc.com for more coverage in the lead up to the election.
Sep 26, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast After Sunday’s second apparent assassination attempt, former Senator Claire McCaskill and former Harris senior advisor Symone Sanders Townsend reflect on the volatility of the moment, and the importance of taking down the temperature, while not shying away from calling out incendiary comments intended to stoke the flames. Then, the co-founder of Men4Choice , Oren Jacobson, joins the dynamic duo to break down his mission to reframe reproductive choice from being a ‘women's issue’ to one that men ...
Sep 19, 2024•44 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast On the fourth and final episode of our “The Threat of Project 2025” series, Chris Hayes speaks with Grist climate reporter Zoya Teirstein for her take on Project 2025’s impact on climate and the environment, especially in communities already suffering from climate-related catastrophes. Then, Dr. Vernon Morris , a professor of chemistry and atmospheric sciences at Arizona State University, shares his experience working with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the important wor...
Sep 16, 2024•43 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast On the third episode of “The Threat of Project 2025,” Jen Psaki speaks with the ACLU’s Deputy Director for Transgender Justice, Chase Strangio , to discuss Project 2025’s specific language against LGBTQ+ people and how its policies aim to criminalize trans existence. Then, a look at the real-life consequences for trans people and their families who have been displaced due to restrictive bans on gender-affirming care as Jen speaks to Debi Jackson , a mom who’s been fighting for the safety of her ...
Sep 16, 2024•42 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast 67.1 million people tuned in Tuesday night to see how Vice President Kamala Harris’ vision for America would contrast with former President Donald Trump’s. And, by all accounts, she met the moment. This week, former Senator Claire McCaskill is joined by MSNBC political analyst Elise Jordan to talk about what the Cheney's and Taylor Swift have in common, and Harris’ need to get specific on her economic message to sway those still undecided voters. Then: Harris campaign senior advisor and spokespe...
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