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Jen Psaki Prepares for Primetime Debut as MSNBC Overhauls Programming

The former Biden press secretary will host 'The Briefing' starting May 6, taking over Rachel Maddow's weekday slot Tuesday through Friday.

FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki waves goodbye at her last press briefing at the White House in Washington, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, April 1, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
FILE - White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Jan. 28, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Overview

  • Jen Psaki's new MSNBC show, 'The Briefing,' will premiere on May 6 and air Tuesday through Friday at 9 p.m. ET, replacing Rachel Maddow's weekday time slot.
  • Rachel Maddow will transition to a one-night-a-week schedule on Mondays after wrapping her 100-day weekday run following President Trump's re-inauguration.
  • MSNBC's programming shakeup, led by new president Rebecca Kutler, includes canceling several weekend shows and repositioning key talent.
  • Psaki acknowledged that MSNBC's predominantly liberal audience expects critical coverage of President Trump, but stated she has editorial freedom in shaping her show.
  • The network's changes come as MSNBC navigates its separation from NBCUniversal and reflects on its role in a polarized political and media landscape.