Jen Psaki with Lawrence O'Donnell - Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World

Former White House Press Secretary and current MSNBC host Jen Psaki talks with Lawrence O'Donnell about her memoir, Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World. Recorded May 8, 2024, at The 92nd Street Y, New York.
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[@dragonfolkstudios]

What a Brilliant treat! Two of my heroes...Ever so grateful that Jen and Lawrence grace this universe!☮💙

[@TrumpFanNetwork2]

LMAO @ you!! 😂😂😂

[@raphysoucy83]

⁠@@TrumpFanNetwork2You should send a tweet to your master making sure he doesn’t call his wife Mercedes or Stormy perhaps. 😂😂😂@UTroll

[@veebxl]

Isn't it, if one could frame this video and watch it on the wall like a piece of art of the conversation and words . They're both so amazing. I wish I could translate her book to German for my daughter... :)

[@latebloomer7191]

Echo that

[@billyboyblue1539]

You are completely delusional --but what is new with MSNBC viewers?--

[@lkfs55]

Two of my favorite people who i respect and love listening to.

[@billyboyblue1539]

Good God

[@yowie369]

​@@billyboyblue1539 you hate how Limbaugh is gone right?

[@kaceykelly7222]

It is amazing people like Jen and Lawrence that give me hope for this country's future. We need to hear more from them!

[@marcellacantoni8128]

lawrence o’donnell is a gem

[@trapero09]

Absolutely true.

[@veebxl]

Both ❤

[@jcindahouse]

If you think that a piece of human excrement is a gem. Then yes he’s a real gem.

[@andreakohlhaussen7556]

These two together… brilliant!!! I admire and love both of them👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@shermanefouche4162]

Also, Jen Psaki is like Rachel Maddow. I learned so much from her.

[@kimberlytanner8739]

Me too.i love them n trust what they say....does it get any better than them...

[@beverlywatson885]

They give me hope for the future of America-such intelligence and class - which has been so lacking in the Trump era - keep up the good work 😊😊

[@Anabee3]

SAME!

[@janetjohnson7409]

I agree and she’s just so normal!

[@Frenchblue8]

​​@@kimberlytanner8739absolutely amazing role models for women, working mothers, and a gay woman making it in a straight man's world

[@ronismith9883]

I loved my job, too, and always told my daughter that I was a better mother because of work, not in spite of it. Working women should have that choice!!!

[@lisamcbarron6047]

Had this saved to my "watch later" due to a busy week. SOOOOO glad I did/am now watching this. Lawrence O'Donnell is in my opinion, the BEST out there and he has zero problem highlighting other's accomplishments, other's intelligence and professionalism and expertise.......and yes, he's correct: Jen Psaki was the greatest press secretary we've had.

[@bessmahaneypilates8638]

Jen and Lawrence ❤❤❤

[@tym33378]

Thank you both!! Love it! ❤

[@soaringkite2673]

Love these two! Can we do the reverse and have Jen interview Lawrence? ❤

[@dlcs1406]

Jen Psaki is the best there ever was and could never be matched. Ever

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Those stories about Jen's pregnancy made me tear up a little. Children are indeed a blessing, but SO MANY of us struggle with unsympathetic workplaces where we almost feel punished by parenthood.

[@JMack42]

True and it makes me so sad bc people have to work (at least a majority of people do).

[@dustinstoker]

All serial killers were children

[@lorinelson5383]

Try being pregnant and job hunting

[@joanmurphy2166]

Enjoying this so much. Thank you both.

[@maybeebuzzy2265]

Two of my fave commentators. Phone off for the next hour🐝

[@brendacurrie358]

Brilliant conversation ✨✨✨

[@ingridgrattidge5887]

Thank you both for all and everything you do today and have done! Thank you both ever so much for! ❤❤❤

[@dlcs1406]

Jen Psaki is mesmerizing. I watched the White House briefings every single day because of her brilliance, clarity, astounding knowledge and her ability to handle anything that came her way. 💖 I just love seeing her and Lawrence O'Donnell on the same platform. What a treat!

[@jacquelinephillips1608]

I just love the both of you, watch you guys all the time, your shows are GREAT, TY SO MUCH!!!! VOTE BLUE 🔵🔵🔵🔵🔵

[@privateperson4842]

🌊 for the 🌎

[@kateoconnell2984]

Jen and Laurence are a breath of fresh air speaking the truth with such humility. Insightful interview

[@dlcs1406]

What a wonderful matchup! I could listen for more hours. Please do this again

[@TheSuzanne6767]

I am so thankful for both of you!

[@realtalkwithLorin]

I love you both❤❤

[@YvonneLeFort-x3b]

Oh yes !! My two favourite people . Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤❤

[@146agi122]

I started watching MSNBC with Rachel, then added Lawrence and now Jen. I feel I get the best information about our southern neighbour's political drama and their hellish economical rollercoaster ride. Posting from Toronto.

[@YvonneLeFort-x3b]

@@146agi122they’re so fabulous !

[@judychandler8485]

I love this interview..and Lawrence is right..Jen Psaki was one of the very best press secretaries ever !!

[@shermanefouche4162]

2 people I listen to regularly

[@joannecleve4718]

This is so fantastic. I love both of them 💓 💗 💕 ♥️ 💖 ❤️ 💓...

[@jerrydeanswanson79]

Good morning, guys. Great show...so interesting...thanks. And hello from Wisconsin!

[@robertorobles-od7tz]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Make America Strong Again! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MASA MASA, MUFASA MASA! … MASA MASA, MUFASA MASA! … MASA MASA, MUFASA MASA! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@manita2653]

⁠@@robertorobles-od7tz what does Mufasa mean? What is mufasa time?

[@cathypreston1095]

Thank you both. This is most delightful and insightful interview and Book. What a hoot to enjoy such great lessons from Say More: Work, the White House, and the World.

[@garrybrown3165]

Thank you both for sharing your remarkable communications skills. "Say More" (Audible) taught me a great deal of recent history as well! Great listen. I also love the Psaki Bombs.

[@joannecleve4718]

Bahahaha! You two are fabulous together. I love ❤️ your walk down memory lane. I'll have a new book to purchase. Thank you Jen.. VOTE BLUE 🇺🇸 💙 America, VOTE 🇺🇸 BLUE.

[@andreahenry3900]

I have Enjoyed this Interview Assessment with Lawrence & Jen! Thanks for Sharing! Lots of Valuable Lessons Learnt! ❤❤

[@worldpeace8187]

You both are a beautiful gift to humanity & our country. 🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸

[@kathleenaustin327]

Thank you both for everything you do. The honesty and integrity is very much appreciated!!!💪👍🥰

[@kaliarisam7868]

Fabulous interview with two of my favorite people. ❤

[@lorainyocky7228]

Had to interrupt watching Midway during the video to navigate laboriously over to Amazon and buy the Kindle version of Ms. Psaki's book!! Now have to wait to read even though I also want to watch the whole hour. I do not watch television, don't even own one. I do watch O'Donnell via MSNBC on my cheap not-smart phone as often as possible. I prefer his honest, straightforward approach to reporting to most TV edited news.

[@jameskelso839]

Thanks, guys, great show. I have watched both of you on MSNBC, but, have had little idea what Jens background was until today. I am glad to learn her history is in such great places as White House Press Secretary and other well connected occupations. I am now very interested in her book, too. Thanks again.

[@malagupta4289]

What a great entertaining hour. Two of the best with witty and wonderful conversation and incidents. I loved listening to every minute of it sitting in India!

[@debraallender7444]

Awesome interview! Lawrence made me want to buy Jen's book! This doesn't always happen after these style of interviews. I often think, "what else could I learn?" Not this time! Loved Jen and Lawrence together. I am looking forward to Jen's book!

[@Suzibird307]

Two of my favorite peeps !!

[@RobinLamb-kw7cp]

Enjoy listening to these two. I learn so much from them.

[@sharonslocum3798]

Adore Jen Psaki. And Lawrence O'Donnell. I like Karine but Jen was the best press secty. Thank you to all who do the rough jobs.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Brilliant conversation between two of my favourite MSNBC people👏👏👏👏👏

[@JMack42]

Outstanding! Two of my favorite people; just great and I love and respect them both so much.

[@DrNancyLivingCoCreatively]

Brilliant. A woman with support can be an excellent spokeswoman. This is big. 💙

[@charlesmarsh316]

Wonderful conversation! Such a joy to see two such amazing individuals sharing ideas.

[@owennovenski4794]

Very much appreciated. Thanks to you both from New Zealand, where I now reside as an American buried by questions from Kiwis asking me to explain the infantile, contradictory, hypocritical nature of the place, the racial divide and economic disparity, the gender inequality (New Zealand had brought fourth a woman’s right to vote way before America), the ever expansive and often diabolical nature of its use of the military, the declining lifespan, poor educational opportunities, the religious absurdities bordering always on cultish behaviour, the lack of general civic understanding and declining responsibility towards the purpose of such and the unwavering use of a disproportionate amount of global resources without accountability, frankly, I’m exhausted. Now add to that, an attempt to explain why an ex-president twice impeached, four times indicted, in court on nearly ninety felony counts is falling asleep during the proceedings and a Supreme Court judge has his American flag flying upside down apparently in sympathy with insurgents who’ve committed treason leads me to wonder if I should direct them to both of you, who are far more qualified to articulate the issues, explain the historical context more fully while giving the listener some tools with which to navigate the next decade? Indeed, and you get paid! My narratives are of considerably less quality, not nearly as inspirational, lack journalistic credentials and receive no remuneration. So thanks, or as they say more likely from here; cheers!

[@privateperson4842]

I agree! Also, that the democratic party is wanting to shore-up soc sec, unions, quality health care & public education; make it easier to vote; oversight on private prisons; separation of church(es) and state; they acknowlege that there are many reasons that abortions are needed and neccesary and that a governmental commottee shouldn't be the ones deciding her fate. Democrats have more of a 'live and let live' approach to society, believing that if someone is gay and wants to be married, they should have that right. One would think only the company CEO's would vote for republicans. Democrats also respect science and scientists and know that climate change due to (human-caused) global warming is at a crisis level. 🌊for the 🌎

[@beverlywatson885]

As a New Zealand citizen- I empathise with your pain and hope you are enjoying living here 😊

[@owennovenski4794]

@@beverlywatson885 I do love it here. I’ve been here now for quite some time. I was made aware rather early on of the influence American culture had on New Zealanders, both bad and good. There’s considerable evidence that the more politically cynical aspects of American media has unfortunately been penetrating the New Zealand political as well as social sensibilities and I find that worrisome. Perhaps I overreact and critical thinking will prevail.

[@peacenow4456]

Excellence, integrity and morality personified times two...

[@carlettabenjamin9652]

I love watching you both on the news.

[@timojimenez6012]

She so awesome!

[@terrijohnson9188]

I love you both! I have told my daughters to read Jen's book and I am going to read it. Thank you both for being such incredible human beings! And thank you for your service to our country. We need more of you!

[@GailGregg-p4o]

Jen psaki was the very best press secretary ever

[@laurameans7904]

I love both of these great people.

[@laurawhite739]

Two of the best 👌 ❤❤

[@DETROIT1948]

Thank You , Sister & Brother. Excellent Show!

[@lkfs55]

I believe it’s perfectly wonderful to lay in bed with your kids at night and have conversations. I did this with my kids until I think my son was 14 years old. When the parent gets to spend that special alone time with their child, that’s all that matters. They remember it to this day and I believe they’re well adjusted children because of it.

[@mjf3810]

Wonderful discussion! You are both amazing! Can't wait to read Jen's book!

[@brendacurrie358]

love Lawrence - he’s brilliant!!!

[@ACE-zo6st]

I hope Jen's book "Say More" is in paperback soon so I can afford to give it as gifts. (My friends value the content more than the cover material.)

[@PhilipShoebridge]

Fabulous stuff. Starts with being a mother, being a parent. And how profound a perspective this is. Top, top stories. Lots and lots to enjoy here.

[@nancydouglas8772]

We love you both.❤. Keep up the amazing work that you both are doing.

[@Tichaba124]

What a wonderful broadcast! We needed to hear both of you today!!!

[@sormcmxcix]

It is 4am Saturday 25 May 2024 here in Australia. I wake to this combination… awwww it’s going to be a fantastic weekend

[@terrywhite4451]

Very enjoyable discussion, love you both

[@gailwood2734]

This is an absolutely amazing channel and an absolutely amazing conversation between Lawrence and Jen! What a treat 💙🇺🇸

[@CarrieLeto]

12 weeks of maternity leave??? In Canada we get up to 18 months.

[@donttrudd2310]

Actually, few jobs give women maternity leave in the US, and it's getting worse, not better. At the same time, abortions - even to save the life of the mother- even if the fetus is dead inside the woman - is illegal in some states. At the same time, it's illegal to take medication to prevent pregnancy. Basically, the conservative idea is that women should not be allowed to work or vote.

[@nicknguyen77]

Lawrence is such a good, thoughtful, well spoken man. Glad to see him and Jen, who's another decent person talk together and share their life experiences for the future... it's important we learn how to think, act, and guide our future generations... I am happy we have folks like Lawrence and Jen sharing and hopefully preparing our kids for the world ahead of them... everyone getting along in years hopefully have the longer perspective in mind...

[@elendilnz]

Loved this interview ❤️❤️🇳🇿🇺🇸

[@wolfdreams2000]

This was great! Both Laurence and Jen are amazing 💜

[@MichelleMMP-z4l]

Absolutely fantastic! You're both amazing and excellent in all phases of the jobs you've had. Many thanks to you both. 💙💙👍👍💙💙

[@TheOleHermit]

Excellent interview with Jen, one of the few sincere, reliably truthful political news sources of MSM. Jen gives US hope. 💙

[@garrettsamson1]

Outstanding. What a blessing to have such an intelligent, interesting and inspiring human.

[@susangreene6449]

This has been a great interview. One of the best. Thank you.

[@KathrynTanner-t8f]

Love Jen's red-soled shoes. Perfect choice for a show sitting with your feet toward the camera!

[@trishpillsbury]

Laboutins

[@manita2653]

What are you trying to say?! Is that all you get from this Interview? Geez…rather shallow aren’t we?!

[@manita2653]

@@trishpillsbury so what? Can you look or listen to more than you seem to be focused on?!

[@susansacco7583]

Thanks so much! Love both of you💕 West Wing💕

[@subpilot1000]

Precisely what I thought of Jen Psaki from her first WH Press Conference as well...completely in control, professional, energized and upbeat. It was a bit distressing when she announced that she was leaving that job.

[@neskire]

❤ Jen Psaki

[@barbarawood3209]

What a delightful change of pace. Loved this!

[@marthagcantos5969]

I love Lawrence, I always watch his insights, comments, and so much more.

[@DarleneBurgess-qm1sy]

Such an amazing interview! I have watched Lawrence for years and I love Jen too. They are both fantastic and this is the most incredible interview I have seen, possibly ever! Many thanks to you both from Canada!!

[@danielelse3914]

Another West Wing moment. I worked at the Congressional Research Service for a number of years while the show aired. In one episode, a Senator was engaged in an old-fashioned filibuster on the Senate floor. There followed a convoluted series of procedural moves to get to the end result desired. The next day, our senior Senate expert met with a group of Senate staffers on some unrelated subject, but all they wanted to know was, "Could they actually do that for real?" He answered, "Yes, they got it right." The show wasn't entertainment. On so many levels, it was civics disguised as entertainment.

[@hctim96]

Good stuff, thanks..

[@tanyahanson1536]

💙💙💙

[@pamelaannfuller9410]

Thanks for posting this super interesting interview, giving us a peak at what happens behind the scenes at the White House & US State Department. I am so envious of you both--getting to do such "meaningful" and consequential work...but also so relieved and glad that two such talented, intelligent, strong, and hardworking people are devoted to good government & deliberative policy-making. Thanks both for your service...and I am a huge fan of both of your shows on TV. I wish I could have attended this interview in person at the 92nd Street Y...but had a conflict in Washington. Wondering if I could get Jen to SIGN the book I plan to buy if I send it in?? Where can I get a signed copy?

[@bonita5527]

Yes Jen Psaki was a phenomenal Press Secretary! Miss her!

[@daxterzn]

I'm a huge fan of Joe Biden - from South Africa. Often I wonder why Americans don't recognise him as certainly the finest American President of my lifetime. In an interview with Jen some months ago, she spoke of how much she loved working as Press Secretary for the Biden Administration. Jen gave severally reasons but concluded at the end by saying how she always knew how much President Biden appreciated her, and truly cared for her. I loved that story. And I always love listening to Jen. Smart. Polished. Real.

[@cdnmrspolitics]

Lawrence O’Donnell is a gem & am going to buy Jen's book, for sure. TY both. From an interested Canadian who pays close attention to DC +, since we live next to a super power that has 1/2 the nation rooting for a criminal rapist psycho. Wunnerful.

[@odzychris7996]

Wow! Just a great show Lawrence!

[@idamelin]

Thank you.

[@subobing3551]

Love this!!!

[@dsthorp]

Oh My! Great stuff!

[@DangerDave-e7u]

"Banned from russia" 😍

[@Steven-iz1rs]

Great reporting.

[@johnnybarnes2120]

Love Lawrence and Jen

[@DameAlys]

I've been trying to watch this interview since it first was posted, and I finally had the time... What a gem. My first time on 92NY, & this has made me a subscriber. Fabulous content! Many thanks!

[@beverlywatson885]

Simply the Best ❤❤❤

[@michelebella677]

Look at Jen with those Louboutins!

[@serpilcr]

Thank you

[@laesperanza5408]

Good on you both! Keep it up!

[@deborahwebb1589]

This was a treat to watch and listen to.