{"id":2427989,"date":"2025-04-27T10:43:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-biden-mouthpiece-gets-major-msnbc-promotion-at-expense-of-rachel-maddow\/"},"modified":"2025-04-27T10:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T14:44:06","slug":"former-biden-mouthpiece-gets-major-msnbc-promotion-at-expense-of-rachel-maddow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-biden-mouthpiece-gets-major-msnbc-promotion-at-expense-of-rachel-maddow\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Biden Mouthpiece Gets Major MSNBC Promotion at Expense of Rachel Maddow"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-biden-mouthpiece-gets-major-msnbc-promotion-at-expense-of-rachel-maddow%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2427989&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Jen Psaki, a prominent Democratic figure and former White House press secretary under President Joe Biden, has been promoted to anchor a prime-time show on MSNBC. Starting Tuesday through Friday at 9:00 p.m. Eastern, her new program, titled &#8220;The Briefing,&#8221; elevates her visibility from her previous weekend slot. this shift comes as Rachel Maddow, a long-time anchor, reduces her airtime to once a week. Psaki&#8217;s extensive background in Democratic administrations positions her to leverage her experiences to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">analyze significant news stories<\/a>. While her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/margaret-sullivan-rewarded-for-being-on-wrong-side-of-every-major-news-story-with-a-gig-teaching-ethics\/\" title=\"Margaret Sullivan&#039;s Controversial Stance Rewarded with &#039;Ethics&#039; Teaching Role\">appointment raises questions<\/a> about ideological shifts at MSNBC, which critics often label as left-leaning, Psaki assures that she intends to approach topics with a broader viewpoint, aiming to resonate with a diverse audience.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Jen Psaki, a longtime Democratic operative, has secured a major promotion at MSNBC, stepping into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/don-lemon-loses-prime-time-role-in-latest-cnn-shake-up\/\" title=\"Don Lemon Loses Prime-Time Role in Latest CNN Shake-Up\">prime-time role<\/a> that effectively positions her as the network&rsquo;s new leading voice.<\/p>\n<p>Announced on Wednesday, Psaki, 46, will now anchor the 9:00 p.m. Eastern slot Tuesday through Friday, a significant leap from her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jen-psakis-air-response-hunter-biden-pardon-even-pathetic-expected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous Sunday show<\/a>, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/tv\/2025\/04\/23\/jen-psaki-msnbc-primetime-show-interview\/83208421007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USA Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This move seemingly comes at the expense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/maddow-gets-perfectly-timed-bad-news-right-ripping-msnbc-cutting-non-white-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rachel Maddow<\/a>, easily one of MSNBC&rsquo;s most recognizable faces, who is scaling back to a once<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/irony-after-trump-ga-indictment-maddow-hillary-take-aim-at-bad-actors-who-complain-about-stolen-elections\/\" title=\"Irony: Maddow and Hillary target &#039;Bad Actors&#039; criticizing &#039;Stolen&#039; Elections after Trump&#039;s GA Indictment.\">-a-week schedule<\/a> on Mondays.<\/p>\n<p>Psaki, who served as White House press secretary under former President Joe Biden, has a history of working for Democratic administrations, including roles under former President Barack Obama.<\/p>\n<p>Her new show, named &ldquo;The Briefing,&rdquo; marks her transition from a weekend slot to the face of MSNBC&rsquo;s prime-time lineup, a clear promotion in visibility.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); 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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/media\/5263456-jen-psaki-moves-prime-time\/?tbref=hp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to The Hill, the show will still be based in Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n<p>MSNBC said the the show will &ldquo;pull from Psaki&rsquo;s decades-long experiences on campaign buses, in the Oval Office, at the State Department, and in the briefing room to dissect the most important stories of the day.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Psaki&rsquo;s rise at MSNBC is notable, given her well-documented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/liar-liar-jen-psaki-forced-make-embarrassing-change-book-pro-biden-lie-gets-exposed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pro-Democrat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-jen-psaki-joy-reid-rachel-maddow-claim-voters-racist-intent-wanting-border-crisis-fixed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anti-Trump<\/a> stances, which align with broader criticisms against the network.<\/p>\n<p>She&rsquo;s often <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/jen-psaki-speaker-mike-johnson-scary-christian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hypercritical<\/a> of&nbsp;Republicans, a pattern likely to continue as she takes on a more prominent role at a network already known for its left-leaning bias.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to elevate Psaki over Maddow, who has been MSNBC&rsquo;s most recognizable figure for 17 years, signals a curious shift in the network&rsquo;s thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Maddow&rsquo;s brand, once quite recognizable, appears to have eroded to the point where MSNBC is willing to reduce her airtime significantly.<\/p>\n<p>This change is unlikely to represent an ideological shift at MSNBC, as both Psaki and Maddow  a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-jen-psaki-grossly-compares-precious-unborn-babies-lumps-coal-suffers-backlash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">staunchly progressive outlook<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Psaki&rsquo;s tenure may intensify MSNBC&rsquo;s anti-Trump rhetoric, given her history of sharp critiques against the former and current president.<\/p>\n<p>Her rapid ascent at MSNBC mirrors the network&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/natl-black-church-group-scorches-al-sharpton-msnbc-moral-stain-paid-kamala-interview-left-black-churches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pattern of hiring<\/a> former Democratic insiders, which likely won&rsquo;t help the network&rsquo;s reputation with critics who accuse it of being a mouthpiece for the left.<\/p>\n<p>Despite those lingering concerns, Psaki swears that she&rsquo;ll approach Trump with &mdash; as USA Today describes it &mdash; &ldquo;a fresh approach.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If you&rsquo;re projecting that your show is only about insider views, that&rsquo;s completely missing the moment,&rdquo; Psaki said.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Insiders don&rsquo;t have all the answers, so I wanted to change the name immediately.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; 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This change appears to come at the expense of Rachel Maddow, one of MSNBC&#8217;s most recognizable figures, who is reducing her schedule to once a week on Mondays<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2427990,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Psaki.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3620,4188,3746,7800,40573],"class_list":["post-2427989","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-biden","tag-media","tag-msnbc","tag-promotion","tag-rachel-maddow"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Psaki.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427989","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2427989"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427989\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2427993,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427989\/revisions\/2427993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2427990"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2427989"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2427989"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2427989"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}