Jen Psaki explains why it's important to stay engaged and demand answers in the face of the increasingly salacious scandals plaguing Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Bob Woodward joins Jen to discuss Trump's loyalist cabinet picks and how their inexperience is part of his plan to "sabotage" our system of government. Next, Jen is joined by Senator-Elect Andy Kim to discuss how he plans to approach the cabinet confirmation process, his frustrations with "performative politics", and how democrats can better connect with voters. Then, Representative Abigail Spanberger joins the show to explain why she believes Trump-nominated Tulsi Gabbard would be "catastrophic" to our national security if she is confirmed as director of national intelligence. Later, Jen sounds the alarm on the massive conflict of interest that lies in tech billionaire Elon Musk's new role as "buddy in chief" to Trump. Jen also sits down with Jacob Soboroff to discuss the new MSNBC film "Separated", which is based on his best-selling book about Trump's state-sponsored family separation policy. Finally, Jen in light of Pete Hegseth's comments that women shouldn't be allowed to serve in combat roles, Jen spotlights an outstanding female Air Force pilot.

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