The Briefing Room

In a recent op-ed, outgoing president of the White House Correspondents Association and co-host of this podcast, Jonathan Karl said, "the merits of the [White House] briefings over the years can be debated, but I think the White House spokesperson has an obligation to regularly answer questions about the policies and pronouncements of the executive branch. The White House press secretary's job differs fundamentally from that of a spokesperson for a candidate or political party. The White House press secretary serves at the pleasure of a president but is also a public servant whose salary is paid by taxpayers. The job is to inform the public: to be an intermediary between the president and a press corps the public relies on for information. Guest: Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices