This week on "Just Ask the Press" former Federal Prosecutor Michael Zeldin says Donald Trump should be prosecuted for distributing nuclear secrets "If the evidence is clear" while CQ Roll Call editor-at-large John Bennett talks about the chances the GOP will come up with a new Speaker of the House before the end of the week. All this plus, quick analysis on the new war in the Middle East, your questions and much more on this week's edition of "Just Ask the Press".
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 221
This week in Just Ask the Press, Donald Trump is called a fraud in civil court and the GOP strikes out on an impeachment inquiry while we remember Diane Feinstein. All of this and more on this edition of Just Ask The Press.
Oct 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 220
Nora Benavidez - Senior Counsel and Director of Digital Justice and Civil Rights rejoins us on Just Ask the Question to talk about Free Speech, the first amendment and Gagging Donald Trump. Plus she looks at the problems of free speech going into the 2024 elections. On this episode of JATQ!
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 219
This week on "Just Ask the Press": Is Matt Gaetz the defacto Speaker of the House? Can anyone muzzle Donald Trump? Why are democrats asking one of their own to resign, and why does Biden have such a hard time communicating? All this and more. . .
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 218
This Week, a special "Beatles" Podcast on "Just Ask the Question." Join host Brian Karem and James Rosen, the Chief White House correspondent of NewsMax. Nope, we're not talking about The White House or Politics. We're talking about the only Rock n' Roll band that matters: The Beatles. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVw This Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 217
Here it is: This week on Just Ask the Press, the GOP flirts with an impeachment inquiry of Joe Biden, Trump tries to delay his D.C. court date, and Sen. Mitt Romney says he's "over and out" and wants younger leadership in American politics. This and much more on Just Ask the Press.
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 216
In this issue of Just Ask the Press: The polls are overwhelming - no one wants a Biden vs. Trump rematch. A government shutdown looms - again. Why the 14th amendment won't work on Trump and is McCarthy going to be removed as Speaker of the House.
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 215
This week in Just Ask the Press; Remembering Jimmy Buffett, looking at a startling lack of ethics in the Supreme Court, The Proud boys aren't so proud any more, and the latest in Donald Trump's many cases - including wanting to separate himself from his co-conspirators in Georgia.
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 213
This week the "Kentucky Kernels," Brian Karem and Hal Sparks talk about growing up in Kentucky and the unusual impact the 37th largest state has had on national politics, the press and entertainment. It's home to Diane Sawyer, Hunter S. Thompson, George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul and James Comer. What is so weird about the Bluegrass? On this episode of Just Ask the Question.
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 214
Join us for a special edition of Just Ask the Question with John Fugelsang. If you're a true Christian, how can you vote for Donald Trump's "Revenge" Tour? We talk about true christianity, it's intent and meaning, and its absence in modern day politics in this episode of Just Ask The Question.
Aug 30, 2023•58 min•Ep. 212
The mugshot. The booking. The legacy of lunacy. The celebration of 100 years of trying to pass the ERA. The speedy trial - and we'll also unpack Trump's likely future behind bars, and remember fondly Bob Dylan's line: "To live outside the law, you must be honest."
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 211
This week on Just Ask the Question: Free Speech is threatened by the government - but Donald Trump isn't the victim. Join us as we talk with First Amendment Attorney Ted Boutrous as we discuss the real problems facing the First Amendment.
Aug 25, 2023•58 min•Ep. 210
This week on Just Ask the Press, in our regular week in review, we unpack Trump's latest indictment, the U.S. march away from science, Biden's Asia pivot, the government's assault on the First Amendment and some of the more ridiculous claims on the campaign trail.
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 209
This week on Just ask The Press: Biden reacts to the massive wild fires in Maui, Trump is warned to keep his mouth shut and told he will be treated like every other criminal defendant. Hunter Biden's case gets a special counsel, Trump is loved in Iowa and college football turns pro. This and much more on this week's episode of "Just Ask the Press"
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 208
On this episode of Just Ask the Question: The President of the Boston Museum of Science, Tim Ritchie, talks about AI, the scientific method and asks, "are we courageous enough to greet reality as a friend?" He also elaborates on his time as the head of a museum of Science in Alabama where science often is not greeted as a friend.
Aug 11, 2023•55 min•Ep. 207
Michael Zeldin joins us for a special edition to talk about Trump's defense strategy and the chances of a change of venue or getting a different judge in his latest felony cases. Plus, we look at which charges are the strongest, the weakest and which ones might stick. Also, what are the chances any of the cases will come to trial before next Summer. On a very special edition of Just Ask the Question.
Aug 09, 2023•45 min•Ep. 206
Mark Zaid joins us as Michael Zeldin takes a week off.
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 205
John Fugelsang is an American comedian, Sirius XM radio host and a political pundit who knows the Bible - as the son of a former nun and friar. He is also a frequent guest on Just Ask the Question and joins us today to talk about how evangelical Christians have lost their way in following Donald Trump - and also talks about UAPs and Congress. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 204
This week on Just Ask the Press: Donald Trump faces new indictments, Hunter's non-plea, UFOs in Congress, McConnell Freezes and Giuliani went down to Georgia looking for a soul to steal (along with an election) and McCarthy plays the impeachment card.
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 203
EPISODE 200!! Norm Eisen is a senior fellow in governance studies at the Brookings Institution and a CNN legal analyst as well as a co-founder and executive chair of the States United Democratic Center. He is a frequent guest on "Just Ask the Question" and join us today to tell us he believes that Donald Trump will do jail time and won't be on the Republican ticket next year.
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 202
On this special edition of Just Ask the Question, we talk with NSC spokesman John Kirby about Russian forces damaging our drones in Syria, the war in Ukraine and why abortion is important for military readiness.
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 201
This week on Just Ask the Press: One hell of a busy week. We talk about Alabama and Texas defying the national government, Trump gets another letter, RFK crashes and burns, 16 people indicted as false electors - with The Baltimore Orioles and Bob Dylan! On this episode of Just ask The Press.
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 200
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcast Intragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVw This Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here: https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcast Purchase Brian's book " Free The Press " Follow Brian's Salon articles!...
Jul 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 199
This week on Just ask the Press: Has Donald Trump finally lost it, and can Biden capitalize on his success in Lithuania - plus is Ron DeSantis Roadkill and how many tears has Trump cried...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 198
Shock! Cocaine found in the White House. Brian says it wasn't his - meanwhile, Marjorie Taylor Greene gets the sack from the Freedom Caucus and Rudy Giuliani faces the possibility of losing his law license. Plus, are either Joe Biden or Donald Trump capable of handling a second presidential term? This and more on this edition of Just Ask the Press. . . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 197
Jackie Martling was famously the head writer of the Howard Stern show during its heyday, and as infamously left the show. He's a prodigious story teller and his new documentary is called "Joke Man". He's joins us to talk comedy and make us laugh. Join us! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 196
This week on "Just Ask the Question",former Federal prosecutor Michael Zeldon, Editor-at-large from CQ/Roll Call John Bennett and host Brian Karem discuss "The most Activist" Supreme Court in U.S. history, the latest in the ongoing Trump legal problems and why "Even the President must sometimes stand naked" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 195
Our special "Russia " edition. Join me as I talk to former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin as we discuss the strange actions in Russia in the last week. Is this the end for Putin? Is it the end for Prigozhin? And why are some Americans so upset that Russia is faltering? Does this mean Biden's Russia policy is a success, or was he - as MAGA supporters claim - working with Wagner? This, and much more on this episode of "Just Ask the Question." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Jun 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 194
In this week's Just Ask the Press, we cover the Russian coup attempt. Garland pushes back against the claims from the GOP that there was favoritism in the Hunter Biden case. Prosecutors want to delay the Mar-a-Lago trial until November while in the January 6 investigation former Trumpers are talking to Jack Smith about testifying. MTG calls Lauren Boebert a little bitch . . .and more... much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 193
Donald Trump's trial coming this November? Kevin McCarthy beats back the Freedom Caucus, your letters and the looming debt crisis that's still with us. This week and much more on "Just Ask the Question." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 192