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Just Ask the Question Podcast

Just Ask the Question is a unique and provocative look at the news in today’s headlines. Playboy White House correspondent and CNN political analyst Brian Karem hosts a conversation with newsmakers across the spectrum, asking the hardest questions and engaging them in deep conversation about issues that matter to all of us. Just Ask the Question is an unedited conversation with those in the public eye who influence life in the United States. It’s unlike anything you’ve ever heard.
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Episodes

The Trump Indictment: Part Two

Episode TWO - Trump's Boxes... He lied, he cheated, he tried to manipulate his lawyers, a man who "willfully" did conspire to "falsify, conceal and cover up by any trick or scheme. . ." in an effort to get what he wants. As we finish up our dramatic reading of the Donald Trump Boxes - a reminder this is just a reading of his indictment - no one could make this shit up. So, join us for "Trump's Boxes" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 191

The Trump Indictment: Part One

Part One of Three The drama of Donald Trump's indictment - brought to you by JATQ Podcast - Because public service ain't what it used to be! The chills. The Thrills it's Donald Trump at his worst and facing the music in a narrative set in facts and read with passion. . . You'll laugh. You'll cry. It has everything. We'll be here all week. Try the veal. . . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 15, 202331 minEp. 190

EP:189 - JATP - "The Trump Indictment"

This week, our special "Trump Indictment" episode. We unpack the charges, the controversy, the impact on American culture . . . and for good measure take a look at how a recent Supreme Court decision in an Alabama voting rights case could make a difference on politics in the future. All this and more on this week on 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 ....

Jun 13, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 189

Ep: 188 - Just Ask The Press - Biden signs the debt ceiling act, the Grand Jury is to reconvene this week in the Trump classified case and more!

This week on Just ask the Press; Is "The Machine" the greatest comedy movie of all time? President Biden signs the debt ceiling act while the Grand Jury is scheduled to reconvene this week in the Trump classified document case. Meanwhile Chris Christie and Mike Pence jump into the GOP presidential race and we answer your letters. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 05, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 188

EP:187 - Author David Pepper joins us to discuss his new book "Saving Democracy"

Former Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper has authored a new book "Saving Democracy" on the heels of recent "Laboratories of Autocracy". Meant as a practical guide to saving our democracy, his latest book outlines things the average voter can do on a daily basis to make sure the despots do not take over. It's an essential read. It's David's first time on Just Ask the Question, and he's going to answer the ultimate question - how can we save democracy? See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Jun 03, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 187

EP 185:Speaker McCarthy begs for Biden's return, VP Harris blows chance to school Repubs and Desantis plays the stalking horse

This week on Just Ask the Press - House Speaker Kevin McCarthy begs for daddy to come home and fix the debt ceiling. Vice President Kamala Harris blows a chance to school up the Republicans, Ron DeSantis plays the stalking horse and we take listeners' questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 22, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 185

EP 184: Hal Sparks - comedy, free speech and why Donald Trump and bath salts are a match made in heaven

Hal Sparks is a comedian, musician, actor known for his breakout role in "Dude, Where's My Car" as Zoltan, the cult leader - and for his role as Michael Novotny on Queer as Folk. Raised outside of Frankfort Kentucky, he is the host of Ultimate Jam night at the Whiskey a Go Go in Los Angeles and every fourth Wednesday of the month he sponsors an improv standup comedy show at Flappers in Burbank. He joins us on "Just Ask the Question" to talk about comedy, free speech, why complaining comics aren'...

May 17, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 184

EP 182: Just Ask The Question - Joel Rubin on the imminence of a nuclear Iran

Joel Rubin is a former State department official under the Obama administration and a former Democratic candidate for Congress. He joins us on Just Ask the Question with this news: Iran may be just weeks away from being able to develop an atomic bomb - because of Donald Trump. He also picks apart Trump's disastrous foreign policy as president, dissects Trump's performance in a CNN town hall and tells us why Ringo Starr is his favorite Beatle. This and much more in this episode of Just Ask the Qu...

May 13, 202356 minEp. 182

EP 181: Just Ask The Press - The Debt Ceiling, the 14th amendment, Donald Trump has more lives than a cat and Biden trails him in the polls

The Debt Ceiling, the 14th amendment, Donald Trump has more lives than a cat, Biden trails him in the polls and one listener tells us their ideas on book banning and drag queens. All of this and more this week 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 .

May 08, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 181

EP 179: Jerry Saltz - banning books, NFTs, and the problems in today's politics

"Envy is a knife you hold to your own throat," says art critic Jerry Saltz. Jerry joins us on "Just ask the Question" to talk about banning books, NFTs, and the problems in today's politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 27, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 179

Ep 178: Just Ask The Press - Dominion settlement, Fox News and Elon's Blue Check fiasco

The dominion lawsuit is settled, but will that mean anything for Fox News? Alving Bragg and Jim Jordan battle in court. A settlement has been reached. Who won? Elon Musk yanks the bluecheck mark - then gives it back. And what is Paul McCartney's favorite Beatle song? Stay tuned for this and so 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 ....

Apr 25, 20231 hr 16 minEp. 178

EP 177: Just Ask The Question - Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins us!

More than two full years after the January 6 Insurrection Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn joins us on JATQ to talk about PTSD, why he continues to stand up against the Proud Boys and other insurrectionists - and what he'd most like to say to Donald Trump. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 23, 202350 minEp. 177

EP 176: Just Ask The Press - The "No Accountability" edition

Join us for the "No Accountability" edition of Just Ask the Press. A 21-year-old is held accountable for distributing classified information, but Clarence Thomas isn't held accountable for his missteps and will anyone at the DOD be held accountable for entrusting a 21-year-old with classified secrets. Plus; Does Dan Snyder escape accountability for his horrible actions by selling The Commanders? This and much more . . . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Apr 18, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 175

EP 175: Guns. Ammo. Abortion. Former presidential candidate and Tea-Party Congressman Joe Walsh talks finding common ground on abortion and gun control.

Guns. Ammo. Abortion. Former presidential candidate and Tea-Party Congressman Joe Walsh rejoins us at JATQ to talk about finding common ground in the air of divisiveness on abortion and gun control. Never one to mince words, it's an exciting discussion. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 13, 202356 minEp. 174

EP 174: Just Ask The Press - Clarence Thomas, Jim Jordan, The Tennessee Three and much more!

This week on our weekly news roundup join us as we discuss the fall out from the Trump indictment, the Tennessee Three, the Wisconsin Supreme Court Flip, Joe Biden's coming trip to Ireland, and is climate change responsible for more Major League Baseball home runs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 11, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 173

EP: 173 - Former labor lobbyist turned comedy star Jenny Yang talks politics, comedy... and her future presidential run?

Jenny Yang is a young comedian from Los Angeles who was named by Variety Magazine in 2020 as a rising star. She is a former labor lobbyist who at one point dreamt of a career in politics. Now, she's making people laugh - on purpose. "Of course a clown can become president today, so . . . " See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 06, 202349 minEp. 172

EP 172: JATP - Breaking down the Trump Indictments, the war in Ukraine... and Hunter Bidens laptop?

Trump is facing more than 30 indictments, so we ask former federal prosecutor Michael Zeldin to help explain what's goin on. The war in Ukraine slogs on. What does the future look like for the Republic party? Why doesn't the media spend time/money investigating the "truth" behind Hunter Biden's laptop? This and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 03, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 171

Ep: 171 - Former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry - is it time to end live press briefings?

Former White House Press Secretary Mike McCurry says it is time to end the live press briefing. McCurry was the one who BEGAN the live briefing - and says today they should be recorded, but the "reality show" aspect of it HAS to end. This and much more on this episode of "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 ....

Mar 30, 202353 minEp. 170

EP 170: Has Donald Trump stolen all of the attention again?

This week on Just Ask the Question: Donald Trump steals the airwaves and we fell for it - again. Meanwhile tensions rise across the globe - not just in Ukraine. And who is going to win the NCAA? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 28, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 169

EP 169: Did Ronald Reagan try to steal an election and strike a deal with Iran?

This week on Just Ask the Question: Michael Zeldin talks about the 1990s investigation he was a part of that looked into Ronald Reagan trying to steal an election and strike a deal with Iran. We also look at the potential indictment of Donald Trump, promised protests, bank failures and a wild weekend of March Madness...This and your letters on this episode of Just Ask the Question. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Mar 20, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 168

EP:168 Will Donald Trump finally be indicted? Mike Pence is a hypocrite and much more

This week on Just Ask the Question: In our weekly wrap up we take a definitive look at Donald Trump, his potential indictments, Dan Snyder and the potential sale of The football team formerly known as The "Redskins" and we take a look at the hypocrisy of Michael Pence . . . and so much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Mar 14, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 167

EP 166: Joe Biden in Kyiv, Rep. Scott Perry setback in federal court, the top ten power brokers in D.C and more!

This week on "Just Ask the Question," The curious case of Joe Biden in Kyiv, Rep. Scott Perry gets a setback in federal court . . .while we take a look at the top ten power brokers in D.C., the latest documentary about Julian Assange - and we settle once and for all using a time clock in major league baseball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 27, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 165

EP 165: Gabriel Shipton, Julian Assange's brother - talks "Ithaka", press freedom and much more

Julian Assange is controversial. Is he a hacker terrorist, a journalist, a seditionist guilty of espionage, or someone who was trying to do the right thing? Join us on this edition of Just Ask The Question as we speak with documentary film producer Gabriel Shipton about his new documentary "Ithaka." On this episode of JATQ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 23, 202353 minEp. 164

EP164: FOX sinks, Trump creeps while Congress resembles the Great Chicago Fire - Where's the cow?

This week on "Just Ask the Question; FOX News sinks to lower depths, Trump creeps closer to being a unique statistic, while Congress resembles the Greek Chicago Fire - where's the cow? This and 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 .

Feb 19, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 163

EP 163: Steven Van Zandt. The State of the Union. Trump/ Haley's political love affair and UFO's

In this week's episode of "Just Ask the Question" we talk about why Steven Van Zandt is a mensch, the post coitus environment of the State of the Union Address, shooting down lizard aliens over our airspace . . . and the latest on Trump and Nikki Haley's political love affair. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 13, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 162

EP 162: High altitude balloons, The State of the Union address AND much more!

This week on Just ask The Question: Everyone is suddenly an expert on high altitude balloons, The State of the Union address is this week, the latest from the Manhattan prosecutor, how bad is the officiating in the NFL and who will win the Super Bowl? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 06, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 164
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