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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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EP:219 - Just Ask The Press - WW3, Nuclear secrets and the missing Speaker!

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, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 221

EP: 218 - Just Ask The Press - was the shutdown threat a bluff?

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, 202354 minEp. 220

EP: 216 - Just Ask The Press - Can anyone muzzle Trump?

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, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 218

EP: 215 - A Special BEATLES Edition with James Rosen

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, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 217

EP: 211 - Just Ask The Press - Does the Supreme Court have an ethics problem?

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, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 213

EP:212 - Hal Sparks - Does Kentucky have an oversized influence on the nation?

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, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 214

EP: 207 - Just Ask The Press - Is the US building an Asian NATO?

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, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 209

EP: 205 - Tim Ritchie - Do we have the courage to greet reality as a friend?

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, 202355 minEp. 207

EP: 204 - Special Edition - Michael Zeldin breaks down Trumps defense

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, 202345 minEp. 206

EP: 202 - John Fugelsang - How Evangelicals have lost their way following Trump

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, 20231 hrEp. 204

EP: 200 - Norm Eisen - will Donald Trump do jail time? Will he even be on the GOP ticket?

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, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 202

EP:198 - Just Ask The Press - One hell of a busy week!

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, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 200

EP:197 - Actor Jon Cryer - What's going on with the Hollywood strikes?

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, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 199

Ep: 195 - Just Ask The Press - Shock! Cocaine found at the WH!

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, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 197

EP: 194 - Jackie Martling - His new Doc, The Howard stern show and raunchy comedy!

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, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 196

EP: 193 - Is this the most Activist Supreme Court in U.S. history?

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, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 195

EP 192: The Russia special with Joel Rubin

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, 202349 minEp. 194

EP 191: The Russian coup, Hunter Biden's political faux pas and Trumps trial

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, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 193

EP: 190 - Just Ask The Press - Donald Trump's trial coming this November?

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, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 192
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