Just Ask the Question Podcast

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Part One of ThreeThe 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Just ask The Question: The Deal of a Century - or not over the debt ceiling. Ron DeSantis crashes on Twitter, the MAGA Republicans eat their own in Texas 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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't funny and why Donald Trump and bath salts are a match made in heaven.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week in Just Ask the Press, we go over the backlash of the Trump Town Hall, George Santos 13 count indictment, the (shudder) Debt Ceiling 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Question.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pence testifies, Biden gets a cheat sheet, Donald gets rolled in court and much more in this week's edition of Just Ask the Press week in review .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Just Ask The Question this week, we tackle CPAC, strange legislation in Florida and the weirdest people to ever serve in Congress!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Just Ask the Question: The Tyre Nichols tape. Did the media cover this issue well? How about the war in Ukraine? What's the upside and downside of sending Abrams tanks to Ukraine - and when, if ever, will Donald Trump get indicted.This and the classified documents scandal and the Super Bowl discussed on this edition 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on "Just Ask the Question," Former Dir. of the DOJ Money Laundering Unit, Michael Zeldin predicts that Rep. George Santos may face criminal charges for his activities around a "go fund me" account. The Biden classified document scandal gets murkier while the President brings in a new chief of staff. This, and the NFL playoffs 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on JATQ: Will the Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy feud lead to a government shutdown? Will Damar Hamlin's injury change how the NFL plays football?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Festivus for the rest of us. We conduct a year-end review of the stories of 2022 and look at the most underreported stories of the year.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Has Elon Musk lost his damn mind? And will Kevin McCarthy be the new speaker of the House?On this episode of Just ask The QuestionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did Sen. Sinema just screw the Democrats? And how screwed up is the White House press corps - and who's watching the World Cup?All 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dissolving the U.S. Constitution, siding with seditionists, and how the press screws up the coverage of these events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

News in review. Trump's Taxes and how they pertain to the Jan 6 committee. Another look at the midterms and where does the country go from here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Donald Trump is welcomed back to Twitter. A special prosecutor is appointed by Merrick Garland to investigate Trump.And what does Abrams vs. The United States and Oliver Wendell Holmes mean for us today?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We review election results, coming indictments for Trump and much more. Plus, Tom Brady's future run for President?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mid-term elections are Tuesday. Will we be using Fan-duel in the future to wager the over-under on the races? How bad has the media coverage been and will Donald Trump be announcing his candidacy for 2024 soon?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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The attack on Paul Pelosi. The investigation of Donald Trump. Biden missing in action. Are we living in a Dystopia?This and more...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will the Democrats keep control of the House and Senate? Will Donald Trump ever face the consequences?This and much more on Just Ask the Question with Brian Karem and guests John Bennett and Michael ZeldinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Will Donald Trump show up and answer the Jan. 6 subpoena?Is Trump screwed because the DOJ has challenged the Special Master?This and much more on this week's episode 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.