Just Ask the Press - The Harris/Trump Debate, The GOP's future, and Ukraine
In this weeks episode, Brian Karem, John T. Bennett, and Mark Zaid discuss the recent debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris,...
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- 7 days ago
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Sean Astin on Rudy, Politics, His Dad, and the Power of Empathy
This week actor and political activist Sean Astin joins us to discuss his career and the impact of his roles, particularly in the movie...
- Sep 9
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Ep : 289 - Just Ask the Press - The Presidential debate, The Gun control debate, and FOIA
In this episode of Just Ask the Press, Tom Arnold is back to Join Brian and the gang! They discuss various topics including the...
- Sep 2
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Ep: 288 - Just Ask the Press - Misleading headlines, Misleading politicians, and sticking to policy
In this conversation, Brian and the guys discuss various news topics, including Vice President Harris' first interview on CNN, Donald...
- Aug 26
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Ep: 287 - Just Ask the Press - The DNC convention, RFK endorses Trump, and Israel bombs Hezbollah.
Joe Walsh joins us this week!! The conversation covers various topics related to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), including the...
- Aug 20
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Ep : 286 - Oliver Darcy - Adapting Journalism to the Digital World
Oliver Darcy, former CNN reporter, discusses his decision to start his own newsletter called Status . He emphasizes the importance of...
- Aug 19
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Ep : 285 - Just Ask the Press - The DNC convention in Chicago!
This weeks conversation covers various topics, including the preview of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Tim Walz's...
- Aug 12
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Ep : 284 - Just Ask the Press - Walz vs Vance, O'Donnell vs the MSM, and War in the Middle East
In this episode, Brian and the guys discuss Lawrence O'Donnell's criticism of the press, the controversial press conference by former...
- Aug 5
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Ep : 283 - Just Ask the Press - The GOP's Circular Firing Squad, Harris's potential VP, and Trump at the NABJ
In todays episode, Brian, Mark, and John discuss a number of issues including Trump's appearance at the National Association of Black...
- Jul 29
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Ep : 282 - Just Ask the Press - Harris, Trump, and SCOTUS
In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, along with John T. Bennett and Tom Arnold, discuss various political topics....
- Jul 22
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Ep : 280 - Just Ask the Press - Joe Biden Drops Out and Endorses Kamala Harris
Hal Sparks joins the show this week! In this conversation, Brian and the guys discuss the recent developments in the 2024 presidential...
- Jul 18
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Ep : 279 - Anthony Scaramucci - Defeating Trump, and fixing the media
In this conversation, Brian Karem interviews Anthony Scaramucci, who spent a record number of days in the Trump White House. They discuss...
- Jul 14
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Ep : 278 - Just Ask the Press - Assassination attempt and media coverage
On this weeks episode the conversation begins with a discussion about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the...
- Jul 9
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Ep : 277 - Just Ask the Press - Trump, Epstein, and the Supreme Court
In this episode, Brian and the guys discuss the Biden debate interview, the fallout from it, and the ongoing criticism of Biden's...
- Jul 1
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Ep : 276 - Just Ask the Press - The Debate, The Supreme Court, and should we have Hope?
The conversation revolves around the analysis and critique of the recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Brian...
- Jun 24
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Ep : 275 - Just Ask the Press - The Rise of the New Axis of Evil
In this episode, Brian and the guys discuss various topics including the upcoming presidential debates, the new axis of evil (Russia,...
- Jun 21
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Ep : 274 - Greg Olear - 'Rough Beast' and the consequences of a Trump re-election
In this conversation, Brian Karem interviews Greg Olear, author and political writer, about his newest book, Politics. They discuss...
- Jun 17
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Ep : 273 - Just Ask the Press - The Normalization of Trump
In this episode, our hosts discuss various topics including the G7 summit, Donald Trump's return to Capitol Hill, the Supreme Court's...
- Jun 11
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Ep: 272 - Just Ask the Press - Contrasting Leadership Styles: Eisenhower vs Trump
This episode of Just Ask the Press discusses the contrasting weeks of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, the legal cases involving Donald Trump...
- Jun 3
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Ep: 271 - Just Ask the Press - The Middle East, Space, and Trump's a Felon
The conversation covers the fallout from Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions, the potential impact on the presidential race, and Joe...
- Jun 1
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Ep: 270 - Tom Arnold - Comedy, Addiction, and Politics: A Candid Discussion
On this episode of Just Ask the Question the conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Tom Arnold's career in comedy and...
- May 27
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Ep: 269 - Just Ask the Press - Trump, Haley, and Abortion Pills
In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem and guests Michael Zeldin and John T. Bennett discuss various news topics,...
- May 20
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Ep: 268 - Just Ask the Press - What is the 2025 project?
In this episode of Just Ask the Press, our hosts discuss various topics including Michael Cohen's testimony in the Donald Trump felony...
- May 17
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Ep: 267 - Jackie Martling - What makes something funny?
On the latest JATQ, Jackie Marling discusses the art of comedy and the importance of ignoring criticism. He shares his experience of...
- May 13
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Ep: 266 - Just Ask the Press - The Trump Trials: Michael Cohen's Testimony and the Battle of Narratives
In this weeks episode of Just Ask the Press we cover various topics including Trump's relationship with oil companies, Biden's Middle...
- May 8
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Ep: 265 - Norm Eisen outlines a potential conviction of Donald Trump
Norm Eisen outlines a potential conviction of Donald trump and what will happen if he’s found guilty. Follow us on Twitter:...
- May 6
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Ep: 264 Just Ask the Press - Hope Hicks, Kristi Noem, and the disappearing middle class
In this weeks episode, we discuss Hope Hicks' testimony in court, the press briefing situation in the White House, campus riots, and the...
- Apr 29
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Ep: 263 - Just Ask the Press - Howard Stern, Joe Biden, and media conglomerates
This episode of Just Ask the Press covers various topics, including the Supreme Court hearing on presidential immunity, the trial of...
- Apr 25
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Ep: 262 - Mark Zaid - What is the U.S. gov't not telling us about 'Havana Syndrome'?
This week on JATQ: our conversation with Mark Zaid explores the topic of Havana Syndrome, a mysterious illness that has affected American...
- Apr 22
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Ep:261 - Just Ask the Press - Trump in court, 'Greedflation', and the Middle East
This episode of Just Ask the Press covers various topics, including Donald Trump's first week in criminal court, the Supreme Court...
- Apr 14
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Ep: 260 - Just Ask the Press - Iran, Israel and Aid for Ukraine
This week on Just Ask the Press, the latest ongoing dispute in the Middle East and Iran, Donald Trump goes to trial this week, while Joe...
- Apr 5
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Ep: 259 - Gabriel Shipton - When will Julian Assange be free?
This week on Just Ask the Question. The U.S. continues to show its support for U.S. journalist Evan Gerskovich who has been jailed in...
- Mar 28
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Ep: 257 - James Mawhinney - how do we solve global misinformation?
James Mawhinney is the controversial Australian entrepreneur some have called "Incorrigible". His latest incorrigible idea: His company...
- Mar 25
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Ep: 256 - Just Ask the Press - Trump Tower, Ronna McDaniel, and Ceasefire
Will Trump tower be "captured" by the government? Ronna McDaniel on MSNBC? Are we in the food fight business? And the U.S. ceasefire in...
- Mar 19
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Ep: 255 - Just Ask the Press - Are you better off now than four years ago?
Are you better off now than four years ago? Will Donald Trump EVER go to trial? That and your letters! This week on Just Ask the Press....
- Mar 14
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Ep: 254 - Cliff Schecter - why does 'equal' coverage lead to uneven results?
‘Bothsidesing’ When equal coverage leads to uneven results. Cliff Schecter is a Democratic strategist, podcaster and columnist who is...
- Mar 11
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Ep: 253 - Just Ask the Press - Where does Biden go from here?
The State of the Union address, The Biden surge, the Trump scourge and what is the fallout from Super Tuesday? Follow us on Twitter:...
- Mar 9
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EP: 252 - Rex Chapman - Does he still think “It is Hard to Live with Me”?
This Week on Just Ask the Question: Former NBA star Rex Chapman talks about overcoming depression and opioid addiction and the...
- Mar 4
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EP: 251 - Just Ask the Press - Does the New York Times poll signal Biden's doom?
This week on Just Ask the Press: Does the New York Times poll signal Biden's doom? Does it matter at all? Trump runs into more court...
- Feb 27
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EP: 250 - Just Ask the Press - Hamas, Ukraine and 'Genocide Joe'?
This week on Just ask the Press: Hamas, Ukraine, the accusations of "Genocide Joe" and Donald Tramp does some bad, racist, standup rants....
- Feb 22
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EP: 249 - Patrick Stone - Long Live Rock - Be it dead or alive!?
This week on Just Ask the Question: Lead singer of 'Budderside' joins us to talk beating addiction, Modern Rock N' Roll, the music...
- Feb 19
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EP 248: Just Ask the Press - Trump's Money Woes, McCartney's Reunion, Willis Testifies: Weekly Headlines Unpacked
This week on Just Ask the Press - Donald Trump loses hundreds of millions of Dollars. Paul McCartney is reunited with a bass guitar...
- Feb 12
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EP 247: Just Ask the Press - Is the 'Mainstream Media' headed for extinction?
This week on Just Ask the Press: Donald Trump says if our NATO allies don't pay up, he wouldn't lift a finger to help them if Russia...
- Feb 7
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EP 246: Jamie Raskin - Why Donald Trump shouldn't be on the ballot this fall
On This episode of Just Ask the Question, Congressman Jamie Raskin tells us why Donald Trump shouldn't be on the ballot this fall, what...
- Feb 5
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EP 245: Just Ask the Press - what is a 'measured' response to Iran?
This week on Just Ask the Press, Michael Zeldin explains the "Swiftie" Super Bowl. We talk about the idea of a "measured" response and...
- Feb 2
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EP 244: Can John Padora beat Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th?
John Padora is leading the pack of Democrats running in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. His likely Republican opponent -...
- Jan 29
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EP 243: Just Ask The Press - How close is the U.S. to a 'civil' war?
This week on Just ask the Press: How close is the U.S. to Civil War? Can Trump recover from an $83 million judgment? And why does the...
- Jan 27
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EP 242: Norm Ornstein - Can the press be fixed?
On this special edition of Just Ask the Question as we dissect the problems with today's media. Joining us is Norm Ornstein. He is an...
- Jan 22
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EP 241: Just Ask The Press - Is prosecuting Trump in Georgia hopeless?
Just Ask the Press; Trump screams for immunity, screams in court and has his attorney scream for him. Does any of it make sense? Is...
- Jan 15
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Ep 240: Just Ask the Press - Was the coverage of Biden and Trump last week biased?
This week; How bad has the Press screwed up coverage of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the escalation of the conflict in the Middle...
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