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Just Ask the Question Podcast

Brian Karem

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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  • #418
    Tuesday · 1 hr 15 min

    Just Ask the Press - Trump Sues Before Voting Even Starts & Elon Declares War on Congress

    In this pre-midterm episode, host Brian Karem, national security attorney Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon dissect Donald Trump's unprecedented preemptive lawsuit over the Alaska Senate race, alongside the Department of Justice's third indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. The panel also unpacks Elon Musk's escalating threats against Congress and Pete Hegseth's rumored attempt to secure a Senate appointment to escape mounting White House scrutiny. Finally, they exami

  • #417
    October 21 · 1 hr 6 min

    Just Ask the Press - KOMPROMAT OR BRAIN ROT?

    Hosts Brian Karem, Dr. Nolan Higdon and Mark Zaid discuss controversial foreign policy moves by Donald Trump, including easing sanctions on Russia and buying diesel fuel while allies in Ukraine face attacks. The panel unpacks the chaotic five-day tenure of short-lived White House press secretary Katie Zakaria and broader issues of administration incompetence and infighting. They also analyze shifting midterm election polls that suggest potential Republican losses and discuss the recent FBI searc

  • #416
    October 14 · 1 hr 13 min

    Just Ask the Press - Putin's Diesel, Sacrificing LA, & The Media Antitrust War

    In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, Nolan Higdon, and former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner examine the Trump Justice Department's controversial antitrust investigation targeting major television networks. The panel also breaks down alarming administration proposals, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's heavily criticized plan to live-stream a military execution. Additionally, the experts discuss the DOJ's ongoing actions against whistleblowers like Cassidy Hutchin

  • #415
    October 6 · 1 hr 17 min

    Just Ask the Press - They Tried to Execute Her Twice: The 8th Amendment Crisis

    In this episode of Just Ask the Press, Brian Karem, Nolan Higdon, and Mark Zaid analyze recent controversies surrounding Donald Trump’s campaign, including his conflicts with the press pool and the media's broader political entanglement. The panel explores escalating global tensions, questioning the administration's military maneuvers and rhetoric regarding a potential conflict with Iran. Domestically, the hosts debate significant civil liberties issues, highlighting a federal judge's ruling aga

  • #414
    September 30 · 1 hr 15 min

    Just Ask the Press - Will YOU Be Purged? The New DHS Voter Roll Panic Explained

    This week on the podcast, Brian and the panel get right into it, tackling that controversial two-million-dollar taxpayer-funded ad that has everyone wondering if we're looking at the start of "American State TV". The team pulls no punches dissecting the White House press corps' failure to stand together after CNN was banned from the pool, especially while the administration was simultaneously praising Chinese state-run media. We also break down the Supreme Court finally telling Missouri to "stuf

  • #413
    September 22 · 1 hr 11 min

    Just Ask the Press - Rogue AI, Chinese Nukes, and Trump's "AI Force"

    In this explosive episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem joins national security attorney Mark Zaid and First Amendment advocate Dr. Nolan Higdon to unpack Washington’s latest constitutional and political chaos. The panel dissects Donald Trump’s controversial move to ban CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House press room, evaluating the legal precedents and First Amendment implications. From alarming reports of rogue AI agents and Trump’s questionable "AI Force" response to his b

  • #412
    September 18 · 1 hr 6 min

    Just Ask the Press - TRUMP'S $5,000 Voter Bribe

    In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem and co-hosts Mark Zaid and Nolan Higdon analyze major political and technological issues, starting with concerns over runaway artificial intelligence, escaped AI agents, and Donald Trump's assertion that a "smart president" is the only control needed. The panel reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, debunking Trump's claims about assisting Ground Zero rescue efforts while critiquing the long-term erosion of civil liberties following the

  • #411
    September 8 · 1 hr 18 min

    Just Ask the Press - The Massive 2026 Mail-In Ballot Chaos

    In this episode, we explore the latest political developments, including potential impeachment, the future of Washington's architecture, and the impact of polls on elections. Our experts analyze the implications of these issues for American democracy and leadership.

  • #410
    August 31 · 1 hr 7 min

    Just Ask the Press - The FCC's Plot to Kill Local News!

    In this episode, Brian, Mark, and Nolan discuss, media monopolies, and the concerns surrounding the further consolidation of the American Media. They analyze the implications of Trump's actions, the extermination of local media, and the state of American democracy. Plus... Lake America?!?

  • #409
    August 25 · 1 hr 13 min

    Just Ask the Press - Tariffs, Secret Leaks & Military Retreat!

    In this episode, we analyze the complex issues surrounding US tariffs, national debt, and foreign policy, with insights from legal expert Mark S. Zaid and political analyst Nolan Higdon. We explore the implications of Trump's policies, the state of American democracy, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

  • #408
    August 17 · 1 hr 13 min

    Just Ask the Press - Tucker Carlson, The Ballroom, and The "Pep Secretary"

    In this episode, we analyze the recent developments in U.S. politics, including the resignation of the presidential press secretary, military deployments, and the bizarre antics of political figures like Tucker Carlson. We explore how these events reflect broader issues of accountability, media manipulation, and the decline of American influence.

  • #407
    August 12 · 1 hr 8 min

    Just Ask the Press - House GOP Drama, Insider Trading, and Iran

    In this episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, national security expert Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Nolan Higdon critique recent political and economic developments. The panel opens by scrutinizing ongoing military tensions with Iran, questioning the truthfulness of public claims surrounding peace negotiations and highlighting concerns over depleted U.S. munition stockpiles. They then pivot to domestic politics, condemning calls to indict Dr. Anthony Fauci after he invoked the

  • #406
    August 5 · 1 hr 10 min

    Just Ask the Press - Trump Blames Minnesota, DOJ Reflecting Pool Fiasco & Is the Pentagon Out of Missiles?

    Host Brian Karem is joined by national security expert Mark S. Zaid and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon to break down the biggest news of the week. • Trump’s claims regarding cyberattacks on US water systems across 7 states. • The DOJ dropping charges against the Olympic canoeist in the D.C. Reflecting Pool controversy. • The Senate standoff over Todd Blanche and threats to revive the J6 weaponization fund. • Shocking new polls: The death of the political center and the rise of Democratic

  • #405
    July 28 · 48 min

    Fred Wellman: How a Democrat Wins in a MAGA District

    In this episode of Just Ask the Question, host Brian Karem sits down with 22-year Army combat veteran, On Democracy podcast host, and Missouri Congressional candidate Fred Wellman for an unvarnished discussion on military strategy and economic reality. Wellman delivers a sharp critique of current Pentagon leadership and the administration’s handling of the war in Iran, raising alarms over drone warfare unpreparedness, strategic errors, and a troubling lack of transparency surrounding troop casua

  • #403
    July 13 · 1 hr 18 min

    Just Ask the Press - Lindsey Graham Dead, McConnell Missing, & ICE Kills Again

    In this high-stakes episode of Just Ask the Press, host Brian Karem, national security expert Mark Zaid, and journalism professor Dr. Nolan Higdon tackle a chaotic week in American politics triggered by the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the mysterious public absence of Mitch McConnell. The panel breaks down the massive midterm implications of losing these two Republican juggernauts before diving into the Trump administration's escalating crackdowns on democratic norms. The conversat

  • #402
    July 6 · 1 hr 14 min

    Just Ask the Press - Senator Claims Masked Neo-Nazis On The Mall Were Actually ANTIFA!

    Brian Karem is joined by national security expert Mark Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon on Just Ask the Press to dissect a week of unprecedented political scandals, press freedom battles, and unchecked executive overreach. The panel uncovers the stark contrast of Donald Trump's McCarthy-esque Fourth of July speech targeting communists while white nationalists march on the National Mall, leading Senator Mike Lee to push a bizarre conspiracy theory that the masked neo-Nazis were actually

  • #401
    June 29 · 1 hr 24 min

    Just Ask the Press - Why You Should Be Worried About the Midterms

    In this episode of Just Ask the Press, Brian Karem, Mark Zaid, and Nolan Higdon dive into the week's most volatile headlines, questioning the stability of American democracy and the effectiveness of our current political leadership. The panel dissects the U.S. government’s "go-it-alone" approach to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, the escalating tensions in the Middle East—including the breakdown of the Iran ceasefire—and a barrage of controversial Supreme Court decisions that have left leg

  • #399
    June 17 · 1 hr 18 min

    Just Ask the Press - Trillionaires, Situation Rooms, and Cage Matches

    This week on Just Ask the Press, Brian Karem is joined by national security and FOIA expert Mark Zaid and journalism professor Nolan Higdon to unpack an incredibly chaotic week in news, politics, and media. The trio kicks off the episode reacting to Elon Musk officially becoming the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX went public on the NASDAQ. They delve into his sci-fi aspirations for Mars and debate whether his staggering wealth is inherently dangerous for democracy or a catalyst for tak

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