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!

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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"

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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."

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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!

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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."

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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"

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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. . .

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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.

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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.

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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?

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