Mary and Brian Karem examine how Donald’s governing chaos could reshape the political landscape, including the controversial Jeffries-Kushner meeting, growing national security concerns, the Iran war, and the economic pressures weighing on American voters.

Brian Karem is a longtime American journalist and White House correspondent who has covered national politics for decades. He is host of the podcast Just Ask the Question. 

Karem became widely known during the Trump years for his confrontational exchanges with administration officials and his defense of press freedom. He is also the author of several books, including Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It and Slanted: How the News Media Taught Us to Love Censorship and Hate Journalism.

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Mary Trump and Bob Cesca relive the funniest, strangest, and most meaningful moments from Star Trek Las Vegas, including panels, cosplay, friends, and surprises.

This week, Mary takes a look at dinosaur theory in the Illinois governor’s race, the Secretary of Agriculture’s claim that there’s a war on cattle, and James Talarico’s claim that Ken Paxton is waging an anti-puppy agenda. Plus, the backlash over Senator Jon Ossoff’s comments that has exploded across Fox State TV. And finally, Melania reappears after more than a month out of public view for Donald’s new Washington IndyCar event.

It’s Trump Trolls Trump, Week 83.

Mary and veteran White House journalist April Ryan discuss Donald Trump’s sweeping vanity projects in Washington, growing national security concerns, MAGA failures, and what these priorities reveal about an administration consumed by spectacle and self-interest. They also examine the growing progressive resistance and what it could mean heading into the midterms.

April Ryan is a veteran White House journalist who has covered the presidency since 1997. She works as the Washington bureau chief and senior White House correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks and has reported on several administrations from both parties. Ryan is also a frequent political commentator on television and is known for asking pointed questions during White House press briefings, particularly on issues affecting Black communities and urban policy.

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Ronda Cress welcomes Dr. Debra Shushan on this week’s episode of Big Voice Wednesday. Debra is a Middle East and US foreign policy expert and a senior resident affiliate at Georgetown's Center for Jewish Civilization. We discussed the personal experiences of herself and her family that shaped her interests and why empathy, human rights, and real dialogue can break through political division and help progressives build solidarity.

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Primary night brought more trouble for Donald-backed Republicans, including Cory Mills’ defeat in Florida after months of scandal and investigations. Byron Donalds won the GOP nomination for governor but underperformed, while Angie Nixon pulled off an upset in the Democratic Senate primary. We also look at Mary Peltola in Alaska and Darline Graham Nordone's rough South Carolina debate.

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Wajahat Ali, Danielle Moodie and I reunite to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, why Democrats need to stop the intraparty fighting, and keep their eyes on the prize: defeating the fascist Republican agenda.

This segment originally aired on the Joy Reid Show August 17th, 2026

(With guest host Wajahat Ali)

ABOUT JOY REID:

Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020).

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Donald turns a crime and safety speech at the Nassau County Police Academy into a political rally while defending $4 gas prices. We also look at his response to concerns about sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, his decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea and Attorney General Todd Blanche on DOJ independence from the White House.

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Donald insists everything is going great while Scott Bessent dismisses consumer anxiety, Bill Cassidy dodges responsibility, J.D. Vance lectures on morality and Mike Lindell reacts to losing exactly as you’d expect.

Plus, a heartfelt goodbye to Karoline Leavitt

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