Brian J. Karem
@briankarem.bsky.social
Husband/Dad/Gdad /WH columnist/best selling author/dog lover/singer/ reporter
Host @jatqpodcast
Nerd Avenger and occasional standup comic. 1st amendment activist
Author "Free The Press" http://amzn.to/3pfAKZ3
"Just gimme some truth,"-John Lennon.
Host @jatqpodcast
Nerd Avenger and occasional standup comic. 1st amendment activist
Author "Free The Press" http://amzn.to/3pfAKZ3
"Just gimme some truth,"-John Lennon.
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Brian J. Karem
@briankarem.bsky.social
· Oct 25
“Never forget that your obligation is to the people. It is not, at heart, to those who pay you, or to your editor, or to your sources, or to your friends, or to the advancement of your career. It is to the public.” Bagdikian told us.
It is truly a shame that the Post has forgotten that.
NOW: (From Gaggle on AF1) POTUS on concessions Russia will have to make for peace. "They're making concessions. They're going to stop fighting and they're not going to take any more land."
November 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
NOW: (From Gaggle on AF1) POTUS on concessions Russia will have to make for peace. "They're making concessions. They're going to stop fighting and they're not going to take any more land."
Journalism is the application of the scientific method to communication.
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I'm going with the Scientific Method
Journalism depends on the Scientific Method. If you find me naive, well I can live with that.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Journalism is the application of the scientific method to communication.
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NEW EPISODE ALERT!
Trump, Greene, & Mamdani. Oh my!
Political mayhem, economic woes, & hope for the forgotten.
What’s next for America? Listen NOW:
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Trump, Greene, & Mamdani. Oh my!
Political mayhem, economic woes, & hope for the forgotten.
What’s next for America? Listen NOW:
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
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Just Ask the Press - MTG, Mamdani, and Confusion in Washington
In this episode of 'Just Ask the Press', host Brian Karem, along with experts Mark Zaid and John T. Bennett, delve into the tumultuous political landscape of the week. They discuss Marjorie Taylor Gre...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM
NEW EPISODE ALERT!
Trump, Greene, & Mamdani. Oh my!
Political mayhem, economic woes, & hope for the forgotten.
What’s next for America? Listen NOW:
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
@briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @mswmedia.com @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
Trump, Greene, & Mamdani. Oh my!
Political mayhem, economic woes, & hope for the forgotten.
What’s next for America? Listen NOW:
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
@briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @mswmedia.com @bennettjohnt.bsky.social
Absolutely no truth to the rumor that Donald Trump will be at the Pinedale mall Thursday dropping live turkeys from Marine One!
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WKRP in Cincinnati Turkey Drop
YouTube video by Carla Johnson
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November 25, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Absolutely no truth to the rumor that Donald Trump will be at the Pinedale mall Thursday dropping live turkeys from Marine One!
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Until this week I’d never seen a president call one female reporter a “piggy,” tell another she’s insubordinate and appear to threaten members of Congress with execution.
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Donald Trump's piggish, savage behavior hits new low
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control
www.salon.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Until this week I’d never seen a president call one female reporter a “piggy,” tell another she’s insubordinate and appear to threaten members of Congress with execution.
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
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Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Former DOJ official whose remarks about Epstein files were recorded sues over firing
In the lawsuit, Joseph Schnitt claims he was secretly recorded during private conversations with a woman he met on Hinge.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Today we filed 1st Amendment lawsuit against AG Pam Bondi & Dept of Justice for illegal firing of senior official w/o any due process for personal comments of public interest he made on private date that turned out to be targeted O'Keefe operation.
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Remembering JFK;
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Remembering JFK
It was one of the very first memories of my life.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Remembering JFK;
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Trump: the first president to take a personal hand in prosecuting his enemies; doesn’t care about due process or rule of law. History notes one of the reasons why the American colonies became the U.S was because King George III arbitrarily prosecuting those who disagreed with him.
November 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Trump: the first president to take a personal hand in prosecuting his enemies; doesn’t care about due process or rule of law. History notes one of the reasons why the American colonies became the U.S was because King George III arbitrarily prosecuting those who disagreed with him.
Until this week I’d never seen a president call one female reporter a “piggy,” tell another she’s insubordinate and appear to threaten members of Congress with execution.
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Donald Trump's piggish, savage behavior hits new low
From insults to death threats and princely thugs, the president is out of control
www.salon.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Until this week I’d never seen a president call one female reporter a “piggy,” tell another she’s insubordinate and appear to threaten members of Congress with execution.
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Any 1 of those are unprecedented occurrences. We got 3 of them in one week courtesy of Donald Trump
www.salon.com/2025/11/21/d...
Not Necessarily the BREAKING NEWS: Dan Bongino announces that he's going to begin prosecuting members of the Trump Administration:
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Not Necessarily the BREAKING NEWS: Dan Bongino announces that he's going to begin prosecuting members of the Trump Administration:
Discussing the news of the day, including threats to congressmen and a strange press briefing from the Presidential Pep Secretary:
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Trump Threatens Lawmakers With Death
YouTube video by Mary Trump Media
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November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Discussing the news of the day, including threats to congressmen and a strange press briefing from the Presidential Pep Secretary:
www.youtube.com/live/cpqjezi...
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NEW #JustAskThePress
Trump, Greene, & the future of the American Dream.
We talk political chaos, implications, & economic struggles of overlooked Americans. Don't miss it! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @JohnTBennett
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Trump, Greene, & the future of the American Dream.
We talk political chaos, implications, & economic struggles of overlooked Americans. Don't miss it! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @JohnTBennett
@mswmedia.com
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Just Ask the Press - Trump, Greene, and the future of the American Dream
In this conversation, Brian J. Karem discusses the dynamics between Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, highlighting the political implications of their interactions. He emphasizes the economic s...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW #JustAskThePress
Trump, Greene, & the future of the American Dream.
We talk political chaos, implications, & economic struggles of overlooked Americans. Don't miss it! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @JohnTBennett
@mswmedia.com
www.justaskthequestion.com/post/just-as...
Trump, Greene, & the future of the American Dream.
We talk political chaos, implications, & economic struggles of overlooked Americans. Don't miss it! @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @JohnTBennett
@mswmedia.com
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Trump loves MBS. "Your closest friends are a mirror"
with @milestaylor.bsky.social
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with @milestaylor.bsky.social
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Trump loves MBS. "Your closest friends are a mirror."
Miles Taylor reflects on Trump meeting with MBS and the Epstein controversy
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November 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Trump loves MBS. "Your closest friends are a mirror"
with @milestaylor.bsky.social
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with @milestaylor.bsky.social
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Trump's the piggy. And he's lost it.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Trump's the piggy. And he's lost it.
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Canceling Cancel Culture w/Daryl Davis
How can we get along in a world of divisive politics?
Ask Daryl. He's convinced 200 members of the KKK to give up their robes.
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How can we get along in a world of divisive politics?
Ask Daryl. He's convinced 200 members of the KKK to give up their robes.
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Canceling Cancel Culture
Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to abandon toxic warfare - Daryl Davis shows us how
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November 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Canceling Cancel Culture w/Daryl Davis
How can we get along in a world of divisive politics?
Ask Daryl. He's convinced 200 members of the KKK to give up their robes.
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How can we get along in a world of divisive politics?
Ask Daryl. He's convinced 200 members of the KKK to give up their robes.
open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Puff Donny figured out that even if the House passes the bill to open up the Epstein Files, it still has to go to the senate where it may never see the light of day. If by chance the senate passes the bill, it still has to go to President "No Auto Pen".
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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Trump does Epstein U-turn as House Republicans prepare to spurn him
Before the reversal, even some House GOP leaders were mulling whether to support the effort to release DOJ files dealing with the late sex offender.
www.politico.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Puff Donny figured out that even if the House passes the bill to open up the Epstein Files, it still has to go to the senate where it may never see the light of day. If by chance the senate passes the bill, it still has to go to President "No Auto Pen".
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
If you know a young political leader we should interview, (Republican, Democrat or Independent) please contact us HERE: www.justaskthequestion.com/contact
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
November 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If you know a young political leader we should interview, (Republican, Democrat or Independent) please contact us HERE: www.justaskthequestion.com/contact
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
Here is our first: open.substack.com/pub/brianjka...
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In an era of AI/endless disinformation, how do we rebuild trust in the news? @briankarem.bsky.social speaks with @nolanhigdon.bsky.social on the media literacy crisis tearing America apart, from Big Media monopolies to govt meddling
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Fixing the media literacy crisis in America with Dr. Nolan Higdon
In this conversation, Brian Karem and Dr. Nolan Higdon discuss the critical issues surrounding media literacy, disinformation, and the current state of journalism. They explore the dangerous narrative...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:37 AM
In an era of AI/endless disinformation, how do we rebuild trust in the news? @briankarem.bsky.social speaks with @nolanhigdon.bsky.social on the media literacy crisis tearing America apart, from Big Media monopolies to govt meddling
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November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Quit Sane Washing Donald Trump.
www.salon.com/2025/11/14/q...
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Quit "sane-washing" Donald Trump
Trump's speeches and apparent naps are reaching a critical point
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Quit Sane Washing Donald Trump.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
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BREAKING DOWN THE CHAOS: Just Ask the Press tackles SNAP drama, Supreme Court bombshells, education fallout, elections, Pelosi's legacy& Trump's latest madness!
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@mswmedia.com
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@briankarem.bsky.social @bennettjohnt.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social
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Just Ask the Press - SNAP, The Supreme Court, and Education
This week on JATQ, Brian along with hosts John and Mark, delve into the current political landscape, focusing on the implications of the government shutdown, the Supreme Court's recent decisions affec...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
BREAKING DOWN THE CHAOS: Just Ask the Press tackles SNAP drama, Supreme Court bombshells, education fallout, elections, Pelosi's legacy& Trump's latest madness!
@briankarem.bsky.social @bennettjohnt.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social
@mswmedia.com
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@briankarem.bsky.social @bennettjohnt.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social
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