The Ask

Chaos is Not Without Harm

President Trump has officially reached 100 days in office and these first few months typically set the tone for the rest of the term. So let’s just run the numbers: 142 executive orders, 220 lawsuits, and 1 golf habit that can’t be shaken. On this episode, Jasmine Burton sits down with Elizabeth Booker Houston and A.B. to break down the legal chaos, the political spin, and what’s really at stake.

An Existential Crisis With Better Branding

The economy’s doing great—unless you enjoy affordable groceries, housing, or inner peace. On this week's episode, Jasmine Burton sits down with Congressman Glenn Ivey to unpack the troubling case of Mr. Abrego Garcia, shed light on the mounting attacks against federal workers, and discuss the current state of the American economy.

Hot Off the Free Press

There’s a saying: journalism is the first rough draft of history. But in today’s climate, it’s also the last line of defense. On this week's episode of "The Ask," Jasmine Burton sits down with April Ryan - an American reporter, author, and White House Correspondent for Black Press USA - to discuss the role of the press and how journalism can meet the moment and not be drowned out by disinformation, division, and distrust.

Power Hour(s)

On March 31st, Cory Booker didn’t just speak, he spoke for over 25 hours. Yes, you read that right. 25 hours. While most of us were sleeping through the night, making breakfast, brushing our teeth, and probably needing to use the restroom more than a few times, Booker was on the Senate floor, delivering a marathon speech that would make even the most seasoned public speakers collapse. In this episode, Jasmine Burton sits down with two Raben Principals - Eduardo Soto and Sarah Bolton - to discuss what this unprecedented political speech means for the state of American democracy and political demonstrations moving forward.

The Battle for Our Rights

Trump may not have been in office long, but with the number of protections he's stripped from the LGBTQ community, veterans, and everyday Americans, it feels like he's been at it for a lifetime. And the consequences of these policies? Potentially catastrophic. On this week's episode, Jasmine Burton and Shawn Gaylord sit down with Rep. Mark Takano to discuss what’s at stake for our rights and freedoms moving forward and what his office is doing to fight back.