# Mark Zaid
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Mark S. Zaid is an American attorney, based in Washington, D.C., with a practice focused on national security law, freedom of speech constitutional claims, and government accountability.In 1998 he founded the James Madison Project, an organization dedicated to reducing government secrecy. It is interested in the Freedom of Information Act and government whistleblowers. He is co-editor of Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws.
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…
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-e…
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.…
Star Trek 60th: Celebrating the Law of the Genesis Trilogy
Recorded Live at SDCC on July 23, 2026!The Star Trek films Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, and Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home all ask the question: How do you define victory in the no-win scenario? Lawyers face that question regularly when representing people in…
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 …
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…
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…
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 th…
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 Ka…
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 Com…
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