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The Ask is a podcast hosted by Waise Azimi and Cliff W. Gilmore that humbly explores life, the universe, and everything. A new episode is recorded every month.

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In this episode of The Ask, several extraordinary guests join us for a discussion about the long, winding road ahead for America and the rest of the world in the wake of Donald J. Trump's election to a second term as President of the United States of America.

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Episode 23 – The Winding Road
In this episode of The Ask, several extraordinary guests join us for a discussion about the long, winding road ahead for America and the rest of the world in the wake of Donald J. Trump’s ele…
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June 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our Co-Host @cliffwgilmore.bsky.social on the importance of being able to make the best decision you can, within the limits, shortfalls and uncertainty of the information you have on hand at the time.
Leading at the Speed of Send Ep10: Decisiveness

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We move through a gray fog of uncertainty. The responsibility to make decisions in the midst of that fog is a burden of leadership that distinguishes leaders from followers.
June 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on Halycon.

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EPISODE 22 – HALCYON WITH ELLIOT ACKERMAN
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on Halycon. From pivotal elections to crumbling marriages, from the Civil War to the Battle of Saipan, Halcyon is…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:35 PM
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on Halycon.

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EPISODE 22 – HALCYON WITH ELLIOT ACKERMAN
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on Halycon. From pivotal elections to crumbling marriages, from the Civil War to the Battle of Saipan, Halcyon is…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning photographer Tony O’Brien takes us into the storm of the First Gulf War, from his perspective as a foreign correspondent for LIFE magazine.

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EPISODE 21 – DIVIDED WE FALL: Into the Storm with Tony O’Brien
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning photographer Tony O’Brien takes us into the storm of the First Gulf War, from his perspective as a foreign correspondent for LIFE magazine. Our Episode Gue…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social discusses his work on Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation

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Episode 20 – Divided We Fall: America’s Session Threat And How To Restore Our Nation
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author David French discusses his work on Divided We Fall: America’s Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation About the book: Ou…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan

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Episode 19 – The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan
In this episode of The Ask, award-winning author Elliot Ackerman discusses his work on The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan About the book: The Fifth Act is an astonishing hu…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
In this episode of The Ask award-winning author and US Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay discusses his work on Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War

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Episode 18 – Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War
In this episode of The Ask award-winning author and US Marine Corps veteran Phil Klay discusses his work on Uncertain Ground: Citizenship in an Age of Endless, Invisible War About the book: From th…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
In this episode of The Ask Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Doug Shultz discusses his work on THE LINE.

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Episode 17 – The Line
In this episode of The Ask Peabody and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Doug Shultz discusses his work on THE LINE. About the film: U.S. Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher stood accused by his own platoon in th…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In this episode of The Ask we to speak to journalists Igor Kossov and Anna Myroniuk about the shocking changes at the launch of the Kyiv Independent in the aftermath of the turmoil at the Kyiv Post. And the looming Russian threat on the borders of Ukraine.

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Episode 16 – The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine and Russia
In this episode of The Ask we to speak to journalists Igor Kossov and Anna Myroniuk about their careers as journalists, the shocking changes at the launch of the Kyiv Independent in the aftermath o…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
In this episode of The Ask we to speak to Peabody awarded journalist, bestselling author and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger about his latest book: FREEDOM.

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Episode 15 – Freedom with Sebastian Junger
In this episode of The Ask we to speak to Peabody awarded journalist, bestselling author and Oscar-nominated filmmaker Sebastian Junger about his latest book: FREEDOM. About the book: In part based…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In this episode of The Ask award-winning author, activist and journalist Behrouz Boochani discusses his work on his debut novel NO FRIENDS BUT THE MOUNTAINS: WRITINGS FROM MANUS PRISON.

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Episode 14 – No Friend but the Mountains: Writing from Manus Prison
In this episode of The Ask award-winning author, activist and journalist Behrouz Boochani discusses his work on his debut novel NO FRIENDS BUT THE MOUNTAINS: WRITINGS FROM MANUS PRISON. About the b…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In this episode of The Ask award-winning filmmaker Michael Tucker discusses his work on THE MEANING OF HITLER.

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Episode 13 – The Meaning of Hitler
In this episode of The Ask award-winning filmmaker Michael Tucker discusses his work on THE MEANING OF HITLER. About the film: Famed Nazi hunters and top scholars lead an urgent interrogation of ou…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Episode 12 of the Ask is a roundtable discussion about Afghanistan after America.

This episode brings together several extraordinary individuals, Afghans and Americans, to discuss what has transpired and what could lie ahead for both groups.

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May 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
In this episode of The Ask, we meet Hamid, Sajid, Tamim, and Abouzar, former Afghan interpreters for foreign forces.

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Episode 11 – The Interpreters
In this episode of The Ask, we meet Hamid, Sajid, Tamim, and Abouzar, former Afghan interpreters for foreign forces. Since the start, Afghan interpreters have been at the forefr…
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May 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In this episode of The Ask award winning filmmaker and filmmaker Saeed Taji Farouky discusses his work on A THOUSAND FIRES.

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Episode 10 – A Thousand Fires with Saeed Taji Farouky
In this episode of The Ask award winning filmmaker and filmmaker Saeed Taji Farouky discusses his work on A THOUSAND FIRES. About the film: Set to premier this August at the prestigious Critics Wee…
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May 29, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Words from wisdom from The Ask podcast co-host, @cliffwgilmore.bsky.social.
Leading at the Speed of Send, Ep 8: A Trust Primer in 2.5 min.

Trust is a gift that must be freely given & still belongs to the giver.

Know what it is. Base it on facts. Don’t give it away frivolously.

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May 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Check out the trailer for Father Soldier Son here:

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Father Soldier Son | Official Trailer | Netflix
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May 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In this episode of The Ask award winning journalist and filmmaker Catrin Einhorn discusses her work on FATHER SOLDIER SON.

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The Ask – Episode 9 – Father Soldier Son with Catrin Einhorn
In this episode of The Ask award winning journalist and filmmaker Catrin Einhorn discusses her work on FATHER SOLDIER SON. About the film: After a single father is severely wounded in Afghanistan, …
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May 2, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Check out the trailer for PROSECUTING EVIL: THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BEN FERENCZ here:

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PROSECUTING EVIL: THE EXTRAORDINARY WORLD OF BEN FERENCZ Trailer | TIFF 2018
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May 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Welcome back to The Ask. If the last episode on this podcast was about hope, then this episode is about heroism.

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Episode 8 – Prosecuting Evil with Barry Avrich
Welcome back to The Ask. If the last episode on this podcast was about hope, then this episode is about heroism.   Learn more here: I invite you to join acclaimed filmmaker Barry Avrich and my…
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May 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
As we approach the end of 2020 I want to a moment and look back on the first months of The Ask Podcast.

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The Ask – Year 1 in Review
As we approach the end of 2020 I want to a moment and look back on the first months of The Ask Podcast. This podcast launched in Episode 1 with a roundtable discussion with Professor Thongchai Wini…
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May 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
You can check out the trailer for Totally Under Control here:

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TOTALLY UNDER CONTROL - Official Trailer
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May 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM