Can We Please Talk?

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor, Marie Harf, to discuss the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, President Trump's f-bomb criticism heard round the world, plus, Mike & Nick on a key moment in the Tucker Carlson vs. Ted Cruz interview, that should have all of us, paying very, very close attention.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Lead ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & host of the 'This Week Explained' podcast, Kervin Aucoin, to discuss the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear enrichment facilities, Israel's involvement, Iran's vowed retaliation on America, and did President Trump just involve the United States in yet another war in the Middle East.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on a weekend of nonstop breaking news - the politically motivated shootings in MN (and arrest of the suspect), the 'No Kings' protest nationwide, a horrific Air India crash, Israel & Iran at war, plus, Axios National Politics correspondent & co-author of 'Original Sin: President Biden's decline, its cover-up & his disastrous choice to run again', Alex Thompson on the book, his message to fellow journalists everywhere & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on what is unfolding in Los Angeles with the protests over ICE's recent raids, President Trump's use of national guard troops, plus, author & founder of Project Unite Humanity, Dr. Robert Lawrie joined Mike to discuss the war in Gaza and his non-profit's core mission of helping humanity everywhere.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the recent antisemitic terror attack in Boulder, CO, a look at the Trump administration and Harvard University's pending court showdowns, plus, Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) stops by to discuss his trip to El Salvador to attempt to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the House vote on the 'One, Big, Beautiful' bill, what his constituents in Maryland are telling him & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  Need a night out? SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase and enjoy that night out!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing 'The 25th Hour podcast: The Trial of Sean P. Diddy Combs' - a new limited series to Leon Media Network. Featuring fmr. federal prosecutors Bianca Forde & Alyse Adamson, as each week, they recap the trial, examine the tactics by the prosecution and defense teams, break down key witness testimony, and hear from people who were inside the courtroom & more. Watch The 25th Hour podcast on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The25thHourPodcast or listen wherever you get your pods! This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the Axios tape releases of special counsel Hur's interviews with fmr. President Biden back in Oct of 2023, what this showed and why its coming out now, plus, NPR reporter Ximena Bustillo on the latest immigration news and her story on an industry being hit especially hard by the changes in policy. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Low Cost Airlines. The discount supermarket for ALL airline tickets - American, Delta, United, international airlines & more. Call 866 613 3100 right now to start saving on your next trip!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on a story you may have missed last week that deals directly with constitutional principles and rights potentially being suspended, plus, Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali joined to discuss the conflict between India & Pakistan, the recent missile strikes, the attack in Kashmir, the U.S.'s response to all of this & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick welcome in attorney & founding partner at the Texas Defense Firm, Jeremy Rosenthal, for a deep dive on all the latest legal news happening nationally. From recent arrests of two judges in New Mexico & Wisconsin, to immigration cases making headlines, plus, are some stories being overblown coverage wise or is the coverage warranted given what is happening from a legal perspective.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Low Cost Airlines. The discount supermarket for ALL airline tickets - American, Delta, United, international airlines & more. Call 866 613 3100 right now to start saving on your next trip!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on Axios reporter Alex Thompson's comments at the White House Correspondents Dinner on journalists needing to do better, plus, author & law professor at the Univ. of Richmond, Corinna Barrett Lain joins the pod to discuss her new book 'Secrets of the Killing State: The Untold Stories of Lethal Injection.' This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Low Cost Airlines. The discount supermarket for ALL airline tickets - American, Delta, United, international airlines & more. Call 866 613 3100 right now to start saving on your next trip!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by political economist, author and Professor of International Economics and Finance over at Brown University, Mark Blyth, to discuss tariffs, factors to pay attention to when understanding the economy, demystifying claims about the global trade market & more, plus Mike on the FSU school shooting that happened last week. Check out Professor Blyth's new book 'Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers' coming out May 6th at - https://shorturl.at/QLs2hThis episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff tickets, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the latest in the wild Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation case in Maryland, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment stops by to discuss Ukraine, Gaza, Iran nuclear talks, President Trump's first few months back on the world stage, plus, our new segment 'WHATTT??' on why Bill Maher & Stephen A Smith should leave us all shaking our heads.To help the families affected from the nightclub collapse in the Dominican Republic, visit - https://www.jompeame.com/blog/ayuda-a-familias-afectadas-tras-colapso-del-jetsetThis episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA & NHL playoff starting up - SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick help you understand the most searched word of the past week, tariffs, plus, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) stops by to discuss SignalGate, two things here at home & abroad that are concerning him, what he is hearing from his constituents in Massachusetts's 6th district & more. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Low Cost Airlines. The discount supermarket for ALL airline tickets - American, Delta, United, international airlines & more. Call 866 613 3100 right now to start saving on your next trip!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the student visas that have been revoked by the State Department across the country, a look at some of these stories, writer Ken Reid joins to discuss his recent article on two other instances where this took place under other U.S. Presidents, plus, who is Dr. Peter Marks and why is his resignation important. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the recent executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, what it all means, plus, Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali joins to discuss Elon Musk's recent meeting with Sec. Hegseth, the negotiations in the war in Ukraine, and what actions are being taken by the Pentagon to give reporters less access. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by Low Cost Airlines. Call this number - 866-613-3100 to get discounts on airfare, travel, hotels & more, for that next trip you want to take!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick examine two stories making headlines - a court order being defied, and the potential end of an agency that helps put an end to homelessness. USA Today National Correspondent Lauren Villagran stops by to talk about the latest immigration news, plus, what is CA Governor Gavin Newsom doing with a podcast.We are brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by Low Cost Airlines. Call this number - 866-613-3100 to get discounts on airfare, travel, hotels & more, for that next trip you want to take!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Mike is joined by former FBI Assistant Inspector & Legal Attaché to Ukraine, James Davidson, for a conversation about the war in Ukraine, the current negotiations for peace, the way this is playing out in front of cameras for all of us to see, and how President Trump's 'Art of the Deal' is influencing the strategy. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick break down, what went down, in the Oval Office last week between Pres. Trump & Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky, fmr. FBI assistant inspector & legal attaché to Ukraine, James Davidson gives us his perspective, plus, Bloomberg News Sr. reporter & host of the 'Big Take D.C.' pod, Saleha Mohsin, stops by to explain why eggs aren't getting cheaper, and why tariff is not just a word, its a strategy.We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick talk with Congressman Dan Goldman (D-NY) on the latest news out of D.C., Elon Musk & DOGE, Pres. Trump's comments about the war in Ukraine and President Zelensky, plus, Mike & Nick on Kash Patel's confirmation as FBI Director and a refresher on the history of the bureau.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Global Affairs correspondent at Scripps News, Maya Rodriguez, to break down Sec Rubio's meeting with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia on ending the war in Ukraine, Sec of Def. Pete Hegseth's recent comments at NATO about U.S. and Europe's relationship, plus, Mike & Nick on JP Morgan's CEO Jamie Dimon's comments blasting his remote work employees.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick examine all the uproar in D.C. about DOGE, the person leading it, what it has done so far, the time another U.S. President tried to work on government efficiency you probably forgot about, plus, Sociology Chair at UNC-Greensboro & author of 'Personal Foul Against The NFL: Roughing Black Bodies', Dr. Steven Cureton joins to discuss another acronym making news - D.E.I.Can We Please Talk? as always is presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Donate to the charitable efforts of the Mali Rising Foundation, and our friend Andrea Lewis, by visiting https://www.malirisingfdn.org/donateSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the recent plane crashes in Washington D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet & a military helicopter near Reagan Airport, and the crash of a Learjet in Philadelphia, PA, then later, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & author of ''Bad Advice: Why Celebrities, Politicians and Activists aren't your best source of health information', Dr. Paul Offit joins Mike to discuss the potential confirmation of RFK Jr to lead Health and Human Services.Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee - Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics!  Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek.  NBA crazy trades, NHL in full swing, MLB around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use Mike & Nick's promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick recap the last week plus of executive orders and actions coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, as fmr. federal prosecutor Alyse Adamson joined the pod to break down the legal challenges & hurdles, from immigration, to federal programs & more.We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the latest in news & politics! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek. NBA, NHL, MLB season around the corner, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Go to seatgeek.com or download the SeatGeek app and use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Pew Research Center article mentioned in the pod by Nick - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/07/12/how-pew-research-center-counts-unauthorized-immigrants-in-us/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C., all the speeches & executive orders from President Trump, and President Biden, that you may have missed, plus, author of the book 'We Hold These Truths', Dr. Casey Burgat joins the pod to talk about his book and how it dismantles the myths about American politics. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Have a cup of the best tasting coffee that gets Mike & Nick through breaking down the news & politics of the day. Visit this link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use their promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the latest from the wildfires in Los Angeles, what state & local officials are saying, the political blame game taking place as always, plus, the host of 'Laura Coates Live' on CNN, Laura Coates joined the show to discuss her team's reporting in LA, what stories she is focused on in 2025, legal analysis of some upcoming Supreme Court cases & more.To donate and help the victims and those affected by these tragic fires, visit https://unitedwayla.org/wildfire-response-resources/We are presented by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Nothing will get you through that pile of work emails you are staring at faster than the delicious coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on a vastly different Jan 6th this time around at the Capitol in D.C., two news stories out of NY not making enough headlines, plus, Advance Local New Orleans Life & Culture reporter Emily Topping on the attack that happened New Years Eve on Bourbon Street & how the city is doing in the aftermath. To donate to the victims families & survivors of the attack in New Orleans, visit https://www.unitedwaysela.org/We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee - Nothing will get you through that pile of work emails faster than the delicious coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing the newest show to Leon Media Network, 'Journalistically Speaking' with Emmy & Peabody award-winning journalist, Rick Sanchez. New year, same delicious coffee. Nothing will get you through the email pile you have on your computer like a cup of our sponsors over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick recap the year that was, not only on the program, but from the various news stories to U.S. politics covered on the show, hearing from those who have joined us along the way.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali for a look at what has taken place in Syria over the past two weeks, a break down of the latest from the region, plus, how an incoming President-elect Trump administration will handle the current conflicts throughout the Middle East. We are presented as always by our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. As you gather around with family & friends this holiday season, enjoy a great tasting cup of coffee to start that holiday off right! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase of the coffee that powers Mike & Nick this holiday season.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. FBI special agent & author of 'The Queen of Cuba', Pete Lapp, to discuss the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the alleged suspect who killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, at a McDonald's in Altoona, PA, the way this investigation unfolded, plus, we look at the broader issue around the healthcare system in the U.S. & why a CEO was a target.Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by our friends at - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by guest co-host, GZERO Media correspondent Alex Kliment, to look at the latest in the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the ceasefire by Israel & Hezbollah, the policy positions of President-elect Trump and how they will affect these conflicts, the recent Cabinet picks & their impact on U.S. foreign policy and more. We are presented by - SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Hot coffee, iced coffee, tea & more, nothing gets us through the day like the great tasting products from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) for a look at how he won his district this past election cycle, his message to the Democratic Party at-large, the recent Cabinet nominations by President-elect Trump, and ways he is looking to work with the incoming administration to help his district. We are brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Black Friday deals are here at FRC! Great coffee plus march and more. Visit - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off that purchase!SeatGeek -  NFL, NBA, NHL, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick examine RFK Jr as the Secretary of HHS pick, plus, fmr ISR coordinator for the U.S. Army & the host of 'This Week Explained', Kervin Aucoin stops by to break down the latest on the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, plus the recent picks by fmr Pres. Trump to lead the Pentagon, DOJ & DNI.We are powered by our friends at Fresh Roasted Coffee. The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Fox News contributor & Democratic strategist Marie Harf, to examine the week that was for the Democratic Party, plus, a closer look at how podcasting has reshaped the future of interviews for political candidates. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick recap the 2024 Presidential Election, a look a the data from the states & counties, plus, a panel segment with political analysts on what played out as fmr. President Trump defeated VP Kamala Harris.This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek -  NFL tickets, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the final days before the 2024 U.S. elections, the fallout from the comments by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at fmr. President Trump's rally at MSG, plus, fmr. RNC senior advisor Terry Holt stops by to give us his thoughts on the campaigns, how podcasts interviews have reshaped the way candidates are approach media interviews & more. Can We Please Talk? is presented by Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek. NFL tickets, NBA & NHL regular seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on fmr. President Trump's stop at McDonald's in PA, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo joins us to discuss her latest reporting from battleground Arizona, plus, our Can I Talk? segment is back, Nick on comedians becoming politics anchors, Mike on why you need to read the fine print on the ballot referendums in your state.This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek -  MLB playoffs, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the viral weekend after Mike's CNN panel discussion on the 2020 election & Barack Obama's message to black male voters, plus, ABC News Legal Analyst & author of 'Pardon Power: How the pardon system works - and WHY', friend of the pod Kim Wehle stops by to talk about the book & what is at stake this election, from the legal perspective. We are presented as always by -SeatGeek -  MLB playoffs, NBA & NHL seasons are back, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use our promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that ticket purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - The weather has cooled down, and you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit our link - https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use our promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick examine the use of podcast media by VP Harris & fmr. Pres. Trump, examining their recent interviews across the 'All The Smoke', 'Call Her Daddy', and 'ImPaulsive' podcasts, plus, author of Fixing Congress: Restoring Power to the People, Mike Johnson joins to explain how to fix the chaos in D.C.We are presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee. As the weather cools down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee, or if you need something hot, they got you too! Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek. College football, NFL, MLB playoffs, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the VP debate between Gov. Tim Walz & Sen. JD Vance, issues & topics discussed, plus, fmr. Presidential campaign advisor to Sen. Tim Scott & Sen. Mitt Romney, Matt Gorman, joined the pod to recap the night from NYC.We are presented as always by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - As the summer months cool down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek -  College football, NFL, MLB playoffs, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode, Mike is joined by Chief Executive of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Mark Dubowitz, to discuss the recent airstrikes by Israel in Lebanon, plus a look at the latest from the war in Gaza.We are presented by Fresh Roasted Coffee - As the summer months cool down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the upcoming VP debate between Sen. JD Vance & MN Gov. Tim Walz, the recent election board ruling in Georgia that could delay vote counting on Election Day, plus our Can I Talk? segment is back - Nick on another interception by Brett Favre, Mike on an issue that should be on the top of voters minds, especially those with kids. Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by Fresh Roasted Coffee - As the summer months cool down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.And by SeatGeek -  College football, NFL, MLB playoffs, concerts, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the West Palm Beach golf course assassination attempt at fmr Pres. Trump, VP Kamala Harris's interview with NABJ, USA Today National correspondent Lauren Villagran stops by to discuss her recent articles on voters across states, plus, P. Diddy's arrest. Can We Please Talk? is powered by Fresh Roasted Coffee - As the summer months cool down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick recap the 2024 Presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris & fmr. President Donald Trump, moments, takeaways & more. Articles referenced in this episode include -Fmr. Pres. Trump's final numbers once leaving office - https://www.factcheck.org/2021/10/trumps-final-numbers/TaxFoundation.org's estimate of fmr. President Trump's proposed tariffs impact - https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/donald-trump-tax-plan-2024/Local Fox Ohio affiliate's report on Springfield, OH - https://fox8.com/news/springfield-police-on-claims-of-haitian-crimes-no-credible-reports/ This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - As summer cools down, you too can cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Mike is joined by AP Race & Policy reporter, Matt Brown, to discuss the latest in the U.S. Presidential race, Matt's reporting on the different strategies to target voters from both the Trump & Harris campaigns, plus, PBS correspondent Leila Molana-Allen joins to discuss her reporting from the civil war happening in Sudan, and the latest in the war in Gaza. Can We Please Talk? is presented as always by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick chat with the Director of the Haley Voters for Harris organization, Craig Snyder, about the goals & aims of their group, their message to voters as we head into the fall & more, plus, our Can I Talk! segment is back, Mike on the obsession with a Presidential candidate doing media interviews, while Nick breaks down when mud slinging goes wrong. We are brought to you as always by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick recap the week that was from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. Hear from Executive Director at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) from Chicago, about the different speakers & speeches, the message going forward that Democrats will try to hammer home to voters come November & more. This episode is brought to you by - SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by Reuters Pentagon correspondent Idrees Ali to examine the latest from the wars in Ukraine & Gaza, the recent Ukrainian offensive into Russia, the bombings in Gaza, the hostage negotiations, what Idrees is hearing from senior U.S. officials inside D.C., plus, Mike & Nick on the latest from the campaign trail, from Pres. Biden making an appearance, to the Trump/Elon interview. We are presented by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - To get booked on a podcast today, visit https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ and sign up for free to get started!SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike is joined by guest co-host, Washington Post reporter María Luisa Paúl, to discuss the latest from the U.S. campaign trail, plus, Maria's recent reporting on everything happening in Venezuela with the recent elections between Nicholás Maduro & Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, the protests, the global community's response & where this goes from here. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets. Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick are joined by fmr. Obama State Dept. spokesperson & Fox News contributor, Marie Harf, to talk about the state of the Presidential race, the campaign stops by VP Harris in Houston & Atlanta, fmr. President Trump's interview at NABJ in Chicago, a look at this past week's hearings on Capitol Hill regarding the Secret Service failures in the assassination attempt of fmr. President Trump, the war in Gaza & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike & Nick on the latest in the state of the 2024 Presidential race, a look back at the week that was, plus, Libertarian Party candidate for President, Chase Oliver joined the show to discuss his history running for office at the state & national level, where he stands on the key issues, the Libertarian platform overall & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - This summer, cool down with a fresh cold brew, iced tea or iced coffee from our friends over at Fresh Roasted Coffee. Visit https://lddy.no/1hvgr & use the promo code CANWEPLEASEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.SeatGeek - Sporting events, concerts, comedy shows, you name it, SeatGeek has the tickets! Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout to get $20 off that purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.