
Can We Please Talk?
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Ep 122"Speaking of peaceful transfers.."
Mike & Nick on former President Trump announcing his third bid to become President, author David Marchick stops by the pod to discuss his book 'The Peaceful Transfer of Power: An Oral History of America's Presidential Transitions' & how this process is crucial to protecting our nation, plus, a shoutout to a few loyal listeners.We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Russell Stover Chocolates - Get a discount on the best tasting chocolates for the ones you love this holiday season! Visit http://bit.ly/3tqtWtd for a discount. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 121"So you think you can dribble.."
Mike & Nick on political buzzwords, the latest midterm election updates, plus, a different perspective on Kyrie Irving's ongoing battle with his employer. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit http://bit.ly/3EtLcEd and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Russell Stover Chocolates - Get a discount on the best tasting chocolates for the ones you love this holiday season! Visit http://bit.ly/3tqtWtd for a discount.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 120Election Boogaloo 2022!
Mike & Nick on the 2022 midterm elections, where we are at this moment, key results across the Senate, House & Governor races, plus, Fox News senior congressional reporter Chad Pergram joined us to give his analysis & some of his surprises on Election night.We are sponsored by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 119"The Final Countdown"
Mike & Nick on President Biden's final speech before the midterm elections on Tuesday, the attack on Speaker Pelosi's husband, U.S. House of Representatives Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined the pod to discuss his re-election campaign, Democrats messaging to voters ahead of Election Day, plus, Nick grades Mike's appearance on MSNBC. Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988 if you or someone you know is seeking mental health services.This episode is brought to you by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 118CWPT - LIVE IN D.C!!
Live from Washington, D.C., we celebrate our two-year anniversary! First up, fmr. CIA officer, State Dept. spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf and fmr. FBI special agent Pete Lapp joined us to discuss why they got into government & the public mistrust surrounding their former employers. Later, our panel of journalists, Washington Post national politics reporter Sabrina Rodriguez, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo & Reuters foreign policy correspondent Idrees Ali join us to discuss the current state of journalism, why they got into the profession, how to cover misinformation & disinformation from politicians & more.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Intro music courtesy of Leaving Largo. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 117"Bo knows...student loan debt relief?"
Mike & Nick on the federal appeals court's temporary block on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, plus, NY Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman is back to discuss his new book, 'The Last Folk Hero: The Life & Myth of Bo Jackson". This episode is brought to you by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Head to https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/ and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase. And by 800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 116"The Florida Georgia (debate) Line"
Mike & Nick on shows continuing to book Kanye West as a guest, debates that happened in Florida & Georgia, plus, Dr. Xavier Perez of DePaul University joins us to discuss the Latino vote and issues affecting the community, from immigration to policing & more.We are sponsored by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Visit https://www.leonmedianetwork.com/ for more shows & content from Leon Media Network!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 115"Sir, that badge is a prop.."
Mike & Nick on the 1/6 committee's final hearing, plus, a look at some more key midterm races including last week's Georgia senate debate between Raphael Warnock & Herschel Walker. This episode is brought to you by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 114"Its a midterm swing, y'all"
Mike & Nick on some key midterm races to keep an eye on as early voting gets ready to start across the country. Plus, human rights lawyer & board chair of the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, Gissou Nia joins us to discuss the latest on the protests in Iran. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww and enter in the promo code CANWEGET20 for 20% off your first purchase.Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 113"Make the check out to..."
Mike & Nick on the Herschel Walker story in GA, our recent focus group with voters on the campus of FIU in Miami & what they had to say, plus, Kanye West talks to Tucker Carlson.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 112Women, Life, Freedom.
Mike & Nick on the upcoming Jan. 6th committee hearing, Maggie Haberman's new book, the worse boss ever from Florida, plus, Iranian-British journalist & author Kamin Mohammadi joined us to explain the protests & uprising happening in Iran after the "morality police" killing of Mahsa Amini.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!Airport Parking Reservations - Save money. Save time. Save stress. Book today at https://airportparkingreservations.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 111"Here comes the story of a hurricane.."
Mike & Nick on Hurricane Ian's devastation throughout western Florida, plus, former FBI special agent Peter Lapp joins us to break down the latest with the ongoing FBI/DOJ investigation into former President Trump's handling of classified documents. To help the victims of Hurricane Ian & Fiona, visit https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!And by Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 110"America, let's get committed already!"
Mike & Nick on the 'Commitment to America' plan unveiled by the House Republicans, a workplace scandal making sports headlines, plus, NPR politics reporter Ximena Bustillo on the latest news & notes out of D.C. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for a 20% discount off your first purchase!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 109"That's an incomplete pass..."
Mike & Nick with the latest on Gov. Desantis transporting migrants to Martha's Vineyard & the fallout, plus, investigative journalist at the Mississippi Today, Anna Wolfe joins the pod as she broke the story of former MS Gov. Phil Bryant helping former NFL QB Brett Favre secure welfare funding of $5M dollars for a Univ. of Southern Miss. volleyball stadium.We are sponsored by Fresh Roasted Coffee. Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 108Oh Lindsey...
Mike & Nick on Sen. Lindsey Graham's federal abortion ban idea, a feel good family story out of Canada you may have missed last week, plus, Texas Tribune political correspondent Patrick Svitek joined us to break down the latest news happening out of the state. Visit tribfest.org to find out more about the 12th annual Texas Tribune Festival happening 9/22-9/24 featuring prominent guest speakers across the political landscape.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee. Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww & enter the promo code CANWEGET20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 107"Have a look at this speech.."
Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Soul of the Nation' speech last week & the fallout reaction, the damaging floods that are happening in Pakistan, plus, a new segment called "Dear CWPT" where we help a fellow listener with a dilemma. To donate to the people of Pakistan, please visit - https://bit.ly/3RRAQlq This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 106"There's something in the water (in Jackson).."
Mike & Nick on President Biden's 'Safer America' plan, the water crisis playing out in Jackson, MS, plus, Washington Post national correspondent Matthew Brown joins us to break down all of fmr. President Trump's ongoing legal battles & a look at key midterm races he is covering. Visit Mississippi Food Network to help the people of Mississippi during this crisis - https://bit.ly/3cDzAngThis episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 105"Well that’s interesting Missouri..”
Mike & Nick on the affidavit release in the search on former President Trump's home, plus, a school district in Missouri is bringing back *checks notes* corporal punishment. This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee we love!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 104"For (partial) student loan debt relief, call 800-Joe-Biden.."
Mike & Nick on President Biden's executive order regarding student loan debt forgiveness & what this means for you, an explainer on "quiet quitting", plus, fmr. federal & state prosecutor, CNN sr. legal analyst Elie Honig is back to help us break down the latest legal news making headlines.This episode is brought to you by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 103"We gotta LIVVV like we're golfing.."
EMike & Nick on the Inflation Reduction Act signed into law last week & what it means for you, Rep. Cheney losing her primary last week in Wyoming, a farewell to another news show we have outlasted, plus, golf journalist & author Robert Lusetich joined us to break down the ongoing battle between the PGA Tour & LIV Golf.This episode is brought to you by - Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!800-Florals - Get flowers for that special someone in your life. Visit https://www.800florals.com/category.asp?category=mx&ID=@AF1 to get a discount for being a CWPT listener!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 102"FBI - we have a warrant!"
Mike & Nick break down last week's events of the FBI executing a search warrant on former President Trump's home in Florida. Joining them is former CIA analyst, former State Department spokesperson & Fox News contributor Marie Harf to help explain what happened last week, the different types of government classifications, the media coverage across outlets, the rise of threats the FBI has received subsequently, and what comes next from this investigation.We are sponsored by -Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 101"Did you see what happened in Kansas, Toto?!?"
Mike & Nick on Arizona's GOP gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, what the people of Kansas voted on last week that may be an indicator for the upcoming midterms, Brittney Griner's 9-year sentence in Russia & what comes next, plus, Dr. Catherine Pearlman joined us to discuss her latest book 'First Phone: A Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety & Etiquette' and the way it helps kids navigate the responsibility of owning a smartphone.This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster - Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Go to https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to receive a discount for some of the best tasting coffee you have ever had!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 100"If this is America First, well then America is f*%ked.."
EMike & Nick examine the PACT act & Assault Weapons ban bills that failed/passed in the Senate & House respectively and what comes next for each of these pieces of legislation, plus, New York Times politics reporter Maya King joins the pod to break down her article on younger voters being frustrated with our current government, plus a look at key midterm races she has her eye on for November.This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 99"But (Dems) the brakes..."
Mike & Nick on the massive heatwaves that have happened across the U.S. & Europe & their impact, plus, Fox News contributor, democratic strategist & host of 'The Leslie Marshall Show', Leslie Marshall joined us to break down the bipartisan support for the Electoral Count Act, the 1/6 committee hearings, and the Supreme Court's 'Summer to Remember' of decisions. Head to https://chooose.today/ to get digital tools that help you make climate action part of your everyday life.This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 98"Previously, on Incompetence!”
EThe latest from the Texas House Committee's report on the police response in the Uvalde school shooting, a recap of the latest Jan. 6th committee hearing, President Biden's trip to Israel & Saudi Arabia examined, plus, a message to voters under the age of 30.This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Fresh Roasted Coffee - Since 2009, their passion has been bringing you gourmet coffees from all over the world! Visit https://www.freshroastedcoffee.com/?cjevent=8822acf31aa411ed8304f6570a82b832&cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww to get a discount on this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 97"It's not 50/50, it's 91/9.."
Mike & Nick with the latest on last week's mass shooting in Highland Park, the Akron police killing of Jayland Walker, PM Boris Johnson's resignation, plus, Kate Smith, the senior director of news content at Planned Parenthood joined the pod to explain what the organization is really all about & what they are doing across states to help women in this fight for reproductive rights & access. If you want to get involved in the fight, visit www.bansoff.org, and for patients seeking an abortion, visit www.abortionfinder.org or call 1-800-230-Plan.This episode is brought to you by - Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!EJ Gift Cards. Got a gift card as a present and want to sell it back? Or need a last minute present for someone? Visit https://bit.ly/3Mo7EAn and start buying or selling gift cards to top restaurants, shops, stores & more!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 96"We were on a (Supreme Court) break!!"
Mike & Nick on more Supreme Court rulings last week before their break, this time on rulings involving the second amendment, the environment, immigration status & more. Plus, President Biden was out in these NATO streets. Happy 4th!This episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Are you ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!And Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 95A landmark ruling
Mike & Nick on the Supreme Court's ruling last week in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health, which overturned the landmark case of Roe v. Wade in this country. Plus, foreign policy correspondent at Reuters, Idrees Ali is back to break down the latest U.S. foreign policy news, Sec. Austin's recent trip to meet with his counterparts around the world, President Biden's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia & more. For 100 years, Planned Parenthood has promoted a commonsense approach to sexual and reproductive health and well-being, based on respect for each individual's right to make informed, independent decisions about health, sex, and family planning. Donate to them at - https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-involved/other-ways-giveThis episode is brought to you by - Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!And by Used Cardboard Boxes. If you are moving this summer or just need boxes in general for storage, head to usedcardboardboxes.com & use the promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for 5% off your purchase! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 94"News at this Hour..."
Mike & Nick talk with PBS NewsHour's chief correspondent Amna Nawaz about the past & upcoming Jan. 6th hearings, Amna's reporting from Uvalde on the horrific school shooting & subsequent investigations, the bipartisan compromise on gun legislation & discussing 'American exceptionalism'. Plus, Mike & Nick on the book tour for a former Trump administration official that is making the media rounds.This episode is brought to you by - Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!Kitcaster. Want to be featured on a podcast? Ready to connect with your audience? Sign up for FREE today at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to be featured as a guest on a podcast TODAY!Used Cardboard Boxes. If you are moving this summer or just need boxes in general for storage, head to usedcardboardboxes.com & use the promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for 5% off your purchase! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 93"I'd like to report a dust-up at the Capitol..."
EMike & Nick with the latest from the Jan. 6th primetime hearings, a look at Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio's recent comments about said riots from 1/6, plus, Matthew McConaughey's passionate speech about gun legislation last week may finally have a light at the end of the tunnel as a bipartisan agreement on gun reform has taken place in the Senate.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by Bones Coffee. Use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout for 15% off your first purchase of this amazing coffee, we guarantee it! (Well, we don’t actually guarantee it, but trust us, its delicious! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 92"Just. Do. Something."
Mike & Nick on another mass shooting, this time in Tulsa, Oklahoma, plus, Features & Opinions editor at the Texas Signal, Jessica Montoya Coggins, joins the pod to discuss the latest from Uvalde,TX and her recent piece on Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke's town hall on gun violence. To donate to the victims families in Uvalde, visit at - https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/donate-to-texas-elementary-school-shootingThis episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!By Bones Coffee. Head to bonescoffee.com and use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK at checkout for 15% off your first purchase of this amazing, delicious coffee!And by Kitcaster. Kitcaster is your secret weapon in podcasting for business. Want to get featured on a podcast? Visit https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/ to sign up for FREE!Nick's link for PA residents with kids in school - https://www.safe2saypa.org/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 91"Mail Time!"
Mike & Nick on yet another school shooting in this country, this time in Uvalde, TX, plus we go through our inbox and share fan emails & comments. Donate to the families of the victims in Uvalde at - https://bit.ly/3LKM5Zy. Email us with questions & comments at [email protected] episode is brought to you by Kitcaster. Think you are an expert in any & everything or have a unique story to share? Want to be featured on a podcast? Sign up today for FREE at https://kitcaster.com/cwpt/. Your audience is waiting to hear from you!And by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 90"Will you be my primary (candidate)?"
A look at some of the primaries that have happened across key states (PA, NC) before the upcoming midterms this November. Aaron Hamlin, the Executive Director of the Center for Election Science joined us to break down all the work they are doing to help improve the voting methods in the U.S. (check out their work at electionscience.org), plus, our new game 'Hot Takes' fires off on four recent topics in the news.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Use the promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for 5% off your first purchase! https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/index.php?referrer=SAS&keyword=SASSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 8919 = 199
Mike & Nick on the recent wave of mass shootings that happened over the weekend across the U.S. WKBW (ABC7 in Buffalo) reporter Natalie Fahmy joined us to discuss the latest on that horrific, racially-motivated attack. Plus, a look at the baby formula shortage playing out across the country. To help those impacted in Buffalo, visit - https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/how-you-can-help-those-impacted-by-saturdays-mass-shooting-in-buffaloTo find out more about the baby formula shortage, visit - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-formula-shortage-website-parents-feed-their-babies/This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 (FIVE) FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by EJ Gift Cards. Head to https://bit.ly/3Mo7EAn to buy & sell unwanted gift cards today!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 88"One man's (draft) opinion is another woman's fight.."
Mike & Nick recap the release of Justice Alito's draft opinion last week & the potential impact that will happen across various states if/when Roe v. Wade is overturned. Plus, NPR political reporter Deepa Shivaram joins the pod to discuss her latest article on the history of the anti-abortion movement in this country, what the decisions of Roe v. Wade & Casey vs. Planned Parenthood actually entailed from a legal standpoint, how the abortion issue could play a role in the midterms & more.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by EJ Gift Cards. Head to this link - https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1184037&u=3152059&m=79919&urllink=&afftrack= to start buying or selling gift cards to your favorite shops, restaurants, clothing stores & more!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 87"Next stop - bipartisanship station!"
Mike & Nick recap the White House Correspondents Dinner, break down the Sage Steele ESPN lawsuit, Deputy Chief of Staff for Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Maura Gillespie joins the pod to discuss her tenure in D.C. working for fmr. House Speaker John Boehner & Rep. Kinzinger, what bipartisanship should look like in Congress & her message to Republicans for the upcoming midterms. Plus, a dive into our show mailbag on recent comments from fans about our last episode.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Use the promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for 5% off your first purchase! https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/index.php?referrer=SAS&keyword=SASSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 86"Over the (southern) borderline..."
In this episode, a recap of the federal mask mandate being lifted for travel, El Paso Times immigration reporter Lauren Villagran joins us to discuss all the latest news & notes happening at the U.S. southern border, plus, we bid farewell to a streaming service just a month old.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by Bones Coffee. Head to bonescoffee.com and use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK for 15% off your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 85"I miss your (Elon) Musk.."
The latest from the war in Ukraine, updates from reporters in the region, a look at the media coverage of the war here in the U.S. from one particular network, plus, Elon's attempt to takeover Twitter explained. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by Bones Coffee. Head to bonescoffee.com and use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK for 15% off your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 84"Untraceable, that's what you were..."
Mike & Nick on the recent subway shooting in NYC, President Biden & DOJ's new measure on ghost guns, plus LA Times congressional reporter Nolan McCaskill re-joins the pod to discuss the recent confirmation hearing of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, what upcoming legislation is being talked about in D.C., plus all the latest news & notes coming out of Congress.This episode is brought to you by Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/EMERGING to get ONE FREE year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase!And by Bones Coffee. Head to bonescoffee.com, use the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK for 15% off your first purchase!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 83The Danger Zone w/ Trey Yingst
On this episode, Fox News foreign correspondent Trey Yingst joined us to talk about his reporting in the Ukraine, what he saw firsthand on the ground while in Kyiv & other parts of the country, the misinformation & disinformation that is coming out of the region, and why Trey loves doing what he does reporting from conflict zones. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by UsedCardboardBoxes.com Go to usedcardboardboxes.com & enter the promo code NEWCUSTOMER to get 5% off your order and get the boxes & supplies you need for your upcoming move!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 82“This episode slaps!”
Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, a recap of President Biden's speech in Poland last week, the slap heard around Hollywood, plus, actress Amy Hargreaves (Homeland, 13 Reasons Why, Billions) joins the pod to discuss her latest project, activism in Hollywood, and the amazing mentoring work she is doing with SpeakWell organization (https://speakwell.rocks/).Stream Amy's new film They/Them/Us on AppleTV+ or download it now on ITunes! To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by -Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 81"I'm sorry Ms. Jackson.."
Mike & Nick on the recent confirmation hearing for SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Deshaun Watson saga playing out in the NFL, plus GZEROMedia’s Alex Kliment joins us to help break down the latest news coming out of the war in Ukraine, his recent article on Russian polling data regarding the invasion & more.Sign up for GZERO’s newsletter at gzeromedia.com.To donate to help the people of Ukraine, please visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by -Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!And by UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Got a move coming up? Head to https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/ and enter promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for a discount!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 80Nobody wants to work??
Mike & Nick with the latest on what is happening in Ukraine, Florida's new controversial bill banning LGBTQ topics in schools, plus Kim Kardashian feels no one wants to work anymore. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by -Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Got a move coming up? Head to https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/ and enter promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for a discount!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 79#FreeBrittney (Griner)!
Mike & Nick with the latest on the war in Ukraine, plus how WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been detained in a Russian prison for the last month & could face 10+ years in prison for possession of vape cartridges. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by -Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Got a move coming up? Head to https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/ and enter promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for a discount! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 78Russia invades Ukraine
Mike & Nick with the latest news & updates from what is happening in Ukraine. Plus, a panel discussion on the crisis unfolding as fmr. State Dept. spokesperson & advisor to Sec. Kerry, Marie Harf rejoins us to give her insights, as well as history professor Jared Fishman on the historical outlook of this war. To donate to help the people of Ukraine, visit - https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/ukraine-crisis-relief-fund/We are presented by -Bones Coffee. Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!UsedCardboardBoxes.com. Got a move coming up? Head to https://www.usedcardboardboxes.com/ and enter promo code NEWCUSTOMER at checkout for a discount!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 77How to think like a lawyer!
Mike & Nick with the latest details on the conflict between Russia & Ukraine, the Kim Potter sentencing in Minnesota, plus, former U.S. assistant attorney, professor at the Baltimore School of Law & author of 'How to think like a lawyer - and why', Kim Wehle joins the show to discuss her latest book & break down some of the legal news of the week. We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 76"The truck stops here!"
Mike & Nick are joined by Politico national politics correspondent Sabrina Rodriguez to discuss the latest headlines & her recent article on the GOP gaining ground with voters in key battleground states, plus the "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, the latest on what is happening with our neighbors north of the border.We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com & enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 75"From Russia, with love?”
Mike & Nick on the rising tensions between Russia & the Ukraine, as award-winning national security & intelligence reporter at Foreign Policy, Amy Mackinnon joins the pod to break down the latest, plus we examine the Brian Flores class action suit against the NFL and hear from someone who is working with the league on helping to spark change.We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off your first order of this amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 74"Historically speaking..."
Mike & Nick with the latest on Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement, Spotify & Joe Rogan's recent statements about his content, plus presidential historian & author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky joins the pod to grade President Biden's first term, explain our nation's long history with misinformation, and break down her latest book 'The Cabinet'.We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off of this amazing coffee & more from Bones Coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 73"Into the Omicron.."
Mike & Nick on President Biden's recent one year in office presser, a statistical breakdown of the highs and lows, plus later in the program, Dr. Paul Offit, an attending physician over at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia & an advisor on the FDA committee, joins the pod to discuss the latest Omicron news, vaccine hesitancy, and how to actually "do your own research."We are proudly sponsored by Bones Coffee! Go to bonescoffee.com, enter the promo code CANWEPLEASETALK to get 15% off some amazing coffee!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/can-we-please-talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.